M5116: Configuring Windows Vista Applications and Tools

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

- Completed or have equivalent knowledge and skills in 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System.
- Familiarity with PC hardware and devices. For example, ability to look into device manager and look for unsupported devices.
- Basic TCP/IP knowledge. For example, that you need to have a valid IP address.
- Basic Windows and Active Directory knowledge. For example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local user accounts, user profiles, and group membership.
- Experience with mapping network file shares. For example, familiar with UNC paths, mapping local resources to server/share.
- Experience with running commands from a command window. For example, DOS command prompt.
- Experience with reviewing BIOS settings.

Course Description:

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully configure Windows Vista applications and tools.

It will provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure successful configuration of the IT Pro tools and productivity applications that ship with Windows Vista. Experience to ensure successful configuration of mobile computers, mobile devices, and TabletPCs.

Students will learn how to configure tools and applications from three main areas: maintenance and optimization tools, media applications, and productivity applications.

There is also a four-day course available that covers both M5115 and M5116.

This course includes the following modules:

Maintaining and Optimizing Windows Vista Systems

• Maintaining Performance by Using Windows Vista Performance Tools
• Optimizing Windows by Using Windows Vista Diagnostics Tools
• Configuring the Windows Update Tool

Configuring Windows Vista Media Applications

• Configuring Windows Vista Media Player
• Configuring Windows Media Center

Configuring Windows Vista Productivity Applications

• Configuring Windows Sidebar
• Configuring Windows Mail
• Configuring Windows Meeting Space
• Configuring Windows Calendar
• Configuring Windows Fax and Scan

Configuring Mobile Computers

• Configuring Mobile Computer Settings
• Configuring Mobile Devices
• Configuring Power Options

Configuring Tablet PC Settings

• Configuring Windows Vista TabletPC Settings
• Configuring Pen and Input devices

Networking mobile Computers

• Networking without Wires
• Connecting to a Wireless Network