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This two-day, instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to manage Microsoft Windows® XP Professional computers in a Microsoft Windows ServerT 2003 environment.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
- CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge
And either:
- Completed Course2208 , Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT to Microsoft WindowsServer 2003
Or, completed all of the following courses:
- Course2274 , Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Course2275 , Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Objectives:
- 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
Unit 1: Installing Windows XP Professional
- 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
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Install Windows XP Professional.
- Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional.
- Use an image to install Windows XP Professional.
- Transfer user files and settings to a new computer.
- Install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
- Monitor Windows XP Professional security status by using Security Center
Unit 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients
- Installing Hardware Devices
- Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors
- Troubleshooting Device Drivers
- Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Add hardware efficiently and safely to a computer running Windows XP Professional.
- Configure modems, printers, and monitors for maximum functionality.
- Troubleshoot hardware device drivers to resolve installation problems.
- Uninstall hardware correctly to protect your data and the computer.
- 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
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Explain the Windows XP Professional boot process.
- Use the LastKnownGood configuration to resolve boot problems.
- Start a computer in Safe Mode and explain the other advanced boot options.
- Install the Recovery Console and use it to resolve startup problems.
- Use the Boot.ini file to change the startup behavior on a computer.
Unit 4: Configuring the Desktop Environment
- Configuring User Desktop Settings
- Configuring System Settings
- Managing User Profiles
- Using Remote Administration
- Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Configure user desktop settings.
- Customise the desktop environment.
- Configure system settings.
- Manage local user profiles and understand how Group Policy settings can control desktop customisation.
- Use Remote Administration to manage computers.
- Use Remote Assistance to view and control user computers from your workstation.
Unit 5: Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications
- Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
- Customising and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings
- Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer.
- Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy to customise and deploy Internet Explorer settings.
- Perform application support tasks on computers that run Windows XP Professional.
Unit 6: 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
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Configure Windows XP Professional for a workgroup.
- Configure security settings on individual accounts and computers.
- Configure Windows Firewall.
- Configure network options in a workgroup.
- Configure Windows XP Professional for a domain.
Unit 7: 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
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Configure hardware for mobile computing.
- Configure power management for mobile computing.
- Make files, folders, and Web sites available offline.