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This is self-paced, internet-based course -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend.

Installation provides users with an overview of the installation process for Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
Administering Resources shows how to manage files, folders, and file systems. In addition, it describes the process and capabilities of managing resources shared on a network.
Configuring Hardware describes how to view properties of disks, configure disks, maintain disks, and work with removable media. It also describes the installation and configuration of hardware devices in Windows XP Professional.
Optimizing the System teaches users how to monitor, troubleshoot, and back up the system for optimum performance.
Configuring the Desktop describes how to configure user profiles and support for multiple languages and locations.
Networking the System teaches users how to configure and connect a network with Microsoft Windows XP Professional. It also shows users how to configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol.
Securing the System provides the user with an overview of user and group accounts. It also provides users with an overview of configuring, monitoring, and maintaining systems security using audit policies, security templates, and encryption technology for Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

After completing our courses, the user should be able to:

Devise an installation plan
Perform an attended install
Perform an unattended install
Troubleshoot failed installations
Configure and manage compression and encryption for files and folders
Configure file systems using FAT, FAT32, or NTFS
Convert from one file system to another
Control access to files and folders by using NTFS permissions
Explain network printing
Set up and manage a print server
Describe features of basic and dynamic storage
View disk properties on local and remote computers
Format disks and perform disk maintenance
Manage removable media
Install, configure, and manage input/output devices
Troubleshoot hardware devices
Update device drivers
Manage and troubleshoot driver signing
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot the Task Scheduler
Manage and troubleshoot the use and synchronization of offline files
Optimize and troubleshoot the performance
Manage hardware profiles
Back up and recover system state and user data
Configure and manage user profiles
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations
Manage applications using Installer packages
Configure and troubleshoot desktop settings
Configure and troubleshoot fax support
Configure and troubleshoot accessibility services
Configure network components
Connect to computers using dial-up networking
Connect to shared resources on a Microsoft network
Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol
Create and manage local user accounts
Create and manage domain user accounts
Create and manage group accounts
Modify user rights for users and groups
Encrypt data on a hard disk by using Encrypting File System (EFS)
Implement, configure, manage, and troubleshoot local security policy
Implement, configure, manage, and troubleshoot a security configuration

This course has the following features:

Certificates of Completion
Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
Exercises -- try it out
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Course Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
Course Glossary
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and course grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which course topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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