Windows Vista:
Advanced, Certification Edition

Topic-Level Outline

                         Days:  1

         Prerequisites:  Windows Vista: Basic, Certification Edition

                         Unit 1 :  Computer management

                               Topic A: 0  Customization

                               A-1:                               Adding toolbars to the taskbar

                               A-2:                               Moving the taskbar

                               A-3:                               Customizing the notification area

                               A-4:                               Adjusting display settings

                               Topic B: 0  Performance

                         B-1:                         Displaying system information

                         B-2:                         Displaying the system performance rating

                         B-3:                         Displaying CPU and page file usage

                         Unit 2 :  Security

                               Topic A: 0  User accounts

                               A-1:                               Creating password-protected local user accounts

                               A-2:                               Creating passwords

                               A-3:                               Requiring users to change their passwords

                               A-4:                               Disabling local user accounts

                               Topic B: 0  Windows Firewall

                               B-1:                               Displaying the status of Windows Firewall

                               B-2:                               Configuring firewall exceptions

                               Topic C: 0  Automatic Updates

                               C-1:                               Configuring automatic updates

                               C-2:                               Manually updating Windows

                               Topic D: 0  Malware

                               D-1:                               Displaying malware protection status

                               D-2:                               Scanning the computer for spyware

                               D-3:                               Disabling or removing blocked programs

                               Topic E: 0  Internet Explorer

                         E-1:                         Configuring history and temporary file settings

                         E-2:                         Configuring the Phishing Filter

                         E-3:                         Setting security zones

                         E-4:                         Setting privacy options

                         Unit 3 :  Files and folders

                               Topic A: 0  Folders

                               A-1:                               Setting folder types

                               A-2:                               Specifying a folder for indexing

                               A-3:                               Configuring folder properties

                               A-4:                               Selecting a folder layout

                               Topic B: 0  Files

                               B-1:                               Configuring file display

                               B-2:                               Organizing files

                               B-3:                               Configuring file metadata

                               B-4:                               Copying files to a CD or DVD

                               Topic C: 0  Sharing

                               C-1:                               Creating a user account for sharing

                               C-2:                               Sharing files with a local user in the Public folder

                               C-3:                               Sharing files with network users in the Public folder

                               C-4:                               Accessing a Public folder across the network

                               C-5:                               Sharing a specific folder on the network

                               C-6:                               Accessing a shared folder

                               C-7:                               Setting permissions

                               C-8:                               Testing permissions

                               Topic D: 0  File protection

                         D-1:                         Scheduling a backup

                         D-2:                         Restoring files from backup

                         D-3:                         Restoring a previous version of a file

                         Unit 4 :  Software

                               Topic A: 0  Programs

                               A-1:                               Creating a restore point

                               A-2:                               Installing a program

                               A-3:                               Updating a program

                               A-4:                               Configuring a program to start automatically

                               A-5:                               Terminating an unresponsive program

                               A-6:                               Repairing a program

                               A-7:                               Configuring Compatibility Mode

                               A-8:                               Removing a program

                               Topic B: 0  Operating system troubleshooting

                         B-1:                         Restoring the computer to a previous state

                         B-2:                         Booting the computer using advanced startup options

                         B-3:                         Repairing a Windows Vista installation

                         B-4:                         Searching the Microsoft Knowledge Base

                         Unit 5 :  Devices

                               Topic A: 0  Devices and drivers

                               A-1:                               Enabling and disabling devices

                               A-2:                               Installing a device

                               A-3:                               Removing a device from the PC

                               Topic B: 0  Hard disks

                               B-1:                               Viewing disk and partition information

                               B-2:                               Checking for hard disk errors

                               B-3:                               Defragmenting a drive

                               Topic C: 0  Printers

                         C-1:                         Installing a local printer

                         C-2:                         Sharing a printer

                         C-3:                         Installing a network printer

                         C-4:                         Managing a printer

                         Unit 6 :  Mobile computing

                               Topic A: 0  Power settings

                               A-1:                               Configuring power settings

                               A-2:                               Putting a computer in hibernate and sleep modes

                               Topic B: 0  Networking

                               B-1:                               Choosing a network connection

                               B-2:                               Joining a wireless network

                               B-3:                               Making remote connections to the workplace

                               B-4:                               Mapping a network drive

                               B-5:                               Troubleshooting networking issues

                               Topic C: 0  Offline files

                               C-1:                               Configuring offline files

                               C-2:                               Synchronizing offline files

                               Topic D: 0  Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop

                         D-1:                         Requesting remote assistance

                         D-2:                         Participating in a Remote Assistance session

                         D-3:                         Enabling Remote Desktop

                         D-4:                         Making a Remote Desktop connection

                         Unit 7 :  Collaboration

                               Topic A: 0  Presentations

                               A-1:                               Connecting to an external display device (Instructor demo)

                               A-2:                               Connecting to a network projector (Optional instructor demo)

                               Topic B: 0  Windows Meeting Space

  B-1:  Activating and configuring Windows Meeting Space

  B-2:  Starting a meeting (Instructor demo)

  B-3:  Participating in a meeting

  B-4:  Presenting and sharing handouts