Installing, Configuring, And Administering Windows Xp Professional-70-270 Exam

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This 70-270 Exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot information systems that

incorporate Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Exam Details
Number of Questions 110
Passing Score Pass/Fail
Time Limit 150 minutes
Difficulty Rating 5/10 - Easy
Certifications MCP, MCSE, MCSA
Official Site http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/exams/70-270.asp


Recommended Resources:
Official MCSE Books: MCSE Windows XP Professional Study Guide (Exam 70-270)
Real World Reference: Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out
Classroom alternatives: CBT Nuggets or SmartCertify's Computer Based Training
Exam Prep Software Exam Sim or Transcender


Exam Objectives:
Installing Windows XP Professional
Perform and troubleshoot an attended installation of Windows XP Professional.
Perform and troubleshoot an unattended installation of Windows XP Professional.
Install Windows XP Professional by using Remote Installation Services (RIS).
Install Windows XP Professional ...
... by using the System Preparation Tool.
Create unattended answer files by using Setup Manager to automate the installation of Windows XP Professional.
Upgrade from a previous version of Windows to Windows XP Professional.

Prepare a computer to meet upgrade requirements.
Migrate existing user environments to a new installation.
Perform post-installation updates and product activation.
Troubleshoot failed installations.

Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot access to files and folders.

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot file compression.
Control access to files and folders by using permissions.
Optimize access to files and folders.
Manage and troubleshoot access to shared folders.

Create and remove shared folders.
Control access to shared folders by using permissions.
Manage and troubleshoot Web server resources.
Connect to local and network print devices.

Manage printers and print jobs.
Control access to printers by using permissions.
Connect to an Internet printer.
Connect to a local print device.
Configure and manage file systems.

Convert from one file system to another file system.
Configure NTFS, FAT32, or FAT file systems.
Manage and troubleshoot access to and synchronization of offline files.

Implementing, Managing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot disk devices.

Install, configure, and manage MCSA Exam devices.
Monitor and configure disks.
Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot volumes.
Monitor and configure removable media, such as tape devices.
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot display devices.

Configure multiple-display support.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot a video adapter.
Configure Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Implement, manage, and troubleshoot input and output (I/O) devices.

Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot I/O devices, such as printers, scanners, multimedia devices, mouse, keyboard, and smart card reader.
Monitor, configure, and troubleshoot multimedia hardware, such as cameras.
Install, configure, and manage modems.
Install, configure, and manage Infrared Data Association (IrDA) devices.
Install, configure, and manage wireless devices.
Install, configure, and manage USB devices.
Install, configure, and manage hand held devices.
Install, configure, and manage network adapters.
Manage and troubleshoot drivers and driver signing.
Monitor and configure multiprocessor computers.

Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot performance of the Windows XP Professional desktop.

Optimize and troubleshoot memory performance.
Optimize and troubleshoot processor utilization.
Optimize and troubleshoot disk performance.
Optimize and troubleshoot application performance.
Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Scheduled Tasks.
Manage, monitor, and optimize system performance for mobile users.
Restore and back up the operating system, System State data, and user data.

Recover System State data and user data by using Windows Backup.
Troubleshoot system restoration by starting in safe mode.
Recover System State data and user data by using the Recovery console.


Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
Configure and manage user profiles and desktop settings.
Configure support for multiple languages or multiple locations.

Enable multiple-language support.
Configure multiple-language support for users.
Configure local settings.
Configure MCSA Certification for multiple locations.
Manage applications by using Windows Installer packages.