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I. CREATING, CONFIGURING, MANAGING, SECURING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING FILE, PRINT, AND WEB RESOURCES.

1. Data Storage and File Systems.


Introduction to File Systems and Data Storage.

2. Sharing Resources.


Introduction. Using Active Directory. Sharing Resources. Watching the Gates.

3. Internet Information Services.


Introduction to Internet Information Services. Virtual Servers. Virtual Directories. Web Site Security. Configuring Web Clients.

II. CONFIGURING, ADMINISTERING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE.

4. TCP/IP Fundamentals.


Introduction. A Simple Routing Situation. Troubleshooting Routing. Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP on Servers and Client Computers. Troubleshooting TCP/IP Connections. Configuring TCP/IP on Client Computers.

5. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).


Introduction. Configuring DHCP on Servers. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP.

6. Configuring, Administering, and Troubleshooting DNS.


Introduction. Configuring, Administering, and Troubleshooting DNS. Managing and Monitoring DNS.

7. NetBIOS Name Resolution.


Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting WINS. Troubleshooting WINS Issues. Configuring NetBIOS Name Resolution. Managing and Monitoring WINS. Client Tools. File-Based Name Resolution.

III. MANAGING, SECURING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING SERVERS AND CLIENT COMPUTERS.

8. Installing and Maintaining Clients and Servers.


Introduction. Installing and Configuring Server and Client Hardware. Installing and Managing Windows 2000 Updates.

9. Managing, Securing, and Troubleshooting Server Computers.


Introduction. Troubleshooting Startup Problems. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Server Health and Performance. Tuning Your Computers.

IV. CONFIGURING, MANAGING, SECURING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING ACTIVE DIRECTORY ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS AND GROUP POLICY.

10. Fundamentals of Active Directory.


Performing Basic Administration. Other Tools for Managing Objects. Groups in Windows 2000. Locating Objects in Directory Services. Permissions in Active Directory Services. Working in the Physical Network. Replicating Active Directory Information.

11. Fundamentals of Group Policy.


Introduction to Group Policy. Group Policy Scope. Creating and Managing Group Policy. The Software Distribution Life Cycle. Preparing Software for Deployment Using Group Policy. Software Deployment Using Group Policy. Maintaining Software Packages Using Group Policy. Managing Software Deployment. Security Settings Available in Windows 2000 Group Policy. Implementing Security Policies.

V. CONFIGURING, SECURING, AND TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE ACCESS.

12. Routing and Remote Access Service Fundamentals.


Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access. Managing and Monitoring Remote Access. Configuring Remote Access Security. Installing Internet Connection Sharing. Installing NAT. Configuring NAT Properties. Configuring NAT Interfaces.

13. Terminal Services Fundamentals.


Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Terminal Services.

VI. FINAL REVIEW.

Fast Facts.


Data Storage and File Systems. Sharing Resources. Internet Information Services. TCP/IP Fundamentals. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Host Name Resolution. NetBIOS Name Resolution. Installing and Maintaining Clients and Servers. Managing, Securing, and Troubleshooting Server Computers. Fundamentals of Active Directory. Fundamentals of Group Policy. Routing and Remote Access Service Fundamentals. Terminal Services Fundamentals.

Study and Exam Prep Tips.


Learning Styles. Study Tips. Exam Prep Tips. Final Considerations.

Practice Exam.


Exam Questions. Answers to Exam Questions.

VII. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. Overview of the Certification Process.


Types of Certification. Certification Requirements.

Appendix B. What's on the CD-ROM.


ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Exclusive Electronic Version of Text. Copyright Information and Disclaimer.

Appendix C. Using the ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Software.


Exam Simulation. Study Tools. How ExamGear, Training Guide Edition Works. Installing and Registering ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Using ExamGear, Training Guide Edition. Checking the Web Site. Obtaining Updates. Contacting Que Certification Publishing. License Agreement. License. Software and Documentation. License Term and Charges. Title. Updates. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer. Limitation of Liability. Miscellaneous. U.S. Government Restricted Rights.

Appendix D. Glossary.
Index.