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Content may include the following: Contrasts between Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP Major Operating System functions Registry Virtual Memory File System Major Operating System interfaces Windows Explorer My Computer Control Panel Computer Management Console Accessories/System Tools Command line Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Task Bar/Systray Start Menu Device Manager 0-2 1-1 3-1 3-2 3-3 4-1 4-2 5-3 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-8 7-1 7-5 7-6 9-21.2Identify the names, locations, purposes, and contents of major system files. Content may include the following: Windows 9x-specific files IO.SYS MSDOS.SYS AUTOEXEC.BAT COMMAND.COM CONFIG.SYS HIMEM.SYS EMM386.exe WIN.COM SYSTEM.INI WIN.INI Registry data files SYSTEM.DAT USER.DAT Windows NT-based specific files BOOT.INI NTLDR NTDETECT.COM NTBOOTDD.SYS NTUSER.DAT Registry data files 1-1 1-2 5-3 6-2 6-81.3Demonstrate the ability to use command-line functions and utilities to manage the operating system, including the proper syntax and switches. Command line functions and utilities include: Command/CMD DIR ATTRIB VER MEM SCANDISK DEFRAG EDIT XCOPY COPY FORMAT FDISK SETVER SCANREG MD/CD/RD Delete/Rename DELTREE TYPE ECHO SET PING 0-3 1-2 1-4 2-1 2-3 2-4 3-1 3-2 3-3 6-1 6-8 9-31.4Identify basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing disks, directories and files. This includes procedures for changing file attributes and the ramifications of those changes (for example, security issues). Content may include the following: Disks Partitions Active Partition Primary Partition Extended Partition Logical partition File Systems FAT16 FAT32 NTFS4 NTFS5.x Directory Structures (root directory, subdirectories, etc) Create folders Navigate the directory structure Maximum depth Files Creating files File naming conventions (Most common extensions, 8.3, maximum length) File attributes - Read Only, Hidden, System, and Archive attributes File Compression File Encryption File Permissions File types (text vs. binary file) 1-2 2-1 2-2 2-3 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 4-31.5Identify the major operating system utilities, their purpose, location, and available switches. Disk Management Tools DEFRAG.EXE FDISK.EXE Backup/Restore Utility (MSbackup, NTBackup, etc) ScanDisk CHKDSK Disk Cleanup Format System Management Tools Device manager System Manager Computer Manager MSCONFIG.EXE REGEDIT.EXE (View information/Backup registry) REGEDT32.EXE SYSEDIT.EXE SCANREG COMMAND/CMD Event Viewer Task Manager File Management Tools ATTRIB.EXE EXTRACT.EXE Edit.com Windows Explorer 1-2 2-3 2-4 3-6 4-1 5-3 6-1 6-7 6-8 #Domain 2.0 Installation, Configuring, and UpgradingModule-Section2.1Identify the procedures for installing Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP, and bringing the operating system to a basic operational level. Content may include the following: Verify hardware compatibility and minimum requirements Determine OS installation options Installation type (typical, custom, other) Network configuration File system type Dual Boot Support Disk preparation order (conceptual disk preparation) Start the installation Partition Format drive Run appropriate set up utility Setup Winnt Installation methods Bootable CD Boot floppy Network installation Drive Imaging Device Driver Configuration Load default drivers Find updated drivers Restore user data files (if applicable) Identify common symptoms and problems 1-1 2-1 2-3 5-2 5-4 9-1 9-3 9-4 9-5 9-6 9-72.2Identify steps to perform an operating system upgrade from Windows 9.x/ME, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP. Given an upgrade scenario, choose the appropriate next steps. Content may include the following: Upgrade paths available Determine correct upgrade startup utility (e.g. WINNT32 vs. WINNT) Verify hardware compatibility and minimum requirements Verify application compatibility Apply OS service packs, patches, and updates Install additional Windows components 1-1 4-1 7-4 9-2 9-62.3Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installed for Windows 9x/Me, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows XP. Content may include the following: Boot Sequence Files required to boot Boot steps (9.x, NT-based) Alternative Boot Methods Using a Startup disk Safe/VGA-only mode Last Known Good configuration Command Prompt mode Booting to a system restore point Recovery Console Boot.ini switches Dual Boot Creating Emergency Disks with OS Utilities Creating emergency repair disk (ERD) 1-1 1-3 1-4 1-5 4-4 9-32.4Identify procedures for installing/adding a device, including loading, adding, and configuring device drivers, and required software. Content may include the following: Device Driver Installation Plug and Play (PNP) and non-PNP devices Install and configure device drivers Install different device drivers Manually install a device driver Search the Internet for updated device drivers Using unsigned drivers (driver signing) Install Additional Windows components Determine if permissions are adequate for performing the task 4-2 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 7-52.5Identify procedures necessary to optimize the operating system and major operating system subsystems. Content may include the following: Virtual Memory Management Disk Defragmentation Files and Buffers Caches Temporary file management 2-4 6-5 6-6 6-8 #Domain 3.0 Diagnosing and TroubleshootingModule-Section3.1Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages from the boot sequence, and identify steps to correct the problems. Content may include the following: Common Error Messages and Codes Boot failure and errors Invalid boot disk Inaccessible boot device Missing NTLDR Bad or missing Command interpreter Startup messages Error in CONFIG.SYS line XX Himem.sys not loaded Missing or corrupt Himem.sys Device/Service has failed to start A device referenced in SYSTEM.INI, WIN.INI, Registry is not found Event Viewer Event log is full Failure to start GUI Windows Protection Error User-modified settings cause improper operation at startup Registry corruption Using the correct Utilities Dr. Watson Boot Disk Event Viewer 1-1 1-2 1-3 4-3 4-5 5-4 6-1 6-83.2Recognize when to use common diagnostic utilities and tools. Given a diagnostic scenario involving one of these utilities or tools, select the appropriate steps needed to resolve the problem. Utilities and tools may include the following: Startup disks Required files for a boot disk Boot disk with CD-ROM support Startup Modes Safe mode Safe Mode with command prompt Safe mode with networking Step-by-Step/Single step mode Automatic skip driver (ASD.exe) Diagnostic tools, utilities and resources User/installation manuals Internet/web resources Training materials Task Manager Dr. Watson Boot Disk Event Viewer Device Manager WinMSD MSD Recovery CD CONFIGSAFE Eliciting problem symptoms from customers Having customer reproduce error as part of the diagnostic process Identifying recent changes to the computer environment from the user 1-1 1-4 1-5 4-4 5-2 5-3 6-2 6-7 9-33.3Recognize common operational and usability problems and determine how to resolve them. Content may include the following: Troubleshooting Windows-specific printing problems Print spool is stalled Incorrect/incompatible driver for print Incorrect parameter Other Common problems General Protection Faults Bluescreen error (BSOD) Illegal operation Invalid working directory System lock up Option (Sound card, modem, input device) or will not function Application will not start or load Cannot log on to network (option NIC not functioning) Applications dont install Network connection Viruses and virus types What they are TSR (Terminate Stay Resident) programs and virus Sources (floppy, emails, etc.) How to determine presence 0-2 1-1 4-3 4-2 4-4 4-5 5-1 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-6 6-2 6-3 6-5 7-1 7-2 7-4 7-6 8-2 8-3 #Domain 4.0 NetworksModule-Section4.1Identify the networking capabilities of Windows. Given configuration parameters, configure the operating system to connect to a network. Content may include the following: Configure protocols TCP/IP Gateway Subnet mask DNS (and domain suffix) WINS Static address assignment Automatic address assignment (APIPA, DHCP) IPX/SPX (NWLink) AppleTalk NetBEUI/ NetBIOS Configure Client options Microsoft Novell Verify the configuration Understand the use of the following tools IPCONFIG.EXE WINIPCFG.EXE PING TRACERT.EXE NSLOOKUP.EXE Share resources (Understand the capabilities/limitations with each OS version) Setting permissions to shared resources Network type and network card 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 8-1 4.2Identify the basic Internet protocols and terminologies. Identify procedures for establishing Internet connectivity. In a given scenario, configure the operating system to connect to and use Internet resources. 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