Deploying and Administering Windows XP Service Pack 2
Clinic 2851: ˝ day; Instructor-led
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Introduction
This half-day, instructor-led clinic provides students with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) in medium- and large-scale environments. It provides information about the new security features included in SP2 and discusses how those changes may impact end users. The clinic also shows how SP2 can be deployed in an enterprise environment, how to prepare for deployment and how to manage SP2 after installation.
Note: The clinic materials are accompanied by Hands-On Lab 2852, Deploying and Administering Windows XP Service Pack 2. Please check with your local Certified Partner for Learning Solutions for availability of this lab as part of the class.
Audience
This clinic is intended for systems administrators and systems engineers that are implementing Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 network environments with Windows XP as the desktop operating system. It is intended for experienced information technology professionals who need the specific details of how they can deploy Service Pack 2, what additional tools will be available for managing a Windows XP SP2 desktop, and how it will impact end users.
At Clinic Completion
After completing this clinic, students will be able to:
| • | Improve network security by using Windows XP SP2 active protection technologies. |
| • | Review and modify the default network configuration settings for a Windows XP desktop. |
| • | Review and modify the default firewall settings for a Windows XP desktop. |
| • | Reduce applications failures by using Windows XP SP2 memory protection features. |
| • | Review and modify the default Microsoft Outlook Express settings for a Windows XP SP2 desktop. |
| • | Make Internet browsing more secure using the enhanced browser security features. |
| • | Review and modify the default settings for Microsoft Internet Explorer on a Windows XP SP2 desktop. |
| • | Determine the proper deployment option based on different deployment scenarios. |
| • | Test mission critical applications. |
| • | Deploy SP2 using Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 and SMS 2003. |
| • | Deploy SP2 using Group Policy. |
| • | Slipstream SP2 into new installations. |
| • | Reduce maintenance, and keep clients up-to-date by using Windows XP SP2 improved computer maintenance features. |
Prerequisites
| • | Experience managing Windows XP Professional desktops. |
| • | An understanding of the deployment tools that are used to deploy Windows XP and updates to the desktop. |
| • | Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 management tools. |
| • | Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy. |
OR
Students must have the skills represented by completing:
| • | Course 2285, Installing, Administering, and Configuring Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| • | Course 2297, Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure |
Microsoft Certification exams
No Microsoft Certification exams are associated with this course currently.
Course Materials
The student kit includes comprehensive notes supporting the topics discussed.
Course Outline
Session 1: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Security Technologies
This session shows how Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies provides many improvements to the security of Windows XP. This session describes how networking security is enhanced through Windows Firewall, Remote Procedure Call (RPC) restrictions and DCOM improvements; how application memory is protected by the “no execute (NX)” feature; how browsing is made more secure through new Internet Explorer components; and how e-mail security is increased through Outlook Express enhancements.
Topics
| • | Introduction to Windows XP Service Pack 2 |
| • | Windows XP SP2 Network Protection Features |
| • | Reducing Application Failures by Using Windows XP SP2 Memory Protection Features |
| • | Exploring SP2 E-Mail Handling Security Features |
| • | Browsing Securely by Using SP2 |
After completing this session, students will be able to:
| • | Improve network security by using Windows XP SP2 active protection technologies. |
| • | Review and modify the default network configuration settings for a Windows XP desktop. |
| • | Review and modify the default firewall settings for a Windows XP desktop. |
| • | Reduce applications failures by using Windows XP SP2 memory protection features. |
| • | Review and modify the default Outlook Express settings for a Windows XP SP2 desktop. |
| • | Make Internet browsing more secure using the enhanced browser security features. |
| • | Review and modify the default settings for Internet Explorer on a Windows XP SP2 desktop. |
Session 2: Deploying and Managing Windows XP Service Pack 2
This session discusses how to plan and implement a successful SP2 deployment. The session describes the steps necessary for preparing a Windows XP SP2 deployment, and explains various setup and installation scenarios for SP2. Additionally, the session explains how to manage networking and communications in SP2; how to use Group Policy to manage various features of SP2; and how to remove SP2 from computers.
Topics
| • | Preparing a Windows XP Service Pack 2 Deployment |
| • | Installing SP2 |
| • | Managing Windows XP SP2 in the Enterprise |
After completing this session, students will be able to:
| • | Determine the proper deployment option based on different deployment scenarios. |
| • | Test mission critical applications. |
| • | Deploy SP2 using Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 and SMS 2003. |
| • | Deploy SP2 using Group Policy. |
| • | Create a "slipstreamed" installation that includes SP2. |
| • | Reduce maintenance, and keep clients up-to-date by using Windows XP SP2 improved computer maintenance features. |
Hands-On Lab 2852: Deploying and Administering Windows XP Service Pack 2
Hands-On Lab 2852 consists of two 90-minute classroom-based labs that accompany Clinic 2851 to provide IT professionals with an opportunity to perform relevant tasks in a safe, real-world environment.
Lab 1: Overview of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Security Technologies
This hands-on lab provides the student with experience in:
| • | How to use Security Center to ensure that a computer is up to date and protected. |
| • | How to use Windows Firewall to protect a computer on the network. |
| • | How to use the new security enhancements in Internet Explorer to browse more securely on the Internet. |
Exercises
| • | Exercise 1 – New Security Technologies in Windows XP SP2 |
| • | Exercise 2 – Enhanced Network Security with Windows Firewall |
| • | Exercise 3 – More Secure Browsing with Internet Explorer Enhancements |
Lab 2: Deploying and Managing Windows XP Service Pack 2
This hands-on lab provides the student with experience in:
| • | Understanding the different methods to deploy Service Pack 2 on your network. |
| • | How to configure Windows Firewall settings after installation of Service Pack 2. |
| • | How to manage the new security features in Service Pack 2 by using domain-based Group Policy. |
Exercises
| • | Exercise 1 – Deployment Methods for Service Pack 2 |
| • | Exercise 2 – Managing Window XP Service Pack 2 Features |
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