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Deploying Windows Vista: Hands-On

 
Course: 951   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 3 Days
 
 

You Will Learn How To

  • Plan and deploy Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise
  • Develop customized Windows Imaging Format (WIM) files
  • Manage licensing and continuous client reactivation
  • Streamline migration and security updates to reduce implementation costs
  • Automate deployments through Lite Touch Installations and Zero Touch Installations
  • Maintain deployment images through offline editing

Course Benefits

An effective deployment strategy is essential to the successful integration of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 in your organization. This course provides the knowledge and skills to plan, manage and optimize client and server deployments. You also learn to administer licensing and facilitate cost-effective migration and security updates.

Who Should Attend

This course is valuable for those responsible for deploying and managing Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 in an enterprise environment. Course 950, "Windows Vista Comprehensive Introduction," Course 960, "Windows Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction," or equivalent knowledge is assumed.

Hands-On Training

Throughout this course, extensive hands-on exercises provide you with practical experience deploying and managing Windows Vista. Exercises include:
  • Building Windows PE boot media
  • Creating answer files with SIM
  • Capturing and applying images
  • Deploying Windows Vista with ImageX
  • Updating image files with drivers and security updates
  • Adding applications and packages with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
  • Installing and configuring WDS
  • Setting up a workstation with BitLocker drive encryption

Related Courses

 
Windows Vista is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 		 

Upcoming Dates

Dec 3 - 5, 2008
 Toronto
Dec 3 - 5, 2008
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Dec 17 - 19, 2008
 New York
Feb 18 - 20, 2009
 Ottawa
Mar 4 - 6, 2009
 Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA)
Mar 18 - 20, 2009
 New York
Apr 7 - 9, 2009
 Toronto
May 13 - 15, 2009
 Washington, DC (Reston, VA)
Jun 3 - 5, 2009
 Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)
Jun 17 - 19, 2009
 Ottawa
Jul 22 - 24, 2009
 New York

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Deploying Windows Vista: Hands-On

 
Course: 951   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 3 Days
 
 
Course 951 Content
 

Planning a Windows Deployment

Investigating the new deployment technologies

  • Initiating setup from Windows PE
  • Applying images to install Windows

Developing a deployment strategy

  • Evaluating Windows editions for business needs
  • Automating installation for reliability and performance
  • Contrasting thick, thin and hybrid images
  • Optimizing deployment with appropriate media

Selecting a distribution method

  • DVD
  • USB drive
  • Network shares
  • Storing images in Windows Imaging (WIM) format

Building Standardized Images

Creating the reference computer

  • Setting up the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
  • Generating answer files with Windows System Image Manager (SIM)
  • Adding applications to the OS
  • Customizing system settings

Exporting the master image

  • Generalizing the system with the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep)
  • Customizing Windows PE for imaging
  • Constructing the Windows PE boot media
  • Defining the file exclusion list
  • Capturing the image for distribution

Deploying to target computers

  • Preparing destination drives with DiskPart and automation utilities
  • Applying images with ImageX

Licensing Activation and Management

Analyzing licensing models

  • Comparing license types
  • Reviewing Windows Genuine Advantage
  • Troubleshooting activation issues
  • Resolving Windows Activation Failures

Multiple Activation Keys (MAK)

  • Identifying preferred MAK clients
  • Applying MAK to numerous machines
  • Leveraging the Volume Activation Management Tool

Key Management Service (KMS)

  • Designing a KMS license infrastructure
  • Installing and configuring the KMS machine
  • Periodic client reactivation requirements

Scripting Deployment Tasks

Migrating user environments to Windows Vista

  • Contrasting user state migration options
  • Copying data and settings with Windows Easy Transfer
  • Relocating user environments with the User State Migration Tool (USMT)

Implementing BitLocker drive encryption

  • Selecting appropriate key storage and recovery options
  • Preparing systems with the Drive Preparation Tool
  • Rolling out BitLocker

Configuring Windows Server 2008 features

  • Enabling Windows Server roles
  • Automating domain setup with automation scripts

Maintaining Images and Image Files

Preparing images for editing

  • Mounting images in writable mode
  • Applying and recapturing from alternate locations

Updating WIM file format images

  • Adding and removing packages with the Package Manager (pkmgr)
  • Injecting third-party drivers
  • Editing the Windows file system and registry offline
  • Applying hot fixes and updates to an image file

Optimizing Deployments

Assembling custom WIMs

  • Building Windows distribution shares
  • Constructing deployment points
  • Integrating software applications

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

  • Automating Lite Touch installations
  • Preparing Zero Touch installations

Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

  • Accessing Boot and Install images
  • Combining WDS with Lite Touch installations
 
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Deploying Windows Vista: Hands-On Tuition

 
Course: 951   Type: Hands-On Training   Duration: 3 Days
 
 

Course Tuition
$ 2,390 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 1,350 10-Day Pass
$ 1,670 Training Passport
$ 1,700 Premium-Pass
$ 2,200 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,155 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,124 Government Discount
 

 

Your Course Tuition Entitles You To...

  • Class participation
  • Team workshops
  • Use of in-class hands-on equipment
  • Comprehensive course materials
  • Morning and afternoon refreshments
  • Course Completion Certificate awarding Continuing Education Units
  • FREE participation in Professional Certification
  • FREE participation in College Credit programs (including related exams)
  
 

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