Microsoft - Vista Configuration Training

A Firebrand Training
3
Day Course

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - Overview

Windows Vista is dubbed as Microsoft's most compelling operating system release in over a decade. Windows Vista offers substantial new capabilities in security, performance, reliability, and manageability. It is also the first operating system released with the .NET Framework 3.0 in mind, and the first client operating system to include the .NET Framework 3.0 as a part of its own installation.

Our 3 day accelerated Microsoft Windows Vista Configuration Firebrand Training provides information technology professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, support, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Vista. This is an accelerated, residential, fully-immersed course, designed for IT professionals that require effective, real-world skill-building and timely certification. You will live, learn, and test on-site.

Course Objectives. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Install and/or upgrade older Microsoft operating systems to Windows Vista
Configure applications and systems used within Windows Vista
Understand network connectivity
Understand mobile computing
Configure security settings
Troubleshoot post installation system settings

Our Window Vista Configuration Program:

Allows you to achieve your certifications in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - Benefits

For IT managers, certification is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. Certification can also contribute to increased productivity, because studies have shown that certified individuals are generally quicker to implement and design new technologies. And of course by knowing that their employees are certified, IT managers can feel more confident about their ability to implement and support a network infrastructure.

Individuals

Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility

Human Resources

Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled IT staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover
Certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills
For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills

Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits

Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website
Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers
Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities
Access to the secure Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online website

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - Curriculum

Firebrand Training's Microsoft Windows Vista Configuration Accelerated Certification Program is the most effective, efficient way to learn how to successfully install and configure the latest Windows operating system.

The course is designed to provide delegates an understanding of installing, configuring and maintaining Windows Vista and prepare for Microsoft exam 70-620 TS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring.

Daily lectures, labs, and review sessions are supplemented by a combination of:

Proprietary Lab Manual & Microsoft courseware - developed in conjunction with Microsoft, adapting Microsoft Official Curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
Self Test or Transcender Testing Software

Course Content

Networking & Security

IPv4 / IPv6 Overview
Networking configuration
Troubleshooting
Connecting Printers/Projectors

Installing Vista

Hardware requirement
Deployment methods
Overview Windows PE
Upgrade options

Maintaining Vista

Group Policy
Device Manager
Disk Management
Event Viewer
Performance

Vista Applications

Windows Firewall
Windows Defender
Internet Explorer 7
Backup and Restore Centre

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - Exam Track

To pass the Microsoft Windows Vista Configuration course you are required to pass the following exam:

Configuring Windows Vista Client, Exam 70-620, Client OS Core.

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Microsoft Vista Configuration Training - Prerequisites

This course is aimed at desktop administrators who should have at least one year of experience resolving issues concerning network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and applications. You will additionally have 1 year's experience of supporting Microsoft desktop operating systems, or alternatively have previously attended one of the following training courses:

CompTIA A+, Net+
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician XP (MCDST)

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

Vista Configuration Training Testimonials

"Efficient, no frills training which concentrated on delivery."
Adrian Farruga, Royal Bank of Scotland.

"Whether you are a working proffesional or university graduate, the course structure along with the professional training will ensure you learn as you go along the 5 days. Having a ISC2 professional teaching, definitely has its benefits, that other institutions might not be able to offer. "
RP, Arcsight.

"Great fun, very intense and covered exactly what I needed to pass. Overall the course offered more than I hoped for and completely justified the price."
Ian Hiddleton, Myself.

"Very knowledgeable instructor!"
RL, euromoney.

"Efficient, no frills training which concentrated on delivery."
Adrian Farruga, Royal Bank of Scotland.

"This is a professional and well delivered course. However do not consider such a condensed course if you are either inexperienced in the IT field or you are unprepared! The Comptia certification is not a soft or easy option for the inexperienced! Prepare to work very hard for very long hours and you may be rewarded for your efforts."
Simon Chandler, DJO UK Ltd.

"The training that you get at Firebrand is first class with the instuctors helping anyway possible. Although there is only one choice of meal at dinner if you approach the chefs they will do there best to accomidate you if possible. I would reccomend anyone that is thinking of coming for a CCNA course to get the cram book for the course and read it before attending. Come with no knowledge and you will struggle. Last of all be prepared for long days drifting off into long nights. "
Christopher Spence, Fluor Ltd.

"Full on, no distraction, focused learning. Excellent instructor with a huge volume of theoretical and practical experience who made a very long day interesting and pass extremely quickly."
J.H, BT.

"The course was well presented and worked very well for me as I passed my exam and felt I got alot from it that will assist me in my role at work. The learning environment was comfortable and course materials of high standard and refreshments and snacks were avaialable the whole time. The food was good and the resturant staff excellent and my room was clean and comfortable. My overall experience was very good with a pass to boot."
Nigel Matthews, Westminster Primary Care Trust.

"The training facility is extremely focused on creating a distraction free learning environment; it succeeds!"
David Cawley, Reliance High Tech.

"Very quick paced course, hard work but well run and very well delivered."
Chris Acton, Sourcewrite Limited.

"The course was, as always, highly useful and effective. Pacing was fast and occasionally the going was difficult, but never overwhelming and the environment was perfect for focus on studying. The staff were friendly and helpful, the instructor was highly knowledgeable about his subject, and the food was fantastic."
James Bore, Capita.

"Better accommodation, courteous staff, good study environment, experienced teaching staff and last but not least a very good quality of food. "
Azhar Yaqub, ...

"This is the way to do training. It is intensive and focused but it provides the ideal environment to learn the subject and pass the exams. Excellent food and trainers. Highly recommended."
Andrew Deacon, Cabinet Office.

"It was overall a nice experience and I will not hesitiate to return or recommend a friend. "
Nonso Okechukwu, Bureau of Public Ent.Nigeria.

"Good all round instruction, good facilities and exceptional food."
Carl Kendell, Kendell-consulting ltd.

"Totally met my expectations."
C.A., NATS Ltd.

"Very beneficial, the instructor was clearly very experienced and knowledgeable on the product and delivered the course excellently. The training structure, while intense was much more effective than self study or office based training where there would no doubt be constant interruptions. Would definately use Firebrand Training again."
S.C, Blue Rock Systems.

"Accelerated training - understatement! The pace of the course was phenomenal & definitely not suitable for anyone without significant experience with older versions of the products being taught. However, the course instructor and the other Firebrand Training staff are extremely supportive & will help you work through issues, both in the classroom, and out of hours."
Anne Danks, QinetiQ.

"Firebrand Training is intensive, but the rewards are overwhelming when you consider how much is covered in the space of time, and the knowledge you gain."
Robert Macnair, Mourant Limited.

"I attented MCAD in May 2005 and passed with flying colours, and came back to MCTS 3.5 for more of the same learning experience to keep me up to date as I am a .NET contractor. "
Clive Hesketh, Kop Limited .

"Excellent place to study and learn."
Kevin Cracknell, Anglia Business Solutions.

"While this course was not what I would call a bootcamp, it was informative, detailed and thoroughly absorbing. "
Marc Rogers, Vodafone.

"The course was very intense with long hours, but we learnt so much and developed a great sense of comaradery between both the other delegates and the instructor."
Tim Manders, Purpose Software.

"Very good location, extremely good instructors and a good atmosphere. I did MCSE 2003 at home on my own and it was not the same. It is so good having other people to talk to about the subject. Also being away from home means much more time is spent learning and not being distracted. I strongly recommend Firebrand Training to anybody wanting to get qualified (and quick too!)"
Tom Sage, Balfour Beatty (interroute).

"Effective and comprehensive training."
R.M, Mirapoint.

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Sven B. Berntsen, ProInfo Viborg A/S - Denmark .

"Nice course friendly people. Course is demanding and requires significant pre-reading to avail maximum benefit. "
Sanjay Mudaliar, Bank.

"Training fast paced but covered exactly what was required. Food outstanding! Resources outstanding, everything at hand, nothing a problem."
Michael Allen, Clarks.