Managing Enterprise Desktops using the Microsoft® Desktop Optimization Pack (7197E)

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

This five-day instructor-led 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.

• Optimizing Windows Desktop Management in the Enterprise
• Controlling Group Policy Using AGPM
• Installing Desktop Error Monitoring
• Monitoring Desktops Using Microsoft Desktop Error Monitoring
• Deploying the Asset Inventory Service (AIS) Client
• Repairing Computer Systems Using DART
• Examining Application Virtualization Basics
• Using the Microsoft Application Virtualization Streaming Server
• Installing the Application Virtualization Management Server
• Deploying the Application Virtualization Client in Standalone Mode
• Managing Client Configuration Features
• Publishing Applications into the Application Virtualization Environment
• Configuring Active Upgrades for Published Applications
• Implementing License Enforcement
• Installing the Application Virtualization Sequencer
• Sequencing Applications for Virtualization
• Advanced Sequencing