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Professional vs. Home editionsProfessional vs. Home editions
Home additionHome addition
Not a managed OSEach interactive user assumed to be a
member of the owners local group– This give admin privileges system wide
No backup Operators, Account Operators, and Replicator groups
No hidden shares, C$, D$No backup utility –optional on the CD
Pro EditionPro Edition
Remote Desktop– Remote assistance is included in both additions
Two processor supportASR –Automated System RecoveryDynamic disk supportFaxIIS- Internet Information Services
(web)
Pro EditionPro Edition
EFSFile level access controlGroup Policy SupportAble to join a 2000 domainIntellimirror
– RIS, SW installation, self annealing apps
Roaming Profiles
Pro EditionPro Edition
Multi-language SupportSysprep support64 bit edition to ship for ITANIUMIPSECSNMPSAP agentCSNW + Print Services for UNIX
Pro EditionPro EditionNetwork Monitor driverGuest account disabled by default
– Enabled on Home
Client Side Caching (Offline Folders)– encrypted…and can encrypt Offline files database
–Can be Admin tools on menuSecurity Configuration and Analysis and
Security Template filesBlank Password Restriction
– No password, local access only, no Runas– Doesn’t apply to domain or guest accounts
Pro EditionPro EditionLocation aware Group Policy in
ICS/ICF– When a Windows XP Professional computer is a member of a
domain, the domain administrator can enable a group policy preventing the use of Internet Connection Sharing on the corporate network. When you bring your computer home Internet Connection Sharing is available because the policy does not pertain to your home network
Software Restriction Policies– Through GPEDIT.msc or GPO’s. The default rule can be set to
unrestricted or disallowed—essentially "run" or "don’t run." Setting the default rule to "unrestricted" enables an administrator to define exceptions that are just the set of programs that are forbidden to run. A more secure approach involves setting the default rule to disallowed, and specifying only the programs that are known and trusted to run.
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802.11 support
# 9 Answer# 9 Answer
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Can share encrypted files
# 8 Answer!# 8 Answer!
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Defragmentation–Can now schedule it from cmd–Now supported for encrypted files
# 7 Answer!# 7 Answer!
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Network adapter “repair” option–which does an ipconfig /release, /renew, /flushdns, /registerdns, nbtstat –RR, and flushes ARP cache
# 6 Answer!# 6 Answer!
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Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
# 5 Answer!# 5 Answer!Rollback Driver
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# 4 Answer!# 4 Answer!
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Alternate IP address
# 3 Answer!# 3 Answer!
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Application Compatibility
# 2 Answer!# 2 Answer!
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Remote Assistance & Remote Desktop
# 1 Answer!# 1 Answer!System Restore & ASR
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# 1 Bonus Answer!# 1 Bonus Answer!
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How to learn “How to do” any of these?– It’s as easy as F1!
Other features at a glanceOther features at a glanceInternet Connection Firewall (ICF)Bridging of Network Connections and Peri
pheral Devices– Ethernet (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and Gigabit Ethernet). – IEEE 802.11b wireless (also known as Wi-Fi). – Phoneline-based connections.
– Additionally, the Network Bridge supports connections using IEEE 1394.
Text-to-speechDualview monitorsMSConfig is backDiskpart.exe and fsutil cmd disk mgmtRSOP mmc snap-in replaces gpresult.exe
More featuresMore features
Task Manager – Network StatisticsFast User Switching – Workgroup Mode
onlyIPv6 – to install type ‘ipv6 install’Image files can be viewed as slideshowsCD Burning softwareInternet Time Sync Gpupdate.exe replaces ‘secedit
/refreshpolicy’
Even moreEven more
Integrated Windows MessengerFaster Boot-up (30 secs or less)Windows Driver ProtectionMultilingual SupportUser State Migration
Side by side dll’s–Windows XP allows Win32 components and
applications to use the exact version of Microsoft components with which they are tested without being affected by other application or operating system updates. It does this by relying on XML files that contain metadata about application configuration such as COM classes, interfaces, and type libraries.
Kernel Enhancements (Over W2K)– Can backup any size file on any size partition
» Previous paged pool limitation of 470MB
– Larger Device Drivers (960MB vs 220 vs 100) for XP, 2000, and NT respectively
– No Hardcoded registry limit (376MB prev)– Serial and Networking device drivers initialize in parallel
» Results in faster system and application startup; logon
– Faster Hibernate and Resume– 64 bit virtual address space 16EB total;7152GB for
user space (vs 2GB/2GB)
Features & BenefitsFeatures & Benefits
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What is the minimum CPU, RAM What is the minimum CPU, RAM and HD required?and HD required?
PII 233
64MB
650MB
What is the switch to run with What is the switch to run with winnt32.exe to get a winnt32.exe to get a compatibility report?compatibility report?
/checkupgradeonly
Why would you install XP on Why would you install XP on FAT/FAT32?FAT/FAT32?
Dual Boot
To get the uninstall option
What is the command to What is the command to convert a FAT drive to NTFS convert a FAT drive to NTFS
after an installation while after an installation while preserving data?preserving data?
Convert.exe
How do you upgrade Winnt 3.51 How do you upgrade Winnt 3.51 to XP.to XP.
Upgrade to 4.0 sp5, then to XP
What tool is used to transfer What tool is used to transfer migrating user settings from the migrating user settings from the
GUI? GUI?
FASTFile and Settings Transfer Wizard
What are the two primary What are the two primary switches used with USMT?switches used with USMT?
Scanstate
Loadstate
…/I means “include”
Which utility would be best to Which utility would be best to migrate several users’ settings?migrate several users’ settings?
USMT
User State Migration ToolThis can be put into a batch file
Within what time frame must XP Within what time frame must XP be activated?be activated?
30 days14 days for trial versions
Note:Volume License Key eliminated the need to do this
What is the main reason why an What is the main reason why an installation would fail to connect installation would fail to connect
to a domain controller?to a domain controller?
DNS records or connectivity
The SRV service locator records in DNS help clients locate DC’s
Where would you find the Where would you find the Setup Manager?Setup Manager?
Support\Tools on XP CD
What is the name of the What is the name of the answer file if used with a CD answer file if used with a CD
installation?installation?
Winnt.sif
What is the name of the What is the name of the Uniqueness Database FileUniqueness Database File
Unattend.udb
What utility is used to prepare What utility is used to prepare the Hard Disk for 3the Hard Disk for 3rdrd party disk party disk
duplication?duplication?
SYSPREP.exeCheck out this link for exam switches
What 3 services must be in What 3 services must be in place before RIS can become place before RIS can become
functional?functional?Active Directory
DNS
DHCPAlso, DHCP and the RIS server must both be authorized
(by an enterprise admin)
What utility can be used if RIS What utility can be used if RIS clients are not PXE compatible?clients are not PXE compatible?
Rbfg.exeRemote Boot Floppy Generator
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Firewire is also known as Firewire is also known as what IEEE std?what IEEE std?
1394
What type of video devices What type of video devices are supported for multiple are supported for multiple
monitors?monitors?PCI
AGP
With With multiple monitorsmultiple monitors, where , where does the start menu default to?does the start menu default to?
The Primary MonitorCould be on the left or right
Select “Use this device as the primary monitor” box
What is the minimum What is the minimum permission required to install permission required to install
local printers?local printers?
Power Users GroupThis group can create users, group and shares
What GUI utility can be used to What GUI utility can be used to scan your system to check for scan your system to check for
unsigned files?unsigned files?
SigverifThis can also be found in msinfo32 or winmsd
What is the cmd line version of What is the cmd line version of sigverif?sigverif?
SFC
Signature File Checker
What new feature in XP allows you What new feature in XP allows you to reinstall the last device driver to reinstall the last device driver
that went bad?that went bad?
Driver Rollback
What device cannot be fixed by What device cannot be fixed by driver rollback?driver rollback?
Printers
What types of devices are designed to What types of devices are designed to be removed while the system is turned be removed while the system is turned
on?on?USB
Firewire
PC Card
CardBus
What cmd-line tool can be used What cmd-line tool can be used to manage the file system?to manage the file system?
DiskpartAnd also fsutil …know this for exams
If you add a new disk to your system and If you add a new disk to your system and it does not appear in Disk Management, it does not appear in Disk Management,
what option should you select?what option should you select?
RESCAN
Where are dynamic disks not Where are dynamic disks not supported?supported?
Laptops
Removable Storage
USB or Firewire drives
If the status of a disk is Foreign, If the status of a disk is Foreign, what option would you select what option would you select
from the menu?from the menu?
Import Foreign Disk
What is required before you can What is required before you can extend a volume?extend a volume?
NTFSThe disk must have be created new in XP as
dynamic I.e. if the volume existed previously and the OS had been upgraded, it cannot be extended
If a disk status is marked as Missing or If a disk status is marked as Missing or Offline, what option do you select from Offline, what option do you select from
the menu?the menu?
Reactivate VolumeThis typically happens because of power interruption,
disconnection, or corruption and the disk cannot be accessed
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File System and Boot Process
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In the event of a startup failure, what In the event of a startup failure, what are 2 options to get into the file are 2 options to get into the file
system?system?
Safe Mode
Recovery Console
What is the one rule of thumb to What is the one rule of thumb to remember about Copying and Moving remember about Copying and Moving
compressedcompressed files and folders? files and folders?
Moving within the same partition retains the attribute
What are three ways to protect What are three ways to protect EFS across a network?EFS across a network?
1. Use IPSec
2. Use WebDAV
3. Remote Desktop or Terminal Services
On an XP box, by default, who On an XP box, by default, who else can open an encrypted else can open an encrypted
file?file?
NobodyData Recovery Agents are optional and must be
added
What are the 3 minimum boot What are the 3 minimum boot files required?files required?
Boot.ini
NTLDR
Ntdetect.com
When do you use When do you use LastKnownGoodLastKnownGood Configuration?Configuration?
After installing a new device and the system stops responding
Note: if you log into safe mode first, this will not reset the LKG config
If you enable boot logging, what If you enable boot logging, what is the name of the file saved?is the name of the file saved?
Ntbtlog.txt
What command in Recovery What command in Recovery console will show a list of console will show a list of
services?services?
LISTSVC
What option do you use to What option do you use to restore the OS to a previous restore the OS to a previous
point without losing user data?point without losing user data?
System Restore
Neither the OS nor Neither the OS nor LastKnownGood will start. LastKnownGood will start. Which recovery solution do Which recovery solution do
you use?you use?
Automated System Recovery
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Desktop Environment
TCP/IP and resolution
What are the 4 types of profiles?What are the 4 types of profiles?
Default User
Local user
Roaming user
Mandatory Roaming
What is the order of how What is the order of how Policies are applied?Policies are applied?
Local
Site
Domain
OU..ou…ou
If a conflict, last writer wins
What are three methods to What are three methods to establish a establish a Remote Assistance Remote Assistance
session?session?MSN Messenger
Shared file
If DHCP is unavailable for a If DHCP is unavailable for a client, what option will the client client, what option will the client
look for first?look for first?
Alternate IP configThen APIPA (Automatic Private IP Configuration) in the range of
169.254.0.1-169.254.255.254
Which Which TPC/IP utility TPC/IP utility would be best would be best to pinpoint if a router or link is to pinpoint if a router or link is
down?down?
Pathping
What are some examples of What are some examples of when NetBIOS names are used?when NetBIOS names are used?
UNC paths…\\servername\share
Net Commands
What is the name of the static What is the name of the static file for NetBIOS names?file for NetBIOS names?
LMHOSTS
What dynamic service replaces What dynamic service replaces HOSTS files?HOSTS files?
DNS
What is a multihomed What is a multihomed computer?computer?
Has more than one NIC
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Which snap-in is used for Which snap-in is used for Configuring Account Policies?Configuring Account Policies?
Group PolicyNote: this replaces poledit
Don’t mix them!
What feature is not compatible with What feature is not compatible with Fast User Switching?Fast User Switching?
Offline Files
What address does an ICS host What address does an ICS host assign itself?assign itself?
192.168.0.1
What unique identifier is used What unique identifier is used for to identify the domain?for to identify the domain?
SID
What protocol provides What protocol provides dynamic multilinking i.e. drops dynamic multilinking i.e. drops
unneeded links?unneeded links?
BAP
Bandwidth Allocation Protocol
What is the most commonly What is the most commonly used Remote Access protocolused Remote Access protocol
PPP
What are the tunneling protocol What are the tunneling protocol options for XP?options for XP?
PPTP
L2TP
Which authentication protocol Which authentication protocol would need to be enabled for would need to be enabled for
Smart Cards?Smart Cards?
EAP-TLS
Which authentication protocol Which authentication protocol provides one way encryption for 9X provides one way encryption for 9X
or greater clients?or greater clients?
MS-CHAP v1
What encryption protocol is What encryption protocol is used with PPTP?used with PPTP?
MPPE
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Module 3 Additional Module 3 Additional SlidesSlides
Windows XP Hardware Windows XP Hardware
FeaturesFeatures
OverviewOverview
Hardware and Device Features in Windows XP–Windows Image Acquisition–Display–CD Writing–USB/IEE1394–Power Management
Windows Image AcquisitionWindows Image Acquisition
Windows Explorer Extensions–WIA devices added to My Computer–Thumbnail Generation–Scanner and Camera Wizard
WIA Enabled Software–Microsoft Paint – adds From Scanner or
Camera in File menuDevice Support
–Scanners–Still Camers–Digital Video Cameras
XP and WIAXP and WIA
Control Panel
With Supported Camera
MS Paint
Capture Pictures from Video
DisplayDisplayHigh Resolution Monitor Support
–Support for up to 200 Dots Per InchDual View
–Multi-monitor Support for Video cards with Multiplle connectors (eg ATI Radeon, Matrox G400)
Clear Type–Sub-pixel rendering for improved readability of text on LCD Screens
General improvements in the Display Process
Clear Type In ActionClear Type In Action
Standard Clear Type
Squint and look at the difference
CD WritingCD Writing
Image Mastering API (IMAPI) built in
Support for Jolient and RedbookDrag and Drop CD burningNo support for session closingNo ISO burning (but there is a cool
power toy!)
USB/IEE1394USB/IEE1394
USB 1.1–USB 2.0 will come ‘later’
IEEE 1394–Shipped with Windows 2000–Better device support–IP over Firewire supported
Power ManagementPower Management
XP Native Processor Performance Control– Takes advantage of latest CPUs (eg Intel Speedstep
)On-Now
– Ensures that PCs are accessible when needed– Silent otherwise– Cardbus Wake-up on Lan– Wake up(from standby) on Low Battery
Improved boot/resume performanceLCD Dimming on battery powerSelective Suspend of USB ports
Hardware ReviewHardware Review
Hardware and Device Features in Windows XP–Windows Image Acquisition–Display–CD Writing–USB/IEEE 1394–Power Management
Stuff Not Necessarily Stuff Not Necessarily covered in the class or End covered in the class or End
Of Class Finale!Of Class Finale!
Shortcuts to most commonly used Shortcuts to most commonly used ADMIN Tools ADMIN Tools (straight to the snap-ins!)(straight to the snap-ins!)
Compmgmt.msc Computer Management
Diskmgmt.msc Disk ManagamentDevmgmt.msc Device ManagerDfrg.msc DefragmentEventvwr.msc Event viewerFsmgmt.msc File Management – Shares wizard
Gpedit.msc Group Policy Lusrmgr.mscLocal Users and GroupsRsop.msc Resultant Set of
policiesSecpol.msc Local Security
PoliciesServices.mscServices Snap-in
Shortcuts to most commonly used Shortcuts to most commonly used ADMIN Tools ADMIN Tools (straight to the snap-ins!)(straight to the snap-ins!)
Dynamic UpdateDynamic Update
Downloads two types of files–Device Drivers & Replacement system files
Switches used with winnt32.exe–/dudisable–/duprepare:pathname copy du files to share
–/duashare:pathname pts to share previously used
Windows Product ActivationWindows Product Activation
Can activate from cmd by– oobe /msoobe /a
If you don’t change NIC– Can change 5 HW items w/o re-
activating If you change NIC or don’t have one
– Can change 3 HW itemsMS allows up to 4 activations per year for
people who tinkerUses ports 80 and 443
System RestoreSystem Restore
Registry settings–See p. 48 cramsession
By default..is deleted @90 daysAutomatic restore @24 hours..can
change
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Secpol.msc vs. gpedit.msc, Gpupdate (replaces Secedit /refreshpolicy) & GpresultRsop.msc Csript and wscriptSysedit, msconfig, and bootcfgSYSPREP 2.0How to undo taskbar grouping
DualviewAuditingShare and NTFS rulesEffective PermissionsRemote Desktop for Active Directory
add-onAdminpak.msi for XPRemote Desktop Connection Software for
other clients
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CleartypeRepair optionSYSKEYHFNETCHK Network Security Hotfix Checker
Automating the Creation of Computer Accounts
How to reset TCP/IP…it can’t be Uninstalled!
How to enable IP forwarding!
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Windows XP Command-Line Program
Results of Command Line Tool Analysis
• Approximately 180 tasks defined by category (user management, disk management, …)
• Approximately 80 tools existed for 100 of the 180 tasks • Over 40 command-line tools needed to cover remaining
80 tasks without tools • 11 tools needed to be migrated from the resource kit into
the box • Total of 48 tools added to Windows XP • Better documentation needed for all
Command Line Standards
• Consistent, standard syntax with /? help • Run under Telnet and Terminal Services • Leverage WMI providers whenever possible • Remote machine ( \\UNC) management capability • Allow alternate credentials on remote connections • Most are useable via batch or WSH programming
Command Line SupportCommand Line Support
Schtasks replaces “At” command
Shutdown Prn*.vbs Printing Scrips
– Prncnfg.vbs get and set configuration– Prndrvr .vbsadd, delete, and list drivers– Prnjobs .vbs pause, resume, and cancel jobs– Prnmngr .vbs add, delete, list printers and set
default– Prnport .vbsadd, delete, list port configuration– prnqctl .vbs pause, resume, purge printer + test
page
More command toolsMore command tools
NetshFsutilTasklistSysteminfoDriverqueryReg.exeBootcfg
IIS script toolsIIS script tools
IIS*.vbs–Iisback.vbs Backup/restore iis config–Iiscnfg.vbs Import/Export iis config–Iisftp.vbs Create, start, stop, pause, delete, query ftp site
–Iisftpdr Create, delete, query FTP virtual site
–Iisweb.vbs Create, Start, Stop, query a web site
–Iissvdir.vbs Create, Delete, Query virtual directory
Windows XP Support Tools Directory
• Key Tools available in Support Tools (not all)– Activate.exe – Bulk product licensing / rollout tool – Addiag.exe – Active Directory diagnostics
– Dnscmd.exe – DNS server management
– Filever.exe – Displays file version information
– Ldp.exe – LDAP query tool, any Active Dir. object – Netdiag.exe – Network and security diagnostics
– Netdom.exe – Domain management tool – Nltest.exe – Network logon diagnostics
– Pviewer.exe – GUI-based process inspection tool – Repadmin.exe – Replication diagnostics
– Replmon.exe – Replication monitoring tool
– Xcalcs.exe – Extended ACL management
New CMD overview documentation in A-Z list
•Type c:\>HH ntcmds.chm to get there fast
•New Windows XP Resource Kit book will contain extensive chapter on batch file capabilities
If you need UNIX shell-type features use the Services for UNIX product
Many shells (korn and so on)Many utilities (awk, grep, and so on) Allows UNIX shell scripts to run on Windows
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWS2000/sfu/default.asp
Windows XP Power ToysWindows XP Power ToysHERE THEY ARE
PowerToysPowerToysOpen cmd window here
– This PowerToy adds an "Open Command Window Here" context menu option on file system folders, giving you a quick way to open a command window (cmd.exe) pointing at the selected folder.
Alt-Tab Replacement – With this PowerToy, in addition to seeing the icon of the
application window you are switching to, you will also see a preview of the page. This helps particularly when multiple sessions of an application are open. Open cmd window here
Tweak UI – This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are
not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.
PowerToysPowerToysPower Calculator
– With this PowerToy you can graph and evaluate functions as well as perform many different types of conversions.
Image Resizer – This PowerToy enables you to resize one or many image files
with a right-click.
CD Slide Show Generator – With this PowerToy you can view images burned to a CD as a
slide show. The Generator works downlevel on Windows 9x machines as well.
Virtual Desktop Manager – Manage up to four desktops from the Windows taskbar with
this PowerToy.
PowerToysPowerToysTaskbar Magnifier
– Use this PowerToy to magnify part of the screen from the taskbar. Image Resizer
HTML Slide Show Wizard – This wizard helps you create an HTML slide show of your
digital pictures, ready to place on your Web site. Webcam Timershot
– This PowerToy lets you take pictures at specified time intervals from a Webcam connected to your computer and save them to a location that you designate.
Windows MessengerWindows Messenger
Messenger ResourcesMessenger ResourcesHow to Use MessengerMSN messenger HelpWindows Messenger Support CenterWindows Messenger update for XPInstalling messenger add-insKnown IssuesHow to prevent messenger from running in XPInside Messenger…How it communicatesExchange 2000 Instant Messaging SetupCommon Solutions to Messenger Account
Logon Problems
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