Guide to Exam 70-270 WinXP

Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Installing Windows XP Professional
Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional
Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional
  • Install Windows XP Professional by using Remote Installation Services (RIS)
  • Install Windows XP Professional by using the System Preparation Tool
  • Create unattended answer files by using Setup Manager to automate the installation of Windows XP Professional
Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional
  • Prepare a computer to meet upgrade requirements
  • Migrate existing user environments to a new installation
Perform post-installation updates and product activation
Troubleshoot failed installations
Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot file compression
  • Control access to files and folders by using permissions
  • Optimize access to files and folders
Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders
  • Create and remove shared folders
  • Control access to shared folders by using permissions
  • Manage and troubleshoot Web server resources
Connect to local and network print devices
  • Manage printers and print jobs
  • Control access to printers by using permissions
  • Connect to an Internet printer
  • Connect to a local print device
Configure and manage file systems
  • Convert from one file system to another file system
  • Configure NTFS, FAT32, or FAT file systems
Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files
Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices
  • Install, configure, and manage DVD and CD-ROM devices
  • Monitor and configure disks
  • Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot volumes
  • Monitor and configure removable media, such as tape devices
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices
  • Configure multiple-display support
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot a video adapter
Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI)
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices
  • Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot I/O devices, such as printers, scanners, multimedia devices, mouse, keyboard, and smart card reader
  • Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot multimedia hardware, such as cameras
  • Install, configure, and manage modems
  • Install, configure, and manage Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices
  • Install, configure, and manage wireless devices
  • Install, configure, and manage USB devices
  • Install, configure, and manage hand held devices
  • Install, configure, and manage network adapters
Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing
Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers
Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop
  • Optimize and troubleshoot memory performance
  • Optimize and troubleshoot processor utilization
  • Optimize and troubleshoot disk performance
  • Optimize and troubleshoot application performance
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks
Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users
Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data
  • Recover System State data and user data by using Windows Backup
  • Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode
  • Recover System State data and user data by using the Recovery console
Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations
  • Enable multiple-language support
  • Configure multiple-language support for users
  • Configure local settings
  • Configure Windows XP Professional for multiple locations
Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
Configure and troubleshoot the TCP/IP protocol
Connect to computers by using dial-up networking
  • Connect to computers by using a virtual private network (VPN) connection
  • Create a dial-up connection to connect to a remote access server
  • Connect to the Internet by using dial-up networking
  • Configure and troubleshoot Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
Connect to resources by using Internet Explorer
Configure, manage, and implement Internet Information Services (IIS)
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance
Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Security
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Encrypting File System (EFS)
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot a security configuration and local security policy
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot local user and group accounts
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot auditing
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot account settings
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot account policy
  • Configure, manage, and troubleshoot user and group rights
  • Troubleshoot cache credentials
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Internet Explorer security settings