Course 2505A:

Deploying Microsoft Office XP

Length:2 Days
Published:October 13, 2004
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Level:
Technology:Microsoft Office XP
Type:Course
Delivery Method:Instructor-led (classroom)
About this Course
The goal of this course is provide information technology (IT)-support professionals who are responsible for desktop softwareand hardware deployments with the skills necessary to successfully deploy and configure Microsoft Office XP. This includesmigration strategies from Office 9x or Office 2000 on Microsoft Windows 9x or Windows 2000 operating system platforms.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for IT-support professionals and Microsoft Certified Partners and Solution Providers responsible fordepartmental- to enterprise-level migration and deployment of Office XP on user desktops.
At Course Completion
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
  • Prepare for an Office XP deployment by selecting an Office XP product suite and creating an administrative installation point.
  • Customize an Office XP installation by using the Custom Installation Wizard, the Office Profile Wizard, and system policies.
  • Select a method for deploying Office XP.
  • Upgrade a computer running Office 97 to Office XP.
  • Maintain and repair Office XP installations.
  • Explain how to deploy Office XP in a multilingual environment.
Course OutlineModule 1: Preparing to Deploy Office XPLessons
  • Introduction to Office XP
  • Overview of the Deployment Process
  • Examining Office XP Deployment Methods
  • Examining Office XP Deployment Considerations
  • Creating an Administrative Installation Point
  • Elevating Privileges for Office XP Installations
  • Installing Office XP from an Administrative Installation Point
At the end of this module, you will be able to create an administrative installation point and install Office XP from anadministrative installation point.Module 2: Customizing an Office XP InstallationLessons
  • Overview of Customization
  • Modifying an Office XP Installation Using a Transform File
  • Customizing the Office XP Setup Process
  • Using the Office Profile Wizard
  • Customizing the User Environment Using System Policies
At the end of this module, you will be able to customize an Office XP installation by using the Custom Installation Wizard, theOffice Profile Wizard, and system policies.Module 3: Selecting an Office XP Deployment MethodLessons
  • Deploying Office XP Using Systems Management Server
  • Deploying Office XP Using IntelliMirror
  • Deploying Office XP Using a Drive Image
  • Deploying Office XP Using Remote Installation Services
  • Deploying Office XP Using a Customized Compact Disc
  • Deploying Office XP Using a Web Server
  • Discussion: Selecting a Deployment Method
At the end of this module, you will be able to select a method for automating an Office XP deployment.Module 4: Upgrading to Office XPLessons
  • Examining the Upgrade Process
  • Customizing the Removal of Earlier Versions of Office
  • Modifying the Migration of User Settings
At the end of this module, you will be able to upgrade a computer running earlier versions of Office to Office XP.
Module 5: Maintaining an Office XP InstallationLessons
  • Resolving Office XP Deployment Issues
  • Modifying User Settings After Installation
  • Examining Corporate Error Reporting
  • Repairing an Office XP Installation
  • Deploying an Office XP Service Release
At the end of this module, you will be able to maintain and repair Office XP installations.
Module 6: Deploying Office XP in a Multilingual EnvironmentLessons
  • Examining Office Support for Multiple Languages
  • Selecting an Office XP Solution for a Multilingual Environment
  • Deploying Office XP with the MUI Pack
  • Deploying Office XP with the Office XP Proofing Tools
  • Examining Considerations for Deploying Multilingual Support
At the end of this module, you will be able to explain how to deploy Office XP in a multilingual environment.This includes:
  • Configuring a multilingual Office installation.
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • Expertise with Microsoft Windows desktop administration (Windows 98, Windows NT, and/or Windows 2000) to locate, create, and manipulatefolders and files, and configure desktop environments.
  • Completed Course 2151, Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System, or equivalent knowledge.
  • Experience supporting networks or end-users.
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