Slide 1:70-270: MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows XP Professional Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows XP Professional

Slide 2:Objectives

Describe the Windows Networking family of products Describe the major features of the Windows XP environment Understand the Windows XP intelligent user interface Define the minimum system requirements for Windows XP Professional

Slide 3:Objectives (continued)

Understand the two major networking models under which Windows XP can be used Understand the architecture of Windows XP

Slide 4:The Microsoft Networking Family

Collection of operating systems (OS) Operating Systems Work directly with hardware to provide the environment for other software to operate Can participate in a network as either a server or client Wide range of products

Slide 5:Windows XP

Builds upon best features of Windows 2000 and Windows 98/SE/ME Includes advanced Internet, security, and connectivity technologies Consists of five products: Windows XP 64-Bit Edition, Windows XP Media Center Edition Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

Slide 6:Other Client Operating Systems

Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT 4.0 Workstation Windows ME Windows SE Windows 98 Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups

Slide 7:Choosing Between Windows XP Professional And Windows XP Home Edition

Questions: Do you need to connect to a large Microsoft network? Do you need to remotely access your computer? Do you need to protect sensitive files? Do you need a wide range of fault tolerance and recovery options? Are you a power user? Are you pursuing certification? What is your budget?

Slide 8:The Windows XP Environment

Hybrid of Windows 2000 and Windows ME Plug and Play Automatically detects presence of new hardware Installs the appropriate device driver

Slide 9:Multiple Processors

Supports true multiprocessing Up to two CPUs Multiple applications can execute simultaneously

Slide 10:Multitasking

Mode of CPU operation Computer processes more than one task at a time Preemptive multitasking OS maintains control over how long any execution thread may take possession of the CPU Cooperative multitasking Individual applications take control over the CPU for as long as they like

Slide 11:Multithreading

Individual tasks within single process space operate independently as separate execution modules called threads All threads share same memory and system resources Allows OS to execute multiple threads from single application concurrently

Slide 12:File Systems

FAT (file allocation table) FAT32 New Technology File System (NTFS)

Slide 13:Active Directory

Control and administration mechanism Combines various aspects of network into manageable hierarchical structure Installation and management utilities not included with Windows XP

Slide 14:Security

Protected mandatory logon system Memory protection System auditing Precise controls on file and directory access Kerberos v5 authentication protocol

Slide 15:Compatibility

Wide range of applications supported: DOS 16-bit Native 32-bit (Win32) Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 16-bit (Win16)

Slide 16:Storage

RAM 4 GB Hard disk space 2 TB for NTFS volumes 32 GB for FAT32 volumes 4 GB for FAT16 volumes

Slide 17:Connectivity

Wide variety of networking protocols: NWLink Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Slide 18:System Recovery

Broad system recovery mechanisms: System Restore Automated System Recovery (ASR) Recovery Console Device driver rollback

Slide 19:Remote Capabilities

Remote Desktop Access office computer’s user environment from remote system Remote Assistance Invite remote user to control your desktop

Slide 20:Help and Support Services

Comprehensive Help system Step-by-step guides Topical and index organizations Online help

Slide 21:Intelligent User Interface

New desktop layout and look Labeled as the “user experience” Easy to use New default color scheme Changes to Start menu

Slide 22:Windows XP Start Menu

Slide 23:Windows XP Start Menu

Quick links to Web browser and e-mail client “Pin” own selection of icons List of the most recently accessed applications

Slide 24:Activity 1-1: Introducing The New Windows XP Interface

Objective: Become familiar with the new look of Windows XP Professional Follow directions to explore the desktop and Start menu

Slide 25:Overview Of New Features

Broad range of new features or improvements Most not covered on certification exam

Slide 26:IntelliMirror

Fully integrated into Windows XP Offers fault-tolerant system to protect system and data files from loss Backs up user data Automates application installation

Slide 27:Windows Messenger Service

Includes Integrated video Voice Text conferencing

Slide 28:Windows Media Player 8

Play CDs and DVDs View recorded movies Search and organize digital media

Slide 29:Windows Movie Maker

Transform camcorder recordings into amateur home movies Broad support for digital images

Slide 30:Autoplay

Not a feature new to Windows Can configure what the system does based on the type of CD

Slide 31:Desktop

Enhanced to allow the user to customize functionality Customization automatically stored in user profile

Slide 32:Activity 1-2: Setting Up The Desktop

Objective: Customize the desktop to your preferences Follow instructions to practice customizing desktop

Slide 33:Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements

Minimum requirements: 233 MHz CPU or higher microprocessor 64 MB of RAM (128 MB or more recommended; 4 GB maximum) 1.5 GB of free space VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor Keyboard Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device (optional)

Slide 34:Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements (continued)

Recommended requirements: P2 300 MHz CPU or higher microprocessor 128 MB of RAM (4 GB maximum) 2 GB of free space SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor 12x or faster CD-ROM drive

Slide 35:Hardware Compatibility List

Essential piece of documentation Contains all known Windows XP-compatible hardware devices Points to each device’s driver

Slide 36:Finding the HCL

Not always easy Located on Windows XP CD-ROM in the Support folder Consult most current version of the HCL www.microsoft.com/hcl/default.asp

Slide 37:Why the HCL Is So Important

Windows XP controls hardware directly Does not use BIOS Windows XP works only with devices with drivers written specifically for it

Slide 38:Activity 1-3: Verifying Windows XP Professional HardwareCompatibility

Objective: Check hardware compatibility Open computer case to view components Verify compatibility using HCL

Slide 39:Networking Models

Two networking models: Workgroup Domain

Slide 40:Workgroup Model

All computers are equal Also known as peer-to-peer Each computer maintains own set of Resources Accounts Security information

Slide 41:Workgroup Model (continued)

Slide 42:Domain Model

Centralizes all shared resources Single point of administrative and security control Simpler to manage from administrative and security standpoint Requires at least one domain controller (DC)

Slide 43:Domain Model (continued)

Slide 44:Windows XP Architecture

Internal organization and architecture influence capabilities and behavior

Slide 45:The Meaning of Modular

Composed of numerous small software elements Cooperate to provide the system’s networking and computing capabilities Processes operate in User mode Kernel mode

Slide 46:Activity 1-4: Monitoring Windows XP Activity

Objective: Use Task Manager to view active applications, processes, and performance Follow instructions to use Task Manager

Slide 47:Memory Architecture

Flat 32-bit memory model Based on a virtual memory, demand paging method

Slide 48:Summary

Two versions: Windows XP Professional Windows XP Home Edition Specific minimum hardware requirements Can participate in two networking models Workgroup Domain

Slide 49:Summary (continued)

Modular programming technique User mode hosts all user processes Kernel mode hosts all system processes Virtual memory model uses demand paging