Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment
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The goal of this five-day instructor-led course is to provide the knowledge required by system administrators network administrators and IT professionals who implement manage and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system.
These skills are generally required in medium to large organizations that maintain 200 to 26 000 user desktops and servers spanning two to 100 physical locations by using local area networks (LANs) and the Internet or intranets. Additionally this course provides the skills and knowledge that Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification candidates need to prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment.
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Program Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Managing a Windows 2000 Network
Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 1 (Portable Document Format 589 KB).
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with an introduction to administering a Windows 2000 network. The module provides a foundation for the course by introducing the concepts of centralized management and decentralized administration of a Windows 2000 network.
After completing this module you will be able to describe the methods for administering a Windows 2000 network.
Module 2: Introducing Active Directory
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with an introduction to implementing and administering a Windows 2000 network by using Active Directory. The module introduces the concepts of Active Directory and its logical and physical structures. This module also provides an overview of how Active Directory enables the centralized management and decentralized administration.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 3: Managing Shared Network Resources
Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 3 (Portable Document Format 891 KB).
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to publish resources including shared folders and printers in Active Directory. Publishing resources makes it easier for users to locate resources on a network and provides security-enhanced and selective publication of network resources to users.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 4: Delegating Administrative Control
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the permissions and access levels on directory objects and properties in Active Directory. The module also describes how to delegate specific authority over portions of Active Directory to groups of users without exposing the information in Active Directory to unauthorized access.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 5: Managing DNS
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install configure and troubleshoot DNS in a Windows 2000 network.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 6: Examining Active Directory Replication
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify Active Directory replication components and the replication process. The module describes how to optimize Active Directory replication and identify and resolve potential replication conflicts. This module also describes how to back up and restore the Active Directory database and the effects of replication on a restore.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 7: Implementing Group Policy
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with an introduction to Group Policy in the Windows 2000 operating system and the general knowledge and skills to implement Group Policy settings. Students will learn about the structure of Group Policy and how to create and link Group Policy objects (GPOs). This module also explains how Group Policy settings are applied to Active Directory and how to delegate control of GPOs.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 8: Using Group Policy to Manage the Desktop Environment
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to use Group Policy to manage user environments and install modify repair and remove software more efficiently. Students will learn to manage user environments by configuring the Administrative Template settings using Group Policy to run scripts at designated times and redirecting folders to a central location. They will also learn how software installation policies take advantage of the Microsoft Windows Installer to deliver software to computers.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 9: Managing Network Security
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with an appreciation of the challenges that are involved in maintaining a security-enhanced and reliable system.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 10: Managing Web Services
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with knowledge of the purpose and benefits of using Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 11: Managing Remote Access
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure a remote access server and clients in a Windows 2000 network and to support remote access to a Windows 2000 network through the use of remote access policies and profiles.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 12: Implementing and Managing DHCP
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure automatic Internet Protocol (IP) addressing in a Windows 2000 network by using DHCP.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 13: Implementing Name Resolution
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to configure use and troubleshoot name resolution. Students will learn what name resolution is and the difference between network basic input/output system (NetBIOS) and Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) host names. They will learn how to configure a computer to use NetBIOS and DNS name resolution services and how to use Windows utilities to troubleshoot name resolution problems.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Module 14: Troubleshooting Client Computer Startup and User Logon Problems
The following topics are covered in this module:
This module provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to troubleshoot client startup and user logon problems.
After completing this module you will be able to:
Related Exams
This course helps you prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional Exam:
Student Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course students must have completed:
Student Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided in the student kit:
Program Goals
After completing the course students will be able to:
