Microsoft Embedded Training Courses

Course Description:
The course provides developers and system integrators with the solid foundation they need to develop high-quality embedded solutions using Windows XP Embedded. This course is delivered in Partnership with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner F1 Computing Systems. The course is part of the Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) and is delivered by a Microsoft certified Trainer (MCT).

Overview:
This three-day course introduces the Windows XP Embedded architecture and provides instruction on building devices using Target Designer.

Course Objectives:
The goal of this course is to provide developers and system integrators the solid foundation they need to develop high-quality embedded solutions using Microsoft XP Embedded. It is intended for system integrators and embedded-systems developers.

Delegates will Learn:
At the end of the course, students will be able to
• describe Windows XP Embedded and its architecture
• install and use the Windows XP Embedded tool set
• build custom components and import these into the component repository
• build and deploy Windows XP Embedded images to reference hardware

Pre-Requisites:
There are no pre-requisites for this course

Duration:
Three Days

Course Materials:
Student workbook.

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
- Windows XP Embedded: Design
Goals
- Windows XP Embedded Vs.
Windows CE 3.0
- Windows XP Embedded: Systems
Requirements
Module 2: Windows XP
Embedded: The Build Process
- The Windows XP Embedded Build
Process
Module 3: Target Designer and
Target Analyzer
- Target Designer: User Interface
- Target Designer: Configuration
- Target Designer: The Options
Feature
- Target Analyzer: Introduction
Module 4: Building and Deploying
an Operating System Image
- Windows XP Embedded Build
Options
- Preparing for the Deployment
Process
- Preparing Target Media
- Deploying an Operating System
Module 5: Enabling Features
- Headless Option
- System Message Interception
- Enhanced Write Filter
- Bootable CD-ROM
- Flash Media
- Remote Management
- Shell Customization
Module 6: Building XP Embedded
Components Using Component
Designer
- What is Component Designer?
- Understanding Components
- Component Resources
- Understanding Repositories
- Role of a Repository Set
- Role of a Package
Module 7: Advanced
Components and Techniques
- Converting Components
- Creating Custom Shell Components
- Component Building Tools