Course Outline:
Days 1-9, Sunday thru Tuesday: Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Managing a Windows 2000 Network, & Testing (70-210, 70-215, 70-218)

Chapter 1: Installing Windows XP

· Performing an Attended Installation
· Determining the Operating System and Hardware Requirements
· Running the Windows XP Setup Program
· Installing Windows Server 2003
· Performing an Unattended Installation
· Extracting the Deployment Tools
· Running Setup Manager

Chapter 2: Upgrading to Windows 2003 and Troubleshooting Failed Installations and Upgrades

· Preparing to Upgrade
· Upgrading Client Operating Systems to Windows XP
· Upgrading NT Servers to Windows 2000 Server
· Upgrading to Windows 2000
· Upgrading From Windows NT 4.0 Server
· Troubleshooting Failed Installations and Upgrades

Chapter 3: Managing Windows 2000 Hardware Configuration

· Tools and Features for Managing the Windows 2000 Hardware
· Managing Disk Devices
· Managing Display Devices
· Managing I/O Devices
· Installing and Configuring Printers
· Managing Mobile Computer Hardware
· Using the Windows 2000 Scheduled Tasks Utility

Chapter 4: Managing User Preferences and Desktops

· Managing User Profiles
· Creating a User Profile
· Creating and Testing Mandatory User Profiles
· Managing Regional Settings
· Adding a Second Input Locale
· Managing Accessability

Chapter 5: Managing Windows 2000 Networking

· Introduction to Networking
· Inter-process Communications
· A Closer Look at TCP/IP
· Introduction to Routing
· Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000

Chapter 6: Managing Windows 2000 Network Services

· Configuring a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server
· Configuring Windows 2000 Name Resolution
· Configuring NetBIOS Name Resolution
· Other Networking Services

Chapter 7: Managing Routing and Remote Access

· Overview of Network Connections
· Configuring Routing And Remote Access

Chapter 8: Introduction to Active Directory

· Directory Services Basics
· Active Directory Structure

Chapter 9: Managing Users and Groups

· General Guidelines for Creating User Accounts
· General Guidelines for Passwords
· Differentiating Between Local and Domain Security
· Creating and managing local User Accounts
· Creating and Managing Local Groups
· Creating and Managing Domain User Accounts
· Creating and Managing Domain Groups

Chapter 10: Managing Disk, Share, and Printer Access

· NTFS
· Converting to NTFS
· Managing Shared Access to Folders and Printers

Chapter 11: Managing IIS and terminal Services

· Internet Information Services
· Managing and Configuring IIS Components
· Troubleshooting Client Access to Web and FIP Sites

Chapter 12: Introduction to Group Policy

· Group Policy basics
· Creating and Managing Group Policy
· Setting Permissions on Group Policy Objects
· Troubleshooting Group Policy

Chapter 13: Managing Users, Computers, and Software Using Group Policy

· Managing Computer and User Settings with Group Policy
· Deploying Software using Group Policy
· Trouble shooting Software Deployment

Chapter 14: Using Group Policy to Manage Windows 2000 Security

· Windows 2000 Security Settings
· Security Configuration and Analysis
· Using Group Policy to Configure Security Settings
· Using Auditing to Track Activity in Windows 2000

Chapter 15: Securing Website Traffic

· Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure and Certificate Services
· Certification Authorities
· Securing Web Communications Using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Chapter 16: Preventing Disasters

· Understanding Disaster Protection
· Using RAID to Provide Fault Tolerance
· Configuring a UPS
· Using the Windows Backup Utility
· Developing a Backup Strategy

Chapter 17: Recovering Windows 2000 Computers

· The Startup Process
· Recovering Windows 2000 with the Advanced Startup Options
· Repairing Startup Problems with the Recovery Console
· Recovery with the Emergency Repair Disk
· Recovering RAIDS sets From Disk Failure
· Recovering System State and User Data Using Windows Backup

Chapter 18: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows 2000

· Understanding the Performance Tool
· Windows 2000 Support Tools
· Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Networks
· Locating and Applying Service Packs

Days 10-12, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday: Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure Administration & Testing (70-216)

Chapter 1: Designing a Windows 2000 Network

· Network Services Overview
· Developing a Network Implementation Plan
· Common Protocols Supported by Windows 2000

Chapter 2: Implementing TCP/IP

· TCP/IP Overview
· Internet Protocol Addressing
· Microsoft TCP/IP Installation and Configuration
· Basic Concepts of IP Routing

Chapter 3: Implementing NWLink

· Introducing NWLink
· Using Gateway Service for NetWare
· Using Client Service for NetWare
· Installing and Configuring NWLink

Chapter 4: Monitoring Network Activity

· Introducing Network Monitor
· Using Network Monitor
· Windows 2000 Administration Tools

Chapter 5: Implementing IPSec

· Introducing and Enabling IPSec
· Configuring IPSec
· Customizing IPSec Policies and Rules
· Monitoring IPSec

Chapter 6: Resolving Network Host Names

· TCP/IP Naming Schemes
· Host Names
· The HOST File

Chapter 7: Implementing Domain Name System (DNS)

· Introducing DNS
· Name Resolution and DNS Files
· Planning a DNS Implementation
· Installing DNS
· Configuring DNS

Chapter 8: Using Windows 2000 Domain Name Service

· Working with Zones
· Working with Servers

Chapter 9: Implementing Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)

· Introduction to WINS
· The WINS Resolution Process
· Implementing WINS
· Configuring WINS Replication

Chapter 10: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

· Introducing and Installing DHCP
· Configuring DHCP
· Integrating DHCP with Naming Services
· Using DHCP with Active Directory
· Troubleshooting DHCP

Chapter 11: Providing Your Clients Remote Access Service (RAS)

· Introducing Remote Access Service
· Configuring a Routing and Remote Access Service
· Implementing IP Routing on a Remote Access Service
· Supporting Virtual Private Networks
· Supporting Multilink Connections
· Using Routing and Remote Access with DHCP
· Managing and Monitoring Remote Access

Chapter 12: Supporting Network Address Translation (NAT)

· Introducing NAT
· Installing Internet Connection Sharing
· Installing and Configuring NAT

Chapter 13: Implementing Certificate Services

· Introducing Certificates
· Installing and Configuring Certificate Authority
· Managing Certificates

Chapter 14: Implementing Enterprise-Wide Network Security

· Implementing Network Security
· Configuring Routing and Remote Access Security
· Monitoring Security Events

Days 13-15, Saturday, Monday, & Tuesday: Windows 2000 Active Directory Services & Testing (70-217)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000

· Windows 2000 Overview
· Windows 2000 Architecture Overview
· Windows 2000 Directory Services Overview
· Logging On to Windows 2000
· The Window Security Dialog Box

Chapter 2: Introduction to Active Directory

· Active Directory Overview
· Understanding Active Directory Concepts

Chapter 3: Active Directory Administration Tasks and Tools

· Active Directory Administration Tasks
· Active Directory Administration Tools
· Using Microsoft Management Consoles
· Using Task Scheduler

Chapter 4: Implementing Active Directory

· Planning Active Directory Implementation
· Installing Active Directory
· Operations Master Roles
· Implementing an Organizational Unit Structure

Chapter 5: DNS and Active Directory Integration

· Understanding DNS Name Resolution
· Understanding and Configuring Zones
· Zone Replication and Transfer
· Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory

Chapter 6: Configuring Sites

· Configuring Site Settings
· Configuring Inter-Site Replication
· Troubleshooting Replication
· Maintaining Server Settings

Chapter 7: User Account Administration

· Introduction to User Accounts
· Planning New User Accounts
· Creating User Accounts
· Creating User Profiles
· Creating Home Directories
· Maintaining User Accounts

Chapter 8: Group Account Administration

· Introduction to Groups
· Planning a Group Strategy
· Creating Groups
· Understanding Default Groups
· Groups for Administrations

Chapter 9: Securing Network Resources

· Understanding NTFS Permissions
· Assigning NTFS Permissions
· Assigning Special Permissions
· Copying and Moving Files and Folders
· Troubleshooting Permissions Problems

Chapter 10: Administering Shared Folders

· Understanding Shared Folders
· Planning Shared Folders
· Sharing Folders
· Combining Shared Folder Permissions
· Configuring Dfs to Gain Access to Network Resources

Chapter 11: Administering Active Directory

· Locating Active Directory Objects
· Controlling Access to Active Directory Objects
· Publishing Resources in Active Directory
· Moving Active Directory Objects
· Delegating Administrative Control of Active Directory Objects
· Backing Up Active Directory
· Restoring Active Directory
· Troubleshooting Active Directory

Chapter 12: Administering Group Policy

· Group Policy Concepts
· Group Policy Implementation Planning
· Implementing Group Policy
· Managing Software Using Group Policy
· Managing Special Folders Using Group Policy
· Troubleshooting Group Policy

Chapter 13: Administering a Security Configuration

· Security Configuration Overview
· Auditing
· Using Security Logs
· User Rights
· Using Security Templates
· Security Configuration and Analysis
· Troubleshooting a Security Configuration

Chapter 14: Managing Active Directory Performance

· Active Directory Performance Monitoring Tools
· Active Directory Support Tools
· Monitoring Access to Shared Files

Chapter 15: Deploying Windows 2000 Using RIS

· RIS Overview
· Implementing RIS
· Administering RIS
· RIS Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting

Days 16-17, Wednesday & Thursday: Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Security & Testing (70-220)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 Security

· Microsoft Windows 2000 Security Services Overview
· Designing Security Business Requirements
· Designing Security to Meet Technical Requirements

Chapter 2: Designing Active Directory for Security

· Designing Your Forest Structure
· Designing Your Domain Structure
· Designing an OU Structure
· Designing an Audit Strategy

Chapter 3: Designing Authentication for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network

· Designing Authentication in a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
· Designing Kerberos Authentication
· NTLM Authentication
· Authenticating Down-Level Clients
· Planning Server Placement for Authentication

Chapter 4: Planning a Microsoft Windows 2000 Administrative Structure

· Planning Administrative Group Membership
· Securing Administrative Access to the Network

Chapter 5: Designing Group Security

· Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Security Groups
· Designing User Rights

Chapter 6: Securing File Resources

· Securing Access to File Resources
· Securing Access to Print Resources
· Planning EFS Security

Chapter 7: Designing Group Policy

· Planning Deployment of Group Policy
· Troubleshooting Group Policy Application

Chapter 8: Securing Microsoft Windows 2000-Based Computers

· Planning Microsoft Windows 2000 Security Templates
· Analyzing Security Settings with Security
· Planning the Deployment of Security by Using Security Templates

Chapter 9: Designing Microsoft Windows 2000 Services Security

· Designing DNS Security
· Designing DHCP Security
· Designing RIS Security
· Designing SNMP Security
· Designing Terminal Services Security

Chapter 10: Planning a Public Key Infrastructure

· Planning a Certification Authority Hierarchy
· Managing Certification Authorities
· Using Certificate Renewal Settings

Chapter 11: Securing Data at the Application Layer

· Planning Authenticity and Integrity of Transmitted Data
· Planning Encryption of Transmitted Data

Chapter 12: Securing Data with Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

· Designing IPSec Policies
· Planning IPSec Deployment

Chapter 13: Securing Access for Remote Users and Networks

· Planning Remote Access Security
· Designing Remote Access Security for Users
· Designing Remote Access Security for Networks
· Designing Remote Access Security Policy
· Planning RADIUS Security

Chapter 14: Securing an Extranet

· Identifying Common Firewall Strategies
· Securing Internet-Accessible Resources in a DMZ
· Securing Data Flow Through a DMZ

Chapter 15: Securing Internet Access

· Designing an Internet Acceptable Use Policy
· Securing Access to the Internet by Private Network Users
· Restricting Access to Content on the Internet
· Auditing Internet Access

Chapter 16: Securing Access in a Heterogeneous Network Environment

· Providing Interoperability Between Windows 2000 and Heterogeneous Networks
· Securing Authentication in a Heterogeneous Network
· Designing Directory Synchronization and Integration
· Securing Access to Windows 2000 Resources
· Securing Windows 2000 User Access to Heterogeneous Networks

Chapter 17: Designing a Security Plan

· Defining a Security Policy
· Developing a Security Plan
· Maintaining a Security Plan

Day 18-19, Friday & Saturday: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure & Testing (70-219)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Active Directory

· Active Directory Overview
· Design Understanding Active Directory Concepts

Chapter 2: Introduction to Designing a Directory Services Infrastructure

· Design Overview
· Analyzing the Current Business Environment
· Analyzing the Current Technical Environment
· Analyzing Business Environment

Chapter 3: Creating a Forest Plan

· Designing a Forest Plan
· Designing a Schema Modification Plan

Chapter 4: Creating a Domain Plan

· Defining Domains
· Defining a Forest Root Domain
· Defining a Domain Hierarchy
· Naming Domains
· Planning DNS Server Development

Chapter 5: Creating an Organizational Unit Plan

· Defining OU Structures
· Planning User Accounts and Groups

Chapter 6: Creating a Site Topology Plan

· Defining Sites
· Placing Domain Controllers in Sites
· Defining a Replication Strategy
· Placing Global Catalog Servers and Operations Masters

Chapter 7: Creating an Active Directory Implementation Plan

· Planning a Migration from Windows NT 4
· Planning Directory Service

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