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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.



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Training Presented in:English
Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server

Program Outline


Day 1


Module 1: Installing or Upgrading to Windows 2000

Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 1 (Portable Document Format 1.29 MB).


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

Lab

Installing Windows 2000

Skills

Students will be able to:

  • Prepare for a Windows 2000 installation.

  • Install Windows 2000 Professional from a compact disc.

  • Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server from a compact disc.

  • Upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional.

  • Upgrade to Windows 2000 Advanced Server.

  • Identify setup errors.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Configure and manage hardware.

  • Configure display options.

  • Configure system settings.

  • Configure the desktop environment.

  • Configure 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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe connectivity in Windows 2000.

  • Connect to a Microsoft network.

  • Connect to a Novell NetWare network.

    Day 2

    Module 4: Creating and Managing User Accounts

    Take a closer look: Download Sample Module 4 (Portable Document Format 885 KB).


    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of user accounts.

  • Identify the guidelines for new user accounts.

  • Create local user accounts.

  • Create and configure domain user accounts.

  • Set properties for domain user accounts.

  • Customize user settings with user profiles.

  • Identify best practices for creating and configuring 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

    Lab

    Creating a Global Group

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Identify how groups function and their characteristics.

  • Implement groups in a workgroup.

  • Implement groups in a domain.

  • Identify best practices for implementing groups.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe NTFS permissions.

  • Explain how Windows 2000 applies NTFS permissions.

  • Use NTFS permissions.

  • Grant special NTFS permissions.

  • Compress data on an NTFS partition.

  • Configure disk quotas on NTFS partitions.

  • Help protect data by using Encrypting File System (EFS).

    Day 3


    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and use of shared folders.

  • Create shared folders.

  • Combine NTFS permissions and shared folder permissions.

  • Use administrative shared folders.

  • Publish a folder in the Active Directory™ directory service.

  • Configure shared folders by using Distributed file system (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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Monitor event logs to monitor information about system operations.

  • Use Task Manager to monitor system resources.

  • Use System Monitor to monitor system performance.

  • Use alerts to notify a user or an administrator when certain system criteria are met or exceeded.

  • Identify counters to monitor for optimizing performance.

    Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows 2000


    Topics

    Helping Protect Desktops and Services by Using Security Policies
    Auditing Access to System Resources

    Labs

    Configuring Windows 2000 Security Settings
    Configuring Auditing

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Help protect desktops and services by using security policies.

  • Audit access to system resources.

    Day 4

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Identify the requirements for setting up a network printer.

  • Add a shared printer on a print server and set up client computers to print.

  • Configure a network printer on a print server.

  • Configure Internet printing.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Configure hardware for mobile computing.

  • Configure power management options for mobile computing.

  • Make files available offline by configuring client computers and the server.

  • Connect to computers and networks remotely.

  • Identify solutions to mobile computing problems.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe disk types in Windows 2000.

  • Create partitions on a basic disk.

  • Create volumes on a dynamic disk.

  • Perform common disk management tasks.

  • Apply best practices for configuring and managing disks.

    Day 5

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose of disaster protection and recovery.

  • Configure an uninterruptible power supply.

  • Provide data redundancy with fault-tolerant volumes.

  • Back up and restore data in Windows 2000.

  • Use disaster recovery tools.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose and use of Terminal Services.

  • Plan a Terminal Services installation.

  • Install Terminal Services.

  • Configure Terminal Services.

  • Establish a Terminal session.

  • Configure session settings.

  • Install applications on a Terminal server.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe the primary deployment methods for Windows 2000.

  • Perform a manual network installation of Windows 2000.

  • Customize installations and upgrades using switches.

  • Use the Setup Manager wizard.

  • Describe the process of disk duplication.

  • Perform a remote installation of Windows 2000.

  • Troubleshoot Windows 2000 setup.

    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

    Skills

    Students will be able to:

  • Describe common implementation features.

  • Implement a file server.

  • Implement a print server.

  • Implement an application server.

  • Implement a Web server.

  • Describe routine administration tasks.

    Related Exams

    Student Pre-Requisites

    Successful completion of course 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.


    Student Materials

    The course materials are yours to keep.
    You will be provided with the following software for use in the classroom:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional


    Program Goals

    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.


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