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ITI113 Deploying and Maintaining Desktop Clients (8)

Abstract

The aim of this subject is to introduce students to some of the fundamental issues concerning network connectivity, desktop operating systems, security, and applications. This is done via the entry-level Business Desktop Deployment Certification, which also prepares students to enter the IT workforce. It plays a key part in the first phase of the Bachelor of Industry Computing by assisting students to gain essential workforce credentials before embarking on the remainder of the program.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USSchool of Computing and Mathematics

Assumed Knowledge

ITI111 and ITI112

Enrolment restrictions

Only for students enrolled in Bachelor of Industry Computing

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to deploy desktop operating systems;
be able to automate and customize deployments by using scripts and answer files;
be able to deploy applications during and after operating system deployments;
be able to deploy upgrade packages;
be able to maintain and optimize systems that run Windows desktops;
be able to configure and troubleshoot mobile computing;
be able to install and upgrade Windows desktops;
be able to configure and troubleshoot post-installation system settings; and
be able to configure Windows security features.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Configuring Office settings and components
Installing Office 2007
Migrating from earlier versions of Office
Configuring Windows Vista automated installation settings
Managing Windows Vista catalogs
Adding device drivers to Windows Vista installations
Managing Windows components
Configure and manipulate WIM images
Deploying Windows Vista using LTI
Deploying Windows Vista using ZTI
Customizing Windows PE
Troubleshooting
Using Business Desktop Deployment Workbench
Configuring a Distribution Point in BDD 2007 Workbench
Create a reference computer image
Manage XML files in BDD Workbench
Automate installation of the 2007 Microsoft Office system
Customizing and maintaining Windows PE using BDD Workbench
Application compatibility reporting
Fixing compatibility issues
Managing user state migration
Troubleshooting
Planning

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.