Exam # 70-270: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Exam # 70-270) is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certifications. It is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use Microsoft Windows XP Professional as a desktop operating system in a network environment. In addition, we cover the following topics:

Chapter 1: Introduction

• Overview
• Installing & Using Windows XP
• XP Networking
• Hardware Requirements and Reality

Chapter 2: Installing Windows XP

• Installation Modifiers
• GUI-Mode Installation
• Dynamic Update
• Product Activation

Chapter 3: Upgrading Windows XP

• Requirements & Upgrade Issues
• Perform Upgrade & System Compatibility
• Logging onto Windows XP

Chapter 4: Migrating User Settings

• File & Settings Transfer Wizard
• User Transfer Wizard
• User State Migration Tool

Chapter 5: Unattended Installation

• Setup Manager
• User Specific Information
• Advanced Settings
• Cloning Windows XP
• Sysprep Options

Chapter 6: Remote Installation Services

• Setting Up RIS & RIS Permissions
• Installing with RIS Limitations

Chapter 7: Installation Troubleshooting

• Install Problems
• Check HCL
• ACPI Problems
• Switch HAL

Chapter 8: User Accounts

• Workgroup vs. Domain
• Create & Manage Users
• User Accounts in Workgroup
• Manage Workgroup Accounts
• Domain User Accounts
• Manage Domain Accounts

Chapter 9: Groups

• Local Groups
• Group Permissions
• Built-in Groups
• System Groups
• Working with Groups
• Planning Groups

Chapter 10: Logging On to Windows XP

• Domain Environment
• Workgroup Environment
• Fast User Switching
• Enable Fast User Switching
• Troubleshooting Logon
• Logon Cashing

Chapter 11: User Profiles

• Change User Profiles
• Contents of User Profiles
• Roaming User Profiles
• Enable Roaming Profiles
• Create & Copy Profile
• Set Roaming Profiles

Chapter 12: Local Security Policy

• Manage Account Policies
• User Rights Assignments
• Security Options
• Security Templates
• Add & Remove Console Snap-In
• Preconfigured Templates

Chapter 13: Group Policy

• Local & Domain Policy
• Group Policy MMC
• Windows XP Group Policy
• Computer Policy
• User Policy & Test Group Policy

Chapter 14: Auditing

• Edit Audit Policy
• Plan Audit Policy
• Requirements for Auditing
• Establish Auditing
• Event Viewer

Chapter 15: Windows Installer

• Benefits
• Publish vs. Assign
• Troubleshoot Windows Installer

Chapter 16: User Interface

• Configuring the Desktop
• Start Menu
• My Computer
• Display Properties
• Control Panel

Chapter 17: Interface Options

• Accessibility Services
• Configure Accessibility Services
• Multi-language Support
• Regional Settings Control Panel

Chapter 18: Hardware Installation

• Device Drivers
• Device Manager
• Signed Drivers

Chapter 19: Hardware Support

• Display Devices
• Troubleshooting Video Problems
• Fax Support
• Install Fax Service
• Setup Fax Service
• USB & Firewire Support
• USB Root Hub & Universal Host Controller

Chapter 20: Mobile Computer Hardware

• Power Management
• Configure Power Management
• Wireless Networking

Chapter 21: Storage Devices

• Hard Disk Support
• Dynamic Volumes
• Disk Management
• Create Volume
• Upgrade to Dynamic Disk, CD, CDR & DVD

Chapter 22: File Systems

• Convert to NTFS
• File System Maintenance
• File System Tools
• NTFS Features
• Simple File Sharing & Limits
• Protecting Folders & Permissions
• NTFS Ownership
• NTFS Compression & Encryption
• EFS Features
• EFS Recovery
• Encrypt Files with DRA
• EFS & Backup Program
• Disable EFS

Chapter 23: Networking Setup

• NWLink, TCP/IPm abd NetBEUI
• Network Connections Control Panel
• TCP/IP Configuration and Options
• DNS & Wins

Chapter 24: Network Troubleshooting

• Repair Network Connection
• Network Interface and Protocols
• TCP/IP Troubleshooting
• PING, TRACERT & NBTSTAT
• Base Connectivity & NETSTAT

Chapter 25: Sharing Resources

• Sharing Folders & Files
• View Local Security Policy
• Set Share Permissions & Hierarchy
• Set NTFS Security
• Monitoring Shared Resources
• Computer Management MMC
• Connect to Remote Shares

Chapter 26: Offline Folders

• Configure Offline Folders
• Make Files Available Offline
• Network Connection Lost & Established
• Folder Options
• Synchronization Manager

Chapter 27: Configure Printers

• Install & Sharing Printers
• Add Printer Wizard
• Printer Permission
• Locate & Connect to Internet Printers
• Print Server Properties
• Print Queue & Spooler

Chapter 28: Remote Connectivity

• Dial-up Networking
• New Connection Wizard
• VPN & L2TP Connections
• Setup VPN Connection & Properties

Chapter 29: Internet Connection Utilities

• Internet Connection Sharing
• Options for ICS
• ICS Discovery and Control
• Network Setup Wizard
• Universal PnP
• Internet Connection Firewall
• Log Files & Third Party Firewall
• Setup NAT & ICF Security

Chapter 30: Web Services

• Web Server
• Install IIS & Internet Explorer Security
• Accessing IIS Local Host
• Security Settings
• Manage IIS

Chapter 31: Remote Desktop

• Terminal Services
• Configure & Connect to Remote Desktop
• Web-based Remote Desktop
• Using Remote Desktop on the Web

Chapter 32: System Performance

• Application Performance & Options
• Program Compatibility
• Performance Monitoring
• Monitor Disk & Network

Chapter 33: Windows Backup

• Backup Permissions
• Using Windows Backup Options
• Scheduled Backups
• Automated System Recovery
• Removable Storage

Chapter 34: Disaster Recovery

• Safe Boot Options
• Last Known Good Configuration
• MSCONFIG Utility
• Recovery Console Limitations
• Access Recovery Console

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