In this session we will explore Windows Vista features and Microsoft applications that make it easier to manage Windows Vista desktop clients efficiently in any organization. We will focus on feature capabilities in Vista that are built into the operating system and technologies that can be used in IT infrastructures to manage Vista desktop clients. We will cover features such as Group Policy, Task Scheduler, and Windows Remote Management (WINRM) to effectively automate and manage Windows Vista desktop clients. Then we will explore Microsoft technologies such as Windows Powershell and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack to reduce complexity and automate management tasks. We will also explore Microsoft Management applications that help midsize and large organizations proactively monitor and manage Vista clients. We will cover System Center Essentials, System Center Operations Manager, and Windows Server Update Services that help IT professionals resolve system problems and improve productivity across their IT infrastructure.

1. CLI-303
Welcome

2. Microsoft® Solutions for
® Management
Windows Vista
Level 300

3. What Will We Cover?
• Managing Windows Vista Desktop Clients
• Automating Desktop Management
• Managing Large Organizations

4. Agenda
• Managing Windows Vista-Based Clients
• Automating Desktop Management
• Management for Large Organizations

5. Event Viewer Improvements
New Event
Infrastructure
Windows Reporting
Enhanced
Vista Standards
More
Event Event
Components
Logging Forwarding
Producing
Events

6. Task Scheduler Improvements
At specific times
When specific event occurs
When user logs on
When computer is idle

7. Group Policy Enhancements
Redesigned Group Policy Service
Complete isolation from Winlogon
Events and Logging
No longer relies on trace logging found in Userenv.log
Multiple Local GPOs
Extends managing shared computing on a single computer
Finding Specific Administrative Template Policy Settings
New options for searching and filtering Administrative Template policy settings
Group Policy Preferences
Minimizes image maintenance and reduces need for logon scripts

8. Windows Remote Management
Administrative
Workstation
Components and Features Supplied by WinRM
:
WinRM Scripting API
Winrm.cmd
Windows
Winrs.exe Vista Client
Intelligent Platform Management Interface
WMI service
Web Services Management protocol

9. demonstration
Managing Windows Vista–Based
Client Computers
Remotely Manage Windows Vista-Based

Clients with WinRM
 Manage Windows Vista Group Policy
Settings

10. Agenda
• Managing Windows Vista-Based Clients
• Automating Desktop Management
• Management for Large Organizations

11. Vista Management Using PowerShell
Managing Devices and Services
Using WMI Connections
Collecting WSAT Data
System Center Operations Manager
Managing BitLocker Operations

12. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

13. demonstration
Automating Desktop Management
Manage Windows Vista Services with

Windows PowerShell
 Use Advanced Group Policy Management to
Create a GPO
 Use Advanced Group Policy Management to
Review and Deploy a GPO

14. Agenda
• Managing Windows Vista-Based Clients
• Automating Desktop Management
• Management for Large Organizations

15. System Center Operations Manager
An end-to-end service management solution that helps you easily
monitor your IT services and gain greater control of your IT environment
Best of Breed for Windows
Reduced problem-resolution time
•
Reduced TCO of Windows environment
•
Management Packs
Extend Operations Manager
•
Available for Microsoft and third-party systems
•
Active Directory Integration
Tight integration with Active Directory functions
•
Custom user roles link to Active Directory groups
•
Increased Scalability
Manage thousands of clients with a single group
•
Monitor infrastructure with fewer servers
•

16. Windows Server Update Services
WSUS Server

17. demonstration
Managing Windows Vista–Based
Clients with Microsoft System
Center Operations Manager
Deploy Agents to Windows Vista Clients

 Automatically Correct an Error Using
Management Packs

18. Session Summary
• New Windows features make it easier to
manage Windows Vista-based computers
• WinRM and PowerShell can be used to
build automated management solutions
• System Center Operations Manager can
be used to manage Windows Vista

19. Where to Find More Information?
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for additional information on this session.

20. Supporting Publications
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21. Training Resources
Course ID Title
DSK-16 Windows Vista Client
Manageability
For more training information
www.microsoft.com/technet/CLI-303

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• What are MCP certifications?
Validation in performing critical IT functions
• Why certify?
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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