Installing, Administering and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Fasttrack)

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Course Overview

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams:

• Exam 70-210,Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Exam 70-270,Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This course covers the subject areas covered in Microsoft Course MS2285.

Audience

The target audience consists of IT support professionals who:

• Are new to the Windows XP Professional product.
• Provide Helpdesk support for Windows XP Professional desktops.
• Provide support for the Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server family of products, or support for a Microsoft Windows XP solution environment.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
• CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge

and, completed the following courses:

• Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Course Outline

Manually Installing Windows XP Professional

• Automating a Windows XP Professional Installation
• Using an Image to Install Windows XP Professional
• Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer
• Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Monitoring Windows XP Professional Security Status by Using Security Center

Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients

• Installing Hardware Devices
• Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors
• Troubleshooting Device Drivers
• Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

Resolving Boot Process Issues

• Understanding the Boot Process
• Using Advanced Boot Options
• Using the Boot.ini file to Change Startup Behavior
• Using the Recovery Console to Start a Computer

Configuring the Desktop Environment

• Configuring User Desktop Settings
• Configuring System Settings
• Managing User Profiles
• Using Remote Administration
• Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional

Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications

• Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
• Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings
• Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network

• Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup
• Configuring Local Security
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup
• Joining a Domain

Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile Computing

• Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
• Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing
• Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line

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