M7197: Deploying and Managing the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Prerequisites:

Active Directory knowledge and concepts including Group Policy. Windows Server 2003 knowledge and experience. Fundamental knowledge of SQL Serve 2005. Fundamental knowledge of Windows Terminal Services. Fundamental knowledge of System Management Server 2003. Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Operations Manager. Experience managing Windows desktops in an Enterprise environment.

Course Description:

This five-day instructor-led course will enable attendees to gain an understanding of the tools available in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) to improve their Change Management process and reduce support across their or their customer's environment.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, students will walk away with a deep understanding of the Application Virtualization environment and be able to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot the components. Students will also be able to install and utilize the MDOP components and understand their position in the desktop management process.

Who Should Attend

The primary audience is IT Professionals focusing on desktop configuration, which could include Network Administrators, SMS Administrators, Field Consultants, Technical Business Consultants, and any other technical worker that is responsible for the types of tasks that can be automated or improved through the MDOP.

This course includes the following modules:

Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise

• Desktop Management in the Enterprise
• Overview of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Controlling Group Policy Objects Using Advanced Group Policy Management

• Overview of Advanced Group Policy Management
• Configuring Group Policy Using AGPM
• Managing Group Policy Using AGPM

Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring

• Overview of Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
• Installing and Configuring Desktop Error Monitoring

Managing Software Inventory Using the Asset Inventory Service

• Overview of the Asset Inventory Service
• Deploying AIS Clients
• Managing Computers Reporting to AIS
• Managing Software Inventory

Repairing and Diagnosing Computer Systems Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset

• Overview of the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
• Recovering Computer Systems with ERD Commander
• Overview of the Administrative Tools Category
• Overview of the Networking Tools Category
• Overview of the Systems Tools Category
• Differences Between DaRT 5 and DaRT 6

Introduction to the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System

• Application Management Lifecycle
• Benefits of Application Virtualization
• Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Overview

Application Virtualization Management Architecture

• Elements of Application Virtualization
• Interaction of the Application Virtualization Management Components
• Publishing an Application

Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Management System

• Planning the Supporting Infrastructure
• Deployment Scenarios for the Application Virtualization Management System
• Deployment Scenarios for Branch Offices
• Overview of the Server Installation Process

Planning and Installing the Application Virtualization Client

• Planning the Application Virtualization Client Deployment
• Installing and configuring the Application Virtualization Client
• Managing Client Configuration Features

Administering the Application Virtualization Management Server

• Overview of the Application Virtualization Management Console
• Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
• Configuring Active Upgrades

Advanced Application Virtualization Administration Tasks

• Configuring Provider Policies
• Enforcing License Compliance
• Managing Server Groups and Server Objects

Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Sequencer

• Introduction to the Application Virtualization Sequencer
• Planning the Sequencer Environment
• Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer
• Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

Advanced Sequencing

• Upgrading Existing Packages
• Advanced Package Options
• Installing a Hard-Coded Application into a Virtual Environment
• Sequencing a Web-based Application
• Sequencing a Stand Alone Package with the MSI utility