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Gain Real World Experience AND Pass the 70-270 Exam: Installing, Configuring, & Administering Windows XP Pro!

By David Davis
VCP, CCIE #9369, CWNA, MCSE, CISSP, SCSA, Linux+

Suprisingly, an estimated 90% of companies and organizations are still running Windows XP Pro on their networks.

While some companies are slowly migrating to Vista, a vast majority are sticking with Windows XP Pro for the foreseeable future. So don't abandon XP just yet. Your proficiency in Windows XP Pro will remain in high demand for quite some time.

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Check Out the Practical Knowledge and Skills You'll Gain from Our Windows XP Professional Training Course...

Secure your home and work PC - prevent kids and coworkers from installing spyware, viewing confidential files and deleting your settings!
Has a hacker busted into your system? Use the Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) to secure XP and filter good traffic from bad!
Learn how to use Local Security Policies and Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for securing your network!
Sick of bouncing around from desktop to desktop installing applications? Learn how to to deploy applications to hundreds of computers with just a couple mouse clicks using Group Policy!
Use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to remotely manage servers or other network computers!
Use Remote Desktop & Remote Assistance to troubleshoot and manage another PC or Server from your Windows XP computer without leaving your desk! Help out friends or family with PC problems!
Have you ever received a new computer only to realize all of your favorites, shortcuts and other preferences have vanished? Learn how to transfer important settings to your next new computer!
Run out of room on your hard drive? Learn how to use Disk Management to manage your hard drive's partitions and free up valuable space!

"Can I Take This Windows XP Pro Training Course?": YES! Our Windows XP Pro course is designed for beginners because it starts out at a basic level, which is installing an operating system. However, it gets into great detail concerning advanced aspects of XP, which is perfect for advanced users and will be easy to follow for beginners as they traverse the course.

Windows XP Training Course Outline

Video 1

Introduction to Windows XP

It is important to know where to start before installing XP because laying the groundwork for a successful installation will allow for a smooth installation process.

What is new in Windows XP & Win XP SP2?
Difference between XP Home and Pro
Installation Requirements
Using Windows Update/Auto Update

Video 2

Windows XP Boot Sequence

In order to install XP correctly you will need to know how to properly boot the operating system and how to troubleshoot any boot issues.

NTLDR
Boot.ini
NTDetect.com
NTOSKrnl.exe
Troubleshooting Windows XP boot up issues

Video 3

User & Group Management

Once you have installed XP it is important to be able to properly configure your users and groups to maximize the potential XP has for managing these options.

Administrative Tools
Microsoft Management Console
Changing User Properties
Fast User Switching

Video 4

Remote Management Tools

If you are employed in the IT department of your company then you know that users will always have technical issues and questions. Being able to remotely access an XP system is an invaluable tool that will allow you to troubleshoot problems more effectively and efficiently.

Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Remote Desktop Management
Remote Assistance
PSTools from Sysinternals
Logmein.com

Video 5

Printer Management

Setting up a printer, print sharing, and security are all issues that you will need to be able to navigate when using XP. Also, troubleshooting printer issues is a common task that any IT employee will take part in. Most users print documents on a daily basis and it's important to keep this running smoothly.

Printer Terminology
Setup Local Printer
Setup Network Printer
Share Printers
Secure Printers
Setup Printer Pool
Troubleshoot Printing Troubles

Video 6

Local Security Policies

Security is at or near the top of every company's list when it comes to computer systems. It is important to know how to implement the security tools in XP to maximize your operating system security.

Account Policies
Account Lockout Policy
Audit Policy
User Rights Assignment
Security Options
Security Templates

Video 7

Windows Firewall

Sticking with the security theme, firewalls are just another way to keep your system secure. Windows offers its own firewall and you can also obtain a third party firewall to keep your system secure. It is important to know how to configure these firewalls and what your best options are when choosing a firewall to protect your system.

Basics of Client-Side Firewalls
Pros and Cons
Application vs port-based
Windows built-in firewall (with SP2)
ZoneAlarm

Video 8

Disk Management

Managing your drives with partitions, different drive letters, and various maintenance tasks such as defrag, are simple tasks that can keep your system running at its highest potential. Knowing when to schedule these tasks and how they work can keep your systems viable and operating smoothly long after you thought was possible.

Partition Basics
File Systems
Change Drive Lettering
Basic vs. Dynamic Disks
Disk Management Tool
Disk Defrag
Scheduling Disk management tools
Disk Quotas

Video 9

File Management

Knowing how to share and secure files and folders will lead to greater efficiency in your office and will ultimately make your staff more effective.

File & Folder Navigation
Sharing Folders
Mapping Shared Folders as Drives (both gui and netuse command)
Securing a Folder (NTFS, Ownership, Encryption (EFS), Cipher command)
Encryption
Offline Folders
Compression

Video 10

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Knowing what you can transfer and how this Wizard works will allow you to configure similar settings on different systems more efficiently.

What gets transferred
Demo Transfer

Video 11

Backup and Restore

Backing up and restoring your system information is an invaluable task that all users should take part in. Knowing the proper way to do this in XP will save you time, money, and most importantly will save the information you can't afford to lose.

Backup Terminology
Windows XP Backup
Automated System Recovery
System Restore
3rd Party Backup/Restore Apps

Video 12

XP in a Domain

Joining a Domain will allow your users to access their accounts from anywhere, it provides for easier and quicker maintenance, and scales more smoothly when adding additional users and systems. This will help your company save time and money.

Intro to Windows AD Domains
What changes in Windows XP from Workgroup to Domain
What are the advantages of a Domain vs. Workgroup
Join a Domain

Video 13

User Management in Domains

Managing user profiles, folders, and restrictions within your domain will allow you to quickly administer your domain effectively.

AD Users and Computers
Profiles (roaming profiles & read only profiles)
Home Folders
Logon Scripts
My Documents Re-direction
Desktop Restrictions

Video 14

Deploy Application Remotely

Why would you install an application one PC at a time in your office? Knowing how to use the assign method to automate deployment of the application will make this process an incredibly easy one.

Benefits of Deploying Apps Remotely
Assign vs. Publish
Deploy MS Office Using Assign Method
Deploy an Application Using the Publish Method

Video 15

Monitoring Windows XP

Knowing how to use tools such as the Windows Performance Monitor and Task Manager to monitor you Windows XP PC will greatly improve your system's performance.

Monitoring
Logging
Auditing
Task Manager
Windows Performance Monitor

Video 16

Additional Troubleshooting

Knowing how to use tools such as System Restore and security settings in Internet Explorer will help you take the steps you need to troubleshoot anti-virus problems, spyware issues, and other problems in Windows XP.

Internet Explorer security settings
Anti-Virus
Spybot Seek and Destroy
Spyblaster
System Restore/Roll Back
Firewall

Video 17

Bonus Video

Knowing how to use some of the XP extras that you may not know about will take your understanding of XP to a whole other level.

Configuring Dual Monitor Support
How to schedule a reboot
XP Powertoys
What is Slipstreaming?
Slipstream Windows XP SP2

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