Learn How To Administer, Support
and Troubleshoot Windows Vista...
and Pass the 70-620: Configuring Windows Vista Certification Exam!
"Scott does an excellent job of guiding the user
through the intricacies of the Windows Vista system...
is a must have for all users who wish to master the
Windows Vista operating system..."
- John Barnett, Computer Journalist, MVP
By Scott Skinger
MCSE, CCNP, CNE
With hundreds of new tools & features over it's OS
predecessor, Windows Vista marks a revolutionary step in Windows Client/Home computing.
One very useful tool is the User Access Control or UAC. The UAC is a huge step to
creating a more secure operating system. The UAC is just one of the many features
we cover in great detail in our best-selling Windows Vista training course.
Most employers are switching their systems to Vista or will be in the future. Are
you prepared for that situation? If not, our course can bring you up to speed in
no time! In just under 19 hours, we prepare you to tackle Windows Vista challenges
in a real world business environment!
Skipping the theoretical approach of your typical Vista textbooks, our course also
prepares you for the 70-620: Configuring Windows Vista exam.
Here Are Just Some of the Topics We Cover
in Our Windows Vista Training Course:
Know Your Installation Options and How to Install Windows Vista (The Right Way!)
Master Windows Vista's New User Interface and Navigation
Users & Groups Are the First Step to Securing Your Systems While Maximizing
Performance - We'll Teach You the Ropes
Learn How Vista Can Be Utilized in a Networked Environment
Now More Than Ever Users Are Mobile - Understand Vista's New Mobile PC and Wireless
Features
Keep Your Systems Fast and Clean With Vista's Disk Management Tools
Customize Windows Vista's Security to Your Needs as You Are Walked Through NTFS
Permissions, Share Permissions, Security Programs and more
Internet Explorer 7 and Its New Security Features in Vista For a Safer Web Experience
Running Software in Vista Is Different Now Than Ever Before. Know What Your Systems
Are Doing and How They're Doing It.
Learn the Intricacies of Installing New Hardware and Printers Within Vista
Need to Make Administering Your Systems Easier? We Cover All the Tools You Need
to Speed Up Your Tasks: Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, Management Console, etc...
Backups are Important! Know How To Do Them Right in Vista
Master Windows Vista's New Group Policy Features and much more... scroll below to
view our full course outline...
"Can I Take This Windows Vista Course?"
YES!
Whether you're an aspiring or successful IT professional and have a strong desire
to learn Windows Vista in depth, this course is for you!
YES!
If you're a student or IT pro who is looking to pass the Microsoft exam 70-620:
Configuring Windows Vista!
Windows Vista Course Outline
Video 1
Windows Vista Overview
Which version of Windows Vista is right for you? Microsoft has released so
many different versions of Vista that they have made it difficult to choose.
I will walk you through all of the different versions and compare and contrast the
features with you to make sure that you are able to make a wise decision when choosing
a version for you or your company.
New Features in Vista
Windows Vista is packed with new features and enhancements over Windows XP.
I will go through all of these features and discuss how they impact the version
of Windows Vista you choose.
You will learn about the new Start Menu, Instant Search, Windows Aero interface,
User Account Control (UAC), Parental Controls, Security enhancements, Networking
enhancements, BitLocker, File System enhancements like ReadyBoost, ReadyDrive, and
SuperFetch, and the new Applications including Windows Mail, Calendar and Meeting
Space.
* Company Scenario
* Network Diagram (Before/After)
* Course Setup
* Vista Overview
* Vista Versions
* Vista Home Versions
* Vista Business Versions
* Recommended Internet Sites
* Upgrades and Pricing
Video 2
Windows Vista Installation
Installing Windows Vista the right way is a very important skill to learn if you
want to get the most out of your operating system and keep it secure. I will
explain the differences between an upgrade and a clean installation, the best way
to partition your hard drive, and cover the minimum and recommended hardware requirements
for installing Windows Vista.
* Scenario Overview
* Installation Overview
* System Requirements
* Installation Options – Old PC
* Installation Options – New PC
* Upgrade to Vista Overview
* Upgrade to Vista Walkthrough
* Clean Installation of Windows Vista Overview
* Install Windows Vista Walkthrough
* After Installation Procedures
Video 3
Windows Vista Aero Interface
Windows Vista has a sleek, cool, new look that is powered by the AERO interface.
I will show you how to control and manipulate settings and demonstrate AERO thumbnails,
Flip and Flip 3D. I will also show you how to setup and edit the Windows Sidebar.
Windows Search is a great new feature in Windows Vista that I use on a daily basis.
I will teach you how to use this powerful new tool and show you how you can save
time and become more proficient in Vista by using it.
* Welcome Center
* Start Menu
* New Search Feature
* Start Menu Log Off and Power Management Features
* Customize the Start Menu
* Task Bar
* AERO Interface
* Side Bar
* Control Panel
Video 4
Users and Groups
Setting up users and groups in the proper manner is one of the most important things
you can do on your Vista computer. This allows you to set permissions and
control what certain users can and can’t do. In this course I am going
to show you the best way to setup your users and groups on a local system and in
a domain environment.
Parental Control
Are you looking to stop kids (or employees!) from visiting certain websites or downloading
inappropriate content to their computers? Parental control is for you then.
I will show you how to use this handy program to control what your users are able
to do on their computers.
User Account Control
User Account Control (UAC) is a new feature in Vista that is designed to make your
computer more secure by requiring elevated (administrator) credentials for more
sensitive computer operations. I will show you the best ways to use it AND
a group policy that will disable it if you don’t want to use it.
* User Account Overview
* Vista User Account Information
* Local Versus Domain Accounts
* User Account Control
* User Management
* Fast User Switching
* User Account Password Management
* User Profile Tasks
* Parental Controls
* Groups Policy
Video 5
Networking
What good is a computer without connecting it to a network? We’re going
to take an in-depth look at the new Network Sharing Center in Vista… it takes
some getting used to, but it is a huge improvement over Windows XP. I am also going
to show you how to get your Vista machine setup in a domain environment and some
important things to watch out for.
Transfer Data from one computer to another using the Easy Transfer Wizard
One of the toughest and most frustrating things to do is transfer your program settings
and data from an old computer to a new computer. In Windows Vista, the Easy
Transfer Wizard makes this task much easier. I will show you the most efficient
and effective ways to get all of your information (Microsoft Office settings, IE
Favorites, Important files, email, pictures, desktop preferences, etc.) from one
computer over to another computer.
* Network and Sharing Center Overview
* Customize Network Settings
* Local Area Connection Status
* Sharing and Discovery
* Network and Sharing Center Tasks
* Manage Network Connections
* Diagnose and Repair Network
* Network Troubleshooting Commands
* Cakehouse.local Domain Overview
* Amy’s Cake House Network Diagram
* Steps to Convert to a Domain Walkthrough
* Create User Accounts
* Verify IP Address (DNS) Settings
* Join a Domain
* Logon to the New Domain
* Transfer User Profile
Video 6
Mobile PC and Wireless Networking
We all have sensitive files on our PCs or Laptops? Whether you need to encrypt
one file or encrypt your entire drive, you have options in Vista. I am going to
show you how to configure EFS and you will see how it has been revamped from the
version in Windows XP. I will also show you how to set up Vista’s new drive
encryption feature Bitlocker, beginning with the system requirements necessary to
enable this feature.
* Mobile PC Settings Overview
* Windows Mobility Center
* Power Options
* Table PC
* Data Encryption Overview
* Configure Encrypted File System
* Bitlock Configuration
* Offline Files and Mapped Network Drives
* Offline Files and Mapped Network Drives Demo
* Sync Center Walkthrough
* Offline File Options
* Wireless Network Configuration
Video 7
Disk Management and File Systems
* Disk Management Overview
* Disk Management Tool
* Basic vs. Dynamic Disks
* How to Setup Partitions
* One Way Conversion to a Dynamic Disk without Data Loss and Formatting
* New Disk Performance Features
* Windows ReadyBoost
* Windows ReadyDrive and SuperFetch
* File and Folder Management
* New Search Feature in Vista
Video 8
Shared Folders and Permissions
If you are working in a network environment you will need to know how to share files
locally and over the network. We’ll take a look at Basic and “Advanced”
folder sharing and how to set up a folder share, how to assign NTFS permissions
to a file or folder and the differences between share permissions and NTFS permissions,
and how to map a network drive.
This is a great in-depth look at shared folders and permissions for a first time
user and a detailed refresher course for those of you that remember permissions
from Windows XP.
* Shared Folders and Permissions Overview
* Ad Hoc Network
* Public Folder Sharing
* Sharing a Folder
* UNC Paths
* Advanced Sharing Method
* Sharing Folders Using the Computer Management Console
* Server 2003 Shared Folders
* Administrative Shares
* Share vs. NTFS Permissions
* NTFS Permissions Overview
* NTFS File Permissions
* NTFS Folder Permissions
* NTFS Permissions Demonstrations
* Cumulative Permissions
* Inheritance
* Notes on Inheritance
* Ownership
* Determine Effective Permissions
Video 9
Security in Windows Vista
Keeping your system secure has never been more important than it is today.
I am going to show you the security features you will use most by focusing on end
user security.
We will take a look at the Security Center, which includes Windows Update settings,
configuring Windows Firewall, and configuring a Windows Defender custom scan.
I will also show you anti-virus software, brand new in Vista, called OneCare.
You will see what your options are to keep your Windows Vista PC secure.
* Security Center Overview
* Windows Update
* Windows Firewall
* Windows Defender
* Anti-Virus Overview
* Windows Life OneCare
Video 10
Internet Explorer 7
Some of you may be familiar with Internet Explorer 7 and some of you may not be but
it does have some excellent new features that I will explore. We’ll take a
look at Tabbed Browsing, a feature designed to organize multiple browsers in Internet
Explorer 7, RSS feeds, and how to configure Options and Security.
* New Features in Internet Explorer 7
* RSS
* Internet Options Overview
* Security Tab in Internet Options
* Privacy Tab in Internet Options
* Content Tab in Internet Options
* Connections Tab in Internet Options
* Programs Tab in Internet Options
* Roboform
* Programs Tab in Internet Options (cont.)
* Advanced Tab in Internet Options
Video 11
Running Software in Vista
Installing and running software in Vista can be a bit tricky when it comes to compatibility
and compliance. It is important to make sure new software is compatible with
Vista, so I’ll show you how to install an application using the Application
Compatibility Wizard. We’ll take a look at legacy applications including
what they are and how they run and for you administrators I’ll show you how
to run specific software as an administrator.
* Programs and Features
* Default Programs
* Programs in Vista Overview
* Windows SlideShow
* Windows Sidebar Properties
* Windows Calendar
* Windows Contacts
* Windows Mail
* Windows Meeting Space
* Snipping Tool and Other Programs
* Program Classifications Overview
* Vista Compliant Software
* Standard User Application
* Legacy Applications
* Installing Software
* Application Elevation Prompts
* Application Run Levels
* Troubleshooting Applications
Video 12
Administering & Troubleshooting Windows Vista
Whether you are the most advanced user or a novice, when it comes to operating systems,
inevitably you are going to run into some problems. That is why I will show
you how to implement multiple troubleshooting techniques. I always say that
the biggest part of troubleshooting is preventative maintenance; making sure you
attack potential problems before they occur.
I will show you the tools you will need to use to make this possible, including
the Task Manager, Task Scheduler, Disk Tools like Defrag, Compression, and Cleanup,
Performance Monitor and Event Viewer. I’ll show you some common problems
you will run into with Vista and how to troubleshoot these. We will also take
a look at troubleshooting hardware, along with the installation of new devices and
preexisting devices.
I’ll show you how Vista handles hardware a little bit differently than previous
operating systems, so that you can avoid compatibility issues. Finally, we
will take a look at the Backup and Restore Center, and other options for backing
up your system.
* Remote Desktop Configuration
* Remote Assistance
* Services in Windows Vista Overview
* Manage Services
* Windows Firewall Properties
* Dependencies
* Manage Services in Windows Task Manager
* Task Scheduler
* Schedule a Basic Task
* Disk Quotas
* Disk Cleanup
* Error-Checking and Disk Defragmenter
* Disk Compression
* System Properties
* Performance Monitor
* Reliability and Performance Monitor
* Event Viewer
Video 13
Hardware and Printing
* Hardware in Vista Overview
* Hardware Installation – Pre-Existing Devices
* Hardware Installation – New Devices
* Device Manager
* Driver Signing
* Unsigned Drivers Controlled Through Group Policy
* Add Hardware Wizard
* Troubleshooting Hardware
* Installation of a Wireless Network Card
* Network Card Properties
* Basic Procedures in Device Manager
* Uninstall a Device
* Rollback Driver
* Add Legacy Hardware
* Control Panel l Options – Display Settings
* PC Cards and USB Devices
* Hardware and Sound
* Clock, Language, and Region
* Ease of Access
* Printing Overview
* Printer Setup
* Add a Network Printer
* Microsoft XPS Document Writer
Video 14
Backing Up Your System
* Backups are Important
* Backup and Restore Center Overview
* Windows PC Complete Backup and Restore
* Backup Files
* Restore Files
* Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore
* System Protection
* System Restore
* Previous System Restore Versions (Shadow Copy)
* Troubleshooting Windows Problems
* Other Backup Options
Video 15
Group Policy in Windows Vista
If you are in a business or education setting you know how important it is to define
how a system will perform and what a system will look like for a specific group
of users. I will show you Group Policy features specific to Vista and we will explore
the difference between Local Group Policy and Group Policy in Active Directory.
We are going to take a look at some Group Policy examples so that I can show you
what can be configured and how you can enforce it. This includes an overview
of the Group Policy Management Console.
* Group Policy Overview
* Group Policy vs. Local Policy
* Group Policy Specifics
* Group Policy Examples
* User Account Control Settings
* Disable Windows Mail and Side Bar
* Multiple Local Group Policy Objects
* Group Policy Management Console
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