MS2285 Installing Configuring & Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Those who need the knowledge and skills 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.

After completing 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

Before attending this course, students must have:

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

And either:

• Completed Course MS2208, Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT to Microsoft WindowsServer 2003
 

Or, completed all of the following courses:

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

Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional

Module 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients

Module 3: Resolving Boot Process Issues

Module 4: Configuring the Desktop Environment

Module 5: Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting Applications

Module 6: Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network

Module 7: Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile Computing

In conjunction with MS2274 and MS2275, this course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

• Exam 70-210,Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
 
• Exam 70-270,Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

It should be noted that the course does not cover all topics examined in the 70-210 or the 70-270. Those students who have limited experience of supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional or anyone requiring a more thorough coverage of the exam topics for the 70-270, should attend the MS2272 - Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional.