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- Louise Nolan
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A+ Module 3 - Supporting Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Course Aims
At the end of this course you will be able to: identify key features of Windows NT, install Windows NT, understand the Windows NT boot process, understand the functions of the Registry, make changes to the Registry, view and configure system settings, manage user and group accounts, understand and configure different file system settings, use the Disk Administrator to manage disk drives, manage file and directory permissions and troubleshoot problems. |
Assumed Knowledge
You should have successfully completed a "PC Fundamentals" course or be confident in the following in order to gain maximum benefit from reading this course: You can use a keyboard and mouse, recognise the main components of a PC and different data media such as floppy disks, CD-ROM, etc. You can understand DOS file naming conventions and directory structures, you are familiar with Windows and Windows applications, you can use Windows File Manager or Explorer to create directories and sub-directories; and move, copy or rename files and directories. You can use the DOS DIR, COPY, REN, DEL, MD, CD and RD commands and the DOS editor to create text and batch files. |
Course Audience
This foundation course prepares newcomers to PC support and provides readers with training in PC software installation and support skills. |
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Table of Contents
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Features of Windows NT
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Multi-tasking and Multi-threading
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Support for other operating systems
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Multiple protocol support
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Windows NT or Windows 9x?
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Windows NT Server versus Windows NT Workstation
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Installing Windows NT
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The Setup program (WINNT.EXE)
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Upgrading from Windows 3.1x and 9x
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The Windows NT 'Upgrade' program
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Windows NT boot sequence
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Intel-specific boot sequence
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Core boot files
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Windows NT Registry
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Control Panel
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Adding and removing SCSI devices
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Configuring the DOS and Win16 Virtual Machine
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Configuring the DOS and Win16 Virtual Machine
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User account management
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Creating and managing accounts
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Setting security policies
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Windows NT file system comparison
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File Allocation Table (FAT)
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New Technology File System (NTFS)
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Working with multiple disks
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Using Disk Administrator
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Managing files
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Permissions for shared directories
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How user and group permissions interact
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Troubleshooting Windows NT
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The emergency repair process
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The Emergency Repair Disk
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