Module 1: Installing Windows XP Professional
In this module, students 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 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.
Lessons
• Installing
Hardware Devices
• Configuring Modems, Printers, and Monitors
• Troubleshooting Device Drivers
• Disabling and Uninstalling Hardware Devices
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.
Lessons
• 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
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.
Lessons
• Configuring
User Desktop Settings
• Configuring System Settings
• Managing User Profiles
• Using Remote Administration
• Using Remote Assistance in Windows XP Professional
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.
Lessons
• Configuring
Security and Connection Settings for Internet Explorer
• Customizing and Deploying Internet Explorer Settings
• Supporting Applications in Microsoft 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.
Lessons
• Configuring
Microsoft Windows XP Professional for a Workgroup
• Configuring Local Security
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Network Options in a Workgroup
• Joining 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.
Lessons
• Configuring
Hardware for Mobile Computing
• Configuring Power Management for Mobile Computing
• Making Files and Web Sites Available Off Line
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