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2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course Length: 2 Days

Overview:
In this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills that are needed to manage Microsoft Windows XP Professional computers in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

Prerequisites:
2273: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
A+ Certification
Network+ Certification

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this 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
• 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

Course Content

Lesson 1: Installing 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

Lesson 2: Adding Hardware to Microsoft Windows XP Clients

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

Lesson 3: 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

Lesson 4: Configuring the Desk Environment

• Configuring User Desk Settings
• Customizing Menus and Folders
• Configuring System Settings
• Managing User Profiles
• Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional

Lesson 5: Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer and Application Compatibility

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

Lesson 6: Configuring 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

Lesson 7: Configuring Windows for Mobile Computing

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

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