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MCSE Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Windows® XP Professional
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Microsoft Corporation
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928
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1 Companion CD(s)
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All Levels
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11/13/2001
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9780735614291
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0-7356-1429-6
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$59.99
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Index
A
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP), 356
access control entries (ACEs), 285
access control lists (ACLs), 285
accessibility options, 392-395
display options, 395
keyboard options, 392-395
keyboard options, FilterKeys, 393-394
keyboard options, StickyKeys, 392-393
keyboard options, ToggleKeys, 394
mouse options, 395-396
sound options, 395
Account Lockout Policy, 467-468, 471
account policies
Account Lockout Policy, 467-468, 471
configuring and testing, 470
Password Policy, 464-467, 468-469
review and summary, 471-472
ACEs (access control entries), 285
ACLs (access control lists), 285
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) BIOS, 406
action log, Setup logs, 77
Active Directory
configuration information in, 349
Global Catalog, 204-205
logical structure of, 194-197
namespace, 206
naming conventions, 207-208
overview of, 190
physical structure of, 197-199
replication within sites, 199-200
review and summary, 192-193, 200-202, 208-209
scalability, 191
schema, 203-204
simplified administration with, 190
support for open standards, 191-192
support for standard name formats, 192
Add Hardware Wizard, 407-408
Add Network Place Wizard, accessing shared folders, 333
Add or Remove Programs tool, 399
Add Printer Wizard
adding local printers, 229-230
connecting to network printers, 236-237
installing printers, 226-228
Local Or Network Printer page, 217-219
Select a Printer Port page, 220-221
sharing local printers, 230-231
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), 129
administration, using Active Directory, 190
administrative folders, sharing, 327
administrative messages, sending, 559-560, 601-602
Administrator accounts
as built-in user accounts, 84-85
passwords for, 58
renaming, 481
Administrators group
built-in local groups and, 123
sharing folders and, 326
Administrator User account, Setup Wizard options, 47
Advanced Backup Settings, 604
Advanced boot options, 672
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS, 406
Advanced Connection Options
New Connection Wizard, 622-623
outbound connections, 631-632
Advanced Performance Options dialog box, 370-371
Advanced Power Management (APM), 363
Advanced Restore Settings, 612-613
Advanced RISC Computing (ARC)
overview of, 647
path naming conventions, 648
paths, 648-649
Advanced Security Settings dialog box, 294
Advanced Setting dialog box, 636
Advanced tab, Internet Properties dialog box, 493-496
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), 356
Alerter service, Recovery Console, 678
Analysis Report dialog box, 540
animations, in Web pages, 494
Anonymous Logon, 125
APIPA. See Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
APM (Advanced Power Management), 363
Appearance and Themes, Display Properties dialog box, 350
Appearance tab, Display Properties dialog box, 351
application folders, sharing, 324-325
application layer, TCP/IP, 130
application logs, 452
applications, publishing and installing, 721
ARC (Advanced RISC Computing)
overview of, 647
path naming conventions, 648
paths, 648-649
architectural levels, network bindings between, 163
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol), 129
Assisted Support, Help and Support Center
Microsoft Incident Submission and Management, 14
Windows Newsgroups, 15
attribute objects, schema, 203
AU (Automatic Updates)
configuring, 380-381
overview of, 2
Audit Account Logon Events Properties dialog box, 446
AUDIT file, 460
audit policies
AUDIT file, 460
auditing files and folders, 446-448, 458-459
auditing printers, 448-450, 459-460
configuring, 443
determining what to audit, 441
Event Viewer, archiving logs, 456
Event Viewer, locating events, 454-455
Event Viewer, managing logs, 455-456
Event Viewer, security logs, 453-454
Event Viewer, XP logs in, 452
overview of, 440
planning, 456-457
review and summary, 442, 450-451
setting up, 443-446, 457-458
Audit Properties dialog box, 459
Authenticated Users, system groups, 124
authentication process, logging on/off, 29-30
Auto-Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity, 7, 139-140
Automated System Recovery Wizard, 617-620. See also Backup or Restore Wizard
backup destination, 618-619
review and summary, 619-620
using, 617-618
Automatic Image Resize, in IE 6.0, 8
Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)
disabling, 139
process for using, 137-139
TCP/IP and, 148-149
Automatic Updates (AU)
configuring, 380-381
overview of, 2
B
Backup Destination page, Automated System Recovery Wizard, 618
backup jobs, 592
backup media, 594
Backup Operators, built-in local groups, 123
Backup or Restore Wizard. See also Automated System Recovery Wizard
backing up data, backing up files, 606-608
backing up data, changing default options, 597-599
backing up data, introduction to, 592-593
backing up data, planning, 593-595
backing up data, preliminary tasks, 601-602
backing up data, review and summary, 599-600, 610-611
backing up data, scheduling, 605
backing up data, selecting files and folders, 602-603
backing up data, selecting type of backup, 595-597
backing up data, specifying destination, media settings, and advanced settings, 603-605
backing up data, unattended backups, 608-609
restoring data, 611-616
restoring data, preparation, 611
restoring data, restoring files, 614-615
restoring data, review and summary, 616
restoring data, selecting backup sets, files, and folders, 612
restoring data, specifying advanced settings, 612-613
Welcome screen, 593
backup reports, 608
backup sets, restoring, 612
backup types
combining, 596-597
copy, 596
daily, 596
incremental, 596
normal, 595-596
Backup Utility, 597-599. See also Backup or Restore Wizard
Backup Log tab, 598
Backup Type tab, 597
Exclude Files tab, 599
General tab, 597-598
integration with Task Scheduler, 605
Restore tab, 597-598
wizards of, 617
baselines, performance, 586-587
basic disks. See also disks
organization of, 717
upgrading to dynamic, 721-722
basic disk storage, 711
basic input/output system. See BIOS (basic input/output system)
binding order
changing, 166
specifying, 164-165
bindings. See network bindings
BIOS (basic input/output system)
master boot record (MBR) and, 650
Plug and Play or ACPI compatible, 406
RIS and, 698
viewing information about, 18
boot floppies
creating for RIS, 704-705
Setup program and, 64
BOOT.INI file, 647-650
ARC paths and, 648-649
modifications to, 649-650
switches, 649
boot process, 645-679. See also startup and recovery tools
Advanced boot options, 672
BOOT.INI file, 647-650
boot sequence, 651-652
files used in, 646-647
kernel initializes, 653-654
kernel loads, 652-653
logon, 655
preboot sequence, 650
review and summary, 655-656
troubleshooting boot failure, 676-677
bottlenecks, identifying and resolving, 587
broadband connections, 630
built-in local groups, 123-124
built-in system groups, 124-125
built-in user accounts, 84-86
Administrator, 84-85
Guest, 85-86
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caching
name server caching, 180
settings for, 564
shared folders and, 330-331
callback options, inbound connections, 624
cameras, configuring, 423
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Level 1, IE 6.0 support for, 8
CD, copying files and folders to, 2-3
CD-R, copying files and folders to, 2-3
CD-ROM drives
El-Torito compatible, 55
not supported, 76
unable to copy files from, 76
CD-RW, copying files and folders to, 2-3
certificates, site, 494
Change An Account task, 93
Check Disk (chkdsk)
checking hard drive for file system errors, 541-542
options of, 535
switches, 535-536
using, 534-536
child domains, 171
chkdsk. See Check Disk (chkdsk)
Cipher command, 525
Class A addresses, 133
Class B addresses, 134
Class C addresses, 134
ClearType support, 3-4
client computers. See also DNS clients
identifying client upgrade paths, 71-72
network-based installation and, 64
providing NetWare clients access to Windows 2000 Server, 152
RIS support, 703
setting up for network printers, 224-226
upgrading Windows NT 4 clients, 73-74
in Windows domains, 25
Client for Microsoft Networks
installing networking components and, 48
unbinding TCP/IP, 166
client upgrade paths, 71-72
color
color profile for monitors, 355
configuring quality of, 353
displaying compressed files and folders in a different color, 504
command line, 332, 343
commands
Cipher command, 525
Find command, 665
Recovery Console, 674-675
Compatibility tool, generating hardware compatibility report, 72
Compatible Hardware and Software feature, Help and Support Center, 15-16
Compressed Folders, 509
copying and moving, 509
creating, 510
overview of, 4
Compressed Folders feature, 500-501, 510
compression
Compressed Folders feature, 500-501, 510
copying and moving files and, 509-510
encryption and, 524
managing, 506-508
NTFS, 500-506
review and summary, 510-512
Computer Management console, 96-101
creating local user accounts, 99-101, 104-105
creating shared folders, 553
creation of, 97-99, 103
Device Manager, 405, 415
managing disks on remote computers, 718
monitoring user sessions, 557
sharing folders, 552
Computer Name tab, System Properties dialog box, 383-384
Configuration Recovery menu, 652
configuring, Windows XP Professional, 349-403
desktop, accessibility options, 392-395
desktop, display options, 395
desktop, General tab options, 396-397
desktop, mouse options, 395-396
desktop, multiple languages and locations, 389-392
desktop, review and summary, 397-398
desktop, sound options, 395
displays, configuring multiple, 357-358
displays, dialog box tabs, 351-352
displays, display adapter advanced options, 354-355
displays, review and summary, 358-359
displays, settings options, 353
displays, troubleshooting multiple, 358
displays, using multiple, 355-356
operating system, Automatic Updates (AU), 380-381
operating system, environment variables, 377-378, 385-386
operating system, error reporting, 378-379
operating system, joining workgroups or domains, 383-384
operating system, performance options, 368-373, 385
operating system, remote access, 381-383, 384-385
operating system, review and summary, 386-388
operating system, startup and recovery settings, 375-377
operating system, System Restore, 379-380
operating system, user profiles, 373-375
power management, Advanced Power Management, 363
power management, advanced power options, 362
power management, hibernate mode, 362-363
power management, power options, 360-361, 365
power management, review and summary, 366-367
power management, selecting power schemes, 361-362
power management, UPS, 363-364
Windows components, installing/removing, 399-401
Windows components, managing IIS, 401-402
Windows components, review and summary, 402-403
connections, network/Internet, 621-634
Auto Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity, 7
inbound, allowing dial-up connections, 622-623
inbound, allowing VPN connections, 623-624
inbound, configuring connections, 625-626
inbound, configuring devices for, 623
inbound, review and summary, 626-627
inbound, selecting network software, 624-625
inbound, specifying user permissions/callback options, 624
outbound, Advanced Connections, 631-632
outbound, configuring, 632-634
outbound, connecting to the Internet, 628-630
outbound, Connect To The Network At My Workplace, 630-631
connectivity
NetWare, 157-159
TCP/IP, 141-142
Connect To The Network At My Workplace, 630-631
Content Advisor, 493
Content tab, Internet Properties dialog box, 493
Control Panel
Add or Remove Programs tool, 399
changing operating system settings, 384
configuring hardware devices, 405
configuring power options, 365
configuring Regional and Language options, 386-388
configuring user profiles, 373-375
System Properties dialog box, 649
User Accounts tool in, 92
control sets, registry, 662-663
cookies, 489
copy backups, 596
counters, System Monitor, 584-585
Creator Owner, system groups, 124
cryptography. See EFS (Encrypting File System)
CryptoPak, 524
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) Level 1, IE 6.0 support for, 8
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
accessing Log On To Windows dialog box, 27
accessing Windows Security dialog box, 31
disabling logon requirement, 483
D
daily backups, 596
data folders, sharing, 325-326. See also shared folders
data storage, 499-544
compression, Compressed Folders feature, 500-501, 510
compression, copying and moving files, 509-510
compression, managing, 506-508
compression, NTFS compression, 500-506
compression, review and summary, 510-512
disk quotas, best uses, 517
disk quotas, enabling/disabling, 517-520
disk quotas, monitoring, 516
disk quotas, overview of, 513-514
disk quotas, review and summary, 520-521
disk quotas, setting, 514-515
disk quotas, status of, 516
review and summary, 543-544
data types, in registry hierarchy, 660
Date and Time setting page, 59
Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options window, 389
decryption. See EFS (Encrypting File System); encryption
default permissions, 298-299
defragmenting. See Disk Defragmenter
deny permissions, 286, 320
deploying, Windows XP Professional, 681-724
disk duplication method, extracting Windows System Preparation tool, 691
disk duplication method, installing from master image, 694-696
disk duplication method, preparing master image, 692-694
disk duplication method, review and summary, 697
installing Deployment Tools for, 684-685
remote installations, client requirements, 703
remote installations, configuring RIS, 701-702
remote installations, creating boot floppies for, 704-705
remote installations, installing RIS, 700-701
remote installations, overview of, 698
remote installations, prerequisites for, 699
remote installations, using Remote Installation Services Setup Wizard, 699-700
tools for simplifying, direct cable or network connections, 707-710
tools for simplifying, Disk Management snap-in, 710-718, 721
tools for simplifying, Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 707
tools for simplifying, review and summary, 722-724
tools for simplifying, Windows Installer, 718-721
Windows Setup Manager, automating installations with, 682-684
Windows Setup Manager, creating unattended setup script, 685-689
Windows Setup Manager, review and summary, 690
Deployment Tools, installing, 684-685
Desktop Cleanup Wizard, 4-5
desktop, configuring
accessibility options, display options, 395
accessibility options, General tab options, 396-397
accessibility options, keyboard options, 392-395
accessibility options, mouse options, 395-396
accessibility options, sound options, 395
multiple languages and locations, 389-392
review and summary, 397-398
Desktop Items dialog box, 352
Device Driver Referral Site, Help and Support Center, 16
device drivers
downloading for network printers, 243-244
driver signing, configuring, 431-432
driver signing, monitoring and troubleshooting, 432
driver signing, review and summary, 435
driver signing, using Windows File Signature Verification tool, 433-434
for multiple processors, 436-437
for printers, 213
registry and, 658
Device Manager
configuring hardware devices, 414-417
confirming hardware installation, 408-409
location in Computer Management console, 405
updating device drivers with, 436
using, 417
viewing hidden devices, 417
Device Properties dialog box, 416-417
devices, configuring for inbound connections, 623
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Auto-Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity, 7
obtaining IP addresses with, 133, 150
dial-up connections
allowing for inbound connections, 622-623
Network Connection page, 630-631
dial-up modems, 629-630
Dialup, system groups, 125
dictionary database, user accounts in, 23
direct cable, using for deployment, 707-710
directory database, domain user accounts in, 83
Disk Cleanup
freeing up disk space, 542
options of, 537-539
using, 536
Disk Defragmenter
defragmenting hard drives, 539-541
effective use of, 534
options of, 533
using, 531-533
disk duplication, deployment method, 691-697
extracting Windows System Preparation tool, 691
installing from master image, 694-696
preparing master image, 692-694
review and summary, 697
Disk Management snap-in, 710-718
adding disks, 715-716
changing storage type, 716-717
managing disks on remote computers, 718
setting up hard disk, 710-711
setting up storage, 711-713
upgrading from basic disk to dynamic disk, 721
using refresh and rescan disks, 717
working with volumes, 714-715
disk partitions. See partitions
disk quotas. See also data storage
best uses, 517
monitoring, 516
overview, 513-514
quota management settings, 518-520
review and summary, 520-521
setting, 514-515
status, 516
disks. See also hard drives
adding, 715-716
changing storage type, 716-717
managing on remote computers, 718
Properties dialog box, 715-716
setting up hard disks, 710-711
setting up storage, 711-713
upgrading from basic to dynamic, 721
using refresh and rescan disks, 717
working with volumes, 714-715
disk space
freeing up, 542
insufficiency, 76
partitions and, 39
display adapters, advanced options, 354-355
Display Properties dialog box
list of tabs, 351
Screen Saver tab, 350
Settings tab, 353
displays, 350-359
accessibility options, 395
configuring multiple, 357-358
dialog box tabs, 351-352
display adapter advanced options, 354-355
review and summary, 358-359
settings options, 353
troubleshooting multiple, 358
using ClearType on LCD displays, 3
using multiple, 355-356
distinguished name (DN), Active Directory, 207
distribution servers, 63-64
DLL (dynamic-link library), 718
DN (distinguished name), Active Directory, 207
DNS (Domain Name System), 171-177. See also name resolution
Active Directory support for, 191
domain namespace, 171-173
domain naming guidelines, 173-174
name servers, 175-176
review and summary, 176-177
zones, 174-175
DNS clients, 183-189
DNS query settings, 186-187
DNS Server addresses, 184-185
overview of, 183-184
review and summary, 188-189
using DNS Service, 187-188
DNS queries, 186-187
DNS Servers, 184-185
Document Object Model (DOM) Level 1, 8
documents, 270-275
overview of, 254
pausing, resuming and canceling printing, 262-264, 270-271
printing, 273
redirecting to other printers, 264-265
review and summary, 274-275
setting notification, priority and printing time, 271-272, 274
domain controllers
functions of, 198-199
local groups and, 118
overview of, 24, 190
Setup cannot find, 77
in Windows domains, 25
domain namespace, 171-173
host names, 173
root domains, 172
second-level domains, 173
top-level domains, 172
Domain Name System. See DNS (Domain Name System)
domain naming guidelines, 173-174
domains, 23-25. See also workgroups and domains
Active Directory organization and, 190, 196
benefits of, 24
defined, 171
membership in, 42, 383-384
types of computers in, 25
domain user accounts, 83-84
DOM (Document Object Model) Level 1, 8
DOS, MS-DOS, 225
drivers. See device drivers
driver signing
configuring, 431-432
monitoring and troubleshooting, 432
review and summary, 435
using Windows File Signature Verification tool, 433-434
dual booting, NTFS, 56
dynamic disks. See also disks
organization, 717
overview of, 713
upgrading to, 721-722
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Auto-Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity, 7
obtaining IP addresses with, 133, 150
dynamic-link library (DLL), 718
dynamic storage, 713
E
effective permissions, 286
EFS (Encrypting File System)
decrypting files and folders, 524, 528
disabling, 526
encrypting files and folders, 523-524, 526-528
features of, 523
overview of, 522-523
review and summary, 529-530
testing encrypted files, 528
using Recovery Agent, 525-526
using the Cipher command, 525
El-Torito compatible CD-ROM drives, 55
Encrypting File System. See EFS (Encrypting File System)
encryption
Cipher command and, 525
compression and, 524
56-bit vs. 128 bit, 524
public and private keys and, 522
Enhanced CryptoPak, 524
Enter Password dialog box, 27
entries, in registry hierarchy, 659
environment variables, 377-378
adding and testing system variables, 385-386
setting, 378
system and user, 378
ErrorControl value, boot process, 654
error log, Setup logs, 77
error reporting, configuring, 378-379
events
audited by Windows XP Professional, 444-445
defined, 440
locating, 454-455
triggers for printer events, 450
triggers for user events, 448
Event Viewer
archiving logs, 456
locating events, 454-455
managing logs, 455-456
security logs, 453-454
XP logs, 452
Everyone, system groups, 124, 292
Explorer, Internet. See Internet Explorer (IE)
Explorer, Windows, 319
F
Fast User Switching, 7
FAT file system
converting to NTFS, 41
features of, 40-41
partitions, 710
Recovery Console and, 672
sharing folders and, 337
sharing resources on, 317
FAT32 file system
converting to NTFS, 41
features of, 40-41
partitions, 710
Recovery Console and, 672
sharing resources on, 317
fax support, 419-423
installing, 419-420
managing and troubleshooting, 420-422
sending faxes, 422-423
in Windows XP Professional, 6
file allocation table. See FAT file system; FAT32 file system
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks (FPMN), 48
File and Printer Sharing for NetWare (FPNW), 152
file permissions, verifying, 459
files and folders. See also offline folders and files; Shared Folders snap-in
auditing, 446-448, 458-459
backing up, 606-608
changing permissions while copying, 305-306, 311-313
changing permissions while moving, 306-307, 311-313
Compressed Folders, 4
copying to a CD, 2-3
decrypting, 524, 528
deleting files with all permissions denied, 313-314
encrypting, 523-524, 526-528
file permissions, 285
folder permissions, 284-285, 299-300
overriding folder permissions with file permissions, 286
planning backups, 594
restoring, 612, 614-615
selecting for backup, 602-603
taking ownership of files, 309-311
testing encrypted files, 528
transferring ownership of, 297
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 707
file systems, 39-41
checking for errors, 541-542
converting FAT/FAT32 to NTFS, 41
FAT and FAT32 features, 40-41
NTFS features, 40
filtering events, 454-455
FilterKeys, keyboard options, 393-394
Find command, Registry Editor, 665
Find Printers dialog box, 239
firewalls. See also Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
function of, 635
ICF as, 9
Fixing A Printer Problem option, Help and Support Center, 281
folders, shared. See shared folders
forests, in AD logical structure, 197
forms, assigning to paper trays, 261-262, 267
forward lookup queries, 178-179
Found New Hardware Wizard, 406-407
FPMN (File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks), 48
FPNW (File and Printer Sharing for NetWare), 152
FQDN (fully qualified domain names), 173
frame types, NWLink, 154-155
Full Control permission, 292, 339
full-text searches, Help and Support Center, 16-17
fully qualified domain names (FQDN), 173
G
game controllers, configuring, 425
General tab
Backup Utility, 597-598
desktop options, 396-397
Internet Properties dialog box, 489
New Connection Wizard, 623
user account properties, 109
Global Catalog, Active Directory, 204-205
globally unique identifier (GUID), 208
Group Policy. See also account policies; audit policies
accessing, 444-445
audit policies, 439, 457-458
in Microsoft Management Console (MMC), 443
security settings, 463
user rights, 473-474
groups, 117-126
adding members, 120-121
adding/removing members to/from local groups, 121-122
Administrators group, 123, 326
assigning/removing permissions, 342
built-in local groups, 123-124
built-in system groups, 124-125
creating local groups, 118-119
deleting local groups, 121, 122-123
NTFS permissions and, 293-294
preparing to use local groups, 118
review and summary, 125-126
understanding, 117-118
Guest accounts
as built-in local group, 123
disabling, 86
enabling, 85-86
renaming, 484-485
GUID (globally unique identifier), 208
H
hard drives. See also disks
checking for file system errors, 541-542
defragmenting, 539-541
using Disk Cleanup on, 542
hardware
compatibility, 37-38
Compatible Hardware and Software feature, 15-16
detection during boot sequence, 651-652
generating hardware compatibility report, 72
My Computer Information, 18
requirements, 37-38
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL), 38, 594
hardware devices
configuring, fax support, 419-423
configuring, I/O devices, 423-426
configuring, review and summary, 426-427
configuring, using Device Manager, 414-418
installing, automatic, 406-409
installing, manual, 410-412
installing, review and summary, 412-413
hardware profiles, 428-430
creating/modifying, 428-429
overview of, 428
in registry, 658
review and summary, 429-430
viewing properties, 429
Hardware Profiles dialog box, 428
hardware resources, 410-412
changing assignments, 411-412
determining available, 410-411
list of, 410
Hardware Troubleshooter, 414
HCL (Hardware Compatibility List), 38, 594
Help and Support Center, 14-21
assisted support, Microsoft Incident Submission and Management, 14-15
assisted support, Windows Newsgroups, 15
Compatible Hardware and Software feature, 15-16
Device Driver Referral Site, 16
Fixing A Printer Problem option, 281
full-text searches, 16-17
My Computer Information, 17-19
printing documentation from, 19-20
Remote Assistance feature, 20
review and summary, 21
troubleshooting printers, 249
use of multiple instances, 19
hibernate mode, enabling, 362-363
hidden devices, viewing, 417
High Contrast option, accessibility options, 395
histograms, 584
hives, in registry hierarchy, 660
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, 661
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG, 661
HKEY_CURRENT_USER, 661
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
overview of, 660
subkeys of, 661-662
HKEY_USERS, 660
home and small business components, 635-644
Internet Connection Firewall, 635-639, 641-642
Internet Connection Sharing, 642
Network Bridge, 640
Network Setup Wizard, 641
review and summary, 643-644
home folders, 111-113
advantages of, 112
creating, 112
shared folders and, 318
host names, 173
HOSTS file, 183
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), 8
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), 191-192
I
IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority), 138
ICF (Internet Connection Firewall)
enabling and configuring, 635-637, 641-642
overview of, 9
ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)
internet layer, TCP/IP, 129
options of, 637
sharing error and status information, 636
ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), 638-639, 642
IE (Internet Explorer). See Internet Explorer (IE)
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol), 129
IIS (Internet Information Services)
accessing printers and, 276
installing, 400-401
Internet printing and, 238
managing, 401-402
inbound connections
allowing dial-up connections, 622-623
allowing VPN connections, 623-624
configuring connections, 625-626
configuring devices, 623
review and summary, 626-627
selecting network software, 624-625
specifying user permissions/callback options, 624
incremental backups, 596
inheritance
of NTFS permissions, 287-288
options, 298
preventing, 297-298
input/output devices. See I/O devices
installing Windows XP Professional, from CD-ROM, 45-62
completing installation, 49-50, 54-55
installing networking components, 48-49, 54
review and summary, 59
Setup program, 45-46, 50-52
Setup Wizard, 47, 52-53
installing Windows XP Professional, over the network, 63-70
modifying setup using WINNT.EXE, 65-66
modifying setup using WINNT32.EXE, 66-68
preparing for, 63-64
review and summary, 69-70
steps in, 64-65
installing Windows XP Professional, preinstallation tasks, 37-44
disk partitions, 38-39
domain or workgroup membership, 41-43
file system selection, 39-41
hardware requirements and compatibility, 37-38
review and summary, 43-44
installing Windows XP Professional, troubleshooting, 76-79
common problems, 76-77
Recovery Console, 675-677
review and summary, 78-79
Setup logs, 77-78
installing Windows XP Professional, upgrade process, 71-75
generating hardware compatibility report, 72
identifying client upgrade paths, 71-72
review and summary, 75
upgrading compatible Windows 98 computers, 72-73
upgrading Windows NT 4 clients, 73-74
installing Windows XP Professional, without booting from CD-ROM, 55-60
completing installation, 59
installing networking components, 59
Setup program, 55-57
Setup Wizard, 57-59
Instant Messaging, 8
Interactive, system groups, 125
internal network number, NWLink, 156-157
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), 138
Internet, connecting to, 55, 60, 628-630. See also connections, network/Internet
Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
enabling and configuring, 635-637, 641-642
overview of, 9
Internet connections. See connections, network/Internet
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), 638-639, 642
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
Internet layer, TCP/IP, 129
options of, 637
sharing error and status information, 636
Internet Explorer (IE)
connecting to network printers, 238
managing printers, 276-277
new features in version 6.0, 8
security options, 488
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP), 129
Internet Information Services. See IIS (Internet Information Services)
Internet layer, TCP/IP, 129
Internet options, 488-497
accessing, 488
Internet Properties dialog box, 488-490
Internet Properties dialog box, Advanced tab, 493-496
Internet Properties dialog box, Content tab, 493
Internet Properties dialog box, General tab, 489
Internet Properties dialog box, Privacy tab, 492-493
Internet Properties dialog box, Security tab, 490-492
review and summary, 496-497
Internet Protocol (IP), 129. See also TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
Internet Service Providers (ISPs), 629, 630
Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX) protocol, 152. See also NWLink
interprocess communication (IPC), 152
I/O devices, 423-426
game controllers, 425
IrDA and wireless, 425
keyboards, 425-426
modems, 424-425
mouse devices, 423-424
review and summary, 426-427
scanners and cameras, 423
IP (Internet Protocol), 129. See also TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)
IP addresses
address Classes, 133-134
obtaining automatically, 136-137, 147-148
obtaining using DHCP, 150
overview, 133-134
static, 134-136, 146-147
IPC (interprocess communication), 152
Ipconfig, 142-143, 145-146
ipxroute config, 155, 157
ipxroute ripout, 157
IPX/SPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange) protocol, 152. See also NWLink
IrDA devices, configuring, 425
ISPs (Internet Service Providers), 629, 630
K
kernel. See also NTOSKRNL.EXE
initializing, 653-654
loading, 652-653
keyboard options, 392-395
FilterKeys, 393-394
StickyKeys, 392-393
ToggleKeys, 394
keyboards, configuring, 425-426
keys, in registry hierarchy, 659
Knowledge Base, Microsoft, 16
L
language options, Regional and Language Options, 389-391
LAN (local area network) segments, 621
LastKnownGood configuration, 669-671
LCD (liquid crystal display), 3
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), 191
Library folders, 302
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), 191
line printer daemon (LPD), 222
line printer remote (LPR), 222-224, 233-234
liquid crystal display (LCD), 3
local area network (LAN) segments, 621
locale settings, 7. See also Regional and Language Options
local groups
adding/removing members to/from, 121-122
built-in, 123-124
creating, 118-119
defined, 118
deleting, 121, 122-123
options of, 119
preparing to use, 118
Local Policies node
options under, 473
Security Options node, 481
local printers
adding and sharing, 217-219, 229-231
defined, 212
Local Security Authority (LSASS.EXE), 655
local security database
creation of local user accounts in, 82
in Windows XP Professional workgroups, 22-23
Local Security Policies. See Local Policies node
local user accounts, 82-83
assigning passwords to, 102-103
creating with Computer Management snap-in, 99-101, 104-105
creating with User Accounts tool, 101-102
deleting, 106
options of, 100-101
testing new, 105-106
local user profile, 110
logical structure, Active Directory, 194-197
domains, 196
forests, 197
objects, 194-195
organizational units, 195-196
trees, 196-197
logon/log off, 27-33
authentication process, 29-30
boot process, 655
changing with User Accounts tool, 95
locally, Log On To Windows dialog box, 28-29
locally, Welcome screen, 27-28
logging off, 30
review and summary, 32-33
Windows Security dialog box and, 30-31
logon rights, 478-479
logon screen, 483-484
logon scripts, 111
Log On To Windows dialog box, 28-29
logs. See also audit policies
archiving, 456
managing, 455-456
security, 453-454
types of, 452
used by Windows XP Professional, 452
LPD (line printer daemon), 222
LPR (line printer remote), 222-224, 233-234
LSASS.EXE (Local Security Authority), 655
M
Macintosh clients, setting up for network printing, 226
Macromedia Flash, 8
Macromedia Shockwave Player, 8
Manage Printers permission, 255
master boot record (MBR), 650
master disk image
installing from, 695-696
preparing for duplication, 692-694
MBR (master boot record), 650
media, backup, 594
media errors, 76
media settings, for backups, 603-605
Member of tab, user account properties, 110
member servers, in Windows domains, 25
membership, local groups, 118
Memory Usage settings, Performance and Maintenance window, 371
Microsoft DOS (MS-DOS), 225
Microsoft Encrypting File System (EFS). See EFS (Encrypting File System)
Microsoft Incident Submission and Management, 14-15
Microsoft Internet Explorer. See Internet Explorer (IE)
Microsoft Internet Information Services. See IIS (Internet Information Services)
Microsoft Knowledge Base, 16
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Computer Management snap-in, 96
Group Policy snap-in, 443
Shared Folders snap-in, 546
Microsoft Windows 3.x
connecting network printers to client computers, 237
setting up client computers for network printing, 225
Microsoft Windows 95
connecting network printers to client computers, 237
setting up client computers for network printing, 224-225
Microsoft Windows 98
connecting network printers to client computers, 237
setting up client computers for network printing, 224-225
upgrading to Windows XP Professional, 72-73
Microsoft Windows 2000
connecting network printers to client computers, 236-237
setting up client computers for network printing, 224-225
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, 152
Microsoft Windows Me, 224-225
Microsoft Windows NT
connecting network printers to client computers, 237
setting up client computers for network printing, 224-225
Microsoft Windows NT 4 clients, upgrading, 73-74
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, configuring. See configuring, Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, connecting network printers to client computers, 236-237
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, deploying. See deploying, Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, installing. See installing Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, new features
Auto Configuration for Multiple Network Connectivity, 7
Automatic Updates, 2
ClearType support, 3-4
Compressed Folders, 4
copying files and folders to a CD, 2-3
Desktop Cleanup Wizard, 4-5
Fast User Switching, 7
fax support, 6
IE 6.0, 8
Instant Messaging, 8
Internet Connection Firewall, 9
locale and regional option enhancements, 7
Remote Desktop and Remote Desktop Connection, 9-10
review and summary, 12-13
Start menu, 5-6
WebDav redirector, 10-11
Web Publishing, 11
Welcome screen, 11
Mini-Setup Wizard, System Preparation tool, 692
MMC (Microsoft Management Console)
Computer Management snap-in, 96
Group Policy snap-in, 443
Shared Folders snap-in, 546
Modem Dialing Information page, 58
modems, configuring, 424-425
monitoring. See also network resources
disk quotas, 516
driver signing, 432
Network Monitor, 157
System Monitor snap-in, adding counters, 584-585
System Monitor snap-in, using, 583-584, 587-588
Task Manager, monitoring networking, 580
Task Manager, monitoring processes, 576-578
Task Manager, monitoring programs, 575-576
Task Manager, monitoring system performance, 578-580
user sessions, 557
monitors. See also displays
monitors, color profile for, 355
mouse accessibility options, 395-396
MouseKeys, 395-396
MS-DOS (Microsoft DOS), 225
MSIEXEC.EXE, 718, 720-721
MSINFO32.EXE, 18-19
.msi package file format, 718
multimedia, Internet options, 494
multiple displays
configuring, 357-358
troubleshooting, 358
using, 355-356
multiple languages and locations. See Regional and Language Options
multiple permissions, 320, 386-388
multiple processors
review and summary, 437
scaling, 436
updating drivers, 436-437
multiple share names, 331
My Computer, accessing shared folders, 332
My Computer Information, 17-19
accessing, 17-18
advanced system information, 18-19
general category, 18
hardware and software categories, 18
status category, 18
My Documents folder, 111
My Network Places
accessing shared folders, 332
configuring network bindings from, 164
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Last Updated: November 14, 2001
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