Microsoft Windows XP Professional Manual,9780735615434

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Manual

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Pub. Date: 2002-10-01
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Table of Contents

About This Book xxiii
Intended Audience xxiv
Prerequisites xxiv
Reference Materials xxiv
About the CD-ROM xxiv
Features of This Book xxv
Notes xxv
Conventions xxv
Chapter and Appendix Overview xxvii
Finding the Best Starting Point for You xxxii
Where to Find Specific Skills in this Book xxxii
Getting Started xxxvii
Hardware Requirements xxxvii
Software Requirements xxxvii
Setup Instructions xxxvii
The Microsoft Certified Professional Program xxxix
Microsoft Certification Benefits xl
Requirements for Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional xlii
Technical Training for Computer Professionals xliii
Technical Support xliv
Introduction to Windows XP Professional
1(34)
About This Chapter
1(1)
Before You Begin
1(1)
Exploring New Features and Improvements
2(12)
Automatic Updates
2(1)
Copying Files and Folders to a CD
2(1)
ClearType Support
3(1)
Compressed Folders
4(1)
Desktop Cleanup Wizard
4(1)
Start Menu
5(1)
Fax Support
6(1)
Fast User Switching for Multiple Users of a Computer
7(1)
Locale Support Additions and Regional Options Enhancements
7(1)
Auto-Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity
7(1)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
8(1)
Instant Messaging
8(1)
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
9(1)
Terminal Services: Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection
9(1)
WebDAV Redirector
10(1)
Web Publishing
11(1)
Welcome Screen
11(1)
Lesson Review
12(1)
Lesson Summary
13(1)
Troubleshooting Using Help and Support Center
14(8)
Assisted Support
14(1)
Compatible Hardware and Software
15(1)
Device Driver Referral Site
16(1)
Full-Text Search
16(1)
My Computer Information
17(2)
Multiple Instances
19(1)
Printing
19(1)
Remote Assistance
20(1)
Lesson Review
21(1)
Lesson Summary
21(1)
Understanding Workgroups and Domains
22(5)
Workgroups
22(1)
Domains
23(2)
Lesson Review
25(1)
Lesson Summary
26(1)
Logging On and Off Windows XP Professional
27(8)
Logging On Locally to the Computer
27(2)
Windows XP Professional Authentication Process
29(1)
Logging Off Windows XP Professional
30(1)
The Windows Security Dialog Box
30(2)
Lesson Review
32(1)
Lesson Summary
33(2)
Installing Windows XP Professional
35(46)
About This Chapter
35(1)
Before You Begin
36(1)
Getting Started
37(8)
Preinstallation Tasks
37(1)
Hardware Requirements
37(1)
Hardware Compatibility List
38(1)
Disk Partitions
38(1)
File Systems
39(2)
Domain or Workgroup Membership
41(2)
Preinstallation Checklist
43(1)
Lesson Review
43(1)
Lesson Summary
44(1)
Installing Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM
45(18)
The Windows XP Professional Setup Program
45(5)
Practice 1: Installing Windows XP Professional from a CD-ROM
50(5)
Practice 2: Installing Windows XP Professional without Booting from the CD-ROM
55(6)
Lesson Review
61(1)
Lesson Summary
62(1)
Installing Windows XP Professional over the Network
63(8)
Preparing for a Network Installation
63(1)
Installing over the Network
64(1)
Modifying the Setup Process Using WINNT.EXE
65(1)
Modifying the Setup Process Using WINNT32.EXE
66(3)
Lesson Review
69(1)
Lesson Summary
70(1)
Upgrading Earlier Versions of Windows to Windows XP Professional
71(5)
Identifying Client Upgrade Paths
71(1)
Generating a Hardware Compatibility Report
72(1)
Upgrading Compatible Windows 98 Computers
72(1)
Upgrading a Windows NT 4 Client
73(2)
Lesson Review
75(1)
Lesson Summary
75(1)
Troubleshooting Windows XP Professional Setup
76(5)
Resolving Common Problems
76(1)
Setup Logs
77(1)
Lesson Review
78(1)
Lesson Summary
79(2)
Setting Up and Managing User Accounts
81(46)
About This Chapter
81(1)
Before You Begin
81(1)
Understanding User Accounts
82(7)
Local User Accounts
82(1)
Domain User Accounts
83(1)
Built-In User Accounts
84(3)
Lesson Review
87(1)
Lesson Summary
88(1)
Planning New User Accounts
89(3)
Naming Conventions
89(1)
Password Requirements
90(1)
Lesson Review
90(1)
Lesson Summary
91(1)
Creating, Modifying, and Deleting User Accounts
92(17)
User Accounts Tool
92(4)
The Computer Management Snap-In
96(5)
Practice: Creating, Modifying, and Deleting Local User Accounts
101(6)
Lesson Review
107(1)
Lesson Summary
108(1)
Setting Properties for User Accounts
109(8)
The General Tab
109(1)
The Member Of Tab
110(1)
The Profile Tab
110(3)
Practice: Modifying User Account Properties
113(1)
Lesson Review
114(2)
Lesson Summary
116(1)
Implementing Groups
117(10)
Understanding Groups
117(1)
Understanding Local Groups
118(1)
Creating Local Groups
118(2)
Adding Members to a Group
120(1)
Deleting Local Groups
121(1)
Practice: Creating and Managing Local Groups
121(2)
Understanding Built-In Local Groups
123(1)
Understanding Built-In System Groups
124(1)
Lesson Review
125(1)
Lesson Summary
126(1)
Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols
127(42)
About This Chapter
127(1)
Before You Begin
127(1)
Understanding the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
128(5)
The TCP/IP Protocol Suite
128(3)
Lesson Review
131(1)
Lesson Summary
132(1)
Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP
133(19)
Understanding IP Addresses
133(1)
Using a Static IP Address
134(2)
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
136(1)
Using Automatic Private IP Addressing
137(2)
Disabling Automatic Private IP Addressing
139(1)
Specifying an Alternate Configuration for TCP/IP
139(1)
Using TCP/IP Tools
140(2)
Testing a TCP/IP Configuration
142(2)
Practice: Configuring TCP/IP
144(6)
Lesson Review
150(1)
Lesson Summary
151(1)
Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting NWLink
152(11)
Understanding NWLink Features
152(1)
Installing NWLink
153(1)
Configuring NWLink
154(3)
Troubleshooting NetWare Connectivity
157(2)
Practice: Installing and Configuring NWLink
159(1)
Lesson Review
160(1)
Lesson Summary
161(2)
Network Bindings
163(6)
Binding Between Architectural Levels
163(1)
Combining Network Bindings
164(1)
Configuring Network Bindings
164(1)
Specifying Binding Order
164(1)
Practice: Working with Network Bindings
165(3)
Lesson Review
168(1)
Lesson Summary
168(1)
Using the DNS Service and Active Directory Service
169(42)
About This Chapter
169(1)
Before You Begin
170(1)
Understanding DNS
171(7)
Domain Namespace
171(2)
Domain Naming Guidelines
173(1)
Zones
174(1)
Name Servers
175(1)
Lesson Review
176(1)
Lesson Summary
177(1)
Understanding Name Resolution
178(5)
Forward Lookup Query
178(2)
Name Server Caching
180(1)
Reverse Lookup Query
181(1)
Lesson Review
182(1)
Lesson Summary
182(1)
Configuring a DNS Client
183(7)
Configuring DNS Server Addresses
184(2)
Configuring DNS Query Settings
186(1)
Practice: Configuring a DNS Client
187(1)
Lesson Review
188(1)
Lesson Summary
189(1)
Understanding Active Directory
190(4)
What Is Active Directory?
190(1)
Simplified Administration
190(1)
Scalability
191(1)
Open Standards Support
191(1)
Support for Standard Name Formats
192(1)
Lesson Review
192(1)
Lesson Summary
193(1)
Understanding Active Directory Structure and Replication
194(9)
Logical Structure
194(3)
Physical Structure
197(2)
Replication within a Site
199(1)
Lesson Review
200(1)
Lesson Summary
201(2)
Understanding Active Directory Concepts
203(8)
Schema
203(1)
Global Catalog
204(2)
Namespace
206(1)
Naming Conventions
207(1)
Lesson Review
208(1)
Lesson Summary
209(2)
Setting Up, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Common Setup and Configuration Problems for Network Printers
211(42)
About This Chapter
211(1)
Before You Begin
211(1)
Introduction to Windows XP Professional Printing
212(5)
Terminology
212(1)
Requirements for Network Printing
213(1)
Guidelines for a Network Printing Environment
214(1)
Lesson Review
215(1)
Lesson Summary
216(1)
Setting Up Network Printers
217(19)
Adding and Sharing a Local Printer
217(3)
Adding and Sharing a Network Interface Printer
220(2)
Adding an LPR Port
222(2)
Setting Up Client Computers
224(2)
Practice: Installing a Network Printer
226(8)
Lesson Review
234(1)
Lesson Summary
235(1)
Connecting to Network Printers
236(6)
Using the Add Printer Wizard
236(2)
Using a Web Browser
238(1)
Using Find Printers
238(2)
Lesson Review
240(1)
Lesson Summary
241(1)
Configuring Network Printers
242(7)
Sharing an Existing Printer
242(1)
Downloading Printer Drivers
243(1)
Stopping the Sharing of a Printer
244(1)
Setting Up a Printer Pool
245(1)
Setting Priorities Among Printers
246(1)
Lesson Review
247(1)
Lesson Summary
248(1)
Troubleshooting Setup and Configuration Problems
249(4)
Troubleshooters
249(1)
Common Troubleshooting Scenarios
250(1)
Lesson Review
251(1)
Lesson Summary
252(1)
Administering and Troubleshooting Common Administrative Problems for Network Printers
253(30)
About This Chapter
253(1)
Before You Begin
253(1)
Understanding Printer Administration
254(7)
Managing Printers
254(1)
Managing Documents
254(1)
Troubleshooting Printers
255(1)
Performing Tasks That Require the Manage Printers Permission
255(1)
Accessing Printers
255(1)
Setting Printer Permissions to Control Access
256(3)
Lesson Review
259(1)
Lesson Summary
260(1)
Managing Printers
261(9)
Assigning Forms to Paper Trays
261(1)
Setting a Separator Page
262(2)
Pausing, Resuming, and Canceling Documents
264(1)
Redirecting Documents to a Different Printer
264(2)
Taking Ownership of a Printer
266(1)
Practice: Managing Printers
267(1)
Lesson Review
268(1)
Lesson Summary
269(1)
Managing Documents
270(6)
Pausing, Restarting, and Canceling a Document
270(1)
Setting Notification, Priority, and Printing Time
271(2)
Practice: Managing Documents
273(1)
Lesson Review
274(1)
Lesson Summary
275(1)
Administering Printers Using a Web Browser
276(3)
Using a Web Browser to Manage Printers
276(1)
Accessing Printers Using a Web Browser
276(1)
Lesson Review
277(1)
Lesson Summary
278(1)
Troubleshooting Common Printing Problems
279(4)
Examining the Problem
279(1)
Reviewing Common Printing Problems
279(1)
Windows XP Professional Printing Troubleshooter
280(1)
Additional Troubleshooting Options
281(1)
Lesson Review
282(1)
Lesson Summary
282(1)
Securing Resources with NTFS Permissions
283(34)
About This Chapter
283(1)
Before You Begin
283(1)
Understanding and Applying NTFS Permissions
284(7)
NTFS Folder Permissions
284(1)
NTFS File Permissions
285(1)
Access Control List
285(1)
Multiple NTFS Permissions
286(1)
NTFS Permissions Inheritance
287(2)
Lesson Review
289(1)
Lesson Summary
290(1)
Assigning NTFS Permissions and Special Permissions
291(14)
Planning NTFS Permissions
291(1)
Setting NTFS Permissions
292(6)
Practice: Planning and Assigning NTFS Permissions
298(5)
Lesson Review
303(1)
Lesson Summary
304(1)
Solving Permissions Problems
305(12)
Copying Files and Folders
305(1)
Moving Files and Folders
306(1)
Troubleshooting Permissions Problems
307(1)
Avoiding Permissions Problems
308(1)
Practice: Managing NTFS Permissions
309(5)
Lesson Review
314(1)
Lesson Summary
315(2)
Administering Shared Folders
317(32)
About This Chapter
317(1)
Before You Begin
317(1)
Understanding Shared Folders
318(6)
Shared Folder Permissions
318(2)
How Shared Folder Permissions Are Applied
320(1)
Guidelines for Shared Folder Permissions
320(1)
Practice: Applied Permissions
321(1)
Lesson Review
322(1)
Lesson Summary
323(1)
Planning, Sharing, and Connecting to Shared Folders
324(13)
Shared Application Folders
324(1)
Shared Data Folders
325(1)
Requirements for Sharing Folders
326(1)
Administrative Shared Folders
327(1)
Sharing a Folder
327(2)
Assigning Shared Folder Permissions
329(1)
Caching
330(1)
Creating Multiple Share Names
331(1)
Modifying Shared Folders
331(1)
Connecting to a Shared Folder
332(3)
Lesson Review
335(1)
Lesson Summary
336(1)
Combining Shared Folder Permissions and NTFS Permissions
337(12)
Strategies for Combining Shared Folder Permissions and NTFS Permissions
337(1)
Practice: Managing Shared Folders
338(9)
Lesson Review
347(1)
Lesson Summary
348(1)
Configuring Windows XP Professional
349(56)
About This Chapter
349(1)
Before You Begin
349(1)
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Display
350(10)
Configuring Display and Desktop Properties
350(5)
Using Multiple Displays
355(2)
Configuring Multiple Displays
357(1)
Troubleshooting Multiple Displays
358(1)
Lesson Review
358(1)
Lesson Summary
359(1)
Configuring Power Management
360(8)
Configuring Power Options
360(1)
Selecting a Power Scheme
361(1)
Configuring Advanced Power Options
362(1)
Enabling Hibernate Mode
362(1)
Configuring Advanced Power Management
363(1)
Configuring an Uninterruptible Power Supply
363(2)
Practice: Configuring Power Options
365(1)
Lesson Review
366(1)
Lesson Summary
367(1)
Configuring Operating System Settings
368(21)
Configuring Performance Options
368(5)
Configuring User Profiles
373(2)
Configuring Startup and Recovery Settings
375(2)
Configuring Environment Variables
377(1)
Configuring Error Reporting
378(1)
Configuring System Restore
379(1)
Configuring Automatic Updates
380(1)
Configuring Remote Access to Your Computer
381(2)
Joining a Domain or Workgroup
383(1)
Practice: Using Control Panel to Change Operating System Settings
384(2)
Lesson Review
386(1)
Lesson Summary
387(2)
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
389(10)
Configuring Multiple Languages and Multiple Locations
389(2)
Practice: Using Control Panel to Configure Multiple Languages
391(1)
Configuring and Troubleshooting Accessibility Options
392(3)
Configuring Sound Options
395(1)
Configuring Display Options
395(1)
Configuring Mouse Options
395(1)
Configuring General Tab Options
396(1)
Lesson Review
397(1)
Lesson Summary
398(1)
Managing Windows Components
399(6)
Installing and Removing Windows Components
399(2)
Managing Internet Information Services
401(1)
Lesson Review
402(1)
Lesson Summary
403(2)
Installing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
405(34)
About This Chapter
405(1)
Before You Begin
405(1)
Understanding Automatic and Manual Hardware Installation
406(8)
Installing Hardware Automatically
406(4)
Installing Hardware Manually
410(2)
Lesson Review
412(1)
Lesson Summary
413(1)
Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices
414(14)
Using Device Manager
414(3)
Practice: Using Device Manager
417(2)
Installing, Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Fax Support
419(4)
Managing and Troubleshooting I/O Devices
423(3)
Lesson Review
426(1)
Lesson Summary
427(1)
Viewing and Configuring Hardware Profiles
428(3)
Understanding Hardware Profiles
428(1)
Creating or Modifying a Hardware Profile
428(1)
Activating a Hardware Profile
429(1)
Viewing Hardware Profile Properties
429(1)
Lesson Review
429(1)
Lesson Summary
430(1)
Configuring, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Driver Signing
431(5)
Configuring Driver Signing
431(1)
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Driver Signing
432(1)
Using the Windows File Signature Verification Tool
433(1)
Practice: Using the Windows File Signature Verification Tool
434(1)
Lesson Review
435(1)
Lesson Summary
435(1)
Configuring Computers with Multiple Processors
436(3)
Scaling
436(1)
Updating Drivers
436(1)
Lesson Review
437(1)
Lesson Summary
437(2)
Auditing Resources and Events
439(24)
About This Chapter
439(1)
Before You Begin
439(1)
Planning an Audit Policy
440(3)
Understanding Audit Policies
440(1)
Determining What to Audit
441(1)
Lesson Review
442(1)
Lesson Summary
442(1)
Implementing an Audit Policy
443(9)
Configuring Auditing
443(1)
Setting an Audit Policy
443(3)
Auditing Access to Files and Folders
446(2)
Auditing Access to Printers
448(2)
Lesson Review
450(1)
Lesson Summary
451(1)
Using Event Viewer
452(11)
Understanding Windows XP Professional Logs
452(1)
Viewing Security Logs
453(1)
Locating Events
454(1)
Managing Audit Logs
455(1)
Archiving Logs
456(1)
Practice: Auditing Resources and Events
456(6)
Lesson Review
462(1)
Lesson Summary
462(1)
Configuring Security Settings and Internet Options
463(36)
About This Chapter
463(1)
Before You Begin
463(1)
Configuring Account Policies
464(9)
Configuring Password Policy
464(3)
Configuring Account Lockout Policy
467(1)
Practice: Configuring Account Policy
468(3)
Lesson Review
471(1)
Lesson Summary
472(1)
Configuring User Rights
473(8)
User Rights
473(6)
Lesson Review
479(1)
Lesson Summary
480(1)
Configuring Security Options
481(7)
Renaming the Administrator Account
481(1)
Shutting Down the Computer Without Logging On
482(1)
Clearing the Virtual Memory Pagefile on Shutdown
482(1)
Disabling Ctrl+Alt+Delete Requirement for Logon
483(1)
Preventing the Display of the Last User Name in Logon Screen
483(1)
Practice: Configuring Security Settings
484(2)
Lesson Review
486(1)
Lesson Summary
487(1)
Configuring Internet Explorer Security Options
488(11)
Using Internet Options
488(8)
Lesson Review
496(1)
Lesson Summary
497(2)
Managing Data Storage
499(46)
About This Chapter
499(1)
Before You Begin
499(1)
Managing Compression
500(13)
Using Compressed Folders
500(1)
Using NTFS Compressed Files and Folders
501(1)
Compressing Files and Folders Using NTFS Compression
502(1)
Compressing a Drive or Volume Using NTFS Compression
503(1)
Displaying NTFS Compressed Files and Folders in a Different Color
504(1)
Copying and Moving NTFS Compressed Files and Folders
504(2)
Using NTFS Compression Guidelines
506(1)
Practice: Managing Compression
506(4)
Lesson Review
510(1)
Lesson Summary
511(2)
Managing Disk Quotas
513(9)
Understanding Disk Quota Management
513(1)
Setting Disk Quotas
514(2)
Determining the Status of Disk Quotas
516(1)
Monitoring Disk Quotas
516(1)
Best Uses for Disk Quotas
517(1)
Practice: Enabling and Disabling Disk Quotas
517(3)
Lesson Review
520(1)
Lesson Summary
521(1)
Increasing Security with EFS
522(9)
Understanding EFS
522(1)
Encrypting
523(1)
Decrypting
524(1)
Using the Cipher Command
525(1)
Using the Recovery Agent
525(1)
Disabling EFS
526(1)
Practice: Encrypting Files
526(3)
Lesson Review
529(1)
Lesson Summary
529(2)
Using Disk Defragmenter, Check Disk, and Disk Cleanup
531(14)
Defragmenting Disks
531(3)
Using Disk Defragmenter Effectively
534(1)
Using Check Disk
534(2)
Using Disk Cleanup
536(3)
Practice: Using Disk Fragmenter
539(4)
Lesson Review
543(1)
Lesson Summary
543(2)
Monitoring, Managing, and Maintaining Network Resources
545(46)
About This Chapter
545(1)
Before You Begin
545(1)
Monitoring Access to Shared Folders
546(6)
Understanding Monitoring Network Resources
546(1)
Requirements to Monitor Network Resources
546(1)
Monitoring Shared Folders
547(1)
Monitoring Open Files
548(1)
Disconnecting Users from Open Files
549(1)
Practice: Managing Shared Folders
549(1)
Lesson Review
550(1)
Lesson Summary
551(1)
Creating and Sharing Local and Remote Folders
552(5)
Practice: Creating a Shared Folder
553(1)
Sharing a Folder on a Remote Computer
554(1)
Lesson Review
555(1)
Lesson Summary
556(1)
Monitoring Network Users
557(5)
Monitoring User Sessions
557(1)
Disconnecting Users
558(1)
Sending Administrative Messages to Users
559(1)
Practice: Sending Console Messages
559(1)
Lesson Review
560(1)
Lesson Summary
561(1)
Using Offline Folders and Files
562(7)
Configuring Your Computer to Use Offline Folders and Files
562(1)
Practice: Configuring Offline Folders
563(1)
Configuring Your Computer to Share Offline Folders and Files
563(1)
Practice: Configuring Offline Folders for Sharing
564(1)
Synchronizing Files
565(1)
Configuring the Synchronization Manager
565(2)
Practice: Configuring Synchronization Manager
567(1)
Lesson Review
568(1)
Lesson Summary
568(1)
Using Scheduled Tasks
569(6)
Introducing Scheduled Tasks
569(1)
Configuring Options
569(1)
Setting Advanced Properties
570(1)
Troubleshooting Scheduled Tasks
570(1)
Practice: Using Task Scheduler
571(2)
Lesson Review
573(1)
Lesson Summary
574(1)
Using Task Manager
575(8)
Monitoring Programs
575(1)
Monitoring Processes
576(2)
Monitoring System Performance
578(2)
Monitoring Networking
580(1)
Practice: Using Task Manager
580(1)
Lesson Review
581(1)
Lesson Summary
582(1)
Using Performance Console
583(8)
Using System Monitor
583(1)
Adding Counters
584(1)
Using Performance Logs and Alerts
585(1)
Establishing a Baseline
586(1)
Identifying and Resolving Bottlenecks
587(1)
Practice: Using System Monitor
587(1)
Lesson Review
588(1)
Lesson Summary
589(2)
Backing Up and Restoring Data
591(30)
About This Chapter
591(1)
Before You Begin
591(1)
Using the Backup Utility
592(9)
Introducing the Backup Utility
592(1)
Planning Issues for Backups
593(2)
Selecting the Type of Backup Operation
595(2)
Changing Windows Default Backup Options
597(2)
Lesson Review
599(1)
Lesson Summary
600(1)
Backing Up Data
601(10)
Performing Preliminary Tasks
601(1)
Selecting Files and Folders to Back Up
602(1)
Specifying Backup Destination, Media Settings, and Advanced Settings
603(2)
Scheduling Backup Jobs
605(1)
Practice: Backing Up Files
606(4)
Lesson Review
610(1)
Lesson Summary
610(1)
Restoring Data
611(6)
Preparing to Restore Data
611(1)
Selecting Backup Sets, Files, and Folders to Restore
612(1)
Specifying Advanced Restore Settings
612(2)
Practice: Restoring Files
614(2)
Lesson Review
616(1)
Lesson Summary
616(1)
Using the Automated System Recovery Wizard
617(4)
Using the Automated System Recovery Wizard
617(2)
Lesson Review
619(1)
Lesson Summary
620(1)
Configuring Network and Internet Connections
621(24)
About This Chapter
621(1)
Before You Begin
621(1)
Configuring Inbound Connections
622(6)
Allowing Incoming Dial-Up Connections
622(1)
Configuring Devices for Incoming Connections
623(1)
Allowing VPN Connections
623(1)
Specifying User Permissions and Callback Options
624(1)
Selecting Networking Software
624(1)
Practice: Configuring an Inbound Connection
625(1)
Lesson Review
626(1)
Lesson Summary
627(1)
Configuring Outbound Connections
628(7)
Connect To The Internet
628(2)
Connect To The Network At My Workplace
630(1)
Set Up An Advanced Connection
631(1)
Practice: Configuring an Outbound Connection
632(2)
Lesson Review
634(1)
Lesson Summary
634(1)
Enabling and Configuring Home and Small Business Components
635(10)
Enabling and Configuring Internet Connection Firewall
635(3)
Enabling Internet Connection Sharing
638(2)
Enabling and Configuring Network Bridge
640(1)
Using the Network Setup Wizard
641(1)
Practice: Enabling and Configuring ICF and ICS
641(2)
Lesson Review
643(1)
Lesson Summary
644(1)
Modifying and Troubleshooting the Boot Process
645(36)
About This Chapter
645(1)
Before You Begin
645(1)
Understanding the Boot Process
646(11)
Files Used in the Boot Process
646(1)
The BOOT.INI File
647(3)
Preboot Sequence
650(1)
Boot Sequence
651(1)
Kernel Load
652(1)
Kernel Initialization
653(2)
Logon
655(1)
Lesson Review
655(1)
Lesson Summary
656(1)
Editing the Registry
657(11)
Understanding the Registry
657(1)
Reviewing the Hierarchical Structure of the Registry
658(5)
Using the Registry Editor
663(1)
Practice: Using the Registry Editor
664(2)
Lesson Review
666(1)
Lesson Summary
667(1)
Using Startup and Recovery Tools
668(13)
Using Safe Mode
668(1)
Using the LastKnownGood Configuration
669(3)
Using Other Advanced Boot Options
672(1)
Using the Recovery Console
672(3)
Practice: Using the Windows XP Professional Recovery Console
675(3)
Lesson Review
678(1)
Lesson Summary
679(2)
Deploying Windows XP Professional
681(44)
About This Chapter
681(1)
Before You Begin
681(1)
Automating Installations Using Windows Setup Manager
682(9)
Automating Installations Using the Windows Setup Manager
682(2)
Practice: Installing the Windows XP Professional Deployment Tools
684(6)
Lesson Review
690(1)
Lesson Summary
690(1)
Using Disk Duplication to Deploy Windows XP Professional
691(7)
Examining the Disk Duplication Process
691(1)
Extracting the Windows System Preparation Tool
691(1)
Using the System Preparation Tool to Prepare the Master Image
692(1)
Practice: Using the Windows XP Professional System Preparation Tool to Prepare a Master Image
693(1)
Installing Windows XP Professional from a Master Disk Image
694(1)
Practice: Installing Windows XP Professional from a Master Image
695(2)
Lesson Review
697(1)
Lesson Summary
697(1)
Performing Remote Installations
698(9)
Understanding Remote Installation
698(1)
Installing and Configuring RIS
699(1)
Practice: Installing and Configuring RIS
700(3)
Understanding Client Requirements for Remote Installation
703(1)
Creating Boot Floppies
704(1)
Practice: Creating a Remote Boot Disk
705(1)
Lesson Review
706(1)
Lesson Summary
706(1)
Using Tools to Simplify Deployment
707(18)
Using the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
707(1)
Connecting Your Old and New Computers
707(3)
Using Disk Management
710(8)
Using Windows Installer
718(3)
Practice: Upgrading a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
721(1)
Lesson Review
722(2)
Lesson Summary
724(1)
Appendix A Questions and Answers 725(90)
Glossary 815(30)
Index 845
Introduction iii
Installing Windows XP Professional
1(14)
Joining and Logging On to a Domain, and Using the Computer Management Snap-In
15(4)
Configuring TCP/IP
19(10)
Configuring a DNS Client
29(4)
Searching Windows 2000 Active Directory
33(2)
Installing a Network Printer
35(6)
Managing Printers
41(6)
Managing Documents
47(4)
Assigning NTFS Permissions
51(10)
Managing NTFS Permissions
61(6)
Managing Shared Folders
67(8)
Configuring Automatic Updates and the Remote Assistance Feature
75(6)
Installing Fax Services
81(2)
Auditing Resources and Events
83(8)
Configuring Internet Options
91(4)
Using the Compressed Folders Feature
95(4)
Creating Remote Shared Folders
99(8)
Installing and Using the Recovery Console
107(4)
Converting a Basic Disk
111

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