Administering Windows 2000

(NOTE: Each chapter begins with Objectives, Key Terms, and Introduction and concludes with Summary, Key Points, Review Questions, Test Questions, and Associated Lab Procedure.) 1. Introduction to Windows 2000. Networking Concepts. Microsoft Windows History. Windows 2000. Troubleshooting Basics. 2. Installing Windows 2000. Hardware Requirements for Windows 2000. Choosing a File System. Licensing Modes for Windows 2000 Servers. Exploring the Windows 2000 CD. Choosing an Installation Method. Windows 2000 Setup. Customized Installation with WINNT/WINNT32. Upgrading to Windows 2000. Dual-Booting with Other Microsoft Operating Systems. Other Installation Options. Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Installations. 3. Logging On, Exploring, and Customizing Windows 2000. Logon and Authentication. The Windows Security Dialogue Box. Getting Help. Windows Explorer. Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu. Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Operational Problems. 4. Managing Hardware and Software. Control Panel. Hardware Concepts. Adding, Managing, & Removing Hardware Devices. Software Management Concepts. Adding, Managing, & Removing Software Programs. Computer Management. Microsoft Management Console. Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Problems. 5. DNS and Active Directory Basics. Domain Name System (DNS). Active Directory Overview. Installing Active Directory. Creating Active Directory Objects. Active Directory Replication Basics. Active Directory Sites. Special Roles of Domain Controllers. Troubleshooting Active Directory Installation and Administration. 6. Administering Users. Home Folders and My Documents. User Templates. User Profiles. Security Settings. Active Directory Permissions. MMC Configurations for Specific Management Functions. Searching Active Directory. Troubleshooting User Administration. 7. Administering Files, Folders, and Printers. NTFS Permissions. Printing in Windows 2000. Troubleshooting File, Folder, and Printer Administration in Windows 2000. 8. Sharing Folders and Printers. Shared Folders. Shared Printers. Troubleshooting Shared Folders and Printers. 9. Group Policy. Implementing Group Policy. Using Group Policy to Manage Users and Computers. 10. Networking Windows 2000 Overview of Networking Components. Installing and Configuring Local Area Connections. Installing and Configuring Dial-Up Connections. Additional Networking Services. 11. Managing Volumes and Data. Supported File Systems. Disk Storage Concepts. Creating and Managing Volumes Using Disk Management. Administering File and Folder Resources. Disk Maintenance Utilities. Backing Up and Restoring Data. 12. Connecting to the Internet, NetWare, and Unix Environments. Understanding Protocol Differences between Dissimilar Systems. Using Windows 2000 on the Internet and Intranets. Connecting to Novell NetWare. Connecting to Unix. Telnet Client. 13. Troubleshooting and Disaster Recovery. Troubleshooting Tools. Windows 2000 Service Packs. The Registry. Recovery Options for a Failed Windows 2000 System. Appendix A. Glossary. Appendix B. Acronym List. Appendix C. MCSE Track. The Windows 2000 MCSE Track.