CSC-451: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Syllabus

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Course Title: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Linux

Course no: CSC-451                                                                          Full Marks: 70+10+20

Credit hours: 3                                                                                    Pass Marks: 32 + 8

Nature of course: Theory (3 Hrs.) + Lab (3 Hrs.)

Course Synopsis:        Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

                       

Goal:   The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. It provides in-depth, for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional.

Course Contents:

Unit 1. Installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional                                            3 Hrs.

Planning an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Installing Windows XP Professional, Upgrading to Microsoft Windows XP, Transferring User Settings and Files by Using the USMT, Performing Post-Installation Tasks

Unit 2. Automating an Installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional           5 Hrs.

Introduction to Automating an Installation of Windows XP Professional, Creating Answer Files Creating a Uniqueness Database File, Performing an Automated Installation of Windows XP Professional, Introduction to Creating and Deploying an Image, Preparing a Reference Computer Creating, Testing, and Deploying an Image, Remote Installation Services, Managing Security Settings by Using Security Center

Unit 3. Configuring Hardware on a Computer Running Microsoft Windows XP   Professional    3 Hrs.

Installing and Configuring Hardware Devices, Working with Drivers, Troubleshooting Hardware Devices

Unit 4. Managing Disks                                                                                            2 Hrs.

Working with Disk Management, Working with Basic Disks, Working with Dynamic Disks, Preparing Disks When Upgrading to Windows XP Professional, Managing Disks, Defragmenting Volumes

Unit 5. Configuring and Managing File Systems                                                     2 Hrs.

Working with File Systems, Managing Data Compression, Securing Data by Using EFS

Unit 6. Troubleshooting the Boot Process and Other System Issues                     5 Hrs.

Examining the Windows XP Professional Boot Process, Controlling System Settings During the Boot Process, Changing Startup Behavior Using the Boot.ini File, Using Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Startup Problems, Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer, Restoring a Computer to a Previous State

Unit 7. Configuring TCP/IP Addressing and Name Resolution                               6 Hrs.

Configuring IP Addresses, Configuring Windows Firewall, Troubleshooting IP Addresses, Determining TCP/IP Name Resolution Methods, Configuring a DNS and WINS Client

Unit 8. Configuring the Desktop Environment                                                         3 Hrs.

Configuring User Desktop Settings, Customizing the Desktop Environment, Configuring System Settings, Understanding How User Profiles and Group Policy Affect Desktop Customization, Using Remote Assistance

Unit 9. Configuring Internet Explorer                                                                       2 Hrs.

Configuring Security for Internet Explorer, Configuring Privacy for Internet Explorer, Configuring Connection Settings for Internet Explorer

Unit 10. Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional to Operate in Microsoft         Networks                                                                                                        5 Hrs.

Examining Workgroups and User Accounts, Creating and Authenticating Local User Accounts, Configuring Local Security, Configuring Logon Options in a Workgroup, Configuring Networking, Options in a Workgroup, Operating in a Domain

Unit 11. Supporting Remote Users                                                                           4 Hrs.

Establishing Remote Access Connections, Connecting to Virtual Private Networks, Configuring Authentication Protocols and Encryption, Using Remote Desktop, Storing User Names and Passwords to Facilitate Remote Connections

Unit 12. Configuring Microsoft Windows XP for Mobile Computing                     2 Hrs.

Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing, Making Files, Folders, and Web Pages Available for Offline Use

Unit 13: Monitoring Resources and Performance                                                   3 Hrs.

Using Task Manager to Monitor System Performance, Using Performance and Maintenance Tools to Improve Performance, Monitoring Event Logs, Configuring Application Compatibility

Laboratory Projects: Project on each unit

Text Books:               Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Reference:                 Microsoft Official Guide, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Resource Kit, Third Edition

Homework

Assignment:               Assignment should be given from the above units in throughout the semester.

Computer Usage:       No specific

Prerequisite:               Knowledge on Windows XP professional

Category Content:      Science Aspect:            50%

                                    Design Aspect: 50%