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MS Windows XP Pro Syllabus & Assignments
CEN1300-28656
Instructor: Ed Sloan
Email: esloan@hccfl.edu
Phone: 253-7410
Classroom: DTEC 238
Class Times: Tueday and Thursday 9:30 AM - 10:45
Textbook: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 70-270 (Installing, Configuring, and Administeringn), Prentice Hall Certification Series, Kenneth C. Laudon, ISBN: 0-13-144132-9. Lab Manual - ISBN: 0-13-144450-6. When purchased at the HCC bookstore, these two books come bundled and also include the Exam Cram 2 study guide. This bundle also includes a 50% discount coupon towards the Microsoft certifcation exam for 70-270.
Course Objectives
The goal of the course is to provide the student with an introduction to Windows XP Professional, focusing on some of the main topics that are cofvered in the MCSE/MCSA certification exam. this couse will cover such topics as installation, file systems, profiles, security, protocols, internetworking, remote access and troubleshooting.
Cell Phones and Beepers
All students are requested to turn off or put cell phones or beepers on vibrate.
Grading
50% Mid-Term and Final Exam
10% Attendance
20% Ch. Lab Assignments
WebCT Quizzes and Finals
C The mid-term and final will be on-line and administered on campus. If you have problems using WebCT you need to notify me or ask for assistance from the Computer Lab Assitants or technicians.
Request For Accommodation
If, to participate in this course, you require an accommodation due to a physical disability or learning impairment, you must contact the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, Dale Mabry Campus, Student Services Building Room 208. Voice Phone: (813) 253-7031, TTD: (813) 253-7035, FAX: (813) 253-7336.
Course Description
Prerequisites or Corequisites
You should have the following knowledge and skills prior to starting the course. In some cases it may be possible to acquire this knowledge and these skills through additional study during the course.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of networking technology
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able toPrepare for the installation of Windows XP Professional.
Perform an over-the-network or CD-ROM installation, create and use a master disk to install Windows XP Professional, and perform an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.Identify the various types of Windows XP file systems and their components and perform common disk management tasks. Configure NTFS security and configure security for shared folders.Create and administer various types of local user accounts and local group accounts. Administer local group policies and manage local group policy objects.Implement and administer network printing, manage documents, and administer printers.Identify network protocols and services supported by Windows 2003 Server. Configure TCP/IP, DHCP, WINS, and DNS.Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices, display devices, mobile computer hardware, input devices, and output devices.Manage and troubleshoot driver signing.Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Task Scheduler.Manage and troubleshoot the use and synchronization of offline files.Plan and set up an Audit Policy, including account management auditing and privilege use auditing.Update drivers, monitor and configure multiple processing units, and install, configure, and troubleshoot network adapters.Configure Remote Access including using the Network And Dial-Up Connections to launch the Network Connection wizard and configure inbound dial-up connections and outbound connections.Install and use the Windows XP Recovery Console.Use the File Signature Verification utility to monitor and troubleshoot driver signing.
Daily Assignments are subject to change as progress may vary.
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Topic - Discussion & Lecture
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Outside of Class Assignments
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Aug 26 Th
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Course Introduction
Lesson 1 - Introducing Windows XP PPt -26
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Web Companion Questions - Lesson 1
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Aug 31 Tue
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Lesson 2 Installing Windows XP- PPt-65(basic disk)
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Web Companion - Lesson 2
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Sep 2 Th
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Lesson 2 Project - Install XP in Class
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Sep 7 Tue
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Lesson 3 Managing Hardware Devices -PPt 38
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Web Companion - Lesson 3
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Sep 9 Th
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Lesson 3Project Labs - 3.1,3.2,3.6,3.7
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Sep 14 Tue
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Lesson 4 -Working with the Control Panel
PPt 33
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Web Companion - Lesson 4
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Sep 16 Th
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Lesson 4 Project Labs - All except 4.5
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Sep 21 Tue
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Lesson 5 - Managing Data Storage
PPt 35
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Web Companion Lesson 5
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Sep 23 Th
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Lesson 5 Project Labs - all
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Sep 28 Tue
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Lesson 6 Installing and Configuring Network Protocols PPt 35
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Web Companion Lesson 6
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Sep 30 Th
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Lesson 6 Project Labs - All
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Oct 5 Tue
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Lesson 7 Performing Administrative Tasks PPt 26
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Web Companion Lesson 7
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Oct 7 Th
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Lesson 7 Project Labs - All
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Oct 12 Tue
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Lesson 8 Administering User Accounts & Groups
PPt 54
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Web Companion Lesson 8
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Oct 14 Th
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Lesson 8 Project Labs - All
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Oct 19 Tue
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Lesson 9 - Working with Shared Folders PPt36
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Web Companion Lesson 9
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Oct 21 Th
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Lesson 9 Project Labs - All
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Oct 26 Tue
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Lesson 10 Setting Up . . . Printers PPts 28
Project Labs - All
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Web Companion Lesson 10
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Oct 28 Th
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Mid Term Exam Lesson 1 - 10
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Nov 2 Tue
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Lesson 11 Working with NTFS Permissions
PPts 18
Project Labs
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Web Companion Lesson 11
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Nov 4 Th
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Lesson 12 Configuring Local Security Policies PPt 61
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Web Companion Lesson 12
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Nov 9 Tue
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Lesson 12 Project Labs
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Nov 11 Th
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No Class - Veteran's Day
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Nov 16 Tue
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Lesson 13Monitoring Events and Resources PPts 38
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Web Companion Lesson 13
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Nov 18 Th
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Lesson 13 Project Labs
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Nov 23 Tu
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Lesson 14 Backing Up and Restoring Data PPts 33
Labs Time permitting
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Web Companion Lesson 14
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Nov 25 Th
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No Class - Thanksgiving
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Nov 30 Tue
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Lesson 15 Working with the Registry and Boot Process PPts38
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Web Companion Lesson 15
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Dec 2 Th
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Lesson 16 16 Config. Remote Access and DUN PPt
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Web Companion 16
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Dec 7 Tue
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Lesson 17 DNS, Active Directory Svcs, Web Server Resources PPts 36
No Project Labs
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Dec 9 Th
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Final - Lesson 11-17
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Last Class Day
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