Module 1: Installing Windows Vista

This module describes the new features of the Windows Vista operating system and then explains how to perform a clean installation. This module also explains how to install and configure Windows Vista device drivers.

Lessons

• Introduction to Windows Vista
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows Vista
• Installing and Configuring Windows Vista Device Drivers

Lab: Installing Windows Vista

Verifying Hardware Requirements

Installing Windows Vista from DVD

Managing Device Drivers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Vista operating system.
• Perform a clean installation of Windows Vista.
• Install and configure Windows Vista device drivers.

Module 2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

This module explains how to upgrade and migrate to Windows Vista Ultimate edition from previous versions of Windows and from other Windows Vista editions.

Lessons

• Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows
• Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions

Lab: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition

Running USMT to Scan a Users Settings

Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista Ultimate

Upgrading from Windows Vista Business to Windows Vista Ultimate

Running USMT to Load a Users Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Upgrade or migrate to Windows Vista from a previous version of Microsoft Windows.
• Upgrade or migrate between Windows Vista editions.

Module 3: Configuring Post-Installation System Settings

This module explains how to configure the Windows Aero Experience and the Accessibility features of Windows Vista. This module also explains how to configure Parental Controls.

Lessons

• Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
• Configuring Accessibility Features
• Configuring Parental Controls

Lab: Configuring Post-Installation Options

Configuring Aero

Configuring Accessibility Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure the Windows Aero experience.
• Configure the accessibility features of the Windows Vista operating system.
• Configure Windows Vista Parental Controls.

Module 4: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

This module explains how to use Windows Vista to share files with others and also describes how to manage the various file types that Windows Vista supports.

Lessons

• Sharing Data with Others
• Managing Windows Vista Files

Lab: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista

Sharing Data with Others

Managing Files

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Share data with others.

Manage Windows Vista files.

Module 5: Configuring Advanced Networking

This module explains how to connect Windows Vista to a network, and also explains how to configure and troubleshooting the Remote Access features of Windows Vista.

Lessons

• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Configuring Remote Access

Lab: Configuring Advanced Networking

Troubleshooting Network Connectivity

Configuring Remote Access

Troubleshooting Remote Access Connections

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure network connectivity.
• Configure Remote Access.

Module 6: Configuring User Account Security

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot User Account Control in Windows Vista.

Lessons

• Configuring User Account Control
• Troubleshooting User Account Control
• Lab: Configuring User Account Security
• Requesting an Application to Run Elevated One Time
• Making an Application to Always Run Elevated
• Configuring User Account Control Panel

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Windows Vista User Account Control.

Troubleshoot User Account Control.

Module 7: Configuring Network Security

This module explains how to configure the Windows Defender and Windows Firewall applications in Windows Vista.

Lessons

• Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista
• Configuring Windows Firewall Settings

Lab: Configuring Network Security

Configuring Windows Defender

Configuring Windows Firewall

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Windows Defender in Windows Vista.

Configure the Windows Firewall settings in Windows Vista.

Module 8: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

This module explains how to configure the Internet Explorer 7.0 options and explains how to configure the dynamic security settings.

Lessons

• Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
• Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0

Lab: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0

Customizing Internet Explorer 7.0

Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Security Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Internet Explorer 7.0.
• Configure dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7.0.