Course Introduction:      

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.

This course is intended for system integrators and embedded-systems developers. The courseware does not cover development of drivers or applications at the software level for the Windows XP Embedded platform.

At Course Completion

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
The following topics are covered in this module:
• Windows XP Embedded: Design Goals
• Windows XP Embedded Vs. Windows CE
• Windows XP Embedded: System Requirements
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify the design goals of Windows XP Embedded.
• Compare Windows XP Embedded and Windows CE
• Identify the system requirements for installing Windows XP Embedded on the target devices as
well as development machines.

Module 2: Windows XP Embedded: The Build Process
The following topics are covered in this module:
• The Windows XP Embedded Build Process
• Installing and Configuring Windows XP Embedded Tools
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• List the tools required to build a Windows XP Embedded image
• List the typical build and deployment cycle for Windows XP Embedded
• Install and configure the Windows XP Embedded tools.

Module 3: Target Designer and Target Analyzer
The following topics are covered in this module:
• Target Designer: User Interface
• Target Designer: Configuration
• Target Designer: The Options Feature
• Target Analyzer: Introduction
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify the interface parts of Target Designer.
• Identify how to create and update a configuration using Target Designer.
• Identify the use of the Dependency Check and Advanced options in the Target Designer.
• Identify the use and differences between TA.exe and TAP.exe.

Module 4: Building and Deploying an Operating System Image
The following topics are covered in this module:
• Windows XP Embedded Build Options
• Preparing for the Deployment Process
• Preparing Target Media
• Deploying an Operating System Image
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Explain the Windows XP Embedded build options.
• Identify the steps involved in preparing for deploying Windows XP embedded system on a device.
• Identify how to prepare Target Media to boot Windows XP Embedded.
• Deploy an XP Embedded operating system image.

Module 5: Windows XP Embedded Enabling Features
The following topics are covered in this module:
• Headless Operation
• System Message Interception
• Enhanced Write Filter
• Bootable CD-ROM
• Flash Media
• Remote Management
• Shell Customization
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Describe what is required to build a Windows XP Embedded system that supports headless
operation.
• Explain the purpose of System Message Interception.
• Describe the Enhanced Write Filter.
• Describe the process and tools involved to create a bootable CD-ROM.
• Identify the different flash media on which you can build a Windows XP Embedded system.
• Describe the remote management capabilities of Windows XP Embedded
• Explain the process of customizing a Windows XP Embedded systems shell.

Module 6: Building XP Embedded Components Using Component Designer
The following topics are covered in this module:
• What is Component Designer?
• Understanding Components
• Component Resources
• Understanding Repositories
• Role of a Repository Set
• Role of a Package
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Identify the role of Component Designer.
• Identify the contents of a component, and the process of creating components.
• Describe component resources.
• Describe the role of repositories.
• Identify the role of a repository set.
• Identify the role of a package.

Module 7: Advanced Components and Techniques
The following topics are covered in this module:
• Converting Components
• Creating Custom Shell Components
• Component Building Tools
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Explain the different ways in which existing files can be converted into Windows XP Embedded
components.
• Creating custom shell components.
• Explain the various tools which can assist in building and debugging components, and Windows XP
Embedded operating systems.

se into the component repository.
• Build and deploy Windows XP Embedded images to reference hardware.