1. 111 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 111 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Presentation_ID

2. 222 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v3.0 Module 07 – Windows XP Operating System 2 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

3. 333 IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.1 Windows XP Versions 7.2 Overview of the Installation Process 7.3 Installing the Windows XP OS 7.4 Special Installations 7.5 Windows XP and Windows NT/2000/ME/9x contrasts

4. 444 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.1.1 Windows XP Home Edition For the home user Less expensive Okay for inexperienced users who: –Do not need remote corporate network access –And do not require extra security For single CPU systems enhancements: –Includes improved software and hardware compatibility –Simplified security –Fast user switching –Enhanced multimedia

5. 555 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.1.2 Windows XP Professional Includes everything that Home Edition provides plus Network (LAN) support is included Has security and networking features required to join in Windows NT, 2000, or XP domain Support for dual-processor mainboard There are the same in Home and Pro Editions: –Kernel –Many system management tools –Digital media management applications

6. 666 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.1.2 Windows XP Professional Features specific to XP Pro Remote Desktop –Allows mobile users to remotely access their corporate desktop –Administrators can remotely administer client Automated System Recovery Supports dynamic disks Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server Logon to an Active Directory domain IntelliMirror to centrally-manage software installatin and updates

7. 777 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.1.2 Windows XP Professional Features specific to XP Pro Remote profiles: User’s settings follow them from computer to computer on their net, as long as they are XP Pro computers Corporate-strength workstation OS Several languages supported Sysprep: Multiple OS installation- via-network tool IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

8. 888 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.1.2 Windows XP Professional Features specific to XP Pro Additional networking features: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) IP Security (IPSec) user interface SAP Agent Client Service for NetWare Network Monitor TCP/IP services IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

9. 999 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.1.3 Windows XP Professional 64-bit For special users: 3D animators, engineers, etc. Good for large databases (example, financial) Other applications: e-commerce, data mining, high- end graphics, complex mathematics, multimedia Requires a 64-bit processor (Intel Itanium) Requires a 64-bit mainboard and chipset Requires 64-bit applications for maximum performance This is a scalable, high performance OS IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

10. 10 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining The 64-bit edition can work with more memory and virtual memory than 32-bit edition XP Pro or XP Home IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.1.3 Windows XP Professional 64-bit

11. 11 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP Minimum and Recommended Requirements “Recommended here means “recommended minimum”, as opposed to “absolute, bare minimum”. A faster processor would yield more satisfactory results. 7.1.3 Windows XP Professional 64-bit

12. 12 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.1.4 Windows XP Media Center Edition IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP On “Media Center” PCs For a powerful home digital media center Central location for TV, music, other video and audio needs It is a combined hardware and software system Hardware consists of: Advanced graphics card TV tuner Encoder for writing video or audio to disk

13. 13 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.1 Differences between Windows 2000/9x installation and XP And differences from previous versions XP provides step-by-step wizards Files and Settings Wizard for migration of settings, profiles, and data from a previous computer (see next slide) Files and Settings Wizard provides several means for transfer of the data: –Direct cable connection –Network connection –Removable media (floppy, zip disk, or CD-RW) –Removable drive or network drive IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

14. 14 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.1 Differences between Windows 2000/9x installation and XP Files and Settings Wizard Note: The User State Migration Tool works like the Files and Settings Wizard, but for migrating numbers of users in a mass network installation IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

15. 15 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.2 Hardware requirements Hardware requirements for installation depend on version of Windows XP to be installed. XP 64-bit Edition will require more hardware capability than Windows XP Home Edition IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

16. 16 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.2 Hardware requirements Recommended minimum hardware for XP Home:  A Pentium 233-MHz processor or faster, with 300 MHz recommended  At least 64 MB of RAM, with 128 MB recommended  At least 1.5 GB of available hard disk space  A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  A keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse, or some other compatible pointing device  A video adapter and monitor with Super VGA resolution of 800 x 600 or higher  A sound card, and Speakers or headphones IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

17. 17 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Recommended minimum hardware for XP Pro:  A Pentium 233-MHz processor or faster, with 300 MHz recommended  At least 64 MB of RAM, with 128 MB recommended  At least 1.5 GB of available hard disk space  A CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive  A keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse, or some other compatible pointing device  A video adapter and monitor with Super VGA resolution of 800 x 600 or higher  A sound card, and Speakers or headphones 7.2.2 Hardware requirements (They are the same) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

18. 18 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.2 Hardware requirements Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) For a better chance of a trouble-free installation, refer to the HCL It is HCL.TXT on the installation CD IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

19. 19 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.3 Windows XP features Built on base code of Windows NT and 2000 (quite stable kernel) Enhanced device driver verifier Enhanced IP security Secure Smart Card logon to.NET server Similar apps are grouped on Taskbar From Explorer: Burn CDs, publish to Web Improved setup of network settings More security (Pro has more than Home) Updated Remote Access New Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) to manage group policies IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

20. 20 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.2.3 Windows XP features Example: Grouping of tasks on the task bar IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

21. 21 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.1 Requirements for installing Windows XP Pre-Installation steps Also, for an upgrade, run antivirus software before starting IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

22. 22 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.2 Understanding the steps in Windows XP installation Installation Types Clean Install Upgrade Dual Boot – Two types of Windows – Windows and another OS (Solaris, Linux) – Multiple boot is an extension of dual boot IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

23. 23 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.2 Understanding the steps in Windows XP installation Installation steps IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP (See next slide for details)

24. 24 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.2 Understanding the steps in Windows XP installation Installation steps File copy phase: Setup files are copied to a bootable partition (not needed for CD-bootable machines). Text mode setup phase: For a clean install, create and format a partition to be used by the OS. Computer is rebooted. GUI mode setup phase: Enough software is in place that a convenient GUI can guide the person through the other steps, such as regional settings and computer name. Windows Welcome phase: Here is where user accounts can be created, and Windows can be activated. IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

25. 25 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.3 Windows XP setup options Setup options- text mode setup IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

26. 26 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.3.3 Windows XP setup options Installation Steps Partition and format the hard drive (clean install) A 4 GB partition is recommended in the lab File copying then takes place automatically Graphical installation wizard will start, allowing the person to enter settings Windows Welcome is the last phase before OS is ready to run IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

27. 27 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Upgrade paths, please see: http://sww.microsoft.com Product packaging IT Essentials I curriculum Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me --> XP Home Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, or Windows Me, Windows NT workstation 4.0 with service pack 6, and Windows 2000 Professional ---> XP Pro Win 3.1 and 95 users must do a clean install IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.4.1 Upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4/2000 to XP

28. 28 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.4.1 Upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4/2000 to XP This wizard used for upgrading from NT4 or 2000 IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

29. 29 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.4.1 Upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4/2000 to XP This wizard used for upgrading from NT4 or 2000 screenshot closeup:

30. 30 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Please refer to curriculum for more details about upgrading from Windows NT and 2000 IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.4.1 Upgrading Windows NT Workstation 4/2000 to XP

31. 31 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.4.2 Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP This wizard used for upgrading from Windows 9x

32. 32 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Refer to curriculum for more details about upgrading from Windows 9x IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.4.2 Upgrading Windows 98 to Windows XP Professional

33. 33 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.4.3 Dual boot Windows 9x, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, and Windows XP IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP The concept can be extended to three or more OS

34. 34 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Example, 98/XP booting: Do fresh install of Windows 98 before installing Windows XP. This will allow XP’s boot loader to notice and include Windows 98 as an OS in its boot menu For the above example, use FAT32 for both, so you can share files (Windows 98 cannot read NTFS) For Linux with XP, you could use either OS’s boot loader. The OS installed second will use its boot loader To run an app, it must be installed in the OS you are running IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.4.3 Dual boot Windows 9x, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, and Windows XP

35. 35 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.1 Keeping user files Private Access this panel by right- clicking C:\ in My Computer, then Properties Look at File System to see whether your partition was formatted with FAT32 or NTFS If formatted with NTFS, it is possible to make selected folders private or shared IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

36. 36 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing It is the method used by XP Right-click a folder icon to access this panel Share down to the folder level with XP, not individual files To make one file private, put it in a folder and make that folder private A user can only make their own folders private (See closeup, next 2 slides) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

37. 37 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP The Shared Documents Folder, and Private Folders

38. 38 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Apply permissions to a folder accessed by users over a network IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing

39. 39 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing Available in XP Pro only Similar function, just a different view More like Windows 98 or 2000 IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

40. 40 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing

41. 41 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.2 Simple file sharing versus Windows 2000 sharing Apply permissions to a folder accessed by users over a network IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

42. 42 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.3 Internet Enhancements Internet Explorer 6 (See next slide) Customizable cookie-control policy Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) – Stops unwanted traffic and attacks Remote Desktop Connection (see slides ahead) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

43. 43 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.3 Internet Enhancements Internet Explorer 6 Browser IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

44. 44 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining Terminal Services technology Work on your computer from another computer (client) As if you are sitting in front of your usual computer (remote) Remote must be XP Pro Client can be anything newer than Windows 95 (with client software) Audio portion may be unreliably transmitted (UDP) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP 7.5.3 Internet Enhancements

45. 45 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.3 Internet Enhancements closeup, partial IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

46. 46 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Automatic Updates For updates of XP and its components Can choose more or less automation of the task (See next two slides for closeups) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

47. 47 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Automatic Updates, closeup IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

48. 48 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Automatic Updates, closeup IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

49. 49 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Remote Assistance XP Pro and Home Editions Admin can troubleshoot a client computer across net Secure connection Uses a Novice and Expert session model Disable third-party firewalls Remote Desktop XP Pro only (already described) IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

50. 50 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Remote Assistance, closeup IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

51. 51 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Remote Assistance screen, closeup on next slide IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

52. 52 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties Remote Assistance screen, closeup IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

53. 53 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP Remote Desktop Connection, closeup

54. 54 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties System Restore Keeps log of changes to important parts of file system Allows restoring OS to its state at some time in the past Runs in background Creates Restore Points (snapshots) from time to time, especially when an important event occurs such as updating a driver IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

55. 55 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.4 System Properties System Restore IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

56. 56 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) My Computer, My Documents, etc. pop up when Start button is clicked Image associated with a user (administrator) Themes of icons and sound can be saved IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

57. 57 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Putting pictures on folder icons Up to four images from the folder are displayed For images, video, and art from music CD Preview feature can be turned off IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

58. 58 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) More... Fast User Switching Switch between user accounts without logging off and on Intended for standalone home use On by default on XP Home Can be enabled on standalone XP Pro machine Enhanced Networking Support for wireless, 802.11b IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

59. 59 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Windows Explorer Folder button toggles left pane between Folders Tree and Task Pane Folders button IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

60. 60 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Windows Explorer Tiles view is shown Folders, hard drives, removable storage devices and network are grouped in sensible categories Webview allows user to rename, move, copy, e-mail, delete, or publish to the Web. IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

61. 61 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Taskbar Related items (example,.html or.htm files) are grouped together on taskbar IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

62. 62 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 7.5.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) Login screen Users can have a favorite image associated with their user name Passwords are used Click the image to log on Administrator logs in by pressing CTRL- ALT-DEL twice IT Essentials I v.3 - Module 7: Windows XP

63. 63 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IT Essentials V2.0 ReTraining 63 © 2004, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.