Module 1: Introduction to Deploying Windows XP Professional

Lessons

• Deployment Methods
• Deployment Considerations

At the end of this module, you will understand and be able to describe the various methods to deploy Windows XP Professional.

Module 2: Deploying Windows XP Professional Using Answer Files

Lessons

• Introduction to Answer Files and UDFs
• Creating an Answer File
• Configuring Additional Answer File Parameters
• Creating a UDF
• Performing an Automated Installation of Windows XP Professional

At the end of this module, you will be able to create an answer file by using the Windows Setup Manager Wizard and automate an installation of Windows XP Professional.

Module 3: Preparing a Computer for Imaging

Lessons

• Introduction to Imaging
• Preparing a Reference Computer
• Preparing the Hard Disk by Running the System Preparation Tool
• Creating and Deploying an Image
• Testing an Image

At the end of this module, you will be able to use the System Preparation Tool (Sysprep.exe) to prepare a computer to be imaged.

Module 4: Deploying Windows XP Professional Using Remote Installation Services

Lessons

• Introduction to Remote Installation Services
• Configuring Remote Installation Services
• Configuring Remote Installation Options
• Modifying the Installation of a CD-based Image
• Selecting an RIS Image Type
• Creating an Remote Installation Preparation Image
• Deploying Windows XP Professional Using RIS

At the end of this module, you will be able to use Remote Installation Services to deploy Windows XP Professional.

Module 5: Deploying an Upgrade of Windows XP Professional

Lessons

• Introduction to Upgrade Methods
• Deploying an Upgrade Package Using Group Policy
• Upgrading to Windows XP Professional Using Systems Management Server

At the end of this module, you will be able to deploy Windows XP Professional by using Group Policy and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0.