Deploying Microsoft® Office 2003 in the Enterprise

Description:
This course will provide technology (IT)-support professionals, who are responsible for desktop software and hardware deployments, with the skills necessary to successfully deploy and configure Microsoft® Office 2003. This includes migration strategies from Office 2000 or Office XP on Microsoft Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows 2000 operating system platforms.

Modules & Lessons
Course Overview
Module Introduction
How to Use This Course
Course Information

Deploying Office 2003 By Using Stand-alone Methods
Module Introduction
Introduction to Office 2003
Lesson Introduction
Office 2003 Editions
The New Features in Office 2003
Hardware and Software Requirements
Self Test

Deploying Office 2003
Lesson Introduction
Deployment Considerations
Local Installation Source
Elevating Privileges for Office 2003 Installations
Self Test

Installing Office 2003
Lesson Introduction
The Stand-alone Installation Methods
The Basic Steps of Installation
Advertising Office 2003
Self Test

Lab: Installing Office 2003 from a Compressed CD Image
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Lab Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary

Installing from Shared Resources
Module Introduction

Installing Office 2003 By Using Group Policy
Lesson Introduction
Introduction to Group Policy
Methods of Deployment
Self Test

Installing from Other Resources
Lesson Introduction
Deployment Tasks Performed by SMS
Using SMS to Deploy Office 2003
Preparing Office Installation for Roaming Users
Customizing Office Installation for Roaming Users
Self Test

Lab: Installing Office 2003 By Using Group Policy
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Lab Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary

Customizing an Office 2003 Installation
Module Introduction

Introduction to Customization
Lesson Introduction
Deployment Files
Customization Methods
Resolving Conflicting Setup Options
Self Test

Customizing the Installation
Lesson Introduction
Customizing the Office 2003 Setup Process
Customizing the Office 2003 Features and Shortcuts
Customizing the User Environment
Customizing the User Environment
Self Test

Lab: Customizing the Office 2003 Installation
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Lab Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary

Upgrading to Office 2003
Module Introduction

Considerations for Upgrade
Lesson Introduction
Issues in Upgrading to Office 2003
Differences Between Office 2003 and the Previous Versions
Self Test

Customizing the Removal of Earlier Versions of Office 2003
Lesson Introduction
Removal of Previous Versions of Office
Customizing the Removal Process
Using the Removal Wizard
Modifying the Migration of User Settings
Self Test

Lab: Upgrading Office XP to Office 2003
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary

Maintaining an Office 2003 Installation
Module Introduction

Updating Feature Installation States and Application Settings
Lesson Introduction
Selecting the Update Method
Changing User-Defined Application Settings
Changing User-Defined Application Settings
Self Test

Office 2003 Product Updates
Lesson Introduction
Product Update Strategies
Caching Installation Files Locally and Distributing Client Updates
Chaining the Client Updates
Distributing Administrative Updates
Updating an Office Administrative Installation Point
Self Test

Managing User Configurations Using Group Policy
Lesson Introduction
Office 2003 Policies
Office 2003 Policy Templates
Self Test

Lab: Modifying User-Defined Applications Settings
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary

Deploying Office 2003 in a Multilingual Environment
Module Introduction

Selecting a Deployment Strategy
Lesson Introduction
Office 2003 Multilingual Resources
Deployment Strategies
Self Test

Deploying the Office MUI Pack
Lesson Introduction
MUI Pack Components
The MUI Deployment Process
Customization Options
Customization Methods
Deploying Different Language Configurations to Different Groups
Self Test

Installing Proofing Tools
Lesson Introduction
Customizing a Proofing Tools Installation
Methods of Installing Proofing Tools
Installing Proofing Tools
Self Test

Lab: Installing Office 2003 in a Multilingual Environment
Lesson Introduction
Scenario
Exercise
Lab Review
Module Summary