7197 Managing Enterprise Desktops using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities

The primary audience is IT Professionals focusing on desktop configuration, which could include Network Administrators, SMS Administrators, Field Consultants, Technical Business Consultants, and any other technical worker that is responsible for the types of tasks that can be automated or improved through the MDOP.

•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.

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.

Module 1: Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise

•Desktop Management in the Enterprise
•Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Overview
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Describe desktop management challenges and strategies within the enterprise.
•Identify how MDOP can help an organization improve infrastructure optimization goals.

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

Module 3: Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring

•Overview of Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
•Installing and Configuring 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

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

Module 6: Introduction to the Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System

•Application Management Lifecycle
•Benefits of Application Virtualization
•Microsoft Application Virtualization Management Overview

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

Module 8: Planning and Deploying the Application

•Planning the Supporting Infrastructure
•Planning Deployment Scenarios
•Overview of the Server Installation Process

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

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

Module 11: Advanced Application Virtualization Administration Tasks

•Creating and Configuring Provider Policies
•Enforcing License Compliance
•Managing Server Groups and Server Objects

Module 12: Planning and Deploying the Application

•Overview of the Application Virtualization Sequencer
•Planning the Sequencer Environment
•Installing and Configuring the Application Virtualization Sequencer
•Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

Module 13: Advanced Sequencing

•Upgrading Existing Packages
•Advanced Package Options
•Hard-coded Applications
•Sequencing a Web-based Application
•Standalone Packages

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.