Installing Windows XP Professional
Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional.
Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.
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Install Windows XP Professional by using Remote Installation Services (RIS). |
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Install Windows XP Professional by using the System Preparation Tool. |
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Create unattended answer files by using Setup Manager to automate the installation of Windows XP Professional. |
Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.
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Prepare a computer to meet upgrade requirements. |
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Migrate existing user environments to a new installation. |
Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.
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Configure, manage, and troubleshoot file compression. |
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Control access to files and folders by using permissions. |
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Optimize access to files and folders. |
Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.
| Create and remove shared folders. |
| Control access to shared folders by using permissions. |
| Manage and troubleshoot Web server resources. |
Connect to local and network print devices.
| Manage printers and print jobs. |
| Control access to printers by using permissions. |
| Connect to an Internet printer. |
| Connect to a local print device. |
Configure and manage file systems.
| Convert from one file system to another file system. |
| Configure NTFS, FAT32, or FAT file systems. |
Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files.
Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices.
| Install, configure, and manage DVD and CD-ROM devices. |
| Monitor and configure disks. |
| Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot volumes. |
| Monitor and configure removable media, such as tape devices. |
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices.
| Configure multiple-display support. |
| Install, configure, and troubleshoot a video adapter. |
Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices.
| Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot I/O devices, such as printers, scanners, multimedia devices, mouse, keyboard, and smart card reader. |
| Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot multimedia hardware, such as cameras. |
| Install, configure, and manage modems. |
| Install, configure, and manage Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices. |
| Install, configure, and manage wireless devices. |
| Install, configure, and manage USB devices. |
| Install, configure, and manage hand held devices. |
| Install, configure, and manage network adapters. |
Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing.
Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop.
| Optimize and troubleshoot memory performance. |
| Optimize and troubleshoot processor utilization. |
| Optimize and troubleshoot disk performance. |
| Optimize and troubleshoot application performance. |
| Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks. |
Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users.
Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.
| Recover System State data and user data by using Windows Backup. |
| Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode. |
| Recover System State data and user data by using the Recovery console. |
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations.
| Enable multiple-language support. |
| Configure multiple-language support for users. |
| Configure local settings. |
| Configure Windows XP Professional for multiple locations. |
Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages.
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol.
Connect to computers by using dial-up networking.
| Connect to computers by using a virtual private network (VPN) connection. |
| Create a dial-up connection to connect to a remote access server. |
| Connect to the Internet by using dial-up networking. |
| Configure and troubleshoot Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). |
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot local user and group accounts.
| Configure, manage, and troubleshoot auditing. |
| Configure, manage, and troubleshoot account settings. |
| Configure, manage, and troubleshoot account policy. |
| Configure, manage, and troubleshoot user and group rights. |
| Troubleshoot cache credentials. |
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings.