Microsoft Official Distance Learning (MODL) 
Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System.
Course 5115AL: This Distance Learning version of the course consists of 6 online live instructor-led sessions. Additional self-paced e-learning content, scenario-based labs, and assessments accompany these sessions. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install and configure Windows Vista desktops. It will focus on four main areas: installing, securing, networking, and browsing. By the end of the course, the student will know how to install and configure a Windows Vista desktop that is secure, on the network, and ready for browsing. This is the first course in the Windows Vista curriculum and it will serve as the entry point for other Windows Vista Technology Specialist courses.
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The target audience for this course is IT Professionals wishing to become technology specialists. A Windows Vista technology specialist is defined as a technology specialist interested in learning about, assessing skills, using reference products, or taking exams to prove his or her knowledge/skills/experience related to Microsoft's Windows Vista technologies.
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After completing this course, students will be able to:
- » Install Windows Vista.
- » Upgrade and migrate to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition and configure post-installation system settings.
- » Share files by using Windows Vista.
- » Configure advanced networking.
- » Configure user account and network security.
- » Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.
Before attending this course, students must have:
- » Familiarity with computer hardware and devices, such as the ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices.
- » Basic TCP/IP knowledge, such as knowing why you need to have a valid IP address.
- » Basic Microsoft Windows and Active Directory knowledge, such as knowledge about domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.
- » Experience with mapping network file shares, such as being familiar with UNC paths and mapping local resources to server/share.
- » Experience with running commands from a command window, such as the DOS command prompt.
- » Experience with reviewing BIOS settings.
In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed:
- » First Look Clinic 5056 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals.
- » Hands-on-Lab 5057 - First Look: Getting Started with Windows Vista for IT Professionals.
Module 1-1 :
Installing Windows Vista
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
Introduction to 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:
Examining Language and Syntax Features
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:
Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
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 Vis
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.
