Course 2152—Five days—Instructor-led

Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional and Server

Introduction

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At Course Completion

• 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.

Microsoft Certified Professional 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 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.

  
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  Course Materials and Software

  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
  
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  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

  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
  Configuring Operating System Settings
  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) Service 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

  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 Global Groups
  

  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 implmenting 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.
  • Secure 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

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

  Labs

  Implementing Security Policy
  Configuring Auditing
  

  Skills

  Students will be able to:
  
  • Secure 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 Web-based 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 Web-based 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.
  • Implement fault tolerance.
  • 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
  

  Lab

  Creating an Answer File 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.
  
  

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