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Program MS 401 Microsoft Windows 2000 - 170 hours
Course Description

Part 2.1. 
Windows 2000 core Technologies

This module is designed for people with NT 4.0 experience. Certifications in NT 4.0 core are highly advisable as this module prepares students for the upgrade from NT4.0m to Windows 2000. This module includes the following topics:

  • Windows 2000 Professional. Installation, configuration, and administration of this desktop OS in network environment.

  • Installation, configuration, and administration of Windows 2000 Server that functions as a member server in an Active Directory environment.

  • Administration of Active Directory components such as Dynamic DNS, RIS, Group Policy, and Active Directory Security Solutions.

  • Administration of Windows 2000 infrastructure, TCP/IP, and security. 

Part 2.2. 
Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
This prepares students for the exam 70-219 and includes the following topics:

  • Design, analyses and implementation of Active Directory.

  • Administration of DC (Domain Controllers)

  • Planning and Design of Directory Service Architecture.

  • Domain structure, naming strategy, and Organizational Units (OU)

  • Service locations for Global catalog servers, DC, DNS servers, and other components

Part 2.3. 
Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
This prepares students for the exam 70-221 and includes the following topics:

  • TCP/IP concepts including DHCP, DNS, name resolution and others.

  • DFS strategy

  • Internet connectivity, which include some of the following: Dial-up networking, VPN, and routing

  • Optimizing, monitoring, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 network services.

Part 2.4. 
Upgrading from Microsoft NT 4.0 To Microsoft Windows 2000
This prepares students for the exam 70-222 and includes the following topics:

  • Preparing students environment for migration and Migration strategy

  • Testing strategy, pilot migration, and a recovery plan

  • Server upgrades

  • Migrating groups and users

  • Post-migration procedures and troubleshooting.

* Note: Hours/subject are approximate and instructor may change them so long as the total course length remains at 150 hrs.

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