The vast majority of computers in use today are networked in some fashion в?? either to the Internet or to other computers. Windows Vista includes new features and enhancements designed to make networking easier, safer, and more reliable for both home and business users. With the explosion of wireless networking products available for both home and business environments, Vista includes many new features and upgrades to Windows wireless networking technology. Along with Windows Vista wireless capabilities, this course explains the features new to Windows Vista including the Network and Sharing Center and Network Map. As well, those features enhanced from previous Windows versions that provide the increased security, reliability, and ease of management offered by Windows Vista are described.<!--- ]_OVERVIEW --->

Target Audience
<!--- TARGET_AUDIENCE_[ --->The audience for this path are personnel who provide Tier 1 or Tier 2 desktop and help desk support for Windows Vista, and other technical professionals who wish to certify on Windows Vista.<!--- ]_TARGET_AUDIENCE --->

Prerequisites
<!--- PREREQUISITES_[ --->Candidates for the exam should have 1 year experience in the IT field and have experience with or a need to resolve issue concerning network connectivity, desktop OSв??s, security and client applications.<!--- ]_PREREQUISITES --->

Expected Duration (hours)
<!--- DURATION_[ --->2.0<!--- ]_DURATION --->

Lesson Objectives
<!--- OBJECTIVES_[ --->Windows Vista Network Connectivity