Focusing on the needs of the advanced technical professional who is responsible for an entire series of Windows NT, Windows2000 and Windows XP Professional, The Windows XP Professional Handbook is designed to be both a handy desk reference in addition to a content review for MCSE courses. This book provides readers with insights into how Microsoft’s latest enterprise-based operating system solves the connectivity and development environment challenges that system administrators and advanced users face everyday. It also focuses on how to solve the tougher issues that arise in organizations running multiple operating systems. In addition to the expanded coverage of the most challenging aspects of keeping a workgroup going, this hands-on guide also includes short case studies as sidebars, illustrating key terms and concepts from the content covered in the chapter.

Features

• Contains information on upgrading from previous operating systems and installing popular software applications on Windows XP Professional
• Focuses on the needs of technical professionals responsible for a series of Windows XP systems
• Acts as a complete desk reference and resource for various certification topics
• Provides insights on solving everyday problems with Windows XP Professional
• Includes a CD-ROM with demos of tools and utilities to evaluate leading Windows XP applications prior to purchasing them

Table of Contents

1: Introducing Windows XP Professional; 2: Touring the Windows XP Professional Desktop; 3: Customizing the Desktop and Exploring Commonly Used System Properties in Windows XP Professional; 4: Installing Applications in Windows XP Professional; 5: Working with Printers in Windows XP Professional; 6: Networking Fundamentals in Windows XP Professional; 7: Configuring TCP/IP in Windows XP Professional; 8: Exploring E-Mail Capabilities in Windows XP with Outlook Express 6; 9: Strengthening Security in Windows XP Professional; 10: Exploring Network and Remote Access Connections in Windows XP Professional; 11: Learning to Use Windows XP Professional's Administrative Tools; 12: Exploring Additional Features in Windows XP Professional; Appendix A: Troubleshooting TCP/IP Configurations; Appendix B: Essentials of Broadband Technology; Security Strategies in Windows XP Professional; Index

Louis Columbus (Orange, CA) is Senior Manager, Workstation Marketing at Gateway Inc., and has written ten other books on computer topics, three focusing on the Windows XP Professional operating system. Louis’ interests include writing articles and books on computer topics and teaching systems analysis, systems design and Windows NT and XP Professional and Server courses at a local university. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.