Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP): Managing Enterprise Desktops Using the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Course Overview

This 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 customer's environment.

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Related Courses

• Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack (MDOP): Deployment Essentials
• Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician: Exam Preparation for the MCDST Certification
• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP): Introduction
• Implementing Enterprise Desktop Virtualization with Microsoft APP-V

Audience

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.

Skills Gained

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.

Examinations

Related Brands

• Microsoft® >>

Related Paths

• MCTS Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist >>

Related Tracks

• Other technologies >>

Related Exams

• Exam 70-656 MCTS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuration >>

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:

• 2279 Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure
• 6420 Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure (Beta)

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise

• Desktop Management in the Enterprise
• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Overview

Lesson 2: Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization: Introduction and Architecture

• Introduction to MED-V
• MED-V Architecture
• Installation and Configuration
• Lab : Installing MED-V

Lesson 3: Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization: Management

• Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization (MED-V) Image Management
• Managing MED-V Workspace Policies
• Deploying MED-V Client Images
• Working with a MED-V Workspace
• Maintaining MED-V
• Lab : MED-V Management

Lesson 4: Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System: Introduction and Architecture

• Application Management Lifecycle
• Benefits of Application Virtualization
• Requirements and Interaction of App-V Components
• Lab : Examining Application Virtualization Basics

Lesson 5: Microsoft Application Virtualization Management System: Planning and Deployment

• Planning the Supporting Infrastructure
• Planning Deployment Scenarios
• Overview of the Server Installation Process
• Lab : Installing the Application Virtualization Management Server
• Lab : Using the App-V Streaming Server

Lesson 6: Planning and Installing the Microsoft Application Virtualization Client

• Planning the Application Virtualization Client Deployment
• Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
• Managing Client Configuration Features
• Lab : Deploying the App-V Client in Standalone Mode
• Lab : Deploying the App-V Client
• Lab : Managing Client Configuration Features

Lesson 7: 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 : Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
• Lab : Configuring Active Upgrades for Published Applications

Lesson 8: Advanced Application Virtualization Administration Tasks

• Creating and Configuring Provider Policies
• Enforcing License Compliance
• Managing Server Groups and Server Objects
• Troubleshooting
• Lab : Implementing License Enforcement

Lesson 9: 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 : Installing the Application Virtualization Sequencer
• Lab : Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

Lesson 10: Advanced Sequencing

• Upgrading Existing Packages
• Advanced Package Options
• Hard-coded Applications
• Sequencing a Web-based Application
• Standalone Packages
• OSD File Scripting
• Lab : Advanced Sequencing

Lesson 11: Microsoft Application Virtualization and System Center Configuration Manager Integration

• Overview of Application Deployment with System Center Configuration Manager 2007
• Delivery Methods Available to Configuration Manager Clients
• Preparing the Configuration Manager Infrastructure for Application Virtualization
• Integration
• Creating and Distributing Virtual Application Packages
• Reporting and Troubleshooting
• Lab : Microsoft Application Virtualization and System Center Configuration Manager Integration

Lesson 12: 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

Lesson 13: Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring

• Overview of Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
• Installing and Configuring Desktop Error Monitoring
• Lab : Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring

Lesson 14: 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 : Simulation of the Asset Inventory Service

Lesson 15: Repairing and Diagnosing Computer Systems Using the Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset

• Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset Overview
• Differences Between DaRT 5 and DaRT 6
• Recovery Tools Overview
• Administrative Tools Category Overview
• Networking Tools Category Overview
• Systems Tools Category Overview
• Lab : Systems Tools Category Overview

 

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