Module 1: Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Installing Windows XP Professional from a Product CD Installing Windows XP Professional over a Network Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Transferring User Settings by Using the USMT Activating Windows XP Professional Troubleshooting Failed Installations Module 2: Automating an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional Introduction to Automating an Installation of Windows XP Professional Creating Answer Files Creating a Uniqueness Database File How Setup Uses Answer Files and UDFs Performing an Automated Installation of Windows XP Professional Introduction to Creating and Deploying an Image Preparing a Reference Computer Creating, Testing, and Deploying an Image Remote Installation Services Module 3: Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP Professional Installing and Configuring Hardware Devices Working with Drivers Troubleshooting Hardware Devices Module 4: Managing Disks Working with Disk Management Working with Basic Disks Working with Dynamic Disks Preparing Disks When Upgrading to Windows XP Professional Managing Disks Defragmenting Volumes Module 5: Configuring and Managing File Systems Working with File Systems Managing Data Compression Securing Data by Using EFS Module 6: Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues Examining the Windows XP Professional Boot Process Controlling System Settings During the Boot Process Changing Startup Behavior Using the Boot.ini File Using Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Startup Problems Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer Restoring a Computer to a Previous State Module 7: Configuring the Desktop Environment Configuring User Desktop Settings Customizing the Desktop Environment Configuring System Settings Understanding How User Profiles and Group Policy Affect Desktop Customization Using Remote Assistance Module 8: Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Name Resolution Configuring IP Addresses Troubleshooting IP Addresses Determining TCP/IP Name Resolution Methods Configuring a DNS and WINS Client Connecting to a Remote Host At the end of this module, you will be able to configure TCP/IP addressing and name resolution. This includes: Module 9: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in Microsoft Windows Networks Examining Workgroups and User Accounts Creating and Authenticating Local User Accounts Configuring Local Security Configuring Logon Options in a Workgroup Configuring Networking Options in a Workgroup Joining a Domain Operating in a Domain Module 10: Supporting Remote Users Establishing Remote Access Connections Connecting to Virtual Private Networks Configuring Inbound Connections Configuring Authentication Protocols and Encryption Using Remote Desktop Storing User Names and Passwords to Facilitate Remote Connections Module 11: Configuring Microsoft Windows XP for Mobile Computing Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use At the end of this module, you will be able to configure Windows XP Professional for mobile computing. This includes: Module 12: Monitoring Resources and Performance Determining System Information Using Task Manager to Monitor System Performance Using Performance and Maintenance Tools to Improve Performance Monitoring Event Logs Configuring Program Compatibility |