Windows Vista:
Advanced,
Certification Edition
Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: Windows
Vista: Basic, Certification Edition
Unit 1: Computer management
Topic A: 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: 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: 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: Windows Firewall
B-1: Displaying the status of Windows Firewall
B-2: Configuring firewall exceptions
Topic C: Automatic Updates
C-1: Configuring automatic updates
C-2: Manually updating Windows
Topic D: Malware
D-1: Displaying malware protection status
D-2: Scanning the computer for spyware
D-3: Disabling or removing blocked programs
Topic E: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Devices and drivers
A-1: Enabling and disabling devices
A-2: Installing a device
A-3: Removing a device from the PC
Topic B: Hard disks
B-1: Viewing disk and partition information
B-2: Checking for hard disk errors
B-3: Defragmenting a drive
Topic C: 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: Power settings
A-1: Configuring power settings
A-2: Putting a computer in hibernate and sleep modes
Topic B: 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: Offline files
C-1: Configuring offline files
C-2: Synchronizing offline files
Topic D: 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: Presentations
A-1: Connecting to an external display device (Instructor demo)
A-2: Connecting to a network projector (Optional instructor demo)
Topic B: 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