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MS2285 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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

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.

Lessons

	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.

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

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.

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, 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.

Lessons

	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.

Lessons

	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.

Lessons

	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.


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