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1 Introduction to Windows XP<br />

Professional<br />

<strong>Exam</strong> Objectives in this Chapter:<br />

■ This first chapter serves as an introduction to Windows XP Professional and does<br />

not specifically cover any exam objective.<br />

Why This Chapter Matters<br />

This book prepares you to install, configure, and support Microsoft Windows XP<br />

Professional. This chapter introduces you to the various editions of Microsoft<br />

Windows that make up the Windows XP family. It also provides a look at some<br />

of the areas in which Microsoft has enhanced Windows XP with Windows XP Service<br />

Pack 2. This chapter introduces the concepts of workgroups and domains<br />

and also explains how to log on and off Windows XP Professional. By the time<br />

you are finished reading this chapter, you should have a firm understanding of<br />

where and why Windows XP Professional is used.<br />

Lessons in this Chapter:<br />

■ Lesson 1: Explaining Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4<br />

■ Lesson 2: Identifying Major Features of Windows XP Service Pack 2 . . . . . . . .1-8<br />

■ Lesson 3: Joining Workgroups and Domains. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16<br />

■ Lesson 4: Identifying Key Characteristics of Workgroups and Domains . . . . .1-21<br />

Before You Begin<br />

There are no special requirements to complete this chapter.<br />

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