1. Introduction to Windows XP Professional
70-270: MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional

2. Microsoft Certification
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) exam
"Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional"
Measures the ability to implement and administer Microsoft Windows XP Professional as a desktop operating system in a network environment

3. Microsoft Networking Family
A collection of operating systems (O/S)
An operating system:
Works directly with hardware to provide environment for other software to operate
Participates in network as a server or a client
Server—provides services such as files, programs, access to shared devices to clients (workstations in the network)
Client—accesses shared resources; usually a desktop on a worker's desk
Includes a wide range of products

4. Windows XP (Page 1)
Builds upon many features of Windows 2000 and Windows 98/SE/ME
Includes advanced Internet, security, and connectivity technologies

5. Windows XP (Page 2) Five distinct products: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
Runs on Intel's more expensive Itanium 2 processor
Limited deployment until the hardware technology becomes more reasonably priced
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Enhanced for multimedia applications including video, audio, images, television and CD/DVD playback

6. Windows XP (Page 3) Five distinct products (con.):
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Improved speech and pen capabilities for running on a Tablet PC; interprets writing into text
Windows XP Home Edition
Designed for stand-alone (not running in a network) home use
Similar to Windows XP Professional but with limited business-level features

7. Windows XP (Page 4) Five distinct products (con.):
Windows XP Professional
May be used in a stand-alone environment, or may be used for a domain network client
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Offline files
Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
Automated System Recovery (ASR)
Remote Desktop
Internet Information Server (IIS)

8. Windows Server 2003 The server version of Windows XP
Successor to Windows Server 2000
Name changes through development phase included:
"Whistler"
"XP Server"
"2002 Server"
".NET Server"
"Windows Server 2003"
Several distinct versions

9. Other Client O/S's Since the year 1995: Windows 2000 Professional
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Windows ME
Windows SE (Windows 98 Second Edition)
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows for Workgroups

10. Selecting "XP Professional" or "XP Home Edition" (Page 1)
Do you need to connect to a large Microsoft network (Windows NT, Windows 2000, or Windows 2003)?
Microsoft XP Home Edition does not provide domain connection capabilities to a network
Do you need to remotely access your computer?
The Remote Desktop feature is found only in Microsoft XP Professional

11. Selecting "XP Professional" or "XP Home Edition" (Page 2)
Do you need to protect sensitive files?
The Encrypting File System (EFS) feature is found only in Microsoft XP Professional
Do you need a wide range of fault tolerance and recovery options?
The ability to restore damaged files, recover from system failures or restore the entire system only is available in Microsoft XP Professional

12. Selecting "XP Professional" or "XP Home Edition" (Page 3)
Are you a power user?
Microsoft XP Professional is needed to perform a variety of operations including multiple-CPU systems, running Internet Information Server (IIS), using multiple programming languages, etc.
Are you pursuing certification?
The MCSE certification is for Microsoft XP Professional

13. Selecting "XP Professional" or "XP Home Edition" (Page 4)
What is your budget?
If the answer is "No" to all the questions above, then the extra expense of Windows XP Professional probably is not necessary
Before installing Windows XP Professional, verify that your computer meets the minimum system requirements

14. The Windows XP Environment
A hybrid of Windows 2000 and Windows ME (Millennium Edition)
Inherits high reliability and security from Windows 2000
Gets "Plug and Play" from Windows ME
Automatically detects presence of new hardware
Installs the appropriate device driver

15. Multiple Processors
A powerful Windows XP feature that supports true multiprocessing with up to two CPU's
Multiple applications are able to execute simultaneously (as opposed to just concurrently)

16. Multitasking
The Windows XP feature that allows the CPU to processes more than one task at a time over one or more CPU's
Preemptive multitasking
O/S maintains control over how long any execution thread takes possession of CPU
Cooperative multitasking
Individual applications take control over the CPU for as long as they like
Can lead to stalled (hung) systems

17. Multithreading
Individual tasks within single process space operate independently as separate execution modules called threads
All threads share same memory and system resources
Allows O/S to execute multiple threads from single application concurrently

18. File Systems (Page 1)
Each hard drive volumes and/or partition is formatted using a particular file system
FAT (file allocation table)
Windows 95 extended MS-DOS system
Supports long filename, file up to 2 GB
FAT32
Used in Windows 95 and Window 98
File sizes up to 4 GB

19. File Systems (Page 2) Types of file systems (con.)
New Technology File System (NTFS)
First introduced in Windows NT; high reliability file system preferred for Windows XP
High performance, secure and object-oriented
All file systems are backwards compatible
Therefore Windows XP allows all the above

20. Active Directory XP's network control and administration mechanism
Combines various aspects of the network into a manageable hierarchical structure
Users, groups, hosts, clients, security settings, resources, network links and transactions
Installation and management utilities not included with Windows XP
Become available when a Windows XP Professional machine joins a domain

21. Security Starts with a protected mandatory logon system
Memory protection
System auditing of all events and activities
Precise controls on file and directory access
Kerberos v5 authentication protocol
Authenticates clients and servers to network to ensure both are valid members of a domain)

22. Compatibility Wide range of applications supported:
MS-DOS 16-bit
Native 32-bit (Win32)
Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 16-bit (Win16)
In previous Windows versions, backwards compatibility often was an issue

23. Storage Limitations RAM Hard disk space 4 GB (gigabytes)
2 TB (terabytes) for NTFS volumes
32 GB for FAT32 volumes
4 GB for FAT16 volumes

24. Connectivity Wide variety of networking protocols:
NWLink—Microsoft's implementation of Novell's NetWare
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)—standard for the Internet
Compatible with other environments:
Macintosh networks
Older Microsoft networks (MS-DOS, Windows for Workgroups and LAN Manager
Wireless networks

25. System Recovery Traditional backup capabilities
Automated self-protecting mechanisms
Newer system recovery mechanisms:
System Restore
Automated System Recovery (ASR)
Recovery Console
Device driver rollback

26. Remote Capabilities Remote Desktop Remote Assistance
Access office computer’s user environment from remote system
Remote Assistance
Invite remote user to control your desktop

27. Help and Support Services
The comprehensive "Help" system
Step-by-step guides
Topical and index organizations
Online help
From the "Start" menu on the Task Bar, select "Help and Support"

28. Intelligent User Interface
New desktop layout and look
Labeled as the "user experience"
Easy to use
New default color scheme
Changes to the "Start" menu

29. Windows XP Start Menu

30. Windows XP Start Menu (Page 1)
Quick links to Web browser and client
“Pin” your own selection of icons to quick links by:
Right-clicking any item in the "Start" menu
Selecting the command "Pin to Start menu" from the shortcut menu
List of the most recently accessed applications is below the pinned items (six be default—may be extended to 30)
At bottom of left column is "All Programs" link

31. Windows XP Start Menu (Page 2)
Top of right column includes quick links to:
My Documents (separate MyDocuments folder exists for each profile—logon—on machine)
My Recent Documents (selecting document launches the application)
My Pictures (folder within MyDocuments)
My Music (folder within MyDocuments)
My Computer (all drives and other components on the computer)
My Network Places (both local area network and Internet connections)

32. Windows XP Start Menu (Page 3)
Middle of right column includes quick links to:
Control panel
Configuration and management of many hardware and software features
Printers and Faxes
Installation, configuration and management

33. Windows XP Start Menu (Page 4)
Bottom of right column includes quick links to:
Help and Support
Web-based application
Search
For files, Internet sites, address book, etc.
Run…
Any program if you can find and select it by name in a folder on any computer drive

34. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface
Steps on following pages
Objective: Become familiar with the new look of Windows XP Professional
Follow directions to explore the desktop and Start menu

35. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 1)
At the Log On to Windows dialog box, type Administrator in the User name text box.  In the Password text box, type password. Click OK.
Locate the worksheet for this lab by double-clicking the Lab Worksheets folder on the desktop, open the folder, select the corresponding chapter for this activity, and then select the corresponding html worksheet for this activity.  Fill in the answers as you move through the lab.

36. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 2)
Notice the lack of icons on the desktop.
Double-click the Recycle Bin. This reveals all items that have been deleted but are still recoverable.
Select File, Close.
Click the Start button on the taskbar.
Temporarily modify the "Start" menu to the new "Windows XP" menu

37. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 3)
Notice the items that appear in the Start menu by default: Internet, , My Documents, My Recent Documents, My Pictures, My Music,My Computer,My Network Places, Control Panel, Printers and Faxes, Help and Support, Search, Run, Log Off, and Turn Off Computer.
Note: Depending on the hardware and drivers installed on your computer as well as vendor configuration, your Start menu may differ from this description. For example, instead of Turn Off Computer, you may see Shut Down.

38. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 4)
Click Turn Off Computer or Shut Down. This reveals a dialog box where you can choose to log off, stand by, hibernate (may not show up), turn off the computer, restart the computer, or cancel.
Click Cancel.
Select Start, Run. This reveals the Run dialog box, where you can enter a filename, or browse to a path and filename to launch.
Enter "regedit" and click <OK>.

39. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 5)
Select Start, Help and Support to open the Help and Support Center interface. Explore this interface.
Close the Help system by clicking the Close button in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
Select Start, Search. This opens a menu with many selections, each of which is an interface used to locate different types of objects, files, people, etc.
Select File, Close.

40. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 5)
Select Start, My Recent Documents. This opens a menu that lists the most recently accessed documents or files.
Select Start, All Programs. This opens the first of several levels of menus in which all of the applications, tools, and utilities of the system are organized for easy access. Explore this multilevel menu.

41. Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface (Page 6)
Select Start, My Documents. This reveals the default storage location for your personal documents, faxes, and pictures.
Select File, Close.
Select Start, My Computer. This reveals a list of all drives present on the system, plus a link to Control Panel.
Set "Start menu" back to Classic

42. Overview Of New Features
Broad range of new features/improvements
Most not covered on certification exam

43. IntelliMirror Fully integrated into Windows XP
First developed for Windows 2000
Offers fault-tolerant system to protect system and data files from loss
Backs up user data
Automates application installation

44. Windows Messenger Service
Makes online collaboration over Internet or office LAN (local area network) easier by:
Trading contact lists
Exchanging files
Sharing applications
Writing on a multi-user whiteboard
Includes
Integrated video
Voice
Text conferencing

45. Windows Media Player 8
Play CD's, DVD's, local music files off a disk, live or recorded music, etc.
View recorded movies
Burn CD's
Search and organize digital media
Copy music to portable devices

46. Windows Movie Maker
Transform camcorder recordings into amateur home movies
Broad support for digital images

47. Autoplay Can configure what system does based on the type of CD
I.e. audio, video, images (as from a scanner or camera), documents, software, data, etc.
Not a feature new to Windows

48. Desktop
Enhanced to allow each user to customize Start menu, Startup folder, taskbar, etc.
Customization automatically is stored in each user profile
Separate profile exists for each logon account on the machine
If the Windows XP system is a domain client, the profiles can "roam" (the user sees the same desktop from wherever he/she logs in)

49. Activity 1-2: Setting Up The Desktop
Logon to the simulator
Objective: Customize the desktop to your preferences
Follow instructions to practice customizing desktop

50. Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements
233 MHz CPU or higher microprocessor
64 MB of RAM
1.5 GB of free space
VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor
Keyboard
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional)

51. Windows XP Professional "Recommended" Requirements
P2 300 MHz CPU or higher processor
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

52. Hardware Compatibility List
An essential piece of documentation containing all known Windows XP-compatible hardware devices
Every hardware component in computer must be Windows XP-compatible
Check all of your devices against the HCL (Hardware Compatibility List) before installing the O/S
Points to each device’s driver

53. Finding the HCL
Located on Windows XP CD-ROM in the "Support" folder or …
Consult most current version of the HCL

54. Why Is the HCL So Important?
Windows XP controls hardware directly
Does not use the PC's BIOS (basic input/output system) as in Windows 95/98 and MS-DOS
Windows XP works only with devices with drivers written specifically for it

55. Activity 1-3: Verifying Windows XP Hardware Compatibility
Not really a simulation—just slides
Objective: Check hardware compatibility
Open computer case to view components
Verify compatibility using HCL

56. Networking Models
Two networking models:
Workgroup
Domain

57. Workgroup Model (Page 1)
Also known as peer-to-peer
All computers are equal
Each computer in the network from time-to-time serves both as server and client
Each computer maintains own set of
Resources
Accounts
Security information

58. Workgroup Model (Page 2)

59. Workgroup Model (Page 2)
Advantages:
Easy-to-share resources
Resources are distributed across all machines
Little administrative overhead
Simple to design
Easy to implement
Convenient for small groups in close proximity
Less expensive, does not require a central server
Disadvantages:
No centralized control of resources
No centralized account management
No centralized administration
No centralized security management
Inefficient for more than 20 workstations
Security must be configured manually
Increased training required to operate as both client and server

60. Domain Model (Page 1) Centralizes all shared resources
Single point for administration and security
Simpler to manage from administrative and security standpoint
Requires at least one domain controller (DC)
Stored on central server and maintains domain's Active Directory managing information about users, groups, policies, computers and resources
Microsoft's stated limit is 25,000 machines
Practical limit up to 3000 computers in domain

61. Domain Model (Page 2)

62. Domain Model (Page 2) Advantages: Disadvantages:
Centralized resource sharing
Centralized resource security
Centralized account management
Centralized security management
Efficient performance for a virtually unlimited number of workstations
Users need to be trained only to use clients
Not restricted to close proximity
Disadvantages:
Significant administrative effort and overhead
Complicated designs; requires advanced planning
Requires one or more powerful, expensive servers
Absolute security is hard to achieve
Expense for domain controllers increases and access decreases with size
Some understanding of domain networks remains necessary for client users
Larger scope requires more administrator documentation and training

63. Windows XP Architecture
Internal organization and architecture of the O/S software influence its capabilities and behavior

64. The Meaning of Modular Microsoft Windows XP is a modular O/S
Composed of numerous small software elements
No two modules share any code
Therefore the software can be easily updated, expanded or patched
Cooperate to provide the system’s networking and computing capabilities
Processes operate in
User mode (applications respond to user input)
Kernel mode (operations hidden from the user)

65. Activity 1-4: Monitoring Windows XP Activity
Logon to the simulator
Objective: Use Task Manager to view active applications, processes, and performance
Follow instructions to use Task Manager

66. Memory Architecture Flat 32-bit memory model
Each computer instruction is 4 bytes in size
Based on a virtual memory, demand paging method
Paging files are 4 KB (kilobyte) segments of RAM memory temporary stored on disk until the processor needs them