Course Outline: Windows 2000 for NT 4.0 Administrators
(5 Days) with Hands-On Labs
Learning Objectives
Describe the new features and understand the hardware requirements for Windows 2000, and identify the upgrade paths from previous versions of Windows NT, Windows 3x, and Windows 9x
Describe basic components of the Active Directory, and upgrade a Windows NT network to Windows 2000
Create and modify Active Directory objects, including organizational units, groups, and printers, and search for objects in the Active Directory
Control access to and delegate authority over Active Directory objects
Understand Active Directory replication, and implement Active Directory sites
Demote and repromote Active Directory domain controllers, and install and configure DNS
Create and use Group Policies to manage users' network and desktop settings
Create and use Group Policies to assign and publish applications to users' desktops and to manage deployed applications
Install the Active Directory client on Windows 9x network clients, and upgrade Windows 9x clients to Windows 2000 Professional
Install and configure DHCP and WINS and understand the new features of these services in Windows 2000
Install and configure Remote Access, and describe new Remote Access authentication and encryption methods
Manage hard disks by defragmenting, using NTFS permissions, encrypting files, setting disk quotas, and using the Distributed File System (Dfs)
Manage partitions on basic disks, create dynamic volumes on hard disks, and manage RAID-5 volumes on dynamic disks
Use the new Backup utility, perform authoritative and non-authoritative restores of lost Active Directory data, and use the new Recovery Console
Install and configure Terminal Services on a domain controller, and install and use the Terminal Services client
This course description should be used to determine whether the course is appropriate for you based on your current skill and technical training needs. Technical information is provided on the intended audience, course prerequisites, and covered topics. Course content, prices, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Course Mapping and Exams
This course maps directly to the Microsoft MOC-1560b entitled “Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000.” Upon completion of this course the attendee will be readied for the following Microsoft exams: 70-240.
Course Audience
Students enrolling in this course should be experienced Windows NT network administrators (or have equivalent knowledge) who can manage Windows NT systems, including servers and clients; can install and support TCP/IP on their networks; and can install and manage other network services, including DNS, DHCP, WINS, and RAS.
Course Description
Windows 2000 for Windows NT Administrators is the first course in this series for experienced administrators. Students will learn how to migrate Windows NT networks to Windows 2000 networks and how to use new tools and services to manage their Windows 2000 networks.
Course Objectives
At course completion the student will be able to perform the following tasks:
Describe the new features and understand the hardware requirements for Windows 2000, and identify the upgrade paths from previous versions of Windows NT, Windows 3x, and Windows 9x
Describe basic components of the Active Directory, and upgrade a Windows NT network to Windows 2000
Create and modify Active Directory objects, including organizational units, groups, and printers, and search for objects in the Active Directory
Control access to and delegate authority over Active Directory objects
Understand Active Directory replication, and implement Active Directory sites
Demote and repromote Active Directory domain controllers, and install and configure DNS
Create and use Group Policies to manage users' network and desktop settings
Create and use Group Policies to assign and publish applications to users' desktops and to manage deployed applications
Install the Active Directory client on Windows 9x network clients, and upgrade Windows 9x clients to Windows 2000 Professional
Install and configure DHCP and WINS and understand the new features of these services in Windows 2000
Install and configure Remote Access, and describe new Remote Access authentication and encryption methods
Manage hard disks by defragmenting, using NTFS permissions, encrypting files, setting disk quotas, and using the Distributed File System (Dfs)
Manage partitions on basic disks, create dynamic volumes on hard disks, and manage RAID-5 volumes on dynamic disks
Use the new Backup utility, perform authoritative and non-authoritative restores of lost Active Directory data, and use the new Recovery Console
Install and configure Terminal Services on a domain controller, and install and use the Terminal Services client
Prerequisites
Windows NT 4.0: System Architecture and Network Support and Implementing and Supporting TCP/IP on Windows NT 4.0 or equivalent knowledge.
TOPICS COVERED IN LECTURE & LAB
Overview of Windows 2000
New Features Review
Windows 2000 in your Network
Migrating from Windows NT to Windows 2000
Components of the Active Directory
Migration Strategies
The Upgrade Process
Managing Active Directory Objects
Managing Active Directory Objects
Working with Group Objects
Managing File and Printer Resources
Searching for Objects in the Active Directory
Active Directory Security
Controlling Access to Objects
Delegating Authority Over Active Directory Objects
Managing Active Directory Sites
Active Directory Replication
Implementing Sites
Modifying a Windows 2000 Environment
Removing the Active Directory Service
Installing and Configuring DNS
Using Group Policies to Manage Client Work Environments
Managing Security Settings with Group Policies
Managing User Interface Settings
Managing Group Policies
Assigning Scripts and Redirecting Folders
Using Group Policies to Deploy Applications
Assigning and Publishing Applications
Managing Deployed Applications
Managing Windows 2000 Client Installations
The Active Directory Client
Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
Automating Installations
New Features of DHCP and WINS
New Features in the DHCP Service
New Features in the WINS Service
New Features in Remote Access
Installing and Configuring Remote Access
Connecting to a Remote Access Server
New Remote Access Authentication and Encryption Methods
Using Remote Access Policies and Profiles
Disk and File Management
Defragmenting
Changes in the NTFS Permission Structure
Managing Encryption
Setting and Managing Disk Quotas
Using the Distributed File System (Dfs)
Managing Basic and Dynamic Disks
Managing Partitions on Basic Disks
Dynamic Disks
Managing RAID Volumes
New Disaster Protection Features
Using Advanced Boot Options
Using the New Backup Utility
Additional Backup Features
Using the Recovery Console
Installing and Managing Terminal Services
Installing Terminal Services
Terminal Services Clients
Installing Applications for Multiple Users
Modifying and Uninstalling Terminal Services
Appendix A: Upgrading Windows NT 3.5x and 4.0 Domain Models
Appendix B: Troubleshooting Your DNS Server
Hardware/software required to run this course
To run this course, you will need one Windows 2000 Server computer to act as a classroom forest-root Active Directory domain controller; one Windows 2000 Server computer for the instructor; one Windows NT 4.0 Server computer for each student to upgrade to Windows 2000 Server; and one Windows 9x computer for every student lab station to upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional. (A student lab station will contain three computers: a Windows NT 4.0 PDC, a Windows NT 4.0 member server, and a Windows 9x client. The Windows 9x client computer for the instructor is optional.)
Each computer will need:
At least 64 megabytes (MB) of Random Access Memory (RAM) for the Windows 2000 Professional computers; at least 128 MB of RAM for the Windows 2000 Server computers.
A 2 GB hard drive or larger. If you intend to copy installation files to hard disks, allow an extra 1 GB of hard disk space.
A Pentium processor, 166 MHz or higher.
A VGA or higher resolution video card and monitor, capable of displaying 800 x 600 screen resolution.
A mouse or compatible tracking device.
A 12X or faster CD-ROM drive.
A 3.5", 1.44 MB floppy-disk drive.
A network interface card and network cable. We recommend that you "mini-net" or otherwise isolate your classroom from other portions of your network.
Depending on the computer's classroom role, one or more of the following: Windows 95 OSR-2 with IE 4.0, or Windows 98; Windows NT Server 4.0; Windows 2000 Server; Windows 2000 Professional. (If you prefer, you can use Windows 2000 Advanced Server or Datacenter Server instead of Server.)
Four blank floppy diskettes for each student and the instructor.
If you do not have a bootable Windows 2000 Server Installation CD-ROM available for each student and the instructor, you will need four additional disks to create boot floppies.
Display projector for instructor's computer and optional display projector for classroom server.
See your reference manual for hardware considerations that apply to your specific hardware setup.
