ScriptLogic Desktop Authority - Course Outline


Price Per Student: $1799
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Day 1

The following modules will be covered during the first day:

Module 1: Introduction

Overview of course and classroom.

Module 2: What is Desktop Authority?

Benefits of Desktop Authority will be discussed providing an initial understanding of the enhancements and functionality provided to administrators.

Module 3: Installing Desktop Authority

The different methods of installation will be discussed. The lab will allow all students to install Desktop Authority, which will reinforce the material covered during this module.

Module 4: Desktop Authority Concepts

The process in which Desktop Authority configures the desktop will be examined, along with a review of available Option Files and the Desktop Agent.

Module 5: Configuring Global Options

The configuration of Global Options will be covered. The Assigning of Logon Scripts, Anti-Spyware Reporting, Patch Distribution and all others will be covered.

Module 6: Configuring Profiles and Configuration Elements

What is the purpose of a Profile and Element will be covered. The difference between a profile and an element will be discussed as well as the creation and modification of each.



Day 2

Module 7: Validation Logic

In this module the usage of Validation Logic will be explored. The following formats of Validation will be covered: Operating System, Class, Timing, Connection, Type and Boolean Logic.

Module 8: Objects- General, Pre / Post Engine Scripts, Legal Notice and TimeSync

In this module the configuration of General Settings, the running of scripts Pre and Post Engine, Legal Notice and Time synchronization will be covered.

Module 9: Objects- Display, Security Policies, Registry and Drives

In this module the configuration of the Display settings, Security Policies, Registry and Drive mapping will be covered.

Module 10: Objects - Path, Environment, Service Packs and Patch Deployment

In this module the configuration options of Path, Environment Variables, Service Pack deployment and the optional Patch Deployment will be explored.

Module 11: Objects- Application Launcher, Printers, INI and Folder Redirection

In this module the usage of Application Launcher, Printer mapping, INI Files and Folder Redirection will be explored.

Module 12: Objects - Common Folder Redirection, File Operations, Permissions and Shortcuts

In this module the usage of Common Folder Redirection, File Operations, setting of Permissions on file / folders and the registry and deployment of Shortcuts will be discussed.



Day 3

The following modules will be covered during the third day:

Module 13: Objects - Microsoft Office, Internet, Mail Profile and Outlook

In this module the configuration of the Microsoft Office suite, Internet settings, creation of a Microsoft Exchange mail profile andconfiguration of Outlook will be covered.

Module 14: Objects - Remote Management, Inactivity, Firewall and Spyware

In this module the configuration and deployment of Remote Management, Inactivity, Firewall configuration capabilities for Microsoft XP with Service Pack 2 and configuration of the optional Spyware scanning will be covered.

Module 15: Objects - Message, Logging and Alerts

In this module the configuration of Messaging, Logging, and Alerts will be discussed.

Module 16: Remote Management

In this module, Remote Management capabilities will be discussed and explored. All options will be reinforced during the lab's performed within the module.


Prerequisites:

To complete this course successfully, students should possess the following prerequisites.

  • Network Adminstration experience using Microsoft NT / Windows Server 2000 / Windows Server 2003
    • Account Creation
    • Logon script assignment
    • Services

  • Administration experience with Windows Clients
    • Windows 95
    • Windows 98
    • Windows NT
    • Windows ME
    • Windows 2000 Professional
    • Windows XP

  • Basic scripting knowledge

     





 

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