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Objectives

Objectives. Understand and use the Control Panel applets Describe the versatility of the Microsoft Management Console Understand Administrative Tools. Control Panel Overview. Control Panel Centralized location for management utilities Changes in XP: New applets New view Applet

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  1. Objectives • Understand and use the Control Panel applets • Describe the versatility of the Microsoft Management Console • Understand Administrative Tools Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  2. Control Panel Overview • Control Panel • Centralized location for management utilities • Changes in XP: • New applets • New view • Applet • Small application designed for a limited range of function or capability Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  3. Control Panel in Category View Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  4. Control Panel Categories Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  5. Accessibility Options • Special interface features for the visual-, audio-, or movement-impaired user • Keyboard tab • Sound tab • Display tab • Mouse tab • General tab Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  6. Add Hardware • System polls the entire computer for new devices • Attempts to identify them • Installs driversautomatically or prompts for alternative source path • Add Hardware Wizard • Used for manual configuration • Device manager • Used to manage, configure, and remove installed hardware devices Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  7. Add or Remove Programs • Three tools in one: • Change or Remove Programs • Add New Programs • Add/Remove Windows Components Wizard Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  8. Administrative Tools • Shortcut to Administrative Tools option in Start menu Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  9. Date and Time • Used to set the calendar date, clock time, and time zone • Clock is set directly in the system’s BIOS • Time Zone tab • World map • Pull-down list of time zones Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  10. Display • Used to make interface changes • Can also be accessed from desktop: • Right click, select Properties from popup menu • Themes tab • Overall visual styling • Desktop tab • Set wallpaper Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  11. Display (continued) • Screen Saver tab • Appearance tab • Window and button scheme, color scheme, and font size • Settings tab • Screen resolution and color quality Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  12. Advanced Display Settings • Accessed by: • Pressing Advanced button on Settings tab of Display • Manage DPI • Video card information • Screen refresh rate • Dualview • Use multiple display devices (monitors) • Supported by XP Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  13. Folder Options • Used to set the functional and visual parameters of the folders on the system • Associate file extensions with applications Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  14. Fonts • Lists all currently installed fonts • Add and remove fonts Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  15. Game Controllers • Install and configure • Joysticks • Other gaming controls • Device-specific properties and troubleshooting aid Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  16. Internet Options • Define settings for Internet Explorer • Settings for general Internet access Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  17. Keyboard and Mouse • Keyboard applet • Modify keyboard functions • Mouse applet • Modify mouse settings • Switch left and right buttons Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  18. Network Connections • Manage all network connections • Includes: • LAN • RAS • WAN Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  19. Phone and Modem Options • Define dialing locations • Install and configure modems • Configure Remote Access Service (RAS) and Telephony API (TAPI) Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  20. Power Options Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  21. Printers and Faxes • Install, share, and configure many types of output devices • Not just for physical print devices: • Film printers • Slide printers • Faxes • Manage print queue Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  22. Regional and Language Options • Regional Options tab • Define location-specific uses or requirements for: • Numbers • Currency • Time and dates • Languages tab • Configure default input language • Input locale • Combination language and keyboard layout • Used to define how data is entered into computer Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  23. Scanners and Cameras • Install drivers • Configure digital cameras and optical scanners Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  24. Scheduled Tasks • Automate starting and running various tasks • Add Scheduled Task Wizard • Step-by-step scheduling • Can be moved from system to system • Define administrative actions or batch files on single computer • Place on client systems Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  25. Sounds and Audio Devices • Customize the sound scheme • Set master volume • Configure speakers • Set audio device preferences Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  26. Speech • Text-to-speech capability reads document text • Microsoft’s Speech API (SAPI) • Distinct from the Narrator Accessibility Accessory Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  27. System • Most important Control Panel applet • Driver signing • Identifies drivers that have passed the Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Labs evaluation and tests • Device Manager • Lists all installed and known devices • Indicates device status Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  28. Taskbar and Start Menu • Controls taskbar appearance • Controls Notification Area settings • Display clock Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  29. User Accounts • Create and manage • Local user accounts • Passwords • .NET passports • Access the Local Users and Groups tool • Specify whether Ctrl+Alt+Delete is required to log on Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  30. Microsoft Management Console Overview • Provides structured environment for consoles, snap-ins, and extensions • Provides consistent interface for all management tools • Settings and layout options can be stored as an .msc file Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  31. The MMC Console • Like a document window • Console tree • Left pane • Loaded snap-ins and extensions are listed • Details pane • Right pane • Details associated with the active item from the console tree Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  32. Snap-Ins • Adds control mechanisms to the MMC console for specific service or object • Standalone snap-ins: • Provide main functions for system administration and control • Extension snap-ins • Add functionality to standalone snap-ins Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  33. Using the MMC • MMC tools found mainly in Administrative Tools • Can also be used to create your own custom consoles Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  34. Administrative Tools • Component Services • Data Sources (ODBC) • Event Viewer • Local Security Policy • Performance • Services • Computer Management. Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

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