Course 7042: Selling Microsoft Consumer Technology Solutions for TV and Movies

Introduction In this online course, you will learn the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively sell a Microsoft Consumer Technology Solution including TV and movies. To begin with, you will learn how to assess your customers' home entertainment needs and requirements. Next, you will learn about the key components of the Consumer Technology Solution, including integrating TV and movies. You will also learn the best practices for informing your customers about the Microsoft Consumer Technology Solution. This online course will help you prepare for certification exam 70-626.This online course is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive labs. This course will also help you prepare to become a Microsoft Consumer Sales Specialist. To get the most out of this course, it is recommended that you have a broad working knowledge of how PCs interoperate with numerous consumer electronics offerings such as Televisions, Audio Equipment, Portable devices, Peripherals, and Entertainment services found in customers' homes. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Sell a solution to watch TV and movies for the complete home based on a customer's needs.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Course Information Selling Microsoft Consumer Technology Solutions for TV and Movies Module Introduction What Is a Connected Home? Lesson Introduction Advantages of a Connected Home Components of a Connected Home Role of Windows Vista in a Connected Home Role of Windows Home Server in a Connected Home Connectivity Needs for a Connected Home Self Test Assessing Customer Needs Lesson Introduction Identifying Customer Interests for a Connected Home Evaluating a Customer’s Existing Environment Identifying the Customer’s Needs and Desires Self Test Watching TV and Movies in a Connected Home Lesson Introduction Watching TV and Movies in the Living Room Watching TV and Movies in the Kitchen Watching TV and Movies in the Home Office Watching TV and Movies in the Master Bedroom and in the Kids’ Room Taking TV and Movies With You Self Test Informing the Customer About a Connected Home Lesson Introduction Explaining the Features of a Connected Home to a Customer Helping Customers Design Their Connected Home Answering Technical Questions Self Test Lab: Selling Microsoft Consumer Technology Solutions for TV and Movies Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction 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