Course Overview
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.
Skills Gained
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.
Examinations
This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certification exams:
- Exam 70-210-Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Exam 70-215-Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Prerequisites
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.
Course Outline
Day 1
Module 1: Installing or Upgrading to Windows 2000
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 Gained
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 Gained
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 Gained
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
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 Gained
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 Gained
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 Quotan
- Securing Files by Using EFS
Skills Gained
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
- 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
- Configuring Windows 2000 Security Settings
- Configuring Auditing!
Skills Gained
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 Gained
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 Gained
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 Gained
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 Gained
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 Gained
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
- 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 Gained
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.
