Developing Embedded Solutions for Windows XP Embedded
(Microsoft Training Course: 2545) - 3 days - £1700 exc VAT

THIS COURSE HAS NOW RETIRED. PLEASE SEE THE SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE COURSES.
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

1. Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
2. Windows XP Embedded: The Build Process
3. Target Designer and Target Analyzer
4. Building and Deploying an Operating System Image
5. Enabling Features
6. Building XP Embedded Components Using Component Designer
7. Advanced Components and Techniques

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Supplementary InformationThis course has now retired and is no longer available. We suggest you look at Course [[{http://www.F1Comp.Co.UK/computer_training/Microsoft_Training_Courses/Windows-Embedded/2540N.aspx}2540N: Building Embedded Solutions Using Windows CE 5]].

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Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows XP Embedded

• Windows XP Embedded: Design Goals
• Windows XP Embedded Vs. Windows CE 3.0
• Windows XP Embedded: System Requirements

Skills

• 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.
  

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Module 2: Windows XP Embedded: The Build Process

• The Windows XP Embedded Build Process

Skills

• 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.
  

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Module 3: Target Designer and Target Analyzer

• Target Designer: User Interface
• Target Designer: Configuration
• Target Designer: The Options Feature
• Target Analyzer: Introduction

Skills

• 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.
  

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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 Image

Skills

• 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.
  

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Module 5: Enabling Features

• Headless Operation
• System Message Interception
• Enhanced Write Filter
• Bootable CD-ROM
• Flash Media
• Remote Management
• Shell Customization

Skills

• 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.
  

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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

Skills

• 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.
  

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Module 7: Advanced Components and Techniques

• Converting Components
• Creating Custom Shell Components
• Component Building Tools

Skills

• 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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There are no pre-requisites for this course

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

This course has now retired and is no longer available. We suggest you look at Course [[{http://www.F1Comp.Co.UK/computer_training/Microsoft_Training_Courses/Windows-Embedded/2540N.aspx}2540N: Building Embedded Solutions Using Windows CE 5]].