• Intoduction
• Prerequisites
• At Course Completion
• Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
• Course Outline

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install and configure Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional on stand-alone and client computers that are part of a workgroup or domain. In addition, this course provides the skills and knowledge necessary to install and configure Windows 2000 Server to create file, print, Web, and Terminal servers. It also provides students with the prerequisite knowledge and skills required for Course 2153, Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure.

Successful completion of Course 2151, Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials, or equivalent knowledge. This includes the ability to:

• Describe the principal features of the Windows 2000 operating system and the basics of networking in a Windows 2000 environment.
• Identify the tools used to perform common administrative tasks.
• Describe the types of user accounts and the principal security features of a Windows 2000 environment.
• Describe the features of the common network protocols used in Windows 2000.
• Describe the fundamentals of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
• Describe the communication process in a Windows 2000 network.
• Differentiate between the various types of network architectures.
• Describe the common hardware components used in network communication.
• Describe the requirements for Internet access and Web security.

The course materials, lectures, and lab exercises are in English. To benefit fully from the instruction, students need an understanding of the English language and completion of the prerequisites.

At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Install or upgrade to Windows 2000.
• Configure the Windows 2000 environment.
• Connect clients running Windows 2000 to networks.
• Create and manage user accounts.
• Manage access to resources by using groups.
• Manage data by using the NTFS file system.
• Provide network access to file resources.
• Monitor and optimize performance in Windows 2000.
• Implement security in Windows 2000.
• Configure printing.
• Configure Windows 2000 for mobile computing.
• Configure and manage disks.
• Implement disaster protection.
• Install and configure Terminal Services.
• Implement Windows 2000 clients.
• Implement Windows 2000 servers.

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

• Exam 70-210, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Exam 70-215, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

Topics
Preparing for Installation
Installing Windows 2000 Professional from a Compact Disc
Installing Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a Compact Disc
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Identifying Setup Errors
Labs
Installing Windows 2000

Module 2: Configuring the Windows 2000 Environment

Topics
Configuring and Managing Hardware
Configuring Display Options
Configuring System Settings
Configuring the Desktop Environment
Configuring Internet Options for Client Computers
Labs
Creating and Using Hardware Profiles
Modifying Startup and Recovery Options
Configuring Internet Options

Module 3: Connecting Windows 2000–based Clients to Networks

Topics
Windows 2000 Connectivity
Connecting to a Microsoft Network
Connecting to a Novell NetWare Network
Labs
Configuring and Testing IP Addresses
Installing and Configuring Gateway (and Client) Services for NetWare

Module 4: Creating and Managing User Accounts

Topics
Introduction to User Accounts
Guidelines for New User Accounts
Creating Local User Accounts
Creating and Configuring Domain User Accounts
Setting Properties for Domain User Accounts
Customizing User Settings with User Profiles
Best Practices
Labs
Creating Local User Accounts
Creating and Modifying Domain User Accounts

Module 5: Managing Access to Resources by Using Groups

Topics
Introduction to Windows 2000 Groups
Implementing Groups in a Workgroup
Implementing Groups in a Domain
Best Practices
Labs
Creating a Global Group

Module 6: Managing Data by Using NTFS

Topics
Introduction to NTFS Permissions
How Windows 2000 Applies NTFS Permissions
Using NTFS Permissions
Using Special NTFS Permissions
Compressing Data on an NTFS Partition
Configuring Disk Quotas on NTFS Partitions
Securing Data by Using EFS
Labs
Using NTFS Permissions
Configuring Disk Compression and Quotas
Securing Files by Using EFS

Module 7: Providing Network Access to File Resources

Topics
Introduction to Shared Folders
Creating Shared Folders
Combining NTFS and Shared Folders Permissions
Using Administrative Shared Folders
Publishing a Shared Folder in Active Directory
Configuring Shared Folders by Using Dfs
Labs
Sharing and Securing Network Resources
Configuring Domain-based Dfs

Module 8: Monitoring and Optimizing Performance in Windows 2000

Topics
Monitoring Event Logs
Using Task Manager to Monitor System Resources
Using System Monitor to Monitor System Performance
Using Alerts
Optimizing Performance
Labs
Using Task Manager and Event Viewer
Monitoring System Performance

Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows 2000

Topics
Securing Desktops and Services by Using Security Policies
Auditing Access to System Resources
Labs
Configuring Windows 2000 Security Settings
Configuring Auditing

Module 10: Configuring Printing

Topics
Introduction to Windows 2000 Printing
Adding a Printer
Configuring a Network Printer
Configuring Internet Printing
Labs
Installing Printers on a Print Server
Installing a Client Printer and Managing Printers

Module 11: Configuring Windows 2000 for Mobile Computing

Topics
Configuring Hardware for Mobile Computing
Configuring Power Management Options for Mobile Computing
Making Files Available for Offline Use
Connecting to Networks and Computers
Identifying Solutions to Mobile Computing Problems
Labs
Configuring Power Management Options
Configuring Offline Files

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Disks

Topics
Windows 2000 Disk Types
Creating Partitions on a Basic Disk
Creating Volumes on a Dynamic Disk
Performing Common Disk Management Tasks
Best Practices
Labs
Working with Dynamic Disks
Creating and Mounting a New Volume

Module 13: Implementing Disaster Protection

Topics
Introduction to Disaster Protection
Configuring an Uninterruptible Power Supply
Implementing Fault Tolerance by Using RAID
Backing Up and Restoring Data
Using Disaster Recovery Tools
Labs
Implementing Fault-Tolerant Volumes
Backing Up and Restoring System State Data

Module 14: Installing and Configuring Terminal Services

Topics
Introduction to Terminal Services
Planning the Installation
Installing Terminal Services
Configuring Terminal Services
Establishing a Terminal Session
Configuring Session Settings
Installing Applications on a Terminal Server
Labs
Installing Terminal Services
Installing an Application

Module 15: Implementing Windows 2000 Clients

Topics
Deploying Windows 2000
Performing a Manual Network Installation
Customizing Installations and Upgrades by Using Switches
Installing Windows 2000 Using the Setup Manager Wizard
Using Disk Duplication
Installing Windows 2000 Using RIS
Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Setup
Labs
Creating an Answer File for an Unattended Installation
Running the System Preparation Tool

Module 16: Implementing Windows 2000–based Servers

Topics
Common Implementation Features
Implementing a File Server
Implementing a Print Server
Implementing an Application Server
Implementing a Web Server
Routine Administration Tasks