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70-270: MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Enhanced

ISBN: 9780619217518 | 0619217510
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Pub. Date: 4/18/2005

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SummaryTable of Contents
This full-color hands-on guide book has been enhanced to make learning even easier by offering more detailed lab setup instructions, expanded chapter summaries, and new practice exams that will reinforce the skills learned.
INTRODUCTIONxvii
CHAPTER ONE Introduction to Windows XP Professional1(34)
The Microsoft Networking Family
2(2)
Windows XP
... MORE		2(2)
Other Client Operating Systems
4(1)
Choosing Between Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition
4(2)
The Windows XP Environment
6(5)
Multiple Processors
6(1)
Multitasking
6(1)
Multithreading
7(1)
File Systems
8(1)
Active Directory
8(1)
Security
9(1)
Compatibility
9(1)
Storage
9(1)
Connectivity
10(1)
System Recovery
10(1)
Remote Capabilities
10(1)
Help and Support Services
10(1)
Intelligent User Interface
11(3)
Overview of New Features
14(2)
IntelliMirror
14(1)
Windows Messenger Service
14(1)
Windows Media Player 8
14(1)
Windows Movie Maker
14(1)
Autoplay
15(1)
Desktop
15(1)
Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements
16(3)
Hardware Compatibility List
17(1)
Finding the HCL
17(1)
Why the HCL Is So Important
17(1)
Preparing a Computer to Meet Upgrade Requirements
18(1)
Networking Models
19(2)
Workgroup Model
19(1)
Domain Model
20(1)
Windows XP Architecture
21(6)
The Meaning of Modular
21(5)
Memory Architecture
26(1)
Chapter Summary
27(1)
Key Terms
27(2)
Review Questions
29(4)
Case Projects
33(2)
CHAPTER TWO Installing Windows XP Professional35(46)
Upgrading Versus Installing
36(2)
Upgrading
36(2)
Clean Installation
38(1)
Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
38(1)
Booting Multiple Operating Systems
38(2)
Planning the Installation
40(1)
Types of Attended Installations
41(5)
Installing over the Network
41(3)
CD-ROM Installation Launched from Setup Boot Floppies
44(1)
Using a Bootable CD
44(1)
CD-ROM Launch from Existing OS
45(1)
Important Setup Option Differences
45(1)
Text Mode Setup
45(1)
GUI Setup Method
45(1)
Advanced Customized Installation Options
46(12)
Automated Installations
47(6)
Using Remote Installation Service (RIS)
53(2)
Using Windows Installer Service (WIS)
55(1)
Using Systems Management Server (SMS)
55(1)
Using Remote Installation Preparation (RIPrep)
56(1)
Using SYSPREP
56(2)
WINNT and WINNT32
58(4)
WINNT
58(1)
WINNT32
59(3)
Partitioning the Hard Disk
62(3)
Volume Licensing
65(1)
Activating Windows XP
65(2)
Windows XP Professional Setup: Step-by-Step from Floppies or from a Bootable CD
67(6)
Upgrading to Multiple Processors
73(1)
Removing Windows XP Professional
73(2)
Chapter Summary
75(1)
Key Terms
75(2)
Review Questions
77(3)
Case Projects
80(1)
CHAPTER THREE Using the System Utilities81(50)
Control Panel Overview
82(35)
Accessibility Options
84(2)
Add Hardware
86(1)
Add or Remove Programs
87(2)
Administrative Tools
89(1)
Date and Time
89(2)
Display
91(3)
Folder Options
94(1)
Fonts
94(1)
Game Controllers
94(1)
Internet Options
95(1)
Keyboard and Mouse
95(1)
Network Connections
95(1)
Phone and Modem Options
96(1)
Power Options
96(3)
Printers and Faxes
99(1)
Regional and Language Options
99(2)
Scanners and Cameras
101(1)
Scheduled Tasks
102(1)
Sounds and Audio Devices
103(1)
Speech
104(1)
System
104(13)
Taskbar and Start Menu
117(1)
User Accounts
117(1)
Microsoft Management Console Overview
117(4)
The MMC Console
118(1)
Snap-Ins
119(1)
Using the MMC
120(1)
Administrative Tools
121(2)
PCMCIA or PC Cards
123(1)
Chapter Summary
124(1)
Key Terms
125(1)
Review Questions
126(4)
Case Projects
130(1)
CHAPTER FOUR Managing Windows XP File Systems and Storage131(72)
File Storage Basics
132(10)
Basic Storage
132(3)
Dynamic Storage
135(7)
Drive Configurations
142(2)
File Systems
144(6)
FAT and FAT32
144(1)
NTFS
145(1)
Converting File Systems
146(2)
File Compression
148(2)
Disk Management Actions
150(15)
The Properties Dialog Boxes
153(6)
Drive Letters and Mount Points
159(3)
Disk Cleanup
162(1)
Check Disk
163(1)
Defragmentation
163(1)
FSUTIL
164(1)
Folder Options
165(1)
File System Object Level Properties
166(8)
NTFS Folder Object
166(2)
FAT/FAT32 Folder Object
168(1)
NTFS File Object
169(2)
FAT/FAT32 File Object
171(1)
NTFS-Mounted Volume Object
172(1)
FAT/FAT32-Mounted Volume Object
173(1)
Managing NTFS Permissions
174(5)
NTFS File and Folder Permissions
174(4)
Rules for Working with NTFS Permissions
178(1)
Inheritance of Permissions
179(1)
Troubleshooting Access and Permission Problems
179(1)
Simple File Sharing
180(1)
Managing Shared Folders
181(6)
Working with Media Folders and the Customize Tab
187(1)
Zipping Files and Compressed Folders
188(1)
Burning CDs
188(1)
Using Offline Files
189(4)
Folder Redirection
193(1)
Removable Media
194(1)
The Microsoft Distributed File System
194(1)
Chapter Summary
195(1)
Key Terms
196(2)
Review Questions
198(3)
Case Projects
201(2)
CHAPTER FIVE Users, Groups, Profiles, and Policies203(54)
Windows XP Professional User Accounts
204(2)
Types of Windows XP Professional User Accounts
204(1)
How Accounts Interact with a Windows XP Professional System
205(1)
Supporting More Than One User
205(1)
Types of Logon
206(1)
Windows Welcome Logon Method
206(1)
Classic Logon Method
207(1)
Logging On to Windows XP
207(2)
Administrator
207(1)
Guest
208(1)
Naming Conventions
209(1)
Managing Local User Accounts
210(10)
User Accounts Applet
210(5)
Local Users and Groups
215(5)
Planning Groups and System Groups
220(5)
Working with Groups You've Made
220(2)
Working with Default Groups
222(2)
Working with System Groups and Other Important Groups
224(1)
Windows XP as a Domain Client
225(6)
Adding a System as a Domain Client
225(3)
Controlling a Domain Client
228(1)
Access to Systems and Resources by a Domain Client
229(1)
Group Types Assigned By a Domain Client
229(1)
Active Directory Domain Containers
230(1)
User Profiles
231(14)
Local Profiles
233(1)
Roaming Profiles
234(1)
Application of Group Policies
234(4)
Password Policy
238(1)
Account Lockout Policy
239(1)
Audit Policy
239(1)
User Rights Assignment
240(2)
Security Options
242(3)
Group Policies
245(1)
Troubleshooting Cached Credentials
246(1)
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
247(2)
User State Migration Tool (USMT)
249(1)
Chapter Summary
250(1)
Key Terms
251(1)
Review Questions
252(3)
Case Projects
255(2)
CHAPTER SIX Windows XP Security and Access Controls257(40)
The Windows XP Security Model
258(4)
Logon Authentication
259(1)
Resources as Objects
260(2)
Access Control
262(1)
Customizing the Logon Process
262(1)
Disabling the Default Username
263(7)
Adding a Security Warning Message
265(2)
Changing the Shell
267(1)
Disabling the Shutdown Button
268(1)
Automating Logons
268(1)
Automatic Account Lockout
269(1)
Domain Security Concepts and Systems
270(1)
Domain Security Overview
270(1)
Kerberos and Authentication Services
270(1)
Local Computer Policy
271(10)
Computer Configuration
273(4)
User Configuration
277(2)
Security Configuration and Analysis Tool
279(1)
Secedit
280(1)
Auditing
281(6)
Encrypting File System
287(2)
Internet Security
289(1)
Chapter Summary
289(1)
Key Terms
290(2)
Review Questions
292(3)
Case Projects
295(2)
CHAPTER SEVEN Windows XP Network Protocols297(68)
Windows XP Network Overview
298(1)
Network Protocols Supported by Windows XP
299(5)
TCP/IP
299(4)
NWLink (IPX/SPX)
303(1)
NetBEUI and DLC
304(1)
Networking Under Windows XP
304(5)
Wireless Networking
309(1)
The Windows XP Network Bridge
310(1)
Network Setup Wizard
311(1)
Managing Bindings
311(3)
TCP/IP Architecture
314(14)
Internet Protocol
314(3)
Transmission Control Protocol
317(11)
TCP/IP Configuration
328(5)
IPv6: Looking to the Future
333(1)
Windows XP Remote Tools
333(5)
Remote Assistance
333(4)
Remote Desktop
337(1)
Windows XP and NetWare Networks
338(1)
NetWare Compatibility Components
339(9)
NWLink
339(3)
Client Service for NetWare
342(1)
Bindery and NDS Support
343(2)
Installing and Configuring Client Service for NetWare
345(3)
Connecting to NetWare Resources
348(2)
Choosing Appropriate NetWare Client Software
349(1)
Interprocess Communication
350(4)
IPC File System Mechanisms
351(1)
IPC Programming Interfaces
351(3)
Redirectors
354(3)
Workstation Service
354(1)
Server Service
355(1)
Multiple Universal Naming Convention Provider
355(1)
Universal Naming Convention Names
356(1)
Multi-Provider Router
356(1)
Chapter Summary
357(1)
Key Terms
357(4)
Review Questions
361(3)
Case Projects
364(1)
CHAPTER EIGHT Internetworking with Remote Access365(56)
Remote Access
366(1)
Features of Remote Access in Windows XP
367(3)
PPP Multilink
367(1)
VPN Protocols
368(1)
Restartable File Copy
368(1)
Idle Disconnect
368(1)
Autodial and Logon Dial
368(1)
Client and Server Enhancements
369(1)
Look and Feel
369(1)
Callback Security
369(1)
WAN Connectivity
369(1)
Internet Network Access Protocols
370(2)
PPP
370(1)
PPTP
370(1)
PPP-MP
371(1)
SLIP
371(1)
IPSec
372(1)
Telephony Features
372(1)
Remote Access Configuration
372(28)
Installing Remote Access Hardware
374(1)
Phone and Modem Options
374(2)
Connecting to the Internet
376(11)
Internet Connection Sharing
387(1)
Internet Connection Firewall
388(3)
Connecting to the Network at My Workplace
391(4)
Setting Up an Advanced Connection
395(5)
Alternate IP Configuration
400(1)
Remote Access Security
401(1)
Certificates
401(3)
Internet Options Applet
404(2)
Windows XP and the Internet
406(6)
Internet Explorer
407(1)
Outlook Express
407(1)
FTP Client
408(1)
Telnet Client
408(1)
Internet Information Server
408(4)
Order Prints Online
412(1)
Client vs. Server-based Remote Access
412(1)
Remote Access Troubleshooting
413(1)
Chapter Summary
413(1)
Key Terms
414(1)
Review Questions
415(4)
Case Projects
419(2)
CHAPTER NINE Printing and Faxing421(42)
Windows XP Printing Terminology
422(2)
Windows XP Print Subsystem Architecture
424(5)
Graphical Device Interface
424(1)
Printer Driver
425(1)
Print Spooler
425(4)
Printer Driver Software
429(1)
Printing Across the Network
430(1)
The Printing Process
430(1)
Installing and Managing Printers
431(5)
Creating a Local Printer
431(2)
Connecting to a Remote Printer
433(1)
Managing Print Jobs
433(3)
Configuring a Printer
436(10)
General Tab
436(2)
Sharing Tab
438(1)
Ports Tab
439(1)
Advanced Tab
440(2)
Color Management Tab
442(1)
Security Tab
443(2)
Device Settings Tab
445(1)
Printers and the Web
446(1)
Managing the Print Server
447(2)
Troubleshooting Printing Problems
449(2)
Troubleshooting Printing in General
449(1)
Troubleshooting Network Printing
450(1)
Stopping and Restarting the Print Spooler
451(1)
Fax Support
451(3)
Chapter Summary
454(1)
Key Terms
455(3)
Review Questions
458(3)
Case Projects
461(2)
CHAPTER TEN Performance Tuning463(48)
Establishing a Baseline
464(1)
Monitoring and Performance Tuning
464(15)
Task Manager
465(4)
System Monitor
469(2)
Realtime Monitoring
471(8)
Logging and Using Logged Activity
479(11)
Alerts
482(3)
Event Viewer
485(3)
Performance Options
488(1)
Setting Application Priority
489(1)
Performance Tuning in the System Applet
490(5)
The Visual Effects Tab
491(2)
The Advanced Tab
493(2)
Recognizing and Handling Bottlenecks
495(6)
Common Bottlenecks
496(2)
Network Bottlenecks
498(3)
Eight Ways to Boost Windows XP Professional Performance
501(2)
Optimizing Performance for Mobile Windows XP Users
503(1)
Chapter Summary
504(1)
Key Terms
505(1)
Review Questions
506(3)
Case Projects
509(2)
CHAPTER ELEVEN Windows XP Professional Application Support511(40)
Windows XP Professional System Architecture
512(6)
Kernel Mode Versus User Mode
513(1)
Processes and Threads
514(2)
Environment Subsystems
516(2)
The Win32 Subsystem
518(1)
Win32 Applications
518(3)
The Environment Subsystem
518(1)
Multithreading
518(1)
Memory Space
519(1)
Input Message Queues
520(1)
Base Priorities
520(1)
DOS and the Virtual DOS Machine
521(10)
VDM Components
522(1)
Virtual Device Drivers
523(1)
AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
524(2)
Custom DOS Environments
526(4)
Win16 Concepts and Applications
530(1)
Win16-on-Win32 Components
531(5)
Memory Space
532(4)
Other Windows Application Management Facilities
536(8)
Program Compatibility Wizard
536(5)
Assigning and Publishing Applications on Windows XP Professional
541(2)
Resolving DLL Conflicts in Windows XP
543(1)
Chapter Summary
544(1)
Key Terms
544(3)
Review Questions
547(2)
Case Projects
549(2)
CHAPTER TWELVE Working with the Windows XP Registry551(30)
Windows Registry Overview
552(3)
Important Registry Structures and Keys
555(7)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
555(4)
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
559(1)
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG
560(1)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
560(1)
HKEY_USERS
561(1)
HKEY_DYN_DATA
562(1)
Registry Editors
562(3)
Registry Storage Files
565(2)
Registry Fault Tolerance
567(3)
Restoring the Registry
570(3)
Protecting the Registry
573(1)
Windows XP Professional Resource Kit Registry Tools
574(1)
Chapter Summary
574(1)
Key Terms
575(2)
Review Questions
577(3)
Case Projects
580(1)
CHAPTER THIRTEEN Booting Windows XP581(28)
Windows XP Boot Phase
582(6)
Power-on Self Test
582(1)
Initial Startup
583(2)
Boot Loader
585(2)
Selecting the Operating System
587(1)
Detecting Hardware
588(1)
Selecting a Configuration
588(1)
Troubleshooting and Advanced Startup Options
588(4)
Boot Configuration and Selecting an Operating System
592(3)
[boot loader]
592(1)
[operating systems]
593(1)
Advanced RISC Computing Pathnames
594(1)
Editing Boot.ini
595(3)
Using Control Panel
595(2)
Using a Text Editor
597(1)
Windows XP Load Phase
598(3)
Loading the Kernel
598(1)
Initializing the Kernel
599(1)
Services Load
600(1)
Windows XP System Startup
600(1)
Logging On
601(1)
Multiple-boot Systems
601(2)
Multiple Windows Operating Systems
602(1)
Multiple Installation Order
602(1)
Chapter Summary
603(1)
Key Terms
603(2)
Review Questions
605(3)
Case Projects
608(1)
CHAPTER FOURTEEN Windows XP Professional Fault Tolerance609(26)
Microsoft IntelliMirror
610(1)
Data Backup and Data Management
610(4)
PC Configuration Recovery
613(1)
Application Installation and Repair
613(1)
Microsoft Backup Utility
614(6)
Preventive Maintenance
620(3)
Device Driver Rollback
620(1)
Windows File Protection
621(1)
Automatic Updates and Windows Update
621(1)
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
622(1)
Hibernate vs. Standby
622(1)
Repairing Windows XP Professional
623(6)
System Restore
623(1)
Emergency Repair Process
624(1)
Recovery Console
625(3)
Remote OS Installation
628(1)
Chapter Summary
629(1)
Key Terms
630(1)
Review Questions
631(3)
Case Projects
634(1)
CHAPTER FIFTEEN Troubleshooting Windows XP635(40)
General Principles of Troubleshooting
636(5)
Collect Information
636(3)
Use Common Sense Troubleshooting Guidelines
639(2)
Troubleshooting Tools
641(7)
Event Viewer
641(2)
Computer Management Tool
643(3)
Troubleshooting Wizards
646(2)
Troubleshooting Installation Problems
648(2)
Troubleshooting Printer Problems
650(3)
Troubleshooting RAS Problems
653(3)
Troubleshooting Network Problems
656(1)
Troubleshooting Disk Problems
657(1)
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Issues
657(6)
Permissions Problems
658(3)
Master Boot Record Problems
661(1)
Using the Dr. Watson Debugger
661(2)
Applying Service Packs and Hot Fixes
663(3)
Microsoft Troubleshooting References
666(1)
Chapter Summary
667(1)
Key Terms
668(1)
Review Questions
668(4)
Case Projects
672(3)
APPENDIX A Exam Objectives Tracking for MCSE Certification Exam #70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional675(8)
Installing Windows XP Professional
676(1)
Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
676(1)
Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
677(1)
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
678(1)
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
679(1)
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
680(1)
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
680(3)
APPENDIX B Detailed Lab Setup Guide683(6)
Hardware
684(1)
Software
684(1)
Setup Instructions
685(4)
APPENDIX C Expanded Chapter Summaries689(36)
PRACTICE EXAM725(10)
GLOSSARY735(18)
INDEX753

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