Course: MS2285 Installing Configuring & Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This two-day, instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are needed to manage Microsoft Windows XP Professional computers in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

Additional information for Windows 2000 is also included explaining how it differs from Windows XP Professional. 

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.

Objectives

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.

Delegates are required to meet the following prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge

And either:

Completed MS2208, Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT to Microsoft WindowsServer 2003
Or, completed both of the following courses:

MS2274, Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
MS2275, Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Recommended as preparation for exam(s):

Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows2000 Professional
Exam 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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
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 Professional
Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer and Application Compatibility
Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
Customizing and Deploying Internet Settings
Configuring Applications for Microsoft 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 and Web Sites Available Off Line