Windows 2000: Managing a Network Environment teaches you how to install, configure and manage the components that make up a Windows 2000 network. For example, you're going to learn how to install, configure, and maintain DNS, DHCP, WINS, RAS, Web, and FTP servers. You're also going to learn how to create and work with Active Directory objects and how to manage workstation settings and application deployment with Group Policy. Along the way, you'll also learn how to manage and troubleshoot your network through various utilities.

Performance-Based Objectives

Install and configure the DHCP Server service and DHCP clients, as well as manage DHCP.
Install and configure the DNS Server service, and manage and troubleshoot DNS.
Work with and manage Active Directory objects, and organize and manage file and print
resources.
Implement Active Directory security, including access control and authority delegation.
Use Group Policies to manage workstation settings, and implement security and workstation maintenance.
Use Group Policies to assign, publish, and manage applications.
Manage and troubleshoot Active Directory Replication.
Install and configure Remote Access Service (RAS) servers and clients, and work with Virtual Private Networking (VPN).
Configure RAS security and manage remote access.
Configure Internet Connection Sharing, and configure and manage the Internet Connection Server.

We designed Windows 2000: Managing a Network Environment to prepare you to manage the various aspects of a Windows 2000 network. In addition, this course prepares you for Microsoft Certified System Engineer exam 70-218, Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network.

To prepare for this course, you should complete PTR's, Windows 2000: Operating System & Networking Essentials and Windows 2000: Professional & Server Support course, or equivalent knowledge.

Topics covered on the 5 day Windows 2000 Managing A Network Environment course

Automatically Configuring TCP/IP With DHCP

• Installing and Configuring the DHCP Server Service
• Installing and Configuring DHCP Clients
• Managing DHCP

Implementing DNS for Host Name Resolution

• Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Service
• Managing the DNS Database
• Managing Multiple DNS Domains
• Monitoring Your DNS Server
• Installing and Configuring a WINS Server

Managing Active Directory Objects

• Working with Active Directory Objects
• Organizing Active Directory Resources
• Managing File and Print Resources
• Searching for Objects in the Active Directory

Active Directory and Logon Security

• Controlling Access to Objects
• Delegating Authority Over Active Directory Objects
• Securing The Logon Process Using Smart Cards

Using Group Policies to Manage Client Work Environments

• Managing Security Settings with Group Policies
• Managing User Interface Settings with Group Policies
• Managing Group Policies
• Assigning Scripts, Redirecting Folders, and Troubleshooting GPOs

Using Group Policies to Deploy Applications and Configure Audit Policies

• Assigning and Publishing Applications
• Managing Deployed Applications
• Audit Policies

Managing Active Directory Replication

• Active Directory Replication
• Implementing Sites

The Remote Access Service (RAS)

• Overview of the Remote Access Service
• Installing and Configuring the RAS Server
• Configuring Protocols on the RAS Server
• Installing and Configuring RAS Clients
• Virtual Private Networking

Managing and Troubleshooting RAS

• RAS Security
• Remote Access Policies and Profiles
• Troubleshooting RAS

Connecting a Windows 2000 Network to the Internet

• Internet Connection Sharing
• Internet Connection Server

Using a Windows 2000 Server as a Web and FTP Server

• Internet Information Server
• Publishing Web Pages with Internet Information Server
• Publishing Files with FTP
• User Authentication and Local Security

Working With Windows 2000 Terminals

• Terminal Services
• Terminal Services Clients
• Installing Applications for Multiple Users
• Modifying and Uninstalling Terminal Services

   (excl.VAT)