Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced1 The Microsoft Networking Family Collection of operating systems (OS) Operating Systems Work directly with hardware to provide the environment for other software to operate Can participate in a network as either a server or client Wide range of products

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced2 Windows XP Builds upon best features of Windows 2000 and Windows 98/SE/ME Includes advanced Internet, security, and connectivity technologies Consists of five products: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced3 Other Client Operating Systems Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Windows ME Windows SE Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced4 Choosing Between Windows XP Professional And Windows XP Home Edition Questions: Do you need to connect to a large Microsoft network? Do you need to remotely access your computer? Do you need to protect sensitive files? Do you need a wide range of fault tolerance and recovery options? Are you a power user? Are you pursuing certification? What is your budget?

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced5 The Windows XP Environment Hybrid of Windows 2000 and Windows ME Plug and Play Automatically detects presence of new hardware Installs the appropriate device driver

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced6 Multiple Processors Supports true multiprocessing Up to two CPUs Multiple applications can execute simultaneously

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced7 Multitasking Mode of CPU operation Computer processes more than one task at a time Preemptive multitasking OS maintains control over how long any execution thread may take possession of the CPU Cooperative multitasking Individual applications take control over the CPU for as long as they like

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced8 Multithreading Individual tasks within single process space operate independently as separate execution modules called threads All threads share same memory and system resources Allows OS to execute multiple threads from single application concurrently

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced9 File Systems FAT (file allocation table) FAT32 New Technology File System (NTFS)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced10 Active Directory Control and administration mechanism Combines various aspects of network into manageable hierarchical structure Installation and management utilities not included with Windows XP

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced11 Security Protected mandatory logon system Memory protection System auditing Precise controls on file and directory access Kerberos v5 authentication protocol

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced12 Compatibility Wide range of applications supported: DOS 16-bit Native 32-bit (Win32) Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 16-bit (Win16)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced13 Storage RAM 4 GB Hard disk space 2 TB for NTFS volumes 32 GB for FAT32 volumes 4 GB for FAT16 volumes

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced14 Connectivity Wide variety of networking protocols: NWLink Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced15 System Recovery Broad system recovery mechanisms: System Restore Automated System Recovery (ASR) Recovery Console Device driver rollback

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced16 Remote Capabilities Remote Desktop Access office computer’s user environment from remote system Remote Assistance Invite remote user to control your desktop

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced17 Help and Support Services Comprehensive Help system Step-by-step guides Topical and index organizations Online help

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced18 Intelligent User Interface New desktop layout and look Labeled as the “user experience” Easy to use New default color scheme Changes to Start menu

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced19 Windows XP Start Menu

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced20 Windows XP Start Menu Quick links to Web browser and client “Pin” own selection of icons List of the most recently accessed applications

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced21 Overview Of New Features Broad range of new features or improvements Most not covered on certification exam

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced22 IntelliMirror Fully integrated into Windows XP Offers fault-tolerant system to protect system and data files from loss Backs up user data Automates application installation

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced23 Windows Messenger Service Includes Integrated video Voice Text conferencing

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced24 Windows Media Player 8 Play CDs and DVDs View recorded movies Search and organize digital media

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced25 Windows Movie Maker Transform camcorder recordings into amateur home movies Broad support for digital images

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced26 Autoplay Not a feature new to Windows Can configure what the system does based on the type of CD

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced27 Desktop Enhanced to allow the user to customize functionality Customization automatically stored in user profile

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced28 Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements Minimum requirements: 233 MHz CPU or higher microprocessor 64 MB of RAM (128 MB or more recommended; 4 GB maximum) 1.5 GB of free space VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor Keyboard Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced29 Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements (continued) Recommended requirements: P2 300 MHz CPU or higher microprocessor 128 MB of RAM (4 GB maximum) 2 GB of free space SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor 12x or faster CD-ROM drive

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced30 Hardware Compatibility List Essential piece of documentation Contains all known Windows XP-compatible hardware devices Points to each device’s driver

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced31 Finding the HCL Not always easy Located on Windows XP CD-ROM in the Support folder Consult most current version of the HCL

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced32 Why the HCL Is So Important Windows XP controls hardware directly Does not use BIOS Windows XP works only with devices with drivers written specifically for it

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced33 Networking Models Two networking models: Workgroup Domain

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced34 Workgroup Model All computers are equal Also known as peer-to-peer Each computer maintains own set of Resources Accounts Security information

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced35 Workgroup Model (continued)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced36 Domain Model Centralizes all shared resources Single point of administrative and security control Simpler to manage from administrative and security standpoint Requires at least one domain controller (DC)

Guide to MCSE , Second Edition, Enhanced37 Domain Model (continued)