Microsoft Academy: Course 10256: Planning and Deploying Applications and Updates to Windows 7 Clients

Online

This online course is part of the Microsoft Academy Online Learning courses.

This two-hour course describes how you can determine an appropriate method for application deployment. It also covers how you can plan and deploy applications and updates to Windows 7 client computers.

This course helps you prepare for the Exam 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

Note to Windows XP Users: Labs in this course will support Windows XP SP3 and above versions. Users with Windows XP SP2 or lower version will need to upgrade to Windows XP SP3 to use these labs as Microsoft has discontinued its support for the older versions.

• All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available on our main Microsoft Academy Online Learning page under Target Audience

The prerequisites for this course are as follows:

• Ability to install and configure Windows 7 clients
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, networking concepts, and Active Directory
• Familiarity with administration, management, deployment, packaging, and imaging tools
• Ability to work in a team, create proposals, and make budget recommendations

This course covers the following topics:

• Determining the Application Deployment Method
• Deploying Office 2007
• Planning and Configuring Desktop Updates by Using WSUS

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Determine an appropriate application deployment method based upon business requirements.
• Customize and deploy the 2007 Office system based on business requirements.
• Plan and configure desktop updates by using WSUS.

Online videos

• Go to our main Microsoft Academy Online Learning page