Intended Audience.

Prerequisites.

Reference Materials.

About the CD-ROM.

Features of This Book.

Notes.

Conventions.

Chapter and Appendix Overview.

Finding the Best Starting Point For You.

Getting Started.

The Microsoft Certified Professional Program.

Microsoft Certification Benefits.

Requirements for Becoming a Microsoft Certified Professional.

Technical Training for Computer Professionals.

Technical Support.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000.

Lesson 1: Overview of Windows 2000.

Lesson 2: Operating System Architecture.

Lesson 3: Windows 2000 Directory Services.

Chapter 2: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 1: Preparing to Install Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 2: Installing Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 3: Upgrading to Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 4: Troubleshooting a Windows 2000 Server Installation.

Chapter 3: Unattended Installations of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 1: Preparing for an Unattended Installation of Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 2: Automating the Installation of Windows 2000 Server.

Chapter 4: Microsoft Windows 2000 File Systems.

Lesson 1: Disk Management Basics.

Lesson 2: File Allocation Table (FAT).

Lesson 3: NT File System (NTFS).

Lesson 4: File System Security.

Chapter 5: Advanced File Systems.

Lesson 2: File Replication Service.

Chapter 6: Active Directory Services.

Lesson 1: Overview of Active Directory Services.

Lesson 2: Planning Active Directory Implementation.

Lesson 3: Implementing Active Directory Services.

Lesson 4: Administering Active Directory Services.

Chapter 7: Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Lesson 1: Using the Microsoft Management Console.

Lesson 2: Administering User Accounts.

Lesson 3: Administering Group Accounts.

Lesson 4: Administering Group Policies.

Chapter 8: Administering Print Services.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Windows 2000 Printing.

Lesson 2: Setting Up Network Printers.

Lesson 3: Administering Network Printers.

Lesson 4: Printing and Active Directory Services.

Lesson 5: Connecting to Network Printers.

Chapter 9: Network Protocols and Services.

Lesson 1: Network Protocols.

Lesson 2: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol.

Lesson 3: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Service.

Lesson 4: Windows Internet Naming Service.

Lesson 5: Domain Name System.

Chapter 10: Routing and Remote Access Service.

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Routing and Remote Access Service.

Lesson 2: Features of the Routing and Remote Access Service.

Lesson 3: Remote Access.

Lesson 4: Virtual Private Networks.

Lesson 5: RRAS Tools.

Chapter 11: Microsoft Windows 2000 Security.

Lesson 1: Public Key Infrastructure.

Lesson 2: Public Key Technologies.

Lesson 3: The Kerberos Protocol in Windows 2000.

Lesson 5: Microsoft Windows 2000 Auditing.

Chapter 12: Reliability and Availability.

Lesson 2: Backing Up Data.

Lesson 3: Implementing Disaster Protection.

Chapter 13: Monitoring and Optimization.

Lesson 1: Disk Monitoring and Optimization.

Lesson 3: Performance Console.

Lesson 4: Network Monitor.

Chapter 14: Microsoft Windows 2000 Application Servers.

Lesson 1: Exploring Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0 Features.

Lesson 4: Installing and Configuring Terminal Services.

Appendix A: Questions and Answers.

Appendix B: Sample Answer Files for Unattended Setup.

In This Appendix.

Answer File Format.

Answer File Keys and Values.

Sample Answer Files.

Sample 1: Default Unattend.inc.

Sample 2: Unattended Installation of Windows 2000 Professional from CD-ROM.

Sample 3: Install and Configure Windows 2000 and Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer with Proxy Settings.

Sample 4: Install and Configure Windows 2000 Server with Two Network Adapters.

Sample 5: Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Network Load Balancing.

Sample 6: Install Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Windows Clustering.

Appendix C: Installing Service Packs.

Service Pack Slipstreaming.

Post-Setup Installation of Service Pack.

Appendix D: Glossary.

Index.