LearnKey Training

Windows 2000 MCSE Core Certification
W2K MCSE Core


Windows 2000 MCSE Core Certification

19 Sessions –
57 Hours of Interactive Training
Windows 2000 MCSE Core Certification from LearnKey meets or exceeds all Microsoft certification objectives and demonstrates skills critical for successful certification and network administration. This course includes comprehensive instruction in preparation for the five required core Microsoft MCP core exams (70-210, 70-215, 70-216, 70-217 & 70-219). Passing theses five core exams and two electives leads to Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer designation.

Benefits
  • You’ll be on your way to achieving the valuable Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credential.
  • Gain technical mastery and capitalize on the need for qualified IT professionals.
  • Your IT knowledge and proficiency will open doors and maximize earning potential.

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    · Test Prep
    About The Authors
    For the past 16 years, Michael Storm has managed the design, security and implementation of enterprise networks for Fortune 100 companies around the globe. As the founder of Brainstorm International, Inc., Storm specializes in InfoSec Security and Internetwork Solutions Architectures. He is currently the Director of Network Engineering and Security Officer for Interface Technical Training of Phoenix, AZ and creator of the Immersion Learning System™, used by countless Cisco® and Microsoft Professionals for achieving technical mastery. Storm holds many IT certifications, including the Cisco® CCIE® Security, CCNP®, CCSP™, CCDP®, NSA/CNSS CISSP, MCSE and MCT.
    Aaron Spurlock is an MCSE+I, MCT, CNE and CNI. He has consulted and trained on networks and computing for the past 15 years with Lucent Technologies, Mastering Computers, Scientific-Atlanta and the Florida Marlins, among others. He currently owns Technovation Design in Ogden, Utah, specializing in Windows 2000 and NetWare 5 consulting as well as home and corporate automation technologies.
    Professional Administration
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Windows 2000 Family

    Section B: Installation
    · Hardware Requirements
    · Upgrade Requirements
    · Upgrading Windows 98
    · Clean Installation

    Section C: Unattended Installs & Cloning
    · Automated Installs
    · Support Tools
    · Setup Manager
    · Cloning Windows 2000
    · Sysprep

    Section D: Remote Installation Services
    · Setting Up RIS
    · Installing RIS
    · RIS Limitations
    · Client Installation Wizard

    Section E: Installation Troubleshooting
    · Boot Problems
    · Hardware Compatibility List
    · Service Packs

    Section F: Windows Installer
    · Windows Installation Services
    · Benefits
    · Active Directory

    Section G: Hardware Devices
    · Managing Hardware
    · Device Manager
    · System Control Panel
    · Multiple Processors
    · I/O Devices

    Section H: Storage Devices
    · Hard Disk Support
    · Management Tools
    · Create a Partition
    · Dynamic Disk Volumes
    · Fault Tolerance
    · Upgrading from Basic to Dynamic

    		Professional Administration
    Session 2

    Section A: Disk Management
    · File Systems
    · NTFS 5.0
    · Mount Volume
    · Modify Mount

    Section B: NTFS Permissions
    · File System Security
    · Permissions Properties
    · Apply Permissions
    · Deny
    · NTFS Compression
    · Copying & Moving

    Section C: Quotas
    · NTFS Quotas
    · Setup Quotas
    · Monitoring Quotas
    · New Quotas

    Section D: Encryption
    · NTFS Encryption
    · Encrypted Files
    · Recovery Agents
    · Copy & Move Files

    Section E: Other Hardware Support
    · Display Devices
    · Multiple Monitors
    · Troubleshoot Video Adapters
    · Modem Install
    · Fax Service Management
    · Fax Properties

    Section F: Mobile Computer Management
    · Mobile Hardware
    · Power Management
    · Power Settings
    · Hibernate

    Section G: Networking
    · Network Cards
    · Configure Network Cards
    · LAN Connection
    · Server Service
    · TCP/IP

    Section H: TCP/IP Configuration
    · IP Address Assignment
    · Domain Name System
    · Configure TCP/IP

    		Professional Administration
    Session 3

    Section A: TCP/IP Troubleshooting
    · Ping
    · Other Utilities
    · Telnet

    Section B: Dial-Up Networking
    · Dial-Up Wizard
    · Dial-Up Properties
    · Network Wizard

    Section C: Virtual Private Networks
    · VPN Overview
    · VPN Wizard

    Section D: Internet Connection
    · Configuring ICS
    · Configuring the Client

    Section E: Sharing Resources
    · User Setup
    · Access Control
    · Share vs. NTFS
    · Connecting to Resources

    Section F: Monitoring Shared Resources
    · Tools
    · Share Information
    · Performance Monitor

    Section G: Managing Web Resources
    · IIS 5.0
    · Running IIS 5.0
    · Web Folders

     



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    Professional Administration
    Session 4

    Section A: Printing
    · MS Technology
    · Local Printing
    · Add Printer
    · Printer Properties
    · Sharing Printers
    · Share Properties

    Section B: Network Printer
    · Internet Printing
    · Connect to Internet Printer
    · Connect to Network Printer
    · Active Directory

    Section C: Managing Print Jobs
    · Printer Jobs & Properties
    · Redirect Jobs

    Section D: Local Accounts
    · User Accounts
    · Create Local Users
    · Add Users
    · Advanced Management
    · Create Local Group
    · Built-in Groups
    · System Groups
    · Run As

    Section E: GUI Features
    · Desktop
    · Display Properties
    · Personalized Menu
    · Menu Options
    · Accessibility Items
    · Multi-Language

    Section F: User Profiles
    · Manage Profiles
    · Roaming Profiles
    · Mandatory Profiles

    		Professional Administration
    Session 5

    Section A: Document Management
    · My Documents
    · My Pictures
    · Offline Folders
    · Create & User Documents
    · View Offline Files
    · Use Offline Folders
    · Synchronize Offline Files

    Section B: Security
    · Policies
    · Account, Local & Security Policies

    Section C: Auditing & Group Policies
    · Auditing & Details
    · Event Viewer
    · Group Policies
    · Create MMC Group Policies
    · Local Computer Policies
    · User Policies

    Section D: Optimizing Performance
    · Signing
    · Hardware Profiles
    · Application Performance
    · Paging Files
    · Task Scheduler
    · Performance Monitor

    Section E: Disaster Recovery
    · Windows Backup
    · Storage Media
    · Emergency Repair Disk
    · Safe Boot Options

    Section F: Recovery Console
    · Using the Console
    · Limitations & Repair

    		Server Administration Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Our Company
    · Windows 2000 Family

    Section B: Installation
    · Requirements
    · Upgrade Requirements
    · Upgrade Process
    · Clean Installation
    · After the Install
    · Performing the Upgrade
    · Configuration

    Section C: Installation Automation
    · Unattended Installation
    · Setup Manager
    · Extracting a File
    · Setup manager Wizard

    Section D: Installation Issues
    · Sysprep
    · Running the Unattended Install
    · Troubleshooting
    · Service Packs

    Section E: Hardware Support
    · Driver Signing
    · Update Drivers
    · Group Policy
    · Troubleshooting

    		Server Administration
    Session 2

    Section A: Hard Disk Support
    · Basic Upgrade to Dynamic
    · Disk Manager Service
    · Volume Types
    · Configure Volumes

    Section B: Fault Tolerance
    · RAID 5
    · Recovering Data
    · Break & Reestablish Minor

    Section C: Volume Mount Point
    · Move Folder to New Drive
    · Mount Volumes
    · Verify Volume Mount

    Section D: NTFS Options
    · Compression
    · NTFS vs. FAT Properties
    · Compress Drives & Folders
    · Copy & Move Compressed Files
    · Disk Quotas
    · Monitoring Quotas
    · Changing Quotas
    · Changing Ownership

    Section E: User Accounts
    · Domain User
    · Create Local User
    · User Properties
    · Access Permissions

    Section F: Groups
    · Mixed Mode
    · Native Mode
    · Creating Groups
    · Using Groups for Access
    · Windows 2000 Group Structuring




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    Server Administration Session 3

    Section A: Network Connections
    · LAN
    · Configure Connections
    · New Connection
    · Network Services
    · Add Network Services

    Section B: Remote Access
    · RRAS
    · Virtual Private Network
    · Configure RAS & RRAS
    · Enable RAS & RRAS
    · Configure Server Properties
    · Configure Dial-In Ports

    Section C: VPN Features
    · Setup VPN & Filters

    Section D: Remote Access Policies
    · Create Policy
    · Permissions
    · Dial-In Profiles
    · Default Policy
    · Accepting Connections
    · VPN Policies

    Section E: Terminal Services
    · Requirements
    · Remote Administration
    · Application Server Mode
    · Install Terminal Services

    Section F: Terminal Service Licensing
    · Services Licensing
    · Licensing Server
    · Installing Server
    · Activate Server

    Section G: Using Terminal Services
    · Add Application
    · Application Compatibility
    · Configure Remote User
    · Use Terminal Service

    		Server Administration
    Session 4

    Section A: Local & Shared Access
    · Local File Access
    · Local NTFS Permissions
    · Shared File Access
    · Shared Permissions
    · Permissions Tips

    Section B: Distributed File Systems
    · DFS Setup
    · Connect to DFS
    · DFS Replication
    · Root Replica

    Section C: Web Service
    · NTFS Permissions
    · Web Folders
    · Configure Folder Security
    · Access Web Folder

    Section D: Printer Access
    · Printer Connection
    · New Printer Port
    · Share Printer
    · Find Printer
    · Printing Control
    · Permissions & Properties
    · Internet Printing

    Section E: Interoperability
    · NetWare
    · Gateway for NetWare
    · Install Gateway Service
    · Macintosh
    · Create Macintosh Shares
    · Macintosh File Server

    		Server Administration
    Session 5

    Section A: Monitoring Performance
    · Checking Performance
    · Use System Monitor
    · Performance Stats
    · Monitor % Processor Time
    · Performance Logs & Baselines

    Section B: Optimizing System Performance
    · Tuning Memory
    · Page Files
    · Task Manager
    · Optimize Disks
    · Optimize Applications

    Section C: Security Policies
    · Local Security Policies
    · Auditing & User Rights Policies
    · Auditing Setup
    · Event Log
    · EFS

    Section D: Enterprise Security
    · Group Policy
    · Security Configuration
    · Use Security Templates
    · Security Analysis
    · Security Templates

    Section E: Disaster Recovery
    · Backup
    · Backup Wizard
    · System State Data
    · Restore Wizard
    · Safe Boot Options
    · Recovery Console
    · Recovery Console Uses

    Section F: Troubleshooting
    · Tools & Tips
    · Connectivity
    · Disks
    · Printing

    		Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 1

    Section A: Windows 2000 Networking
    · Networking Features
    · OSI Model
    · Layered Components
    · TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
    · Native ATM
    · Network Services

    Section B: TCP/IP & IPX/SPX Installation
    · Install Protocols
    · TCP/IP Properties
    · DNS & WINS
    · IPX/SPX Properties

    Section C: Network Bindings & Packet Filters
    · Network Bindings
    · TCP/IP Packet Filtering
    · Enable Filtering

    Section D: DHCP Installation
    · Features
    · How DHCP Works
    · Install DHCP

    Section E: DHCP Scoping
    · Scopes
    · Create Scopes
    · Superscopes
    · Create Superscope
    · Multicast Scope
    · Create Multicast Scope

    Section F: DHCP Options
    · Server Wide & Scope Wide
    · Authorize
    · Verify DHCP
    · Monitoring DHCP
    · Conflict Detection
    · Reservations
    · Performance Monitor




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    Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 2

    Section A: IP Routing
    · Routing Example
    · Protocols
    · RIP & OSPF
    · OSPF Areas
    · ROUTE Command

    Section B: RIP Routing
    · Enable Routing
    · Connection 1 & 2
    · Routing Table
    · Verify Routing

    Section C: OSPF & Static Routing
    · Add OSPF
    · OSPF Properties
    · Connection 1 & 2
    · OSPF Stats
    · Add Static Routes
    · Routing Table

    Section D: Demand-Dial Routing
    · Other Routing Service
    · Features
    · Example
    · Add Interface
    · Properties
    · Demand-Dial Filters
    · Add IP Filter

    Section E: Monitoring Traffic
    · Performance Monitor

    Section F: LAN Internet Connection Shearing
    · Features
    · Configure NAT
    · ICS Addresses
    · DHCP
    · DNS

    Section G: Modem Internet Connection Sharing
    · Dial-Up Connection
    · Internet Connection Wizard
    · Dial-Up Properties
    · Enable ICS

    		Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 3

    Section A: IP Security
    · Features
    · Options
    · IPSec Snap-In
    · Policy Details
    · Transport Mode
    · Filter Settings
    · Key Exchange

    Section B: IPSec Assignment
    · Secures Server
    · Group Policy
    · Assign Policy
    · IPSec Verify
    · Restart IPSec Service

    Section C: DNS Overview
    · Name Space
    · Resolution Types
    · Zones
    · Features
    · Install DNS
    · Root Servers
    · New Zone
    · New Records

    Section D: DNS Servers
    · Secondary Zone Server
    · Enable Zone
    · Delegate A Zone
    · Caching Only Server

    Section E: DNS/Zone Settings
    · DNS Properties
    · Advanced
    · Logging/Monitoring
    · Dynamic Updates
    · Start Authority
    · Zone Transfers
    · Security

    Section F: DNS Monitoring
    · DNS Client
    · Configure Client
    · Select Counters
    · Logging
    · Log Settings
    · DNSCMD/NS Lookup
    · Create Reverse Lookup

    		Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 4

    Section A: WINS
    · Enhanced Features
    · Installing WINS
    · WINS MMC
    · Back Up

    · Intervals
    · Database Verification
    · Advanced Settings

    Section B: WINS Client
    · Troubleshooting
    · Name Check
    · Set WINS Server
    · Verify
    · WINS Table
    · Node Type

    Section C: WINS Replication
    · Usage
    · Configure
    · Type
    · Partners Properties
    · Advanced Properties
    · Verify

    Section D: WINS Monitoring
    · Static Mapping
    · Tombstoning
    · Verify Options
    · Back Up Database
    · Performance Monitor

    Section E: Network Services Integration
    · DNS in DHCP
    · WINS in DHCP
    · Scope vs. Server Options
    · WINS in DNS

    Section F: Certificate Authority Setup
    · Certificate Contents
    · Certificate Authority
    · Cryptography
    · Certificate Options

    		Network Infrastructure Admin
    Session 5

    Section A: Certificate Management
    · Certificate Details
    · Policy Module
    · Other Policy
    · Certificate to Issue
    · Status Object
    · Assign Certificate
    · Public Key Policies
    · Auto Certificate Request
    · Verify Client Authentication

    Section B: Remote Access Services
    · RAS Example
    · Configure RAS
    · Authentication & Encryption
    · Other Properties

    Section C: RAS Policies
    · Features
    · Set Dial-In Permissions
    · Create Policy
    · Configure Profile
    · Policy Ordering

    Section D: RAS & VPN
    · Access Ports
    · VPN Ports
    · VPN Addresses
    · VPN Client
    · Setup
    · Connect
    · VPN Status
    · Performance Monitor




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    Directory Services Admin
    Session 1

    Section A: Active Directory Concepts
    · Logical Structure
    · Active Directory Domains
    · Active Directory Naming
    · Domain Controllers
    · Physical Structure
    · Domain Name System

    Section B: Active Directory Installation
    · Installation Requirements
    · Configuring Active Directory
    · Verifying the Installation

    Section C: Operations Masters
    · Schema Master
    · Domain Naming Master
    · RID Master
    · Infrastructure Master
    · PDC Emulator
    · Global Catalog Server
    · Performance

    Section D: Physical Structure
    · Implementation
    · Site Structure
    · Creating Sites
    · Creating Subnets
    · Site Links
    · Site Link Bridge
    · Moving Domain Controllers

    Section E: Replication Management
    · Intra-site
    · Inter-site
    · Scheduling
    · Inter DC Relationships

    		Directory Services Admin
    Session 2

    Section A: Backup
    · AD Back
    · Restoring Active Directory
    · Non-Authoritative Restore
    · Authoritative Restore
    · Distinguished Name
    · Restore AD

    Section B: User Management
    · Create User
    · User Properties
    · Account Options
    · Profile
    · Telephone
    · Organization
    · Dial-in
    · Security
    · Terminal Services

    Section C: Object Management
    · Group Scope & Type
    · Group Properties
    · Computer Accounts
    · Computer Properties
    · Move Objects

    Section D: Resource Management
    · Resource Sharing
    · Sharing Printers
    · Locate Printers
    · Security
    · Advanced Access

    Section E: Active Directory Optimization
    · Group Strategy
    · Group Example
    · AD Object Replication
    · Performance Monitor
    · NTDS Monitoring
    · Support Tools
    · Troubleshooting

    Section F: DNS Integration
    · TCP/IP Name Resolution
    · Name Space
    · DNS Resolution Types
    · Zones

    		Directory Services Admin
    Session 3

    Section A: DNS Implementation
    · Integrated Zones
    · New Zone
    · Zone Type
    · Zone Transfers
    · WINS Issues

    Section B: Remote Installation Services
    · RIS Requirements
    · Image Support
    · RIS Process
    · Install RIS
    · Setup Wizard
    · Authorize RIS

    Section C: RIS Client Configuration
    · Delegate Authority
    · Advanced Properties
    · Prestage a Client
    · Boot Disk
    · RIS Troubleshooting

    Section D: Group Policy Introduction
    · Features
    · Group Policy Objects
    · Group Policy Snap-in

    Section E: Group Policy Creation
    · Implementation
    · Setting Policy
    · Test Policy

    Section F: Scripts & Folders
    · Security
    · No Override
    · Link Policy
    · Modify Policy
    · Scripts
    · Folder Redirection

    		Directory Services Admin
    Session 4

    Section A: Inheritance & Delegation
    · Inheritance Policy
    · Testing Policy
    · Overriding Policy
    · Delegating Authority

    Section B: Security Policies
    · Group Policy Security
    · Password Policy Settings
    · Account Lockout Policy
    · Local Policies

    Section C: Audit Policy
    · Auditing Options
    · Domain Level Auditing
    · Viewing the Log

    Section D: Security Templates
    · Creating Policies
    · Security Template Snap-in
    · SCAT Database

    Section E: Application Deployment
    · Installer Package
    · Software Deployment Policy
    · Development Options
    · Software Categories
    · Testing Setup

    Section F: Software Assignment
    · Package Creation
    · Software Deployment Troubleshooting




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    Directory Services Design
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · What is Active Directory?
    · Domain Structure
    · Active Directory Benefits
    · Active Directory Components
    · Operations Master

    Section B: Active Directory Design Strategy
    · Why Design?
    · Active Directory Architect
    · Design Process

    Section C: Business Analysis
    · Analyze Organization
    · Security Needs

    Section D: Technical Analysis
    · IT Management
    · Evaluate Environment
    · Desktop Management
    · Analyze Impact

    Section E: Data Gathering
    · United Space Systems
    · USS IT Functions
    · USS Interviews
    · USS Network Map
    · USS Network Servers

    Section F: Planning Active Directory Names
    · Strategy
    · Namespace Options
    · Other Names

    		Directory Services Design
    Session 2

    Section A: DNS Server Strategy
    · Plan DNS
    · DNS in Active Directory
    · DNS Servers
    · Other Services

    Section B: Directory Services Architecture
    · Directory Design
    · Single Domain
    · Using a Tree
    · Building a Tree
    · Active Directory Tree
    · Using a Forest
    · Active Directory Forest

    Section C: Active Directory Resource Access
    · Forest Resources
    · Trusts
    · Kerberos
    · Authorization
    · Shortcut Trusts

    Section D: Active Directory Delegation
    · Delegation Options
    · Business Factors
    · Design Structure
    · Location Design
    · Organizational Design
    · Decentralization
    · OU Structure
    · Admins Group
    · Delegate Control

    Section E: Active Directory Permissions
    · Ownership
    · Specific Permissions
    · Wizard vs. Manual
    · Scope of Permissions
    · Site Level
    · Best Practices

    Section F: Group Policy
    · Business Factors
    · Creating Group Policy
    · Configuration Options
    · Change Policy
    · Linking Policy

    		Directory Services Design
    Session 3

    Section A: Applying Group Policy
    · GPO Types
    · Site Level GPO
    · Domain Level GPO
    · OU Level GPO
    · Design Guidelines
    · Group Policy Performance
    · Optimizing Performance

    Section B: Group Policy Delegation
    · GPO Control
    · Group Policy MMC
    · Blocking & Filtering
    · Delegating Control

    Section C: Organizational Units
    · OU Strategy
    · Upper Level OUs
    · Lower Level OUs
    · OUs with a Purpose
    · Designing Security Groups

    Section D: Directory Services Coexistence
    · NetWare Interoperability

    Section E: Site Topology
    · Design Site Structure
    · Site Links
    · USS Network
    · Creating a New Site
    · Creating Subnets
    · Inter-Site Transports
    · Default Sites

    Section F: Active Directory Replication
    · Inter-Site Replication
    · Bridgeheads
    · Between Domains

    		Directory Services Design
    Session 4

    Section A: Active Directory Schema
    · Defining Schema
    · Schema Modification
    · Classes
    · Modification Issues
    · Schema Policy

    Section B: Flexible Single Master Operations
    · FSMO Roles
    · Placement & Operations Grouping
    · Moving Roles

    Section C: Designing Service Locations
    · Domain Controllers
    · Global Catalog Servers
    · Sites & Servers
    · DNS Servers

    Section D: Active Directory Implementation Plan
    · NT Upgrade

    Section E: Migration to Active Directory
    · Plan Migration
    · Clone Principle
    · Account Domains
    · Migrating Accounts & Resources