This new edition of the top selling Study Guide for the popular Windows XP Professional Administration exam includes coverage of the updates of Service Pack 2 (aka "XP Reloaded"), which boasts increased security and enhanced wireless networking capabilities. The author has also taken this opportunity to update the Real-World Scenarios, review questions, and bonus exams. Exam 70-270 is a core exam for both the MCSA and MCSE certifications for Windows 2003, and is intended to measure a candidates ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

Table of Contents

Introduction.Assessment Test.Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows XP Professional.Chapter 2: Automating the Windows XP Installation.Chapter 3: Upgrading to Windows XP Professional.Chapter 4: Configuring the Windows XP Environment.Chapter 5: Managing the Windows XP Professional Desktop.Chapter 6: Managing Users and Groups.Chapter 7: Managing Security.Chapter 8: Managing Disks.Chapter 9: Accessing Files and Folders.Chapter 10: Managing Network Connections.Chapter 11: Managing Printing.Chapter 12: Dial-Up Networking and Internet Connectivity.Chapter 13: Optimizing Windows XP.Chapter 14: Performing System Recovery Functions.Glossary.Index.

About the Author

Lisa Donald, MCT, MCSE, has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies, including DEC and Apple. James Chellis, MCSE, is CEO of Comcourse, Inc., an online learning provider that delivers information technology courses through career colleges nationwide.