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| Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional (MOC2285) |
| Course Number: MOC2285 |
| Category: Networks & Operating Systems |
| Duration: 2.00 days |
Description
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to manage Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Windows 2000 Professional-based computers in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. Additional information for Windows 2000 is also included to explain how it differs from Window XP Professional. This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or are seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
This course helps students 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
NOTE: Readiness for the above exams assumes that the student is either experienced with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or has successfully completed the following courses:
- Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
- Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
- CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge.
- CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge
- Completed Course 2208: Updating Systems Administration Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
Or, students must have completed all the following courses:
- Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
- Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services
Objectives
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- 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 Professional.
- 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.
Outline
- Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Manually Installing Windows XP Professional
- Automating a Windows XP Professional Installation
- Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer
- Using an Image to Install Windows XP Professional
- Adding Hardware to Microsoft Windows XP 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 Recovery Console to Start a Computer
- Using the Boot.ini File to Change Startup Behavior
- Configuring the Desktop Environment
- Configuring User Desktop Settings
- Customizing Menus and Folders
- Configuring System Settings
- Managing User Profiles
- Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP
- Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer and Application Compatibility
- Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
- Customizing and Deploying Internet Settings
- Configuring Applications for Windows XP Professional
- Troubleshooting Applications
- Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network
- Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup
- Configuring Local Security
- Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup
- Joining a Domain
- Configuring Windows for Mobile Computing
- Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
- Power Management for Mobile Computing
- Making Files