Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Cost: Price on application
- Duration: 3 Days
- This course is not available as part of our public schedule but can be provided on a customised client specific basis.
The course is aimed at technical IT staff charged with a Windows XP network installation or support. Previous experience in a networking environment is desireable.
Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Installing Windows XP Professional from a Product CD
Installing Windows XP Professional from a Server
Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Transferring User Settings by Using the USMT
Performing Post-Installation Tasks
Troubleshooting Failed Installations
Introduction to Automating an Installation of Windows XP Professional
Creating Answer Files
Creating a Uniqueness Database File
How Setup uses Answer Files and UDFs
Performing an Automated Installation of Windows XP Professional
Introduction to Creating and Deploying an Image
Preparing a Reference Computer
Installing and Configuring Hardware Devices
Working with Drivers
Troubleshooting Hardware Devices
Examining the Windows XP Professional Boot Process
Controlling System Settings During the Boot Process
Changing Startup Behaviour using the Boot.ini File Problems
Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer
Restoring a Computer to a Previous State
Examining Workgroups and User Accounts
Creating and Authenticating Local User Accounts
Configuring Local Security
Configuring Logon Options in a Workgroup
Configuring Networking Options in a Workgroup
Joining a Domain
Operating in a Domain
Configuring User Desktop Settings
Customizing the Desktop Environment
Configuring System Settings
Understanding How Profiles and Group Policy Affect Desktop Customisation
Using Remote Assistance
Introduction to TCP/IP
Examining Classful IP Adressing
Defining Subnets
Using Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Configuring IP Addresses
Troubleshooting IP Adresses
Determining TCP/IP Name Resolution Methods
Configuring DNS Client Name Resolution and DNS Dynamic Updates
Configuring Name Resolution on WINS Clients
Working with LmHOSTS
Installing and Configuring Client Service for NetWare
Interoperating with Unix
Configuring Unix Interoperability
Installing Windows XP Professional Client Features to Operate with Unix Servers
Establishing Remote Access Connections
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Configuring Inbound Connections
Configuring Authentication Protocols and Encryption
Examining the Remote Desktop Feature
Configuring Computers to Use Remote Desktop
Storing User Names and Passwords to Facilitate Remote Connections
Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing
Making Files, Folders and Web Pages available for Offline Use
Working with Basic Disks
Working with Dynamic Disks
Managing Drive Letters and Paths
Preparing Disks when Upgrading to Windows XP Professional
Managing Disks
Working with File Systems
Managing Data Compression
Securing Data by Using EFS
Determining System Information
Using Task Manager to Monitor System Performance
Using Performance and Maintenance Tools to Improve Performance
Monitoring Event Logs