2272B Additional Content

Last update 25-07-03 10:17:34

2272B is a basic introduction to Windows XP. However there is a considerable amount of content that could, and should, have been added to the course.

This page sets out material that, depending on the audience, could be added. Note that if you were to all all this material, the 5 day course could easily expand beyond 5 days. But for some audiences, this material might be useful.

To get an idea of the specific details surrounding these points, see the 2272B link document.

Module 1 - Installing XP

Hot fixes and how to obtain them
Driver/application blocking
Dynamic Setup
Setup via Setup Disks and how to obtain
Java (non) support
Password Recovery Disk

Module 2 - Automating Installation

Details on RIS
Details on Sysprep
Troubleshooting Device Manager issues
Resource Kit Planning Information

Module 3 - Hardware Support

Driver/Application Blocking
USB 2.0 and how to get (and why)
CDR recording and issues
Cleartype
Dual View
No real discussion of USB vs Firewire
IEEE 1394 Networking
Obtaining drivers not provided on the CD
Windows Update and Corporate Update

Module 4 - Managing Disks

Description of what a dynamic disk actually is (vs how to access it via the GUI)?
Relationship of MS LDM to Veritas Logical Disk Manager
Details of Diskpart.exe
Why defragementation is needed
Improvements in Defrag in XP
How to schedule defrag
Use of Fftonline.exe in upgrading and managing stripe/volume sets

Module 5 - File Systems

How to use FSUTIL
Compressed (zipped) folders (vs NTFS file compression)

Module 6 - The Boot Process

Faster bootup - but why?
Using Msconfig to configure boot.ini
Relationship between boot and hibernate
Bootcfg.exe
Recovery Console Details

Module 7 - Configuring the Desktop

Help and Support - what can it do, now to extend it
XP Power Toys - where to find
Plus! Pack
MUI
Winmsd
Category Grouping in Control Panel
Removal of Desktop Icons
Desktop Themes and Theme Service
Viewing of Files and Pictures - new features in Explorer
File Associations - and F/A web service
Sharing Help files
Folder Customisation (right click a folder, properties, Customize)
Advanced Internet Options (recycle of IE window)
The new commands available from the command prompt

Module 8 - TCP/IP

Using the repair and support options for a network connection
Netstat -o option
Detailed Description of Network Setup Wizard and what it does
Bridging
Drizzle service and Bitsadmin.exe
Configuring ICF
IP over 1394
IPv6

Module 9 - XP in Windows Network

Nothing obvious - although this is a simple overview to Networking

Module 10 - Supporting Remote Users

Best practices for securing remote access

Module 11 - Configuring XP for Mobile Computing

How to setup, configure and manage wireless networking
Wireless Security

Module 12 - Monitoring Performance and Resources

On line crash analysis
Error reporting and how to enable/disable
How to get to the Windows newsgroups for more help

Other Material To Add

There is no real overall discussion of security - particularly in terms of default settings
SPs - how to get, etc
Hot Fixes - and Windows Update, SUS