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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
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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
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Other Client Operating Systems
• Windows 2000 Professional• Windows NT 4.0 Workstation• Windows ME• Windows SE• Windows 98• Windows 95• Windows for Workgroups
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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?
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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
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Multiple Processors
• Supports true multiprocessing• Up to two CPUs• Multiple applications can execute simultaneously
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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
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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
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File Systems
• FAT (file allocation table)• FAT32• New Technology File System (NTFS)
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Active Directory
• Control and administration mechanism• Combines various aspects of network into
manageable hierarchical structure• Installation and management utilities not included
with Windows XP
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Security
• Protected mandatory logon system• Memory protection• System auditing• Precise controls on file and directory access• Kerberos v5 authentication protocol
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Compatibility
• Wide range of applications supported:• DOS 16-bit
• Native 32-bit (Win32)
• Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups 16-bit (Win16)
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Storage
• RAM• 4 GB
• Hard disk space• 2 TB for NTFS volumes
• 32 GB for FAT32 volumes
• 4 GB for FAT16 volumes
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Connectivity
• Wide variety of networking protocols:• NWLink
• Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
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System Recovery
• Broad system recovery mechanisms:• System Restore
• Automated System Recovery (ASR)
• Recovery Console
• Device driver rollback
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Remote Capabilities
• Remote Desktop • Access office computer’s user environment from
remote system
• Remote Assistance • Invite remote user to control your desktop
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Help and Support Services
• Comprehensive Help system• Step-by-step guides• Topical and index organizations• Online help
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Intelligent User Interface
• New desktop layout and look• Labeled as the “user experience”• Easy to use• New default color scheme• Changes to Start menu
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Windows XP Start Menu
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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
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Overview Of New Features
• Broad range of new features or improvements• Most not covered on certification exam
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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
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Windows Messenger Service
• Includes• Integrated video
• Voice
• Text conferencing
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Windows Media Player 8
• Play CDs and DVDs• View recorded movies• Search and organize digital media
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Windows Movie Maker
• Transform camcorder recordings into amateur home movies
• Broad support for digital images
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Autoplay
• Not a feature new to Windows• Can configure what the system does based on the
type of CD
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Desktop
• Enhanced to allow the user to customize functionality
• Customization automatically stored in user profile
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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)
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Windows XP Professional Hardware Requirements
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• 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
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Hardware Compatibility List
• Essential piece of documentation• Contains all known Windows XP-compatible
hardware devices• Points to each device’s driver
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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
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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
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Networking Models
• Two networking models:• Workgroup
• Domain
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Workgroup Model
• All computers are equal• Also known as peer-to-peer• Each computer maintains own set of
• Resources
• Accounts
• Security information
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Workgroup Model (continued)
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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)
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Domain Model (continued)