Windows XP Professional - Pioneer Pacific College
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Windows XP
Professional
Features
©Richard L. Goldman
February 5, 2003
Windows XP Pro
Major Enhancements Areas
Reliability
Performance
Security
User Features
Remote Networking
Deployment Tools
Management Tools
Expanded Capabilities
Help and Support
Win XP Pro Reliability Features
Built on NT Kernel
Windows File Protection
Limits virus activity
Improved Windows Installer
OS Kernel files marked as read-only
Improved software restriction policies
Automatically restores corrupted OS files
Improved OS code protection
Fewer OS problems
Programs install, update, and uninstall better
Fewer reboots
Redesign reduces the necessity to reboot as often
Win XP Pro Performance Features
Supports up to 4GB of memory
Supports up to 2 processors
Runs preemptive multitasking architecture
Win XP Pro Security Features
NTFS (Ver. 5)
EFS (Encrypting File System)
Protects file transfers through VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Kerberos
XP allows multi-user access to EFS files
(2000 only allows the owner access to EFS files)
IPSec (IP Security)
Controls access to files and folders
Provides secure logon
(Greek mythology – Three-headed dog – Guarded Hades)
Smartcard support (Credit Card with a Brain)
May be used in conjunction with software to improve security
Win XP Pro User Features
New User Interface
Consolidate & simplifies tasks
(Classic interface still available)
Adaptive User Environment
Task Bar Buttons
Start Menu
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
Remote Desktop
Wireless Network Support
Credential Manager
Improved LCD display software
Improved Power Management
Work with network files while offline
Automatically resynchronized when reconnected to network
Offline Web Page Viewing
Clear Type
Stores User names & Passwords
Access requests are automatically processed
Offline File and Folders
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
Windows Messenger
Internet Firewall
Provides protection from Internet attacks
Improved Network Setup Wizard
ICS (Internet Connection Sharing)
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
Easley interoperates with earlier versions of Windows
Win XP Pro Deployment Tools
Improved Unattended Installation
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Move data and applications from older computers to new XP
computers
For enterprise level upgrades – An administrator tool
Dynamic Update
Move data and applications from older computer to a new XP
computer
For single computer – For single user upgrades
User State Migration Tool
Easier to create installation scripts
Can include encrypted passwords in answer files
Check for OS updates during install
Internet Explorer 6 Administration Kit
Administrators can customize and deploy IE6
Win XP Pro Management Tools
Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
Safe Mode
Manage user’s settings, security, and management option
Hundreds of new policies added in XP
Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
Start computer at a basic level to troubleshoot and configure
Group Policy
Centralized management administration
View the effect of a Group Policy before it is implemented
Windows Update
Continuous automatic background updates
Includes updates for OS security, application compatibility, and
drivers
Win XP Pro Expanded Capabilities
Application Compatibility
OS Support for more Hardware
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
Change user interface to different languages
Create multilingual documents within local Window
version
Win XP Pro Help and Support
Device Driver Roll Back
System Restore
Start a system that will not boot and operate from the
command line.
Remote Assistance
Restores computer to its state at a previous time
Recovery Console
Revert back to a previously installed driver
Administrator can access a remote computer to
troubleshoot and service it.
Help and Support Center
Centralized collection of local and on line information
and tools