Transcript Windows XP Professional - Pioneer Pacific College

Windows XP
Professional
Features
©Richard L. Goldman
February 5, 2003
Windows XP Pro
Major Enhancements Areas
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Reliability
Performance
Security
User Features
Remote Networking
Deployment Tools
Management Tools
Expanded Capabilities
Help and Support
Win XP Pro Reliability Features
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Built on NT Kernel
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Windows File Protection
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Limits virus activity
Improved Windows Installer
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OS Kernel files marked as read-only
Improved software restriction policies
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Automatically restores corrupted OS files
Improved OS code protection
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Fewer OS problems
Programs install, update, and uninstall better
Fewer reboots
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Redesign reduces the necessity to reboot as often
Win XP Pro Performance Features
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Supports up to 4GB of memory
Supports up to 2 processors
Runs preemptive multitasking architecture
Win XP Pro Security Features
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NTFS (Ver. 5)
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EFS (Encrypting File System)
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Protects file transfers through VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Kerberos
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XP allows multi-user access to EFS files
(2000 only allows the owner access to EFS files)
IPSec (IP Security)
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Controls access to files and folders
Provides secure logon
(Greek mythology – Three-headed dog – Guarded Hades)
Smartcard support (Credit Card with a Brain)
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May be used in conjunction with software to improve security
Win XP Pro User Features
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New User Interface
 Consolidate & simplifies tasks
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Adaptive User Environment
 Task Bar Buttons
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Start Menu
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Groups similar objects under same button
Lists frequently used applications first
CD R & RW
 Ability to burn CDs built into Window Explorer
Rich Media Support
 Improved Windows Media Player
DualView
 Can run two monitors from same video card
Improved Troubleshooters
 Reduces Help Desk calls
Win XP Pro Remote Features
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Remote Desktop
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Wireless Network Support
Credential Manager
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Improved LCD display software
Improved Power Management
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Work with network files while offline
Automatically resynchronized when reconnected to network
Offline Web Page Viewing
Clear Type
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Stores User names & Passwords
Access requests are automatically processed
Offline File and Folders
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Allows the control of remote computer using RDP
(Remote Desktop Protocol)
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
System BIOS must support ACPI
Hot Docking Support
Win XP Pro Networking Features
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Windows Messenger
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Internet Firewall
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Provides protection from Internet attacks
Improved Network Setup Wizard
ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)
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Real time conferencing and collaboration
Multiple users connect through single Internet
connection
Provides NAT, DNS, & DHCP type functions for small
networks
Improved Peer-to-peer Networking
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Easley interoperates with earlier versions of Windows
Win XP Pro Deployment Tools
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Improved Unattended Installation
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Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
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Move data and applications from older computers to new XP
computers
For enterprise level upgrades – An administrator tool
Dynamic Update
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Move data and applications from older computer to a new XP
computer
For single computer – For single user upgrades
User State Migration Tool
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Easier to create installation scripts
Can include encrypted passwords in answer files
Check for OS updates during install
Internet Explorer 6 Administration Kit
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Administrators can customize and deploy IE6
Win XP Pro Management Tools
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Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
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Safe Mode
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Manage user’s settings, security, and management option
Hundreds of new policies added in XP
Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
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Start computer at a basic level to troubleshoot and configure
Group Policy
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Centralized management administration
View the effect of a Group Policy before it is implemented
Windows Update
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Continuous automatic background updates
Includes updates for OS security, application compatibility, and
drivers
Win XP Pro Expanded Capabilities
 Application Compatibility
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OS Support for more Hardware
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More application supported on XP than 2000
DVDs (UDF 2.01) – Can format DVDs with FAT32
Infrared Data Association (IrDA)
IEEE 1394
USB
Multilingual Support
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Change user interface to different languages
Create multilingual documents within local Window
version
Win XP Pro Help and Support
 Device Driver Roll Back
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System Restore
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Start a system that will not boot and operate from the
command line.
Remote Assistance
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Restores computer to its state at a previous time
Recovery Console
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Revert back to a previously installed driver
Administrator can access a remote computer to
troubleshoot and service it.
Help and Support Center
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Centralized collection of local and on line information
and tools