Hands-On Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Exam Prep for Exam 70-270

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Hands-On
Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Exam Prep for Exam 70-270

Course Description

In this HandsOn course you will learn how to install, administer, and manage Windows XP.

The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. It provides in-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional.
This course is based on the final, retail release of Windows XP Professional.

This course will prepare for your Microsoft Exam 70-270 and can also be an elective course to obtain your MCSA Certification.

Students Will Learn

Plan and install Windows XP Professional.
Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional.
Configure and manage hardware on a computer running Windows XP Professional.
Manage disks.
Configure and manage file systems.
Troubleshoot the boot process and other system issues.
Configure and support Transmission Control ProtocolInternet Protocol (TCPIP).
Configure the desktop environment, and use profiles to control desktop customization.
Configure security, privacy, and connection settings for Internet Explorer.
Configure Windows XP Professional to operate on Microsoft networks.
Support remote users.
Configure Windows XP Professional for mobile computing.
Monitor resources and performance.
Prepare for your Microsoft Exam 70-270.

Target Audience

Are new to the Windows XP Professional product.
Provide Helpdesk support for Windows XP Professional desktops.
Provide support for the Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server family of products, or support for a Microsoft Windows XP solution environment.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of PC's and Networking, this information can be obtained in our course(s) below

-Hands-On Basic PCs Networking
-Hands-On Internertworking Essentials
-Hands-On A+ Essentials
-Hands-On Network+

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Installing Windows XP Professional
Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP
Transferring User Settings and Files by Using the USMT
Performing Post-Installation Tasks

At the end of this module, you will be able to install Windows XP Professional and upgrade from Microsoft Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional. This includes:

Planning a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Installation.
Installing Windows XP Professional.
Transferring User Settings by Using the USMT.

Module 2: Automating an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Introduction to Automating an Installation of Windows XP Professional
Creating Answer Files
Creating a Uniqueness Database File
Performing an Automated Installation of Windows XP Professional
Introduction to Creating and Deploying an Image
Preparing a Reference Computer
Creating, Testing, and Deploying an Image
Remote Installation Services
Managing Security Settings by Using Security Center

At the end of this module, you will be able to automate the Setup program to install Windows XP Professional without user intervention by using answer files and Uniqueness Database Files (UDFs). This includes:

Creating an answer file by using the Setup Manager Wizard.
Running Sysprep.
Performing a Windows Welcome Installation.

Module 3: Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP Professional

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Installing and Configuring Hardware Devices
Working with Drivers
Troubleshooting Hardware Devices

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure hardware devices and drivers on a computer running Windows XP Professional. This includes:

Adding and removing devices by using the Hardware Wizard.
Using Driver Rollback to restore a device driver.

Module 4: Managing Disks

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Working with Disk Management
Working with Basic Disks
Working with Dynamic Disks
Preparing Disks When Upgrading to Windows XP Professional
Managing Disks
Defragmenting Volumes

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure disk drives and perform common disk management tasks. This includes working with dynamic disks.

Module 5: Configuring and Managing File Systems

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Working with File Systems
Managing Data Compression
Securing Data by Using EFS

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure and manage file systems. This includes:

Configuring disk compression.
Securing files by using EFS.

Module 6: Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Examining the Windows XP Professional Boot Process
Controlling System Settings During the Boot Process
Changing Startup Behavior Using the Boot.ini File
Using Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Startup Problems
Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer
Restoring a Computer to a Previous State

At the end of this module, you will be able to troubleshoot the boot process and other system issues.

Module 7: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Name Resolution

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Configuring IP Addresses
Configuring Windows Firewall
Troubleshooting IP Addresses
Determining TCP/IP Name Resolution Methods
Configuring a DNS and WINS Client

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure TCP/IP addressing and name resolution. This includes:

Configuring IP addresses for Windows XP Professional.
Configuring Windows Firewall for Windows XP Professional.
Troubleshooting IP Addresses for Windows XP Professional.
Configuring the DNS Client for Windows XP Professional.

Module 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Configuring User Desktop Settings
Customizing the Desktop Environment
Configuring System Settings
Understanding How User Profiles and Group Policy Affect Desktop Customization
Using Remote Assistance

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure desktop settings and understand how user profiles and Group Policy affect desktop customization. This includes:

Customizing the desktop.
Using Remote Assistance.

Module 9: Configuring Internet Explorer

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Configuring Security for Internet Explorer
Configuring Privacy for Internet Explorer
Configuring Connection Settings for Internet Explorer

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure Internet Explorer.

Module 10: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in Microsoft Networks

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

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
Operating in a Domain

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure local user accounts to configure Windows XP Professional to operate in an Active Directory directory service domain or in a workgroup. This includes:

Operating in a workgroup.
Operating in a domain.

Module 11: Supporting Remote Users

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Establishing Remote Access Connections
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Configuring Authentication Protocols and Encryption
Using Remote Desktop
Storing User Names and Passwords to Facilitate Remote Connections

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure access to remote computers. This includes:

Configuring a VPN connection.
Configuring and using Remote Desktop.
Storing user names and passwords.

Module 12: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP for Mobile Computing

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing
Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use

At the end of this module, you will be able to configure Windows XP Professional for mobile computing. This includes configuring offline files.

Module 13: Monitoring Resources and Performance

The following topics are covered in this module:

Lessons

Using Task Manager to Monitor System Performance
Using Performance and Maintenance Tools to Improve Performance
Monitoring Event Logs
Configuring Application Compatibility

At the end of this module, you will be able to monitor and interpret system and performance information on computers running Windows XP Professional. This includes:

Using Task Manager and Event Viewer.
Setting Application Compatibility.

Delivery Method

Instructor led with numerous Hands-On labs and exercises.

Equipment Requirements
(This apply's to our hands-on courses only)

BTS always provides equipment to have a very successful Hands-On course. BTS also encourages all attendees to bring their own equipment to the course. This will provide attendees the opportunity to incorporate their own gear into the labs and gain valuable training using their specific equipment.

Course Length

5 Days

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