The following CompTIA A+ 220-802 Exam objectives are covered in this chapter:
1.1 Compare and contrast the features and requirements of various Microsoft Operating Systems.
Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Media Center, Windows XP 64-bit Professional
Features:
System restore, defender, Windows firewall, security center
1.2 Given a scenario, install, and configure the operating system using the most appropriate method.
Types of installations:
Creating image
Unattended installation
Upgrade
Clean install
Repair installation
Multiboot
Remote network installation
Image deployment
1.4 Given a scenario, use appropriate operating system features and tools.
Administrative:
Users and groups
Local security policy
System configuration
Component services
Data sources
Windows firewall
Other:
User State Migration Tool (USMT), File and Settings Transfer Wizard, Windows Easy Transfer
1.5 Given a scenario, use Control Panel utilities.
Unique to Windows XP:
Add/remove programs
Network connections
Printers and faxes
Automatic updates
Network setup wizard
1.6 Setup and configure Windows networking on a client/desktop.
Workgroup vs. domain setup
Establish networking connections:
VPN
Dialups
Wireless
Wired
WWAN (Cellular)
Proxy settings
Remote desktop
Network card properties:
Wake-on-LAN
This is the final chapter of the set that examines operating systems. In this chapter, Windows XP is explored in detail. While this operating system has been out for a while, it is still widely used in legacy installations and is an operating system that you must know well for the 220-802 certification exam. Some of the tools covered have been addressed in the previous chapters for Windows 7 and Windows Vista, but be certain you know the differences in how they operate in Windows XP.