Synopsis
Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Configuring Hardware describes how to view properties of disks, configure disks, maintain disks, and work with removable media. It also describes the installation and configuration of hardware devices in Windows XP Professional.

Audience
This course is for anyone who wants to take the MCSE Exam 70-270 for Windows XP Professional.

Time
5 hours

Product Code: X27003
After completing Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Configuring Hardware, the user should be able to:

Describe features of basic and dynamic storage
View disk properties on local and remote computers
Format disks and perform disk maintenance
Manage removable media
Install, configure, and manage input/output devices
Troubleshoot hardware devices
Update device drivers

Installing Hardware
Plug and Play hardware
Using the Add Hardware Wizard
Configuring resources
Updating drivers

Media Devices
CD-ROM and DVD devices
Fixed disks
Volume sets
Removable media

Input and Output Devices
Interacting with your computer

Other Devices
Display devices
Configuring multiple processors
Configuring network adapters
Supporting mobile computers

This course has the following features:

Exercises that allow users to practice tasks in Windows XP Professional
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Windows XP Professional
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Installation (X27001)
Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Administering Resources (X27002)

Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Optimizing the System (X27004)
Windows XP Professional MCSE 70-270: Configuring the Desktop (X27005)

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