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The MCSE 70-270 Exam Cram 2: Windows XP Professional, Second Edition is an efficient, effective and concise guide that gives you exactly what you need to know to pass one of the most popular exams in the MCSE program. Organized according to the exam objectives, you will be able to quickly and easily assess your understanding of the key exam topics. You will find test-taking strategies and timesaving tips that will help you score better on the test, and the popular Cram Sheet tearcard is include for last-minute review on exam day. Also included are over 200 practice questions with detailed answers and an innovative test-engine on CD from MeasureUp. With all of these great features and proven study methods, MCSE 70-270 Exam Cram 2: Windows XP Professional, Second Edition is your smartest way to get certified. topContents
1. Installing and Deploying Windows XP Professional. Hardware Requirements Setup Disks Upgrading to Windows XP Professional Preupgrade Checklist File System Considerations Windows XP Uninstall Feature for Windows 98 and Windows ME Upgrades Installation Options for Windows XP Professional Installation Methods Joining a Workgroup Joining a Domain Using the USMT to Migrate User Settings and Files Files and Settings Transfer (FAST) Wizard USMT from the Command Line Deploying Service Packs (SPs) Using Group Policy and Slipstreaming Group Policy Deployments of SPs Using Software Update Services (SUS) Slipstreaming SPs Unattended SP2 Installs from the Command Line Applying SPs Manually Removing SPs Installing Hotfixes Automatic Updates Dynamic Update Creating a Network Share for Dynamic Update Product Activation Troubleshooting Failed Installations Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 2. Establishing, Configuring, and Managing Resources. Managing Access to Shared Folders Creating Shared Folders from My Computer or Windows Explorer Creating Shared Folders from the Shared Folders MC Snap-in Using Automatically Generated Hidden Shares Connecting to Shared Resources on a Windows Network Controlling Access to Shared Folders Monitoring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Access to Files and Folders NTFS Security: Users and Groups NTFS Security: Basic and Advanced Permissions Controlling Access to Files and Folders by Using Permissions Optimizing Access to Files and Folders Controlling Write Access to USB Storage Devices Under SP2 Auditing System and Network Events Managing and Troubleshooting Web Server Resources IIS Console: Administering the Default Web and FTP Sites Web Folders and the WebDAV Protocol Troubleshooting Internet Information Services Managing Local and Network Print Devices Connecting to Local and Network Printers Managing Printers and Print Jobs Configuring Print Server and Printer Properties Using the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 3. Setting Up, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security Accounts and Policies. Built-in User and Group Accounts Creating Local User and Group Accounts Configuring Account Properties Renaming Accounts Disabling or Enabling User Accounts Deleting Accounts Using the User Accounts Tool Passwords Fast User Switching Authentication Managing Domain User Accounts Creating Domain User Accounts Creating Template User Accounts Disabling and Deleting User Accounts Understanding and Implementing Group Policy Local Group Policy Group Policy Objects (GPO) User Rights Assignment Security Options Account Policies Audit Policies SP2 GPO Changes Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP) Group Policy Result Group Policy Update RSoP Snap-in Security Configuration and Analysis Security Templates Software Restriction Policies Two Types of Software Restriction Policies Software Identification Rules Integration with Microsoft Passport via the Internet Data Execution Prevention Windows Security Center Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 4. Implementing and Managing User and Desktop Settings. Configuring and Managing User Profiles User Profiles Roaming User Profiles Managing User Profiles Behavior Through Group Policy Fast User Switching Using Offline Files Setting Up Offline Files and Folders Making Files and Folders Available Offline Synchronizing Offline Files and Folders Accessing Offline Files and Folders Managing Offline Files and Folders Configuring and Troubleshooting Desktop Settings Keyboard Applet Display Applet Mouse Applet Sounds and Audio Devices Applet Scanners and Cameras Applet Speech Applet Taskbar and Start Menu Applet Wireless Network Setup Wizard Troubleshooting and System Settings The MSCONFIG.EXE Utility Application Program Compatibility Support Windows Installer Service Installing Packages Publishing MSI Packages Multiple-Language Support and Regional Options Windows XP Multilingual User Interface Pack Language Options Regional Options: Locales File Settings and Transfer Wizard Transferring Settings from One Computer to Another Accessibility Options Accessibility Options Applet Accessibility Wizard Additional Accessibility Features Advanced Video Display Options ClearType Display Support Dualview Multiple Display Support Fax Features The Fax Console: Managing Faxes, Settings, and Options Scheduled Tasks Creating a Task Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 5. Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Universal Plug and Play–Extending the PnP Standard Installing, Configuring, and Managing Hardware Device Driver Updates Updating Your System Files Manually from the Windows Update Website The Driver Rollback Feature Managing and Troubleshooting Device Conflicts Managing and Troubleshooting Driver Signing Using Cameras and Scanning Devices Using Modems for Dial-up Connections Configuring and Managing CD and DVD Media Devices Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting USB Devices Using Network Adapters Using Infrared Data Association (IrDA) Devices Wireless Networking Support Installing, Configuring, and Supporting Video Display Adapters Configuring Multiple-Monitor Support Removable Storage Support Managing Tape Devices Upgrading a System from One to Two Processors Mobile Computing Managing Hardware Profiles Power Management Support Managing Card Services Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 6. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Disk Storage. Disk Storage Management Basic Disks Dynamic Disks Comparing Basic Disks to Dynamic Disks Upgrading Disks Moving Disks to Another Computer Reactivating a Missing or Offline Disk Basic Partitions Partitions and Logical Drives on Basic Disks Dynamic Volumes Simple Volumes Spanned Volumes Striped Volumes Mirrored Volumes and RAID-5 Volumes Limitations of Dynamic Disks and Dynamic Volumes Troubleshooting Disks and Volumes Diagnosing Problems Monitoring Disk Performance Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors The Disk Defragmenter Tool Understanding Why Files Are Not Moved to the Beginning of NTFS Partitions and Volumes Using the Disk Cleanup Wizard File Systems Supported in Windows XP FAT and FAT32 The Windows XP NTFS File System Converting from One File System to Another Assigning, Changing, or Removing Drive Letters Mounted Drives Creating a Mounted Drive Support for FAT32 on DVD-RAM Disks Disk Quotas Data Compression Moving and Copying Compressed Files and Folders Data Encryption Keeping Data Private with the Encrypting File System (EFS) Data Protection from Removable USB Storage Media Making USB Storage Drives Read-only Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 7. Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services. Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Deciphering the TCP/IP Protocol Suite for Windows XP Understanding TCP/IP Computer Addresses Understanding Classful IP Addressing Understanding Variable-Length Subnet Masks Understanding Classless Interdomain Routing Configuring TCP/IP Troubleshooting TCP/IP Working with TCP/IP Profiles Connecting to Novell NetWare Networks and Unix-Based Computer Systems Novell NetWare Connectivity Unix Connectivity Network Bridging Windows Messenger Remote Desktop Configuring Remote Desktop Connecting with Remote Desktop Remote Desktop Web Connection Understanding Remote Assistance Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 8. System Monitoring, Performance Optimization, and Recovery Features. Backing Up and Restoring Data Using Windows Backup Required Permissions for Backing Up Files Backup Types Configuring File and Folder Backup Jobs Backing Up the System State Scheduling Backup Jobs Volume Shadow Copy Technology Restoring Files and Folders Troubleshooting and Repairing Windows XP Professional Systems Safe Mode and Other Advanced Startup Options System Recovery Settings The Recovery Console System Restore Automated System Recovery Performance Optimizing and Troubleshooting System Monitor Performance Logs and Alerts Managing Performance Task Manager Monitoring Event Logs Proactively Managing Security Threats Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 9. Installing, Administering, and Troubleshooting Remote Access Services. Authentication Protocols Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) IP Security (IPSec) Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) Bandwidth Allocation Protocol (BAP) Encryption Connecting to Remote Access Servers Setting Up and Configuring VPN Connections Configuring Windows Firewall The Windows Security Center Configuring Windows Firewall Exceptions WF Logging Configuring and Troubleshooting ICS Configuring ICS Troubleshooting ICS Managing Enhanced Network Security Under SP2 Understanding Restrictions to TCP/IP Raw Sockets Understanding TCP/IP Outbound Connection Limits Managing Changes to RPCs, DTC, COM, and DCOM Exam Prep Questions Answers to Exam Prep Questions Need to Know More? 10. Practice Exam I. 11. Answers to Practice Exam I. 12. Practice Exam II. 13. Answers to Practice Exam II. Appendix A: CD Contents and Installation Instructions. Multiple Test Modes Study Mode Certification Mode Custom Mode Adaptive Mode Missed Question Mode Non-Duplicate Mode Question Types Random Questions and Order of Answers Detailed Explanations of Correct and Incorrect Answers Attention to Exam Objectives Installing the CD Creating a Shortcut to the MeasureUp Practice Tests Technical Support Glossary. Index. topAuthor
MCSA/MCSE 70-270 Exam Cram 2: Windows XP ProfessionalAbout the Authors Dan Balter is the Chief Technology Officer for InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a Microsoft Certified Partner company. He works as an IT consultant and trainer for both corporate and government clients and has worked with several network operating systems throughout his 22-year career. Dan prides himself on tackling complex, technical topics and making them understandable for people. Dan is a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003. He specializes in Microsoft networking technologies, firewalls, VPNs, and other security solutions in addition to designing and implementing messaging and business solutions for small- to medium-sized organizations. Dan is the author of Exam Cram 2: Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment and a coauthor for the best-selling books Exam Cram 2: Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Windows XP Operating System and Exam Cram 2: Windows 2000 Professional, all published by Que Certification. A graduate of USC's School of Business in 1983, Dan has authored and been featured in more than 300 video- and CD-ROM-based computer training courses, including instructional titles on installing, configuring, and administering Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. He is also a featured video trainer for courses on Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Outlook, and Intuit's QuickBooks small business accounting software. Dan is also a partner in BlastThroughLearning.com, a self-paced multimedia computer training provider. Dan and his family live in the Santa Rosa Valley area in Southern California, near the city of Camarillo. Dan lives with his lovely wife, Alison, their 9-year-old daughter, Alexis, their 6-year-old son, Brendan, and their golden retriever, Brandy. When he's not writing, researching, or consulting, Dan enjoys traveling and going on Disney cruises with his family, swimming, playing racquetball and basketball, rooting for the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team and the L.A. Lakers, going for long walks, listening to music, and exploring new age spirituality. Dan can be contacted via email at Dan@InfoTech-Partners.com. Derek Melber is an independent technical trainer, consultant, and author who specializes in Microsoft products and technologies. Derek has written many books on Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, Active Directory security, Windows security, and other Windows topics. Derek also runs a website, http://www.auditingwindows.com, which is dedicated to Windows Security and Auditing. There you will find the only books on Auditing Windows Security. The site is full of great information, links, and custom training options. If Group Policy is your quest, pick up Derek's latest administrators book, which is the Group Policy Guide. This is one of the books in the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit. You might run into Derek at a conference where he is speaking. Derek speaks at TechMentor, IIA, MISTI, and other specialized conferences throughout the USA and Canada. He focuses on Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, security, and auditing security. Derek provides custom and off-the-shelf training on all the topics on which he speaks and writes. To get more information, please email him at derekm@braincore.net.
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