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The Complete Guide to Implementing Windows XP Professional Everything You Need to Install and Configure Windows XP Professional. • Step-by-Step Instructions for Performing a Network Installation of Windows XP Professional.
• Complete Coverage of Upgrading Legacy Systems to Windows XP.
• Determine a Complete Security Policy for Windows XP Using Internet Connection Firewall, Encrypting File System, and NTFS.
1. Learn Windows XP Professional's Features
Master the new user interface, wireless networking support, remote assistance, and multimedia capabilities.
2. Create Users and Groups
Learn the tasks required to manage permissions on a local Windows XP machine. 3. Understand the System Tools
Learn how Windows XP handles system maintenance such as back up, defragmenting, and restoring systems. 4. Learn About Windows XP's Networking Technologies
Configure dial-up and VPN connections, Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), TCP/IP and Wireless Zero Configuration. 5. Configure Internet Technologies
Configure a secure Internet client environment and instant messaging to enable real-time communication. 6. Explore Remote Desktop Sharing
Find out how to log on to your desktop computer from another computer, host many simultaneous sessions, and perform fast switching. 7. Master Windows XP Security Features
Read about the three major categories of XP security: file system security, account security, and network security. 8. Read About Microsoft's IntelliMirror Technology
See how it is integrated with Active Directory service and Group Policies and used to manage user data and settings. 9. Troubleshoot Windows XP Professional
See how the new Program Compatibility Wizard simplifies application troubleshooting. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 NEXT GENERATION WINDOWS - Introducing The Windows XP/.NET Server Family - Overview of the Notable New Features Of XP Professional CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL - Installing XP from a CD
- Installing XP from the Network
- Unattended Installation of XP
- Using Sysprep CHAPTER 3 EXPLORING THE WINDOWS XP USER INTERFACE
- Configuring the Desktop
- Overview of The Start Menu and the Taskbar
- Configuring the Standard Desktop Programs CHAPTER 4 MANAGING WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL - Creating Users and Groups
- Sharing Folders
- Managing Storage
- Managing Devices
- Using the Event Viewer
- Understanding Performance Logs CHAPTER 5 WORKING WITH SYSTEM TOOLS - Defragmenting your Hard Disk
- Cleaning up Files
- Transferring Files and Settings between Computers
- Scheduling Tasks
- Backing up your Files
- Restoring your System CHAPTER 6 WINDOWS XP NETWORKING - Overview of Networking Technologies
- Configuring Network Interfaces
- Network Client and Protocol Considerations
- Working with RAS and VPN
- Sharing your Internet Connection
- Filtering and Firewalls
- Wireless Connectivity CHAPTER 7 CONFIGURING INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES - Configuring Internet Explorer 6
- Configuring Outlook Express 6 CHAPTER 8 ADDING NEW HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE - Adding New Hardware to your System
- Installing Software
- Working with Windows Installer CHAPTER 9 USING THE COMMUNICATION TOOLS - Using Remote Desktop Sharing
- Configuring Windows XP for Faxing
- Connecting to the Internet
- Collaborating with NetMeeting
- Working with HyperTerminal CHAPTER 10 USING THE CONTROL PANEL - Setting Power Management Options
- Windows XP Accessibility Options
- Changing Mouse and Keyboard Settings
- Configuring Regional and Language Settings
- Working with System Properties CHAPTER 11 UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS XP SECURITY - File System Security
- Account Security
- Network Security CHAPTER 12 USING INTELLIMIRROR TECHNOLOGIES - Group Policies
- Software Installation and Maintenance
- Offline Files and Synchronization
- Remote Installation Services CHAPTER 13 WORKING WITH PRINTERS - Adding a Local Printer
- Sharing Your Local Printer
- Connecting to a Network Printer CHAPTER 14 TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS XP - Troubleshooting Resources
- Troubleshooting the Login Process
- Troubleshooting Network/Internet Connectivity
- Troubleshooting System Performance
- Troubleshooting Applications
- Troubleshooting Hardware CHAPTER 15 BEST PRACTICE DISASTER RECOVERY AND PREVENTION - Making an Emergency Repair Disk
- Using the Recovery Console
- Backing up your System Download
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