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Deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1
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• 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
Agenda
Windows Vista Improvements
Power ManagementImproved power savings
Simplified user experience
Configurable through Group Policy
Fast Resume
Performance and ReliabilityFast Boot and Resume
Networking
Built-in diagnostics
Automatic recovery
SecurityUser Account Control
Malware protection
Network Access Protection (NAP)
BitLocker™ Drive Encryption
User ExperienceEase of use
Quick Search
Explorers
Shadow Copies
• Application and device compatibility• Reliability• Performance and security
• Enhanced support for 64-bit computers• New storage technology—exFAT• New cryptographic algorithms
• Better organization of updates• Improved Windows PE• Improved administration tools
Windows Vista SP1 Features
Quality Improvements
Emerging Hardware and
Standards
Infrastructure Optimization
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)
• 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
Agenda
Windows Update or Stand-Alone Installer
KB949939KB937287KB935509KB938371
Prerequisite Updates:
Windows UpdateApproximate Free Space Required
X86-based: 1170 MBX64-based: 1505 MB
Stand-Alone ExecutableApproximate Free Space Required:x86-based: 2515 MB to 5445 MB x64-based: 4105 MB to 7840 MB
• 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
Agenda
Windows Server Update Services 3.0
Deployment Options• Simple deployment• Distributed deployment• Autonomous servers• Isolated segmentsStorage Configurations• Local WSUS server• Microsoft UpdateAdvantages of Deployment• Peer caching• Windows Vista Update application
WSUS 3.0 SP1
demonstrationUsing 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
• 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
Agenda
Custom Image
Windows PEMedia Disk
Imagex.exeVista SP1.wim
Postreflect.exe
Tools for Windows Vista SP1 Image Capture• File Removal Tool (Vsp1cln.exe)• Sysprep• Boot-Critical Driver Tool (PostReflect.exe)
Windows OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) or Windows Automated Installation Kit (AIK)
Windows Vista SP1
demonstrationUpdating Images And Deploying With WDS
Prepare to Image Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Capture the Image Using Windows PE Media Disk
Use Postreflect.exe
• 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
Agenda
Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
WDS SERVER
Deployment Considerations• Number of WDS servers and
locations needed• Client Windows Deployment
Discovery method• Lite Touch and Zero Touch
deploymentsIsolated networkLow bandwidthHigh latency
PXE boot requestNetwork boot referralsThrough IP helper updates
demonstrationDeploying a Slipstream Vista SP1 a To Bare Metal Machine
Add the Operating Systems to MDT Establish Task Sequence Establish a Deploy Point
• 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
Agenda
Deployment Scenarios• Centralized deployment• Distribution points• Branch distribution
Deploying Windows Vista SP1• Packaged and advertised• Software Update feature
SCCM 2007 SP1
demonstrationSystem Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 SP1 Set Up and Configure Branch
Distribution Points Explore Task Sequencer Verify Updates: SCCM Console
• 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
Session Summary
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Where to Find More Information
Course ID Title
3392 Working with Windows Vista
5347 Installing and Configuring Windows Vista
5349 Upgrading and Migrating to Windows Vista
For more training information
www.microsoft.com/technet/CLI-301
Training Resources
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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.
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