• Installing Windows 2000
• Using administrative tools in Windows 2000
• Configuring hard disks and partitions
• Creating users
• Creating and using security groups to manage access to resources
• Creating and administering printers
• Setting up and administering permissions for files and folders

Module 1: Introduction to Active Directory in Windows 2000

Introduction to Active Directory
Active Directory Logical Structure
Active Directory Physical Structure
Methods for Administering a Windows 2000 Network

Module 2: Implementing DNS to Support Active Directory

Introduction to the Role of DNS in Active Directory
DNS and Active Directory
DNS Name Resolution in Active Directory
Active Directory Integrated Zones
Installing and Configuring DNS to Support Active Directory

Module 3: Creating a Windows 2000 Domain

Introduction to Creating a Windows 2000 Domain
Installing Active Directory
The Active Directory Installation Process
Examining the Default Structure of Active Directory
Performing Post Active Directory Installation Tasks
Troubleshooting the Installation of Active Directory
Removing Active Directory

Module 4: Setting Up and Administering Users and Groups

Introduction to User Accounts and Groups
User Logon Names
Creating Multiple User Accounts
Administering User Accounts
Using Groups in Active Directory
Strategies for Using Groups in a Domain
Troubleshooting Domain User Accounts and Groups

Module 5: Publishing Resources in Active Directory

Module 6: Delegating Administrative Control

Object Security in Active Directory
Controlling Access to Active Directory Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects
Customizing MMC Consoles
Setting Up Taskpads

Module 7: Implementing Group Policy

Introduction to Group Policy
Group Policy Structure
Working with Group Policy Objects
How Group Policy Settings Are Applied in Active Directory
Modifying Group Policy Inheritance
Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Group Policy

Module 8: Using Group Policy to Manage User Environments

Introduction to Managing User Environments
Introduction to Administrative Templates
Using Administrative Templates in Group Policy
Assigning Scripts in Group Policy
Using Group Policy to Redirect User Folders
Using Group Policy to Secure the User Environment
Troubleshooting User Environment Management

Module 9: Using Group Policy to Manage Software

Module 10: Creating and Managing Trees and Forests

Introduction to Trees and Forests
Creating Trees and Forests
Trust Relationships in Trees and Forests
The Global Catalog
Strategies for Using Groups in Trees and Forests
Troubleshooting Creating and Managing Trees and Forests

Module 11: Managing Active Directory Replication

Introduction to Active Directory Replication
Replication Components and Processes
Replication Topology
Using Sites to Optimize Active Directory Replication
Implementing Sites to Manage Active Directory Replication
Monitoring Replication Traffic
Adjusting Replication
Troubleshooting Active Directory Replication

Module 12: Managing Operations Masters

Introduction to Operations Masters
Operations Master Roles
Managing Operations Master Roles
Managing Operations Master Failures

Module 13: Maintaining the Active Directory Database

Introduction to Maintaining the Active Directory Database
The Process of Modifying Data in Active Directory
The Garbage Collection Process
Backing Up Active Directory
Restoring Active Directory
Moving the Active Directory Database
Defragmenting the Active Directory Database

Module 14: Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure

Business Scenario
Requirements for the Active Directory Infrastructure
Class Discussion: How to Implement the Active Directory Infrastructure