Updating Support Skills from MS Windows NT 4.0 to MS Windows 2000 (Course 1560)

Overview

This course is to provide Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 support professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to support Microsoft Windows® 2000–based networks. This is a performance-based course, designed around the job-related tasks a support professional must perform using new or modified features in the Windows 2000 operating system.

Key Topics

Day 1

Module 1: Installing Microsoft Windows 2000

Topics

The Windows 2000 platform
Preparing for installation
Installing Windows 2000 from a compact disc
Installing Windows 2000 over a network
Identifying solutions to setup problems
Automating installations by using the Windows 2000 Setup Manager Wizard
Automating installations by using disk duplication

Labs

Installing Windows 2000

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Identify the operating systems that are included in the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform.
• Identify the differences between Microsoft Windows NT operating systems and Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems.
• Prepare for an installation of Windows 2000.
• Install Windows 2000 from a compact disc.
• Describe how to install Windows 2000 over a network.
• Troubleshoot setup failures and recommend likely solutions.
• Describe how to automate installations of Windows 2000 by using the Windows 2000 Setup Manager Wizard.
• Describe how to automate installations of Windows 2000 by using disk duplication.

 

Module 2: Implementing DNS in Windows 2000

Topics

Installing the DNS Server service
Configuring zones in Windows 2000
Testing the DNS Server service

Labs

Installing and configuring the DNS Server service

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Install the DNS Server service.
• Configure zones in Windows 2000.
• Test the DNS Server service.

 

Module 3: Installing Active Directory

Topics

Introduction to Active Directory
Logical structure
Physical structure
Specific domain controller roles
Installing Active Directory
Verifying Active Directory installation
Managing single master operations
Using the domain administrator account

Labs

Installing Active Directory

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe the role of Active Directory in Windows 2000.
• Describe the logical structure of Active Directory.
• Describe the physical structure of Active Directory.
• Describe the roles of global catalog servers and operations masters in Active Directory.
• Install Active Directory.
• Verify Active Directory installation.
• Manage single master operations by transferring and seizing single master operations roles.
• Describe guidelines for using the domain Administrator account.

 

Module 4: Creating the Physical Structure of Active Directory

Topics

Exploring the physical structure of Active Directory
Implementing the physical structure or Active Directory
Monitoring replication traffic

Labs

Creating sites and subnets

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe the physical structure of Active Directory, including sites, site links, subnets, connection and server objects, replication within a site and between sites, and replication protocols..
• Modify the physical structure by creating sites, subnets, site links, site link bridges, connection objects, and global catalog servers, and by moving server objects between sites.
• Monitor replication traffic.

 

Day 2

Module 5: Administering Active Directory

Topics

Creating and managing Active Directory objects
Managing groups
Controlling access to Active Directory objects
Adding object attributes to the global catalog
Delegating administrative control of Active Directory objects

Labs

Creating organizational units and user accounts
Setting up groups
Examining Active Directory security and delegating control

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Create organizational units, user accounts, and computer accounts.
• Create and modify groups.
• Explain how to control access to objects in Active Directory by using permissions.
• Add object attributes to the Global Catalog.
• Delegate administrative control of objects in Active Directory to support secure decentralized administration.

 

Module 6: Upgrading a Network to Windows 2000

Topics

Upgrade overview
Upgrading client computer operating systems
Upgrading member servers
Establishing the forest root
Upgrading primary domain controllers
Upgrading backup domain controllers
Switching from mixed mode to native mode

Labs

Upgrading your Windows NT 4.0 network to Windows 2000

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe the network upgrade process.
• Upgrade Windows client operating systems to Windows 2000.
• Upgrade members’ servers to Windows 2000.
• Establish the forest root for the Windows 2000 Active Directory directory service.
• Upgrade domain controllers to Windows 2000.
• Switch a domain from mixed mode to native mode.

 

Day 3

Module 7: Deploying Windows 2000 Professional by Using Remote Installation Services

Topics

Examining Remote Installation Services
Installing an RIS Server
Configuring remote installation options
Deploying images by using RIS
Creating an Remote Installation Preparation (RIPrep) image
Comparing CD-based images and RIPrep images
Identifying solutions to RIS problems

Labs

Deploying Windows 2000 Professional by Using Remote Installation Services

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe the remote installation process.
• Install and configure an RIS server.
• Modify RIS configurations.
• Deploy CD-based RIS images.
• Create RIPrep images.
• Compare CD-based and RIPrep images.
• Provide solutions to potential RIS problems.

 

Module 8: Using Group Policy to Manage Desktop Environments

Topics

Introduction to Group Policy
Applying Group Policy
Examining the Group Policy interface
Configuring the registry by using Group Policy
Assigning scripts by using Group Policy
Redirecting folders by using Group Policy
Guidelines for implementing Group Policy

Labs

Implementing Group Policy
Implementing administrative template and script policy
Implementing folder redirection policy

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Explain the capabilities and structure of Group Policy, including Group Policy objects (GPOs), Group Policy containers (GPCs), and Group Policy templates (GPTs).
• Apply Group Policy by creating a GPO, managing the access permissions of GPOs, and managing the inheritance of GPOs through the structure of the Active Directory directory service.
• Configure Group Policy settings for administrative templates, scripts, and folder redirection.
• Explain the guidelines for implementing Group Policy.

 

Module 9: Using Group Policy to Manage Software

Topics

Examining software deployment
Exploring software management technologies
Examining the software life cycle
Deploying software
Upgrading software
Removing software
Managing software
Identifying solutions to software deployment problems

Labs

Publishing and assigning software
Upgrading and removing software

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Explain how Software Installation and Maintenance technology makes software deployment more efficient.
• Explain how the Windows 2000 Software Installation and Maintenance technology uses Group Policy and Windows Installer to manage software.
• Explain the four phases of the software life cycle: preparation, deployment, maintenance, and removal.
• Use Group Policy to deploy software.
• Use Group Policy to upgrade software.
• Use Group Policy to remove software.
• Explain how to manage software by configuring deployment options, managing file extension associations, and assigning software categories.
• Explain how to troubleshoot common problems with software deployment.

 

Day 4

Module 10: Installing and Configuring Terminal Services

Topics

Introduction to Terminal Services
Planning the Terminal Services installation
Installing Terminal Services and Terminal Services client software
Configuring Terminal Services for clients
Establishing a Terminal session
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 and Terminal Services client software.
• Configure Terminal Services for a multiple session environment.
• Establish a Terminal session
• Install applications on a Terminal server.

 

Module 11: Configuring Remote Access

Topics

Exploring new protocols
Configuring outbound connections
Configuring inbound connections
Examining remote access policies
Examining remote access policy evaluation
Creating a remote access policy
Implementing demand-dial routing
Implementing connection sharing
Configuring Network Address Translation (NAT)

Labs

Configuring a virtual private network (VPN) connection
Creating a remote access policy and profile

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe the new protocols that Windows 2000 supports.
• Configure outbound connections in Windows 2000.
• Configure inbound connections in Windows 2000.
• Explain remote access policy and profile concepts.
• Evaluate remote access policies and profiles.
• Create and configure a remote access policy and profile.
• Install and configure demand-dial routing.
• Install and configure connection sharing.
• Install and configure NAT.

 

Module 12: Securing Windows 2000

Topics

Securing the logon process
Securing desktops and services by using Group Policy
Securing network traffic by using Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
Securing files by using Encrypting File System (EFS)

Labs

Implementing security policy
Implementing IPSec
Encrypting files with EFS

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Secure log on by using smart cards.
• Secure workstations and services by using Group Policy.
• Secure network traffic by using IPSec.
• Secure data files by using EFS.

 

Module 13: Supporting DHCP and WINS

Topics

New DHCP functionality
Authorizing a DHCP server in Active Directory
Examining dynamic update of DNS name servers
Configuring DHCP scopes in Windows 2000
Examining options classes
Examining Automatic Private IP Addressing
New WINS functionality

Labs

Supporting DHCP in Windows 2000

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Describe new DHCP functionality.
• Authorize a DHCP server in the Active Directory directory service.
• Explain dynamic update of DNS name servers.
• Configure DHCP scopes in Windows 2000.
• Explain the purpose and function of option classes.
• Explain how Automatic Private IP Addressing works.
• Describe new WINS functionality.

 

Day 5

Module 14: Managing File Resources

Topics

Sharing and publishing file resources
Creating a Distributed file system (Dfs)
Exploring NTFS permissions
Managing disk quotas

Labs

Publishing a folder in Active Directory
Creating a Dfs
Configuring disk quotas

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Share and publish file resources.
• Create a distributed file system.
• Explain how to use NTFS permissions.
• Manage disk quotas.

 

Module 15: Performing Disk Management

Topics

Windows 2000 disk storage types
Using Disk Management
Creating dynamic volumes
Performing common disk management tasks

Labs

Working with dynamic storage

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Define Windows 2000 disk storage types.
• Explain how to use Disk Management.
• Create dynamic volumes.
• Explain how to perform common disk management tasks.

 

Module 16: Implementing Disaster Protection

Topics

Disaster protection features in Windows 2000
Using fault-tolerant volumes
Examining advanced startup options
Examining the Recovery Console
Using the Backup utility

Labs

Implementing fault-tolerant volumes
Using the Backup utility to restore Active Directory

Skills

Students will be able to:

• Summarize the disaster-protection features in Windows 2000.
• Create Windows 2000 fault-tolerant volumes.
• Explain Windows 2000 advanced startup options.
• Explain how to use the Windows 2000 Recovery Console.
• Restore the Active Directory directory service using the Backup utility in Windows 2000. 

Duration

5 days