Module 1, Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000, describes the new and enhanced features and capabilities in Windows 2000. The purpose of this module is to provide the foundation for the remainder of the course. At the end of this module, you will be able to describe the features and enhancements of each of the operating systems in the Windows 2000 platform.

Module 2, Installing Microsoft Windows 2000, guides the student through the Windows 2000 installation process. The module covers issues related to installation over a network, and unattended and remote installations. The module also addresses common installation problems and their resolution. At the end of this module, you will be able to install Windows 2000, and describe deployment and unattended installation tools.

Module 3, Implementing DNS in Windows 2000, provides the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and test Domain Name System (DNS) in a Windows 2000 network. At the end of this module, you will be able to install and configure the Microsoft DNS Server service.

Module 4, Exploring Active Directory, explores the logical and physical structure of the Microsoft Active Directory directory service. At the end of this module, you will be able to identify the relationships between Active Directory structure, DNS, and network organization, and you will be able to install Active Directory.

Module 5, Creating the Physical Structure of Active Directory, presents the knowledge and skills necessary to configure the physical structure of Active Directory in a network environment. At the end of this module, you will be able to configure a site structure, and configure replication between sites.

Module 6, Administering Active Directory, builds on the previous module by discussing how to populate the Active Directory structure with users, computers, and groups. It also describes how to manage those objects. At the end of this module, you will be able to populate Active Directory and manage Active Directory objects.

Module 7, Managing File Resources, discusses how the methods of providing access to file and print resources have changed in Windows 2000. The module also explains how to create and share file resources, the use of Distributed File System (DFS) trees, changes in NTFS file system permission configuration, disk quotas, file encryption, and the new disk defragmentation utility. At the end of this module, you will be able to manage file resources on Windows 2000.

Module 8, Using Group Policy to Manage Desktop Environments, describes the use of Group Policy in managing the computer environment for users and computers on your network. At the end of this module, you will be able to create, configure, and apply group policies.

Module 9, Using Group Policy to Manage Software, explores the use of Group Policy to install, modify, repair, and remove software more efficiently. Software installation policies leverage the new Windows Installer to deliver software to computers. At the end of this module, you will be able to deploy and manage software by using software installation policy.

Module 10, Installing and Configuring Terminal Services, introduces Terminal Services for Windows 2000. At the end of this module, you will be able to install and configure Terminal Services on servers and client computers in a Windows 2000 network.

Module 11, Configuring Remote Access, introduces new remote access features in Windows 2000. At the end of this module, you will be able to configure and support remote access on Windows 2000.

Module 12, Supporting DHCP and WINS, presents information on new DHCP and WINS functionality in Windows 2000. At the end of this module, you will be able to implement DHCP and WINS on a Windows 2000 network.

Module 13, Performing Disk Management, discusses the disk storage models in Windows 2000 with an emphasis on the new dynamic storage volumes, and provides a foundation for covering fault-tolerant dynamic volumes in the next module. At the end of this module, you will be able to create and manage dynamic volumes.

Module 14, Implementing Disaster Protection, explores new features in Windows 2000 for implementing disaster protection, including the enhanced Windows Backup utility and support for fault-tolerant volumes. At the end of this module, you will be able to implement disaster protection and recovery techniques by using Windows 2000.

Module 15, Upgrading a Network to Windows 2000, addresses essential issues in upgrading a network to Windows 2000, and covers upgrade options for domain controllers, servers, and client computers. At the end of this module, you will be able to identify Windows 2000 upgrade options, to identify upgrade planning issues, and to upgrade a Windows NT 4.0 network to Windows 2000.