In this session we will look at Windows Vista SP1 improvements and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios. We will cover Windows Vista features, what's in SP1, what you need to know before deploying and the pre-deployment tasks. Once ready we will then walk you through deploying Windows Vista SP1 via Windows update, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the installer executable, Windows Deployment Services, and System Center Configuration Manager.

1. CLI-301
Welcome

2. Deploying Windows Vista®
Service Pack 1
Level 300

3. What Will We Cover?
• Improvements and Best Practices
• Deployment Options

4. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

5. Windows Vista Improvements
Security
Network Access Protection (NAP)
User Account Control
BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
Malware protection
Performance and Reliability
Built-in diagnostics
Fast Boot and Resume
Automatic recovery
Networking
User Experience
Explorers
Ease of use
Shadow Copies
Quick Search
Power Management
Configurable through Group Policy
Improved power savings
Fast Resume
Simplified user experience

6. Windows Vista SP1 Features
• Application and device compatibility
Quality • Reliability
Improvements
• Performance and security
• Enhanced support for 64-bit computers
Emerging
• New storage technology—exFAT
Hardware and
• New cryptographic algorithms
Standards
• Better organization of updates
Infrastructure • Improved Windows PE
Optimization
• Improved administration tools

7. Before Deployment
• Install latest updates for Windows
• Install the update for ks.sys
• Review the uninstall procedure for
Windows Vista SP1
Ks.sys update for Windows Vista (KB950127)

8. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

9. Windows Update or Stand-Alone
Installer
Prerequisite
Updates:
KB949939
KB937287
KB935509
KB938371
Windows Update Stand-Alone Executable
Approximate Free Space Required Approximate Free Space Required:
X86-based: 1170 MB x86-based: 2515 MB to 5445 MB
X64-based: 1505 MB x64-based: 4105 MB to 7840 MB

10. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

11. Windows Server Update Services 3.0
Deployment Options
• Simple deployment
• Distributed deployment
• Autonomous servers
• Isolated segments
Storage Configurations
• Local WSUS server
WSUS 3.0 SP1
• Microsoft Update
Advantages of Deployment
• Peer caching
• Windows Vista Update application

12. demonstration
Using Windows Server Update
Services (WSUS) 3.0 SP1
Configure Deployment from a Replica

Server
Enable Domain Group Policy to Enable

Automatic Updates
Introduce Windows Vista Peer Caching


13. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

14. Custom Image
Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) or
Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)
Tools for Windows Vista SP1 Image Capture
• File Removal Tool (Vsp1cln.exe)
• Sysprep
Windows Vista SP1
• Boot-Critical Driver Tool (PostReflect.exe)
Windows PE
Media Disk
Imagex.exe Postreflect.exe
Vista SP1.wim

15. demonstration
Updating Images And Deploying
With WDS
Prepare to Image Windows Vista Service

Pack 1
 Capture the Image Using Windows PE
Media Disk
 Use Postreflect.exe

16. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

17. Windows Deployment Services
(WDS)
Deployment Considerations
• Number of WDS servers and
locations needed
• Client Windows Deployment
Discovery method
• Lite Touch and Zero Touch
deployments
WDS SERVER
PXE bootnetwork
Isolated request
Network boot referrals
Low bandwidth
Through IP helper updates
High latency

18. demonstration
Deploying a Slipstream Vista SP1
a To Bare Metal Machine
Add the Operating Systems to MDT

Establish Task Sequence

Establish a Deploy Point


19. Agenda
• Windows Vista and Service Pack 1 Features
• Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
• Windows Server Update Services 3.0
• Custom Image
• Windows Deployment Services
• System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007

20. SCCM 2007 SP1
Deployment Scenarios
• Centralized deployment
• Distribution points
• Branch distribution
Deploying Windows Vista SP1
• Packaged and advertised
• Software Update feature

21. demonstration
System Center Configuration
Manager (SCCM) 2007 SP1
Set Up and Configure Branch

Distribution Points
Explore Task Sequencer

Verify Updates: SCCM Console


22. Session Summary
• Windows Vista Service Pack 1 has a
variety of deployment options
• Follow best practices to be better
prepared for the appropriate deployment
• Take advantage of the improvements and
improve your Windows Vista experience

23. Where to Find More Information
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Or, visit: www.microsoft.com/technet/CLI-301
for additional information about this session

24. Supporting Publications
For more titles, visit:
www.microsoft.com/technet/CLI-301

25. Training Resources
Course ID Title
Working with Windows Vista
3392
Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
5347
Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista
5349
For more training information
www.microsoft.com/technet/CLI-301

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Validation in performing critical IT functions.
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WW recognition of skills gained via experience.
More effective deployments with reduced costs
• What Certifications are there for IT Pros?
MCTS, MCITP.
www.microsoft.com/certification

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