Course 5358: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Networking

Introduction In this online course, you build upon your fundamental knowledge of networking to configure and troubleshoot networking in Windows Vista including DHCP, VPN, and wireless networking. In addition, you learn public to private network switching, and Remote Desktop. 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 helps prepare you for certification exams 70-620, 70-621, 70-622, and 70-623. It also helps you to become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP). To get the most out of this course, it is recommended that you have completed courses 5355 and 5356 or have equivalent knowledge of Windows Vista networking fundamentals. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Configure networking in Windows Vista.
• Configure wireless and remote access connections in Windows Vista.
• Use network connectivity troubleshooting tools in Windows Vista.
• Troubleshoot networking in Windows Vista.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking in Windows Vista Module Introduction Configuring Networking Settings in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Windows Vista Networking Components How Windows Vista Clients Connect to a Network Networking Settings in Windows Vista How Windows Vista Shares File and Folders The Network and Sharing Center Self Test Configuring Wireless Connections and Remote Access in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Wireless Networking Facilities in Windows Vista How Windows Vista Wireless Clients Connect to a Network Wireless Network Connections What Is the Network Location Feature? Remote Access Facilities in Windows Vista Guidelines for Using Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance Self Test Using Network Connectivity Troubleshooting Tools in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction What Is the Network Diagnostics Framework? The Diagnose and Repair Tool The Netsh Command Self Test Troubleshooting Network Connectivity in Windows Vista Lesson Introduction Process for Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Guidelines for Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services Guidelines for Troubleshooting Network Resource Access Process for Troubleshooting Wireless Networking Guidelines for Troubleshooting Remote Access in Windows Vista Self Test Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting Networking 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