Day 1 - Installing and Configuring Windows Vista

• Installing and Upgrading Windows Vista
  • Identify hardware requirements
  • Perform a clean installation
  • Upgrade to Windows Vista from previous versions of Windows
  • Upgrade from one edition of Windows Vista to another edition
  • Troubleshoot Windows Vista installation issues
  • Install and configure Windows Vista drivers
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Post-Installation System Settings
  • Troubleshoot post-installation configuration issues
  • Configure and troubleshoot Windows Aero
  • Configure and troubleshoot parental controls
  • Configure Windows Internet Explorer
• Configuring Windows Security Features
  • Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control
  • Configure Windows Defender
  • Configure Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7
  • Configure security settings in Windows Firewall
• Configuring Network Connectivity
  • Configuring networking by using the Network and Sharing Center
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Configure Remote Access
• Configuring Applications Included with Windows Vista
  • Configure and troubleshoot media applications
  • Configure Windows Mail
  • Configure Windows Meeting Space
  • Configure Windows Calendar
  • Configure Windows Fax and Scan
  • Configure Windows Sidebar

Day 2 - Testing Day

• Maintaining and Optimizing Systems that Run Windows Vista
  • Troubleshoot performance issues
  • Troubleshoot reliability issues by using built-in diagnostic tools
  • Configure Windows Update
  • Configure Data Protection
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Mobile Computing
  • Configure Mobile Display Settings
  • Configure Mobile Devices
  • Configure Tablet PC software
  • Configure Power Options
• Quick Review
• Exam 70-620 - Windows Vista Configuration

Day 3 - Applications on Windows Vista

• Deploying Windows Vista
  • Analyze the business environment and select an appropriate deployment method
  • Prepare a system for clean installation or upgrade
  • Deploy Windows Vista from a custom image
  • Perform post-installation tasks
  • Troubleshoot deployment issues
• Managing Windows Vista Security
  • Configure and troubleshoot security for Windows Internet Explorer 7+
  • Troubleshoot security configuration issues
  • Troubleshoot Windows Firewall issues
  • Troubleshoot Windows Defender issues
  • Apply security patches and updates
  • Configure and troubleshoot access to resources
  • Troubleshoot authentication issues
  • Configure and troubleshoot User Account Control

Day 4 - Applications on Windows Vista (cont.)

• Managing and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows Vista
  • Troubleshoot policy settings
  • Configure and manage the Task Scheduler
  • Configure and troubleshoot Event Forwarding
  • Apply and troubleshoot updates
  • Troubleshoot performance and reliability issues
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking
  • Configure and troubleshoot network protocols
  • Configure and troubleshoot network services at the client level
  • Configure and troubleshoot remote access
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
  • Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking
  • Configure network security
  • Troubleshoot access to network resources

Day 5 - Testing Day

• Quick Review
• Exam 70-622 - Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client