Connectivity between Windows XP Professional computers and other networks (inclusive of the Internet and other computers) is provided in a variety of ways. Windows XP computers utilize a variety of tools, applications, and protocols for connecting to networks. This chapter reviews a wide variety of these components, and how to install, configure, or manage them:
The TCP/IP protocol suite
Dial-up networking
Internet Information Services (IIS)
Internet Explorer
Not only do we explore each of these components, but we look at their features and dependencies as they exist within the Windows XP Professional operating system.