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.
Exam # | Duration | Language | Level | Type | Classroom | Code | Fees |
-- | 24 | English | Professional | Course | Classroom | Cs370 | 0 LE |
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.
Installing Windows Vista
Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista Ultimate Edition, and Configuring Post-Installation Settings
Sharing Files by Using Windows Vista
Configuring Advanced Networking
Configuring User Account Control and Network Security
Configuring 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.
CompTIA A+ 2003
Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)
This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Enterprise Administrator