Course 10256: Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients

Introduction This two-hour course describes how you can determine an appropriate method for application deployment. It also covers how you can plan and deploy applications and updates to Windows 7 client computers.

This course covers the following topics:

• Determining the Application Deployment Method
• Deploying Office 2007
• Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS

This course helps you prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

The prerequisites for this course are as follows:

• Ability to install and configure Windows 7 clients
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, networking concepts, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with administration, management, deployment, packaging, and imaging tools
• Ability to work in a team, create proposals, and make budget recommendations

Note to Windows XP Users: Labs in this course will support Windows XP SP3 and above versions. Users with Windows XP SP2 or lower version will need to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 to use these labs as Microsoft has discontinued its support for the older versions. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Determine an appropriate application deployment method based upon business requirements.
• Customize and deploy the 2007 Office system based on business requirements.
• Plan and configure desktop updates by using WSUS.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Overview Navigation Overview Navigation Overview Course Information Course Information Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients Module Overview Determining the Application Deployment Method Determining the Application Deployment Method Software Distribution in Configuration Manager 2007 Prerequisites for Configuring Configuration Manager 2007 Software Deployment by Using GPO App-V and RemoteApp Comparing the Application Deployment Methods Determining Types of Application Installation File Formats Self Test Lab A: Determining the Application Deployment Method Lab A: Determining the Application Deployment Method Scenario Exercise Information Lab Review Deploying the 2007 Office System Deploying the 2007 Office System 2007 Office System Deployment Process Overview of OCT Using OCT Methods to Deploy the 2007 Office System Troubleshooting 2007 Office System Deployments Self Test Lab B: Customizing the Office Professional Plus 2007 Installation Lab B: Customizing the Office Professional Plus 2007 Installation Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS What is WSUS? Update Management Process Planning Update Management on WSUS Configuring Automatic Updates Client by Using Group Policy Managing Updates by Using WSUS Administration Console Self Test Lab C: Planning and Managing Updates by Using WSUS Lab C: Planning and Managing Updates by Using WSUS Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary Module Summary Glossary Glossary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• 1 GHz processor with at least 1 GB of system memory
• Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Macromedia Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio)
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended
  
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  • User will be prompted to either Install Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install) or Enable Microsoft Remote Desktop ActiveX control depending on the Virtualization technology used to deliver the lab.
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For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled