M2285

Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

(MCSA): Windows Server 2003 M2285 70-270

Course Title: Installing, Configuring and Administering

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Course Code: M2285
Version: B
Duration: 2 Days

Course Overview

The Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional M2285 addresses the training requirements of Windows Server 2003 systems administrators and systems engineers which will be required to support Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional clients that are part of their infrastructure.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M2285 Microsoft training course are individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M2285 Microsoft training course should have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification or possess the equivalent skills and knowledge.

Alternatively candidates should have previously attended and completed course M2208: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or completed both courses 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment and M2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment.

Testing and Certification

The M2285 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional exam.

Course Content

Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional:

In this module candidates will learn how to prepare for and install Windows XP Professional.

Lessons:

• 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 Centre

After completing this module, candidates 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 Centre

Module 2: Adding Hardware to Windows XP Professional Clients

In this module candidates will learn how to install new hardware devices as well as how to configure and maintain existing devices and their drivers. Candidates will also learn how to roll device drivers back to a previous version of the driver and to uninstall drivers and devices.

Lessons:

• Installing Hardware Devices
• Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors
• Troubleshooting Device Drivers
• Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices

After completing this module, candidates 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 data and the computer

Module 3: Resolving Boot Process Issues.

In this module candidates will learn the necessary knowledge and skills required to identify and correct problems with the Windows XP Professional boot process.

Lessons:

• Understanding the Boot Process
• Using Advanced Boot Options
• Using the Boot.ini file to Change Startup Behaviour
• Using the Recovery Console to Start a Computer
• Lab : Troubleshooting the Boot Sequence

After completing this module, candidates 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 start-up problems
• Use the Boot.ini file to change the start-up behaviour on a computer

Module 4: Configuring the Desktop Environment

In this module candidates will learn how to configure and customise user desktops, use profiles to implement and enforce desktop customisation policies, and use Remote Assistance to respond to remote requests for help.

Lessons:

• 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, candidates will be able to:

• Configure user desktop settings
• Customise the desktop environment
• Configure system settings
• Manage local user profiles and understand how Group Policy settings can control desktop customisation
• 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 candidates 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.

Lessons:

• Configuring Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
• Customising and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings
• Supporting Applications in Microsoft Windows XP Professional

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer
• Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy to customise 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 candidates will learn how to configure computers running Windows XP Professional to operate in a Windows workgroup or domain.

Lessons:

• Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup
• Configuring Local Security
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup
• Joining a Domain

After completing this module, candidates 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 candidates 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.

Lessons:

• Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
• Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing
• Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure hardware for mobile computing
• Configure power management for mobile computing
• Make files, folders, and Web sites available offline

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