MCSE Windows® 2000 Server For Dummies®

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book
How This Book Is Organized
      Part I: Welcome to the World of Windows 2000
      Part II: Taking the Plunge: Installing Windows 2000 Server
      Part III: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting
Access to Resources
      Part IV: Configuring and Troubleshooting
Hardware Devices and Drivers
      Part V: Managing Windows 2000 Server
      Part VI: Managing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting
Storage Use
      Part VII: Configuring and Troubleshooting
Windows 2000 Network Connections
      Part VIII: Implementing, Monitoring, and
Troubleshooting Security
      Part IX: The Part of Tens
      Part X: Appendixes
      About the CD-ROM
Conventions Used in This Book
How to Use This Book
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here

Part I: Welcome to the World of Windows 2000

Chapter 1: The Windows 2000 Server Exam
Exploring the Windows 2000 MCSE Track
      Checking out the Windows 2000 core exams
      Rounding out the Windows 2000 core exams
      Taking your pick of the Windows 2000 elective exams
Examining the Windows 2000 Server Exam
      Reviewing the objectives for exam 70-215
      Understanding the exam scope
      What is the exam like?
      Gathering tips for successful study
Are You Ready?

Chapter 2: Exam Prep Roadmap: Windows 2000 Networking Basics
Tackling the Active Directory
      Taking a look at the Active Directory
      Understanding domains and domain controllers
      Exploring the Domain Name System (DNS) and the Active Directory
      Understanding LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
      Checking out Active Directory terminology
Understanding Windows 2000 Server Roles
Where Did It Go? Finding and Using Windows 2000 Server
Networking Interfaces
      Adding and removing services and components
      Using My Network Places
      Accessing Administrative Tools

Part II: Taking the Plunge: Installing Windows 2000 Server

Chapter 3: Installing Windows 2000 Server
Getting Ready for Installation
      Examining hardware requirements
      Checking hardware compatibility
      Make a decision about a file system
      Perform a backup
      Check your applications
Upgrading from Windows NT to Windows 2000
Running Setup
Performing an Attended Installation
Troubleshooting Failed Installations
About Those Service Packs

Chapter 4: Performing Unattended Installations
Preparing for Unattended Installations
Creating an Answer File
Using Other Setup Methods
      Using Sysprep
      Using Syspart

Part III: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Access to Resources

Chapter 5: Installing and Configuring DHCP
What Is DHCP, Anyway?
      How does DHCP work?
      Reviewing important DHCP terms
Installing DHCP
Creating DHCP Scopes
      Creating a standard scope
      Configuring a superscope
      Configuring a multicast scope
Authorizing the DHCP Server
Managing Servers and Scopes
      Managing the DHCP server
      Managing scopes
      Configuring scope options
Enabling DHCP Clients

Chapter 6: Installing and Configuring WINS
What Is WINS?
      Who can be WINS clients?
      How does WINS work?
Installing WINS
Configuring the WINS Server
Managing the WINS Database
Managing Active Registrations
Managing Replication

Chapter 7: Installing and Configuring DNS
Reviewing DNS Concepts
      Understanding the DNS namespace
      Understanding DNS zones
Installing DNS
Setting Up DNS
Managing the DNS Server
      Configuring server properties
      Managing the server's database
Managing Zone Resource Records
Managing Zone Properties

Chapter 8: Managing Printing
Examining Windows 2000 Print Features
Installing Printers
Configuring Printers
      Understanding the general properties
      Using the Sharing tab
      Pulling in to the Ports tab
      Configuring the Advanced tab
      Configuring the Security tab
      Using the Device Settings tab
Managing Printers
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Printers

Chapter 9: Managing Shared Files and Folders
Creating Shares
Managing Share Permissions and Security
      Reviewing NTFS permissions
      Setting up permissions
Monitoring Shared Folders

Chapter 10: Managing Web Folders and Web Access
Sharing Web Folders
Configuring Web Folder Properties
      Configuring the Virtual Directory tab settings
      Configuring the Documents tab
      Managing the Directory Security tab
      Enabling HTTP headers
      Understanding the settings on the Custom Errors tab
Using the Permissions Wizard

Chapter 11: Using Distributed File Systems (Dfs)
Understanding Dfs
Managing a Standalone Dfs
      Setting up the Dfs root
      Creating a Dfs link
      Creating replicas
      Understanding Dfs security
Managing a Domain-based Dfs
      Setting up the Dfs root
      Configuring the domain-based Dfs root
      Understanding domain-based Dfs replication

Part IV: Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers

Chapter 12: Installing and Configuring Hardware
Installing Windows 2000 Hardware
      Using the Add/Remove Hardware wizard
      Troubleshooting hardware installations
Configuring Hardware Devices

Chapter 13: Managing Hardware
Managing Drivers
      Using the Driver tab
      Choosing driver signing options
Using Hardware Profiles
Using Hardware Troubleshooting Tools
      Troubleshooting with the Add/Remove Hardware wizard
      Using the Troubleshooter tool

Part V: Managing Windows 2000 Server

Chapter 14: Managing System Performance
Managing System Process and Resource Usage
with Performance Monitor
      Using Performance Monitor
      Reviewing important counters
Configuring Performance Options
Using Task Manager
Using MSINFO
Optimizing Disk Performance
Understanding System State Data and User Data

Chapter 15: Performing Data and System Recovery
Reviewing Backup Concepts
Using Windows Backup
      Working with the Backup wizard
      Performing a manual backup
Restoring Data
Creating an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD)
Using Safe Mode
Using the Recovery Console

Part VI: Managing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting Storage Use

Chapter 16: Managing Hard Disks and Disk Volumes
Examining Windows 2000 Disk Basics
      Choosing a file system
      Understanding basic and dynamic disks
      Understanding online and offline disks
      Understanding disk status
Creating Volumes
Checking Out Common Management Tasks
Using Mounted Volumes

Chapter 17: Configuring Profiles and Disk Quotas
Configuring and Managing User Profiles
      Setting up roaming user profiles
      Copying profiles
      Creating a mandatory user profile
Configuring Disk Quotas
      Enabling disk quotas
      Configuring quota entries

Part VII: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows 2000 Network Connections

Chapter 18: Managing Protocols and Connections
Installing and Configuring Protocols
      Installing protocols
      Configuring protocols
      Removing protocols
      Troubleshooting common protocol problems
Installing Network Services
Installing Other Connections
Configuring Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
      Setting up shared access
Managing Network Adapters and Drivers

Chapter 19: Implementing Remote Access and Virtual Private Networks
Understanding Remote Access
Enabling Remote Access
Configuring Server Properties
      Configuring the General tab
      Configuring the Security tab
      Configuring the IP tab
      Configuring the PPP tab
      Configuring the Event Logging tab
Monitoring Remote Clients
Configuring Inbound Connections
Creating a Remote Access Policy
Editing a Remote Access Policy
Configuring a Remote Access Profile
      Configuring the Dial-in Constraints tab
      Configuring the IP tab
      Configuring the Multilink tab
      Configuring the authentication and encryption settings
      Configuring the Advanced tab
Configuring Virtual Private Networks

Chapter 20: Implementing Terminal Services
Understanding Terminal Services
Reviewing Terminal Services Administrative Tools
Installing Terminal Services
Using Terminal Services Remote Administration Mode
Using Terminal Services Application Server Mode
Configuring Application Sharing
Managing Terminal Services Connections
      Configuring the General tab
      Configuring the Sessions tab
      Configuring the Environment tab
Reviewing Terminal Server Commands

Part VIII: Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security

Chapter 21: Configuring Encrypting File System and Policies
Understanding Encrypting File System
Encrypting a File or Folder
Recovering Encrypted Data
Understanding Policies

Chapter 22: Managing Auditing and Security Configuration
Using Auditing
      Configuring an audit policy
      Auditing access to files and folders
      Viewing the security log
Managing Local Accounts and Account Policy
Using Security Configuration Tools
      Using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in
      Using the Security Templates snap-in

Part IX: The Part of Tens

Chapter 23: Ten Great Test Day Tips
Relax
Read Carefully
Time Is the Enemy
Use Scratch Paper
If You Know the Answer . . .
If You Don't Know the Answer . . .
Don't Fall into the Re-reading Loop
Avoid Crying Fits (And Other Acts of Desperation)
Read the Instructions
Avoid Celebration Cheers (Until You Leave
the Testing Center, Anyway)

Chapter 24: Ten Common Questions and Answers about the Windows 2000 Server Exam
What Kind of Exam Is 70-215?
How Many Questions Will I See on My Exam?
Will All Exam Questions Give Me Multiple-Choice Items?
What Online Resources Can Help Me Prepare?
Do I Need to Know the Windows 2000 Interface for the Exam?
What Should I Do If I Don't Pass the Exam?
Can I Use My Score Report to Identify Weak Areas?
When Is the Best Time to Take an Exam?
What Should I Take to the Testing Center?
How Do I Schedule an Exam?

Part X: Appendixes

Appendix A: Practice Exam 1

Appendix B: Practice Exam 2

Appendix C: About the CD
System Requirements
Using the CD with Microsoft Windows
What You'll Find
      Dummies test prep tools
      Commercial demos
If You've Got Problems (Of the CD Kind)