Networking Series Course:

Managing a MS Windows 2000 Network Environment (MS2126)

The goal of this instructor-led course is to provide the knowledge required by System Administrators, Network Administrators, and IT professionals who implement, manage and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on the Microsoft Windows® 2000 platform. These skills are generally required in medium to large size organizations that maintain 200 to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning 2 to 100 physical locations via Large Area Networks (LANs) and the Internet or Intranets. Additionally, this course provides the skills and knowledge Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification candidates will require to prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment.

Target Audience

This course is intended for System Administrators, Network Administrators and IT Professionals that focus on performing desktop and server installation and configuration tasks, as well as network and operating system management tasks in a Microsoft Windows environment. The Technical Support specialist is a secondary audience for this course, and performs troubleshooting tasks, hardware and software installations, configurations, and upgrades, and performs some network and system operations tasks.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Completed Course 2151, Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials
  • Completed Course 2152,Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server

Examinations

This course will help the student prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

Topics

Module 1: Introduction to Managing a Windows 2000 Network

Overview of Active Directory

Active Directory Logical Structure

Active Directory Physical Structure

Managing a Windows 2000 Network

Module 2: Managing Shared Network Resources

Introduction to Publishing Resources

Setting Up and Managing Published Printers

Implementing Printer Locations

Maintaining Printer Resources

Setting Up and Administering Published Shared Folders

Monitoring Access to Shared Folders

Troubleshooting User Access to Network File Resources

Best Practices

Module 3: Managing Web Services

Overview of Internet Information Services

Configuring Web Server Properties

Creating Web Sites and Virtual Directories

Managing Web site Content

Configuring User Authentication

Configuring User Access to Web Pages

Configuring Web Browsers

Maintaining a Web Server

Module 4: Implementing and Managing DHCP

Overview of DHCP

Installing the DHCP Service

Authorizing the DHCP Service

Creating and Configuring a Scope

Configuring DHCP in a Routed Network

Support DHCP

Module 5: Implementing Name Resolution

Introduction to Name Resolution

NetBIOS Name Resolution

Host Name Resolution

Configuring Name Resolution for Client Computers

Troubleshooting Name Resolution

Module 6: Managing DNS

Multimedia: Basics of the Domain Name System (DNS)

Overview of the DNS Query Process

Creating Zones

Configuring Zones

Configuring DNS Updates

DNS Name Resolution in Active Directory

Maintaining and Troubleshooting DNS Servers

Module 7: Configuring Remote Access

Overview of Remote Access in Windows 2000

Configuring the Remote Access Server

Configuring the Remote Access Client

Configuring Authentication Protocols

Configuring Encryption Protocols

Configuring Routing and Remote Access for DHCP Integration

Module 8: Supporting Remote Access Policy

Examining Remote Access Policies

Examining Remote Access Policy Evaluation

Creating a Remote Access Policy

Troubleshooting Remote Access

Module 9: Resolving Active Directory Replication Conflicts

Introduction to Active Directory Replication

Replication Components and Processes

Using Sites to Optimize Active Directory Replication

Identifying Replication Problems by Using Event Viewer

Module 10: Delegating Administrative Control

Introduction to Delegating Administrative Control

Controlling Access to Active Directory Objects

Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects

Managing Computer Accounts

Customizing MMC Consoles

Setting Up Taskpads

Module 11: Implementing Group Policy

Group Policy Structure

Working with Group Policy Objects

How Group Policy Settings Are Applied in Active Directory

Modifying Group Policy Inheritance

Using Resultant Set of Policy

Troubleshooting Group Policy

Module 12: Using Group Policy to Manage the Desktop Environment

Introduction to Managing User Environments

Using Administrative Templates in Group Policy

Assigning Scripts by Using Group Policy

Using Group Policy to Redirect Folders

Troubleshooting User Environment Management

Introduction to Managing Software Deployment

Deploying Software

Managing Software

Identifying Solutions to Software Deployment Problems

Module 13: Managing Network Security

Using Group Policy to Secure the User Environment

Using Group Policy to Configure Account Policies

Analyzing Security Log Files to Detect Security Breaches

Securing the Logon Process

Examining Service Packs, Hotfixes, and Antivirus Software

Module 14: Troubleshooting Client Computer Startup and User Logon Problems

The Windows 95- and Windows 98-Based Boot Process

The Windows NT-Based Boot Process

Using Advanced Boot Options to Troubleshoot Startup Problems

Using the Recovery Console to Start the Computer

Troubleshooting the Windows NT-Based Boot Process

Troubleshooting the User Logon Process