Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
This course will help the student prepare for thefollowing Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

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

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

Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbookand other necessary materials for this class.

Course Outline
Module1: Installing Windows XP Professional
In this module, students will learn how to preparefor and install Windows XP Professional.
Lessons

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
Lab:There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

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.

Module2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients
This module teaches students how to install newhardware devices as well as how to configure and maintain existing devices andtheir drivers. Students will also learn how to roll device drivers back to aprevious version of the driver and to uninstall drivers and devices.
Lessons

Installing Hardware Devices

Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors

Troubleshooting Device Drivers

Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices
Lab:There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, 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.


Module3: Resolving Boot Process Issues
This module provides students with the knowledgeand skills that are necessary to identify and correct problems with the WindowsXP Professional boot process.
Lessons

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
Lab:Troubleshooting the Boot Sequence
After completing this module, students will be ableto:

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.

Module4: Configuring the Desktop Environment
In this module, students will learn how toconfigure and customize user desktops, use profiles to implement and enforcedesktop customization policies, and use Remote Assistance to respond to remoterequests for help.
Lessons

Configuring User Desktop Settings

Configuring System Settings

Managing User Profiles

Using Remote Administration

Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional
Lab:Using Remote Assistance to Configure a Computer Running Windows XP ProfessionalComputer
After completing this module, students will be able to

Configure user desktop settings.

Customize the desktop environment.

Configure system settings.

Manage local user profiles and understand how Group Policy settings can control desktop customization.

Use Remote Administration to manage computers.

Use Remote Assistance to view and control user computers from your workstation.

Module5: Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications
In this module, students will learn how toconfigure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer, as well ashow to configure applications to run on computers running Windows XPProfessional.
Lessons

Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer

Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings

Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Lab:There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to

Configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer.

Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy to customize and deploy Internet Explorer settings.

Perform application support tasks on computers that run Windows XP Professional.

Module6: Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network
In this module, students will learn how toconfigure computers running Windows XP Professional to operate in a Windowsworkgroup or domain.
Lessons

Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup

Configuring Local Security

Configuring Windows Firewall

Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup

Joining a Domain
Lab:There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, 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.

Module7: Configuring Windows XP Professional for MobileComputing
In this module, students will learn how to helpmobile users work more effectively by enabling them to control the power usageof their computers, and by making resources such as files, folders, and Websites available offline.
Lessons

Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing

Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing

Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line
Lab:There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to

Configure hardware for mobile computing.

Configure power management for mobile computing.

Make files, folders, and Web sites available offline.