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

Length

5 days

Course Overview

This course is for administrators and network professionals responsible for the installation, deployment and maintenance of Windows XP Professional. The course will cover basic installation and mass deployment issues, as well as features provided by Windows XP such as Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop. The course will also assist with preparing students for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam 70-270, Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

This course also covers the subject areas covered in Microsoft Course MS2272.

Target Audience

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn how to install, configure, administer and support the primary services in the Microsoft Windows XP professional operating system, as well as for those individuals seeking Microsoft MCP and/or MCSA certification.

Prerequisites


  • Basic experience of a Microsoft Windows operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP
  • Basic understanding of core operating system technologies, including installation and configuration
  • Basic understanding of hardware components and their function
  • Basic understanding of the major desktop components and interfaces and their functions

  • Course Objectives

    After completing this course, the student should be able to:

    • Prepare for the installation of Windows XP Professional. Perform an over-the-network or CD-ROM installation, create and use a master disk to install Windows XP Professional, and perform an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional
    • Identify the various types of Windows XP file systems and their components and perform common disk management tasks
    • Configure NTFS security and configure security for shared folders
    • Create and administer various types of local user accounts and local group accounts. Administer local group policies and manage local group policy objects
    • Implement, manage and troubleshoot disk devices, display devices, mobile computer hardware, input devices and output devices
    • Manage and troubleshoot driver signing
    • Configure, manage and troubleshoot Task Scheduler
    • Manager and troubleshoot the use and synchronization of offline files
    • Plan and set up an Audit Policy, including accounting management auditing and privilege use auditing.
    • Update drivers, monitor and configure multiple processing units, and install, configure and troubleshoot network adapters
    • Configure Remote Access to configure inbound and outbound VPN connections
    • Install and use the Windows XP Recovery Console
    • Use the File Signature Verification utility to monitor and troubleshoot driver signing

    Course Outline

    1: Introducing Windows XP Professional

    • Managing the User Interface
    • Exploring Windows XP's Help and Support
    • Introduction to Windows XP Security Technologies
    • The Role of Windows XPs in Organizations

    Lab 1: Installing Windows XP Professional

    • Manually Installing Windows XP Professional
    • Configure Windows XP System Parameters

    2: Installing Windows XP Professional

    • Managing a DHCP Database
    • Monitoring a DHCP Database
    • Using Automatic Private IP Addressing

    Lab 2: Managing and Monitoring DHCP

    • Backing Up and Restoring a DHCP Database
    • Compacting the DHCP Database
    • Monitoring DCHP Performance
    • Resolving Misconfigured Servers and Clients

    2: Installing Windows XP Professional

    • Compress Files and Folders
    • Create Formatted Devices

    3: Managing Disks and File Systems

    • Compress Files and Folders
    • Clean up the Hard Disk
    • Defragment Disks
    • Create Formatted Drives
    • Convert a FAT Partition to NTFS
    • Upgrade a Basic Disk to Dynamic Storage
    • Extend a Simple Volume

    4: Managing Devices and Peripherals

    • Configuring Device Management
    • Configuring Power Management
    • Installing Device Drivers
    • Troubleshooting Device Drivers

      Lab 3: Managing Devices and Peripherals
    • Configure Device Management
    • Configuring Power Management

    5: Configuring and Managing the User Experience

    • Modify the Default User Profile
    • Configure Accessibility Settings
    • Configure Regional Optional
    • Configure Environment Variables

    Lab 4: Configuring and Managing the User Interface

    • Modify the Default User Profile
    • Create Local and Roaming User Profiles
    • Configure Accessibility Settings

    6: Configuring and Managing NTFS Security

    • User File Encryption
    • Add Encryption File Users
    • Recover Encrypted Files
    • Create a Local Data Recovery Agent

    Lab 5: Configuring and Managing NTFS Security

    • Add Encrypted File Users
    • Recover Encrypted Files
    • Create a Local Data Recovery Agent

    7: Configuring and Managing Shared Folder Security

    • Set File and Folder Permissions
    • Share a Folder
    • Troubleshoot Permissions Assignments
    • Examine Offline Files and Web Folders

    Lab 6: Configuring and Managing Shared Folder Security

    • Set File and Folder Permissions
    • Share a Folder
    • Troubleshoot Permissions Assignments

    8: Supporting Applications in Windows XP Professional

    • Configuring Windows Installer
    • Installing Applications Through a Group Policy
    • Verify Application Compatibility

    Lab 7: Supporting Applications in Windows XP Professional

    • Configuring Windows Installer
    • Installing Applications Through Group Policy

    Maintaining a Network Infrastructure

    • Using the Networking Tab in Task Manager
    • Using the Performance Console
    • Monitoring Network Traffic by Using Nestat
    • Using Windows Server 2003 Network Monitor
    • Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity
    • Troubleshooting Server Services

    9: Connecting Windows XP Professional to a Network

    • Connect to a Wireless Network
    • Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
    • Configure and Troubleshoot Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
    • Configure and Manage Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance

    Lab 8: Connecting Windows XP Professional to a Network

    • Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
    • Configure and Manage Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance

    10: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Security

    • Manage Internet Security Features of Windows XP
    • Configure and Troubleshoot Windows Firewall

    11: Managing Internet Explorer Connections and Security

    • Connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
    • Configure and Manage Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance

    Lab 9: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Security Advanced Subnet and Mask Configuration

    • Configure Internet Connections in Internet Explorer
    • Connect to Resources using Internet Explorer
    • Configure and manage Internet Explorer Security Settings
    • Audit and Control Add-On Programs and Browser Helper Objects with Add-On Manager

    Lab 10: Managing Internet Explorer Connections and Security

    • Configure and Manage Internet Explorer Security Settings
    • Audit and Control Add-On Programs and Browser Helper Objects with Add-On Manager

    12: Manage User and Groups

    • Configure and Manager User Accounts
    • Manager user Account Properties
    • Manage user and Group Rights
    • Configure user Account Policy
    • Manage and Troubleshoot Cached Credentials

    Lab 11: Managing User and Groups

    • Configure and Manager User Accounts
    • Manage User Account Properties
    • Manage User and Group Rights

    Lab 12: Configuring and Managing Computer Security

    • Configure and Manage Local Security Policy
    • Manage Security Configuration with Templates
    • Establish, Implement and Monitor a Security Audit Policy

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