NET 139 - Microsoft Desktop Operate Sys

1. Describe the features and benefits of MS Win XP
   1. Identify the features of Windows XP
   2. Describe the benefits of Windows XP in a business environment
2. Install Windows XP
   1. Determine hardware and software requirements for installing Windows XP
   2. Upgrade to Windows XP from the Windows XP and Windows 2000 pro operating systems
   3. Use a setup script to perform an automated installation
   4. Identify and resolve installation support issues
3. Configure Windows XP
   1. Use Control Panel to configure hardware settings
   2. Use Control Panel to configure system settings
   3. Use Control Panel to configure software settings
   4. Use the registry to configure Windows XP settings 
4. Manage Hard Disks in Windows XP
   1. Enable NTFS
   2. Identify the capabilities and limitations of FAT16 and FTFS file systems.
   3. Partition a hard disk
   4. Describe the use of long filenames in Windows XP
   5. Implement disk compression
   6. Use ScanDisk to troubleshoot disk errors
5. Explain, manage and configure Printing in Windows XP
   1. Install a local printer
   2. Configure a local printer
   3. Manage a printer
   4. Configure a printer to meet specific needs
   5. Solve common Windows XP printing problems
6. Maintain and Troubleshoot Windows XP in a Stand-Alone Environment.
   1. Describe the use of Microsoft System Information utility.
   2. Schedule maintenance tasks in Windows XP
   3. Update Windows 2000
   4. Back up the registry and create an emergency startup disk.
   5. Resolve hardware conflict.
   6. Control and troubleshoot the boot process
   7. Examine system files
   8. Troubleshoot application failures using Dr. Watson
7. Install and Configure Windows XP Networking Components
   1. Choose a multiple installation method and location.
   2. Automate a multiple installation setup
   3. Install and configure network components in Windows XP.
   4. Set up Windows XP for resource sharing
   5. Configure the browser
   6. Administer a remote Windows XP-based computer
8. Implement Windows XP on a Windows NT-Based Network
   1. Describe a distributed file system
   2. Log on to a Windows 2000 domain from Windows XP
   3. Set up Windows XP to share resources with Windows 2000-based network users
   4. Troubleshoot Windows XP interoperability with Windows 2000 
9. Implement Windows XP on a Novell NetWare Network
   1. Install and configure IPX/SPX-compatible protocol
   2. Connect and log on to a NetWare server
   3. Print to a NetWare print queue
   4. Set up Windows XP to share resources with NetWare users
   5. Troubleshoot Windows XP interoperability with NetWare
10. Manage Windows XP User Profiles
    1. Identify mandatory and roaming user profiles
    2. Load and update user profiles
    3. Enable user profiles
    4. Implement user profiles
    5. Troubleshoot user profiles
11. Implement Windows XP System Policies
    1. Identify features of System Policy Editor
    2. Assign system policies to users, groups, and computers
    3. Implement system policies on a network
    4. Troubleshoot system policies
12. Compare Internetworking and Intranetworking with Windows XP
    1. Describe security and access issues when browsing the Internet and intranets
    2. Identify Microsoft Internet Explorer 4l0 features for controlling access and security zones
    3. Install and administer Personal Web Server
    4. Describe the use of NetMeeting to provide long-distance communication
13. Implement Dial-Up Networking in Windows XP
    1. Install and configure Dial-Up Networking
    2. Connect to a remote server
    3. Host a remote client
    4. Use direct cable connection
    5. Install and configure infrared devices
    6. Troubleshoot Dial-Up Networking
14. Maintain and Troubleshoot Windows XP in a Network Environment
    1. Use Windows Update manager
    2. Use Web-based troubleshooting wizards
    3. Configure Web-Based Enterprise Management Support
    4. Troubleshoot remote computers