COURSE 9650 | 3-day SESSION
Hands-On Windows Vista

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Course Outline

I. Introduction to Windows Vista

A. What is Windows Vista?

1. Overview
2. Windows Server 2008 and Vista Integration
3. Security
4. Multi-Tiered Data Protection
5. Reliability and Performance
6. Deployment
7. Manageability
8. Productivity
   

B. Which version of Vista is right for me?

1. Vista Starter Edition
   
2. Vista Home Basic
   
3. Vista Home Premium
   
4. Vista Business
   
5. Vista Enterprise
   
6. Vista Ultimate
   
7. Comparing Home and Business Versions
   

C. Hardware Requirements

1. Processor Requirements
   
2. Memory Requirements
   
3. Hard Disk Requirements
   
4. Network Requirements
   

D. Vista User Interfaces Explained

1. Aero Interface
   
2. Standard Interface
   
3. Basic Interface
   
4. Classic Interface
   

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Hands-On Lab 1: Windows Vista Requirements —

A. Examine several configurations to determine if Windows Vista is required or possible.

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II. Installing and Deploying Windows Vista

A. Installing and Deploying Windows Vista

1. The Death of old Favorites
   
2. Upgrading Versus Clean Installations
   
3. Clean Install Considerations
   
4. New Upgrade Technology
   
5. Preparing Your Computer
   
6. Planning for the Features You Want to Use
   

B. Installing Windows Vista

C. User State Migration Tool

1. What is the User State Migration Tool?
   
2. Supported Applications (and their settings)
   
3. Settings that USMT does not migrate
   
4. XML Control Files
   
5. Migration Types
   

D. Using Windows Easy Transfer

1. Preparing Computers for Transfer
   
2. Properly Migrating Your Files and Settings
   

E. Deployment Tools for Windows Vista

1. Windows Deployment Services
   
2. Windows PE 2.0
   
3. Understanding the WIM Image Format
   
4. Using ImageX
   

F. Updated Sysprep

G. Windows Setup Manager vs. Windows System Image Manager

1. Windows Setup Manager
2. Windows System Image Manager
   

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Hands-On Lab 2: Installation

A. Install a Clean version of Vista
B. Use Windows Easy Transfer to save settings for importing to next lab
C. Deploy Vista using WinPE and ImageX, then import transfer settings

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III. User Setup and Configuration Issues

A. Appearance and Personalization

1. Windows Sidebar Properties
   
2. Personalization
   
3. Taskbar and Start Menu
   
4. Ease of Access Center
   
5. Folder Options
   

B. Windows SideShow

C. Windows Meeting Space

D. Windows Calendar

E. Windows Media Player

F. Windows Movie Maker

G. Windows DVD Maker

H. Windows Mail

I. Parental Controls

J. Internet Explorer

1. Enhancements
   
2. Security Options
   

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Hands-On Lab 3. User Settings

A. Configuring Windows SideShow,
B. Configuring Windows Meeting Space
C. Configuring Windows Calendar
D. Configuring Windows Media
E. Configuring Windows Mail
F. Configuring Windows Internet Explorer for optimal performance and security.

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IV. Running Windows Vista on a Network

A. Windows Vista Network Connectivity Center

1. Revamp of XP Network Center
   
2. Network Categories Feature
   

B. Windows Collaboration

1. Workgroups in Windows Vista
   
2. “People Near Me” (Windows Collaboration)
   
3. Workgroup Scenarios and Restrictions
   

C. Vista in your Current Domain

1. From Workgroup to Domain Membership
   
2. Joining a Domain
   
3. Domain Membership Overview
   

D. Network Access Protection

1. NAP Overview
   
2. Health Policy and Access Limits
   
3. Configuring NAP on Windows Vista
   

E. TCP/IP Version 4 Capabilities

1. IPv4 Overview
   
2. Configuring IP Addresses
   
3. Dynamic IP Addressing and Static IP Addressing
   
4. APIPA
   
5. Alternate IP Configuration
   
6. Command Line Utilities
   
7. DNS Configurations
   

F. TCP/IP Version 6 Overview

1. Features of IPv6
   
2. Addressing of IPv6
   

G. Wireless with Windows Vista

1. IEEE 802.1x Overview
   
2. Security Encryption with WEP, WPA, and WPA2
   
3. Configuring Wireless Connections in Vista
   

H. Remote capabilities in Windows Vista

1. Virtual Private Network Overview
   
2. Configuring VPN Connections
   
3. VPN Considerations
   

I. Remote Desktop Overview

1. Configuring Remote Desktop Connections
   
2. Remote Desktop Considerations
   
3. Remote Assistance Overview
   
4. Remote Assistance Configuration
   
5. Remote Assistance Considerations
   

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Hands-On Lab 4 – Networking Windows Vista

A. Configuring Workgroups, utilizing People Near Me, and joining a Windows 2008 Domain.
B. Implementing and Testing Network Access Protection on Windows Server and testing Vista clients with NAP
C. Configuring Static Entries for IPv4 and IPv6, and testing connectivity between Server and client with both versions
D. Configuring a wireless connection
E. Enabling and using Remote Desktop assistance

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V. Security Features In Windows Vista

A. Physical vs. Logical Security

B. The Administrator Account

C. Logon Process (Kerberos)

1. Overview of Logon Process
   
2. User Access Token & Session Tickets
   

D. NTFS File System Security

1. NTFS Overview
   
2. Standard, Advanced, and Effective Permissions
   
3. Secondary Logon (Run As)
   
4. Trusted Installer
   

E. Encrypting Files and Folders

1. Encrypting Files System Overview (EFS)
   
2. Data Recovery Agents for EFS
   

F. Windows Vista EFS Enhancements

G. BitLocker Overview

1. Requirements for BitLocker
   
2. Trusted Platform Module (TPM Chip)
   
3. TPM Modes of Operation
   
4. Configuring & Partitioning for BitLocker
   
5. Recovering TPM Partitions and Data
   

H. Security Center

1. Security Center Overview
   
2. Automatic Updates
   
3. Malware Protection
   
4. Windows Defender
   

I. Windows Firewall

1. Overview of Windows Firewall & Concepts
   
2. Enhancements to Windows Firewall
   
3. Configuration of Windows Firewall
   
4. Windows Firewall w/ Advanced Security Control
   
5. Inbound & Outbound Rules
   
6. Connection Security Rules
   
7. Monitoring
   

J. Windows Integrity Control

1. WIC Overview
   
2. Trustworthiness Levels
   
3. Using ICACLS Command Prompt Tool
   
   

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Hands-On Lab 5 – Windows Vista Security

A. Configuring folders and files with NTFS settings including EFS; and testing with an alternate account.
B. Configuring BitLocker in VPC Machines
C. Configuring Security Center settings
D. Configuring Windows Firewall to block attacks
E. Configuring Windows Integrity Control, Trustworthiness Levels and using ICACLS Command Line Tool

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VI. Vista Data Storage and File Systems

A. File and Registry Redirection

1. Protected Core System Files
   
2. Windows Resource Protection
   
3. File and Registry Virtualization
   

B. Saved Search Folders and Advanced Searches

1. Search Folders
   
2. Default Folders
   
3. Search Folder Interface
   
4. Indexing Options
   

C. Volume Shadow Copy

1. Volume Share Copy Mechanics
   
2. Configuring “Previous Version Client”
   
3. System Restore Points
   
4. Integrated with Backups
   

D. Windows Backup

1. Vista’s Backup and Restore Center
   
2. Types of Backups Defined
   

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Hands-On Lab 6 – Data Storage

A. Creating Search Folders
B. Setting Index Options
C. Configuring Volume Shadow Copy
D. Using restore points and backing up the system state

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VII. New Administrative Tools and User Account Control

A. Exploring the New Tools

1. New Setup.exe
   
2. Updated Sysprep Revisited
   
3. ImageX Command Line Tool Revisited
   
4. Windows Deployment Services Revisted
   
5. User State Migration Tool 3.0 Revisited
   
6. BitLocker Revisited
   
7. Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 (ACT)
   
8. Volume Activation Management Tool
   
9. Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Tool
   
10. Windows System Image Manager (SIM)
    
11. PNPUTiL Driver Store Tool
    
12. PKGMGR Command
    
13. OCSetup Command
    
14. BCDedit Command
    
15. Windows PowerShell
    

B. Tombstoned Tools

C. What is User Account Control?

1. The Use of User Account Control
   
2. Monitoring Admin Credential Needs
   
3. Configuring UAC Policy
   

D. Application Compatibility in Detail

1. What is Application Compatibility
   
2. Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0
   
3. Program Compatibility Overview
   
4. Modes of Compatibility
   
5. Configuration with Wizard
   

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Hands-On Lab 7 – User Account Control and Administration

A. Using Sysprep, Vista Hardware Assessment Tool, SIM, PNPUTiL, PKGMGR, OCSetup, BCDedit, and PowerShell to manage accounts
B. Creating User Account Control Policy locally and on a Windows Server 2008 Domain
C. Using Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0 and configuring compatibility for legacy applications

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VIII. Working with Group Policies and Vista

A. Group Policies

1. Group Policy Capabilities
   
2. Local Policies
   
3. Domain Policies
   
4. Blocks and Enforcement
   

B. Built-in Group Policy Management Console

1. “2003” Downloadable tool
   
2. Ease of Use
   
3. Modeling and Results Wizard
   

C. Updated Administrative Templates

1. ADMX File Type
   
2. Centralized Storage of ADMX
   
3. Create a Central Store
   
4. Multilanguage issues
   

D. New Policies for Vista

1. User Account Control
   
2. Deployed Printers
   
3. Device Management
   
4. Power Management
   
5. Improvements to Security Settings
   
6. Expanded Internet Explorer Settings Management
   

E. Scope of Group Policy Tools

1. Group Policy Object Editor
   
2. Group Policy Management Console (GMPC)
   

F. Best Practices

1. Recommended rollout
   

G. Caveats of Windows Vista Settings

1. Group Policy Scripts can Fail Due to UAC
   
2. Group Policy Service cannot be stopped
   
3. Policy Settings that require a reboot or logon
   
4. Folder Redirection Interoperability
   
5. Newtwork Access Protection and Network Location Awareness
   

H. Troubleshooting Group Policy

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Hands-On Lab 8 – Group Policy

A. Creating Local Policies and Domain Policies using new feature settings.
B. Troubleshooting and testing Policy Orders with new Requirements

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IX. Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Vista

A. Tools for Monitoring Windows Vista Performance

1. SysInternal Tools
   
2. Event Viewer
   
3. Task Scheduler
   
4. Reliability Monitor
   
5. System Configuration Utility
   
6. System Information
   

B. SysInternals in the Microsoft Family

1. SysInternal Powerful Tools
   
2. File and Disk Utilities
   
3. Security Utilities
   
4. Networking Utilities
   
5. System Information Utilities
   
6. Process Utilities
   

C. Updated Event Viewer

1. New Interface
   
2. Event Forwarding
   
3. Improved Filtering Options
   
4. Application and Service Logs
   
5. Windows Logs
   

D. Task Scheduler Improvements

1. Scheduled Via Time
   
2. Security
   
3. Conditions and Settings
   
4. Reliability
   
5. Scripting and Command Line Options
   

E. Reliability Monitor

1. Overview
   
2. Hardware, OS, App, and Other Failures Tracked
   
3. View Reliability Monitor on Remote Machines
   

F. System Configuration Utility

1. Boot
   
2. Services
   
3. Startup
   
4. Tools
   

G. Vista with Windows Live OneCare

1. All in one Security
   
2. Anti-Virus Component
   
3. Antispyware Compnent
   
4. Anti-Phishing Component
   
5. Firewall
   
6. Backup and Restores
   
7. Performance Tune-Ups
   

H. SuperFetch and ReadyBoost

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Hands-On Lab 9 – Performance Monitoring and Maintenance

A. SysInternal Tools
B. Configuring Event Viewer filters and forwarding
C. Configuring batch files to run at scheduled times
D. Reliability Monitor
E. Configuring advanced start up settings in System Configuration Utility
F. Setup and Configuring Windows Live OneCare

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X. Troubleshooting Windows Vista

A. Debug Diagnostic Tools v1.1

1. Windows Memory Diagnostics
   
2. Windows Disk Diagnostics
   
3. Windows Network Diagnostics
   

B. Startup Repair

C. Restart Manager

D. Problem Reports and Solutions

1. The Interface and Configuration Options
   
2. View Problem History
   
3. Change Settings
   

E. Windows Performance Diagnostic Console

1. Real-Time Monitoring
   
2. Benchmark Reporting
   

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Hands-On Lab 10 - Troubleshooting Windows Vista

A. Using Memory, Disk, and Network Diagnostics
B. Recovering with Start Up Repair
C. Using Problem Reports and Solutions
D. Using Windows Performance Diagnostic Console

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