5115 Installing And Configuring The Windows Vista Operating System

This module describes the new features of the Windows Vista operating system, the Windows Vista experiences and editions, and hardware requirements. This module 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 Drivers
 
 
Lab 1-1: Installing Windows Vista
 
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 1-2: Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, and Configuring Post-Installation Settings
 
This module explains how to upgrade and migrate to Windows Vista Ultimate edition from previous versions of Windows and from other Windows Vista editions. It also covers how to configure the Windows Aero Experience and the Accessibility features of Windows Vista. Finally, this module explains how to configure Parental Controls.
 
Lessons
 
• Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista from a Previous Version of Windows
 
• Upgrading Between Windows Vista Editions
 
• Configuring the Windows Aero Experience
 
• Configuring Accessibility Features and Parental Controls
 
 
Lab 1-2: Configuring Post-Installation Options
 
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.
 
• Configure the Windows Aero experience.
 
• Configure the accessibility features of the Windows Vista operating system and Windows Vista Parental Controls.
 
 
 Module 2-1: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
 
This module describes the networking features in Windows Vista. This module then 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. Finally, this module covers the data encryption features of Windows Vista.
 
Lessons
 
• Using Vista Networking
 
• Sharing Data With Others
 
• Managing Windows Vista Files
 
• Data Encryption
 
 
Lab 2-1: Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
• Use Vista networking.
 
• Share data with others.
 
• Manage Windows Vista Files
 
• Describe the Windows Vista data encryption features.
 
 
 Module 2-2: Configuring Advanced Networking
 
This module explains how to connect Windows Vista to a network, and also explains how to configure and troubleshoot the Remote Access features of Windows Vista.
 
Lessons
 
• Configuring IP Addressing
 
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity
 
• Configuring Remote Access
 
 
Lab 2-2: Configuring Advanced Networking
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
• Configure IP addressing in Windows Vista.
 
• Troubleshoot network connectivity.
 
• Configure remote access in Windows Vista.
 
 
 Module 3-1: Configuring User Account Control and Network Security
 
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot User Account Control in Windows Vista. It also covers how to configure Windows Defender and Windows Firewall in Windows Vista.
 
Lessons
 
• Configuring User Account Control
 
• Troubleshooting User Account Control
 
• Configuring Windows Defender in Windows Vista
 
• Configuring Windows Firewall Settings
 
 
Lab 3-1: Configuring Network Security
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
• Configure Windows Vista User Account Control.
 
• Troubleshoot User Account Control.
 
• Configure Windows Defender in Windows Vista.
 
• Configure the Windows Firewall settings in Windows Vista.
 
 
 Module 3-2: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
 
This module describes the new features in Internet Explorer 7.0. This module then explains the settings in Internet Options and describes how to configure these settings. This module also explains how to configure dynamic security settings in Internet Explorer 7.0 and describes the Internet Explorer 7.0 security features which are unique to Windows Vista.
 
Lessons
 
• New Features in Internet Explorer 7.0
 
• Settings in Internet Options
 
• Configuring Dynamic Security for Internet Explorer 7.0
 
• Security Features Unique to Windows Vista
 
 
Lab 3-2: Configuring Internet Explorer 7.0
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
 
• Describe the new features in Internet Explorer 7.0.
 
• Configure settings for Internet Explorer 7.0.
 
• Configure dynamic security for Internet Explorer 7.0.
 
• Describe security features unique to Windows Vista.