West Los Angeles College

MCSE Detailed Course Descriptions

Administering Computer Networks and Security

Course Number: CS981

The purpose of this course is to address the implementation and desktop support needs of customers that are planning to deploy and support Microsoft Windows XP Professional in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. It provides in-depth, hands-on training for Information Technology (IT) professionals responsible for the planning, implementation, management, and support of Windows XP Professional.

At course completion, students will be able to:

• Plan and install Windows XP Professional.
• Automate an installation of Windows XP Professional. onfigure and manage hardware on a computer running Windows XP Professional.
• Manage disks.
• Configure and manage file systems.
• Troubleshoot the boot process and other system issues.
• Configure and support Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Configure the desktop environment, and use profiles to control desktop customization.
• Configure security, privacy, and connection settings for Internet Explorer.
• Configure Windows XP Professional to operate on Microsoft networks.
• Support remote users.
• Configure Windows XP Professional for mobile computing.
• Monitor resources and performance.

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams

This course helps you prepare for the following certified professional exams:

Exam: CompTIA Network+ Certification
Exam: CompTIA A+ Certification
Exam: 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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