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Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
• CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
• CompTIA Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge
Microsoft Certification exams
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
Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other
necessary materials for this class.
Course Outline
Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional
In this module, students will learn how to prepare for and
install Windows XP Professional.
• Manually Installing Windows XP Professional
• Automating a Windows XP Professional Installation
• Using an Image to Install Windows XP Professional
• Transferring User Files and Settings to a New Computer
• Installing Windows XP Service Pack 2
• Monitoring Windows XP Professional Security Status by Using
Security Center
Lab: There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install Windows XP Professional.
• Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional.
• Use an image to install Windows XP Professional.
• Transfer user files and settings to a new computer.
• Install Windows XP Service Pack 2.
• Monitor Windows XP Professional security status by using Security
Center.
Module 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients
This module teaches students how to install new hardware devices
as well as how to configure and maintain existing devices and their
drivers. Students will also learn how to roll device drivers back to
a previous version of the driver and to uninstall drivers and
devices.
• Installing Hardware Devices
• Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors
• Troubleshooting Device Drivers
• Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices
Lab: There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Add hardware efficiently and safely to a computer running Windows
XP Professional.
• Configure modems, printers, and monitors for maximum
functionality.
• Troubleshoot hardware device drivers to resolve installation
problems.
• Uninstall hardware correctly to protect your data and the
computer.
Module 3: Resolving Boot Process Issues
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills that
are necessary to identify and correct problems with the Windows XP
Professional boot process.
• Understanding the Boot Process
• Using Advanced Boot Options
• Using the Boot.ini file to Change Startup Behavior
• Using the Recovery Console to Start a Computer
Lab: Troubleshooting the Boot Sequence
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Explain the Windows XP Professional boot process.
• Use the LastKnownGood configuration to resolve boot problems.
• Start a computer in Safe Mode and explain the other advanced boot
options.
• Install the Recovery Console and use it to resolve startup
problems.
• Use the Boot.ini file to change the startup behavior on a
computer.
Module 4: Configuring the Desktop Environment
In this module, students will learn how to configure and
customize user desktops, use profiles to implement and enforce
desktop customization policies, and use Remote Assistance to respond
to remote requests for help.
• Configuring User Desktop Settings
• Configuring System Settings
• Managing User Profiles
• Using Remote Administration
• Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional
Lab: Using Remote Assistance to Configure a Computer Running
Windows XP Professional Computer
After completing this module, students will be able to
• Configure user desktop settings.
• Customize the desktop environment.
• Configure system settings.
• Manage local user profiles and understand how Group Policy
settings can control desktop customization.
• Use Remote Administration to manage computers.
• Use Remote Assistance to view and control user computers from your
workstation.
Module 5: Configuring Internet Explorer and Supporting
Applications
In this module, students will learn how to configure security
and connection settings for Internet Explorer, as well as how to
configure applications to run on computers running Windows XP
Professional.
• Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet
Explorer
• Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings
• Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Lab: There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to
• Configure security and connection settings for Internet
Explorer.
• Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group
Policy to customize and deploy Internet Explorer settings. • Perform application support tasks on computers that run Windows XP
Professional.
Module 6: Configuring Windows XP Professional to Operate in a
Microsoft Network
In this module, students will learn how to configure computers
running Windows XP Professional to operate in a Windows workgroup or
domain.
• Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup
• Configuring Local Security
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup
• Joining a Domain
Lab: There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to
• Configure Windows XP Professional for a workgroup.
• Configure security settings on individual accounts and computers.
• Configure Windows Firewall.
• Configure network options in a workgroup.
• Configure Windows XP Professional for a domain.
Module 7: Configuring Windows XP Professional for Mobile
Computing
In this module, students will learn how to help mobile users
work more effectively by enabling them to control the power usage of
their computers, and by making resources such as files, folders, and
Web sites available offline.
• Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
• Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing
• Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line
Lab: There is no lab for this learning unit
After completing this module, students will be able to
• Configure hardware for mobile computing.
• Configure power management for mobile computing.
• Make files, folders, and Web sites available offline. |
