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IT Vendor Courses   Microsoft Windows XP Training Courses

M2285: Installing Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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Course Duration: 2 days

Course Code: M2285

Course Description:

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

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have completed:
Course 2208: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Or you must have completed all of the following courses:
Course 2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Course 2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts
Course 2277: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Services

Prerequisite courses:

M2208: Upgrading Your Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows Server 2003

M2274: Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

M2275: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

M2276: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Network Hosts

M2277: Implementing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Relevant Certifications:

MCSA: on Windows Server 2003

MCSA: on Microsoft Windows 2000

MCSA: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

MCSA: Messaging on Microsoft Windows 2000

MCSA: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000

MCSE: on Windows Server 2003

MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

MCSE: Security on Microsoft Windows Server 2003

MCSE: on Microsoft Windows 2000

MCSE: Messaging on Microsoft Windows 2000

MCSE: Security on Microsoft Windows 2000

This course includes the following modules:

Installing Windows XP Professional

• Install Windows XP Professional.
• Run Setup Manager and create an answer file to automate an installation of Windows XP Professional.
• Transfer user files and settings to a new computer.
• Create and deploy an image.

Adding Hardware to Microsoft Windows XP Clients

• 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.

Resolving Boot Process Issues

• Explain the Windows XP Professional boot process.
• Start a computer in Safe Mode and explain the other advanced boot options.
• Use the Recovery Console to start a computer.
• Use the Boot.ini file to change the startup behavior on a computer.

Configuring the Desktop Environment

• Configure desktop settings.
• Customize the desktop environment.
• Configure system settings.
• Manage local user profiles and understand how Group Policy can control desktop customization.
• Use Remote Assistance to view and control user computers from your workstation.

Configuring Microsoft Internet Explorer and Application Compatibility

• Configure security and connection settings for Internet Explorer.
• Use the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy to customize and deploy Internet settings.
• Configure applications written for earlier versions of Windows to operate on computers running Windows XP Professional.
• Configure the Dr. Watson debugger utility to troubleshoot applications.

Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in a Microsoft Network

• Configure Windows XP Professional for a workgroup.
• Configure security settings on individual accounts and computers.
• Use the Network Setup Wizard to configure network options in a workgroup.
• Configure Windows XP Professional for a domain.

Configuring Windows for Mobile Computing

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

 

Location	Duration	RRP	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct
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Exeter	2 days	£700						6 - 7
London (Mid)	2 days	£700		9 - 10		28 - 29		30 - 31
London - Old Broad Street	2 days	£750					11 - 12
Wakefield	2 days	£750					1 - 2
Wokingham	2 days	£750			10 - 11

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