Introduction
This fiveday instructorled course will enable attendees to gain an understanding of the tools available in Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack MDOP to improve their Change Management process and reduce support across their or their customers environment.
Audience
After completing this course students will walk away with a deep understanding of the Application Virtualization environment and be able to install configure administer and troubleshoot the components. Students will also be able to install and utilize the MDOP components and understand their position in the desktop management process.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course students must have
Active Directory knowledge and concepts including Group Policy.
Windows Server 2003 knowledge and experience.
Fundamental knowledge of SQL Server 2005.
Fundamental knowledge of Windows Terminal Services.
Fundamental knowledge of System Management Server 2003.
Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Operations Manager.
Experience managing Windows desktops in an Enterprise environment
Course Topics
Module 1 Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise
Desktop Management in the Enterprise
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Overview
Lab Not applicable to this module
Module 2 Controlling Group Policy Objects Using Advanced Group Policy Management
Overview of Advanced Group Policy Management
Configuring Advanced Group Policy Management
Introduction to Controlling Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Using AGPM
Lab Controlling Group Policy Using AGPM
Module 3 Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
Overview of Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
Installing and Configuring Desktop Error Monitoring
Lab A Installing Desktop Error Monitoring
Lab B Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
Module 4 Managing Software Inventory Using the Asset Inventory Service
Asset Inventory Service AIS Overview
Deploying AIS Clients
Managing Computers Reporting to AIS
Managing Software Inventory
Lab Deploying the Asset Inventory Service AIS Client
Module 5 Repairing and Diagnosing Computer Systems Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset
Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset Overview
Recovering Computer Systems with ERD Commander
Administrative Tools Category Overview
Networking Tools Category Overview
Systems Tools Category Overview
Differences Between DaRT 5 and DaRT 6
Lab Repairing Computer Systems Using DART
Module 6 Introduction to the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System
Application Management Lifecycle
Benefits of Application Virtualization
Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Overview
Lab Examining Application Virtualization Basics
Module 7 Application Virtualization Management Architecture
Elements of Application Virtualization
Requirements and Interaction of Application Virtualization Components
Requirements and Interactions of the Application Virtualization Streaming Server
Lab Using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Streaming Server
Module 8 Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Management System
Planning the Supporting Infrastructure
Planning Deployment Scenarios
Overview of the Server Installation Process
Lab Installing the Application Virtualization Management Server
Module 9 Planning and Installing the Application Virtualization Client
Planning the Application Virtualization Client Deployment
Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Client
Managing Client Configuration Features
Lab A Deploying the Application Virtualization Client in Standalone Mode
Lab B Deploying the Application Virtualization Client
Lab C Managing Client Configuration Features
Module 10 Administering the Application Virtualization Management Server
Overview of the Application Virtualization Management Console
Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
Modifying Published Applications and Configuring Version Upgrades
Lab A Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
Lab B Configuring Active Upgrades for Published Applications
Module 11 Advanced Application Virtualization Administration Tasks
Creating and Configuring Provider Policies
Enforcing License Compliance
Managing Server Groups and Server Objects
Lab Implementing License Enforcement
Module 12 Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Sequencer
Overview of the Application Virtualization Sequencer
Planning the Sequencer Environment
Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer
Sequencing Applications for Virtualization
Lab A Installing the Application Virtualization Sequencer
Lab B Sequencing Applications for Virtualization
Module 13 Advanced Sequencing
Upgrading Existing Packages
Advanced Package Options
Hardcoded Applications
Sequencing a Webbased Application
Standalone Packages
Lab Advanced Sequencing