Course 5353: Fundamentals of Windows Vista File Systems

Introduction In this online course, you explore the fundamentals of the Windows file systems including disks, partitions, and file system features. It also includes a treatment of NTFS security (SACLS, DACLS), compression, encryption, and attribute behavior. These fundamental concepts are reinforced in a virtual machine-based lab where you convert a disk from basic to dynamic, create and manage partitions, secure and compress NTFS files, and enable Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption. This online course is one of several courses that focus on Windows Vista technologies. It is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive technical labs. It is intended for IT Professionals who must implement or support Windows Vista. This course also helps you prepare to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP). Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Compare the various file systems available for Windows.
• Describe the various disk and partition types used in Windows.
• Explain the underlying concepts behind file system management in Windows.
• Explain the underlying concepts behind file system security in Windows.
• Explain the underlying concepts behind file system encryption in Windows.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Fundamentals of Windows Vista File Systems Module Introduction Comparing Windows File Systems Lesson Introduction What Is a File System? File Systems Available for Windows Guidelines for Choosing the Right File System for Windows Vista Self Test Describing Disk and Partition Types Lesson Introduction What Is a Disk? Disk Types Supported by Windows Vista Conversion of Basic Disks to Dynamic Disks What Are Partitions and Partition Styles? Partition Types Supported by Windows Vista Partition Style Support for the Windows Vista Startup Process Self Test Managing the Windows NTFS File System Lesson Introduction Key Search Features in Windows Vista What Is File Compression? How NTFS File Compression Works in Windows What Happens to Files When They Are Copied or Moved? What Happens to Files When They Are Deleted? What Are Alternate Data Streams? Self Test Securing the Windows NTFS File System Lesson Introduction What Are Access Control Lists? NTFS File and Folder Security in Windows Vista How Auditing of NTFS Files Works in Windows Self Test Encrypting the Windows NTFS File System Lesson Introduction What Is Encryption and the Encrypting File System? How EFS Works in Windows Vista Key EFS Features in Windows Vista What Is BitLocker Drive Encryption? How BitLocker Encrypts Files in Windows Vista Requirements for BitLocker Drive Encryption Self Test Lab: Configuring and Managing File Systems in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• 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.

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