Section A: Windows Vista Client
· Introduction
· Prerequisites
· Topics Covered
· Vista Editions
· New Features

Section B: Analyze Business Environments
· Installation vs. Deployment
· Deployment
· Deployment Methods
· Deployment Problems

Section C: Preparing for Installation
· Review Current State
· Forecasting
· User Data Needs
· Hardware Requirements
· Edition Selection
· Upgrade Advisor
· WVHA Tool

Section D: Custom Image Tools
· Imaging Tools
· Deployment Tools
· Windows PE Media
· Create Boot Disk
· View Boot Files
· Create ISO Image

Section E: Creating Custom Images
· Installation Factors
· Creating WIM Files
· ImageX Switches
· Deploying with WIM

Section F: Post Installation Tasks
· Migrating User Data
· Migration Types
· Manual Data Migration
· Windows Easy Transfer
· Configure Transfer
· User State Migration Tool
· Customize USMT
· Vista Edition Upgrade

Section G: Troubleshooting Installations
· Common Issues
· Installation Logs
· User Profile Changes
· Roaming User Profiles
· Dual Booting

Section A: Network Protocol Configuration
· View Configuration
· IP Configuration Options
· DHCP Configuration
· Static IP Configuration
· DHCP with Static IP

Section B: Network Services
· New Network Services
· Security Features
· Network and Sharing Center
· Network Map

Section C: Wireless Connections
· Built-in Features
· Supported Standards
· Open Connections
· Secured Connections
· Manage Wireless Networks

Section D: Remote Access
· Remote Desktop
· New Features
· Enable Remote Desktop
· Configure RDC Users
· Set Up RDC

Section E: Task Scheduling
· Improvements
· SchTasks Tool
· Task Scheduler
· Create a Task
· Actions and Settings
· Triggers and Conditions
· Command Prompt

Section F: Group Policies
· Group Policies in Vista
· Policy Application
· New Features
· Add Console
· Multiple Local GPO

Section G: Application Deployment
· Distribution Options
· Distribution Setup Options
· Software Properties
· Restricting Software Access
· Troubleshooting Restrictions
· Software Restriction Policy

Section A: User Account Control
· Understanding UAC
· Standard vs. Admin
· Elevation Color Code
· Consent Admin
· Activate UAC
· UAC Group Policies

Section B: Firewalls
· Windows Firewall Functionality
· Firewall Control Panel
· Firewall Group Policies
· Firewall with Advanced Security
· Monitor Firewall

Section C: Windows Defender
· Introducing Windows Defender
· Event ID Types
· Defender Configuration
· Software Explorer

Section D: Security
· IPSec
· EFS and BitLocker
· Security Configuration
· GPResult
· Security Console
· Create Security Templates
· Security Configuration Analysis

Section E: Authentication
· Authentication Defined
· UAC and Authentication
· Access Tokens
· Vista Login Credentials
· Authentication Tips
· Credential Manager

Section F: Authorization Processes
· Authorization Defined
· Permissions
· Privileges
· File Level Permissions
· Set User Privileges

Section G: IE 7 Security
· IE Protected Mode
· Phishing Filter
· Pop-up Blockers
· Add-on Manager
· Security Settings

Section A: Troubleshooting Tools
· Policy Tools
· Resultant Set of Policy
· Group Policy Management
· Computer Management
· Device Manager
· Disk Management
· Services

Section B: Connectivity Issues
· Network Diagnostics
· Insert Cable
· IP Protocol Issue
· Access Auditing
· Ping - Path Ping
· Portqry
· Ipconfig

Section C: Compatibility
· Issues
· Applications
· ACT 5.0
· Security Enhancements
· Built-in Tools
· Compatibility Wizard
· Compatibility Property Tab

Section D: Desktop Applications
· Environment Variables
· Window Sidebar
· Multiple Monitors
· MSDT Tool

Section E: Performance and Reliability
· Management Tools
· Task Manager
· Performance Information Tools
· Performance Monitor
· Reliability Monitor
· Advanced System Settings
· Disk Defragmentation

Section F: Logs and Events
· Event Manager
· Event Forwarding
· Set up Event Forwarding
· Custom Views

Section G: Patches and Updates
· Windows Update
· Update Settings
· Update Management
· Patches
· Using Windows Update
· Windows Update Policies