Windows 2000 Professional is poised to become the standard client operating system for all PC-based computers in the next 2 years, replacing Windows 95/98, Windows NT Workstation, and other legacy OSs. Microsoft's latest release includes significant changes, and support professionals will need a clear understanding of this operating system to meet the demands of today's networks and applications. This hands-on course will teach you all you need to know to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Windows 2000 Professional clients. After taking this course, you will be able to install Windows 2000 Professional, install hardware and software, and utilize Microsoft Management Console as the standard interface for administrative tasks. You will be able to configure IP addresses and network Windows 2000, connect and navigate through the Active Directory, encrypt and decrypt files, connect to NetWare Servers, and troubleshoot typical problems.

To register, call 1-800-968-8648 or visit http://www.e-bps.com This course can be delivered by the methods below: Classroom Learning $1795 USD Virtual e-Learning $1195 USD

You Learn...

	To Install and Configure Windows 2000 Professional
	Microsoft Management Console Configuration
	To Navigate the Active Directory
	Universal Serial Bus Devices
	To Schedule Tasks
	IP Address Configuration
	File Encryption
	To Configure NTFS 5 and FAT32 Partitions
	Automatic System Recovery

Who Would Benefit

Administrators, software and hardware technicians, design engineers, and helpdesk support responsible for supporting Windows 2000 in a new or existing network.

 

Course Outline

1. Windows 2000 Overview

	Development of Windows 2000
	Windows 2000 Family Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows 2000 DataCenter Server
	Active Directory Services (ADS)
	Microsoft Management Console (MMC)
	Support for New Hardware Plug and Play Universal Serial Bus
	Networking Improvements Dynamic DNS DHCP WINS enhancements
	Security Enhancements
	File System Additions
	Licensing Requirements

2. Installing Windows 2000 Professional

	Hardware and Memory Requirements
	Installation Methods Network Installation CD ROM installation Unattended Installation System Preparation Utility Remote Installation Service
	Upgrading From Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
	Upgrading to Windows 2000 Upgrades from Windows 98 Upgrades from Windows NT 3.51 Upgrades from Windows NT 4.0
	Removing Windows 2000

3. Windows 2000 Architecture

	Base architecture
	Multiple processor support Asymmetric multiprocessing (ASMP) Symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) Processes Threads Base Priority
	Kernel mode Executive I/O Manager Process Manager Object Manager Virtual Memory Manager (VMM) Security Reference Monitor (SRM) Window Manager and Graphical Device Interface (GDI) Power Manager Plug and Play Manager Upper layer managers Device drivers Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Microkernel
	User mode Environment subsystems Win32 subsystem 32 Bit Applications DOS Applications Windows 16 Bit Applications POSIX subsystem OS/2 subsystem Integral subsystems Workstation service Server service Security subsystem
	Virtual memory management

4. Configuring Windows 2000 Clients

	Installing Hardware Plug & Play USB Support DVD Support IEEE 1394 "FireWire" Support Hardware Installation Wizard
	Using Control Panel Default Delivered applets Add/Remove Programs Managing installed applications Adding Windows Components Using the System applet to configure System Settings Network identification Hardware settings Driver Signing Device Manager User Profiles Advanced settings Performance settings Environment settings Startup & Recovery settings Administrative Tools Computer Management Event Viewer Services
	Microsoft Management Console Snap-ins Stand-alone Extension Modes User mode Author Mode Menu options Taskpads
	Starting Batch Jobs with the Task Scheduler
	Understanding the Registry Regedit Rededt32
	Using Offline Files Configuring Offline Folder options Synchronizing data Resolving conflicts

5. Managing Users and Groups

	Introduction to User Accounts Built-in Accounts Accounts resulting from upgrades
	Introduction to Groups Built-in Groups Group membership resulting from upgrades
	Guidelines for New User Accounts Default Group membership Recommended Group membership Windows 2000 Professional options
	Creating Local User Accounts Using the User and Password applet Using the Local Users and Groups snap-in Copying, Deleting, or Disabling accounts
	User Rights Assignment
	Using User Profiles

6. Introduction to Active Directory Services

Overview

	What is Active Directory?
	Benefits of Active Directory Services
	Active Directory Structure Hierarchical Storage Structure Objects User Printers (PrintQueue) Computer Share folders Organizational-Unit (OU) Attributes User Printers
	Domains Tree Trusts Schema Namespace Forest Trusts Schema Namespace Global catalog
	Network Topology Sites Replication Bandwidth Optimizing Logons

7. File System Basics

	File Allocation Table FAT 16 FAT 32
	New Technology File System 5 (NTFS 5)
	Defragmentation Utility
	Disk Management Basic disks Primary partitions Extended partitions Disk enumeration Dynamic disks Converting to Dynamic Disks Volumes Reverting to Basic disks
	Managing Dynamic Disk Volumes Simple Volumes Spanned Volumes Striped Volumes Mirror Volumes RAID 5 Volumes
	Windows File Protection Overview Protected System Files System File Checker Registry Settings

8. Security Basics

	Windows 2000 Security Model Security Principals Security Identifiers Processes Secure Access Token Security Descriptor Access Control List (ACL) Access Control Entry (ACE) Object Access
	User Authentication in a Domain Windows 2000 Professional in a Windows NT domain Authentication in Windows 2000 Domain
	Encrypting Files for Privacy
	Decrypting Files
	Configuring Local Security Policy
	Security Configuration Analysis Security Templates Secedit.exe

9. Managing object access

	File System Permissions Standard Permissions Inheritance Effective Permissions Permissions when copying and moving files
	Share permissions Effective Permissions Best Practices
	Auditing Object Access

10. Network Connectivity

	Network Basics
	Supported Protocols NetBEUI NWLink DLC TCP/IP
	Configuring TCP/IP Parameters
	Testing Your Network Connectivity ARP Ping Ipconfig Nslookup tracert
	Telnet Service Telnet Service Configuration
	IPsecure (IPSec) - Network Security Configuring IPsec Best Practices
	Connecting to Novell Netware Servers Client Service for Netware Networks NWLink protocol
	Overview of Internet Information Services Web site basics FTP basics

11. Booting and Troubleshooting

	Windows 2000 Boot process Boot.ini Creating and using a Fault Tolerant Boot Disk
	Windows 2000 Safe Mode
	Recovery Console
	Troubleshooting Bottlenecks with Performance Monitor
	Backup Utility

12. Dial Up Networking

	Remote Access Basics
	Dial-up Connections
	Connection Sharing
	Virtual private network (VPN) connections

13. Printing

	Installing a Local Printer
	Connecting to Network Printers
	Configuring a Print Server
	Troubleshooting Printer Problems

HANDS-ON LAB 1: Understanding hardware and licensing requirements for Windows 2000 Professional.

HANDS-ON LAB 2: Installation. Install Windows 2000 Professional.

HANDS-ON LAB 3: Configuring Win16 Applications; Changing thread priority with Task Manager

HANDS-ON LAB 4: Installing USB Devices & Using Task Scheduler. Manage Offline Files

HANDS-ON LAB 5: Managing Users and Groups: Create and use Users and Groups

HANDS-ON LAB 6: Navigating the Directory.  Search the directory for a particular object. Join a domain.

HANDS-ON LAB 7: Partitions and File Systems.  Create and manipulate partitions and volumes.

HANDS-ON LAB 8: Analyze and increase system Security using Security Configuration Editor. Encrypt and recover encrypted files.

HANDS-ON LAB 9: Configure and evaluate File System Permissions. Share and secure data on the classroom network. Manage File audits.

HANDS-ON LAB 10: Networking Windows 2000.  Manually configure IP addresses. Use Testing tools to test your connectivity. Use Telnet tools to access remote systems. Configure Web and FTP sites.

HANDS-ON LAB 11: Troubleshooting.  Install and use Recovery Console. Boot using NT Safe mode.

HANDS-ON LAB 12: Remote Access. Install, Configure, and Manage Dial-Up Connections

HANDS-ON LAB 13: Printing.  Install a local printer. Connect and print to a network printer.

 

Suggested Prerequisites

Our Understanding Networking Fundamentals course or equivalent knowledge is expected before taking this class.

Understanding Networking Fundamentals

 

Suggested Follow-ons

Students followed up Microsoft Windows 2000 Client Administration by attending these popular classes:

	Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
	Microsoft Implementing Windows 2000 Networking
	Microsoft Configuring Active Directory Services
	Microsoft Windows 2000 Security
	Microsoft Upgrading to Exchange 2000
	Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Administration

 

Certifications

	Windows 2000 MCSE Track
	Windows 2000 Administrator

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