What you'll learn?

  • Plan and perform an installation of Windows XP Professional
  • Install and support hardware devices and drivers on computers running Windows XP Professional
  • Identify and resolve boot process issues on computers running Windows XP Professional
  • Configure desktop settings for computers running Windows XP
  • Configure security settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer and application compatibility for computers running Windows XP Professional
  • Configure computers to run Windows XP Professional in a Windows networking environment
  • Configure and support computers running Windows XP Professional for mobile computing

Description

This course addresses the training needs of Windows Server 2003 systems administrators and systems engineers that will be required to support Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional clients that are part of their infrastructure.

Audience :

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.

Topics :

Installing Windows XP Professional

o  Manually Installing Windows XP Professional

o  Automating a Windows XP Professional Installation

o  Using an Image to Install Windows XP Professional

o  Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer

o  Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2

o  Monitoring Windows XP Professional Security Status by Using Security Center

Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients

o  Installing Hardware Devices

o  Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors

o  Troubleshooting Device Drivers

o  Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

Resolving Boot Process Issues

o  Understanding the Boot Process

o  Using Advanced Boot Options

o  Using the Boot.ini file to Change Startup Behavior

o  Using the Recovery Console to Start a Computer

Configuring the Desktop Environment

o  Configuring User Desktop Settings

o  Configuring System Settings

o  Managing User Profiles

o  Using Remote Administration

o  Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional

Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications

o  Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer

o  Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings

o  Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network

o  Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup

o  Configuring Local Security

o  Configuring Windows Firewall

o  Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup

o  Joining a Domain

Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile Computing

o  Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing

o  Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing

o  Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Before attending this course, students must have: CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge; CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge And either: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT to Microsoft WindowsServer 2003 Or, completed all of the following courses: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment; Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • Networking

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This course is a credit towards Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional.