Developing Embedded Solutions for Windows XP Embedded

Course 2545: 2 days; Instructor-Led

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.

Audience
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
After completing 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.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.

Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
There is no MCP exam associated with this course.

Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

Course Outline

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 3.0
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 3.0.
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.

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