1. 2000 server E-book outline:

Module 1, “Installing Microsoft Windows 2000,” describes the new and
enhanced features and capabilities in Windows 2000 and guides the student
through the Windows 2000 installation process. The module covers issues
related to installation over a network, and unattended installations. The module
also addresses common installation problems and their resolution. At the end of
this module, you will be able to install Windows 2000, and describe unattended
installation tools.
Module 2, “Implementing DNS in Windows 2000,” provides the knowledge
and skills necessary to install, configure, and test Domain Name System (DNS)
in a Windows 2000 network. At the end of this module, you will be able to
install and configure the DNS Server service.
Module 3, “Installing Active Directory,” explores the logical and physical
structure of the Active Directory™ directory service. At the end of this module,
you will be able to identify the relationships between Active Directory
structure, DNS, and network organization, and you will be able to install Active
Directory.
Module 4, “Creating the Physical Structure of Active Directory,” presents the
knowledge and skills necessary to configure the physical structure of Active
Directory in a network environment. At the end of this module, you will be able
to configure a site structure, and configure replication between sites.
Module 5, “Administering Active Directory,” builds on the previous module by
discussing how to populate the Active Directory structure with users,
computers, and groups. It also describes how to manage those objects. At the
end of this module, you will be able to populate Active Directory and manage
Active Directory objects.

Module 6, “Upgrading a Network to Windows 2000,” addresses essential issues
in upgrading a network to Windows 2000, and covers upgrade options for
domain controllers, servers, and client computers. At the end of this module,
you will be able to identify Windows 2000 upgrade options and to upgrade a
Windows NT 4.0 network to Windows 2000.
Module 7, “Deploying Windows 2000 Professional by Using Remote
Installation Services,” describes how to deploy the Windows 2000 Professional
operating system to large numbers of desktops. At the end of the module, you
will be able to configure a Remote Installation Services (RIS) server, use
images that include both the operating system and applications, and identify
solutions to potential problems.
Module 8, “Using Group Policy to Manage Desktop Environments,” describes
the use of Group Policy in managing the computer environment for users and
computers on your network. At the end of this module, you will be able to
create, configure, and apply Group Policy.
Module 9, “Using Group Policy to Manage Software,” explores the use of
Group Policy to install, modify, repair, and remove software more efficiently.
Software installation policies take advantage of the new Windows Installer to
deliver software to computers. At the end of this module, you will be able to
deploy and manage software by using software installation policy.
Module 10, “Installing and Configuring Terminal Services,” introduces
Terminal Services for Windows 2000. At the end of this module, you will be
able to install and configure Terminal Services on servers and client computers
in a Windows 2000 network.
Module 11, “Configuring Remote Access,” introduces new remote access
features in Windows 2000. At the end of this module, you will be able to
configure and support remote access on Windows 2000.

Module 12, “Securing Windows 2000,” discusses how to secure critical areas of
Windows 2000 networks by using technologies such as smart cards and Group
Policy. At the end of this module, you will be able to secure the logon process,
user desktops, network traffic, and data files.
Module 13, “Supporting DHCP and WINS,” presents information on new
DHCP and WINS functionality in Windows 2000. At the end of this module,
you will be able to implement DHCP and WINS on a Windows 2000 network.
Module 14, “Managing File Resources,” discusses how the methods of
providing access to file and print resources have changed in Windows 2000.
The module also explains how to create and share file resources, the use of
Distributed file system (Dfs) trees, changes in NTFS file system permission
configuration, disk quotas, file encryption, and the new Disk Defragmenter
utility. At the end of this module, you will be able to manage file resources on
Windows 2000.
Module 15, “Performing Disk Management,” discusses the disk storage models
in Windows 2000 with an emphasis on the new dynamic storage volumes, and
provides a foundation for covering fault-tolerant dynamic volumes in the next
module. At the end of this module, you will be able to create and manage
dynamic volumes.
Module 16, “Implementing Disaster Protection,” explores new features in
Windows 2000 for implementing disaster protection, including the enhanced
Windows Backup utility and support for fault-tolerant volumes. At the end of
this module, you will be able to implement disaster protection and recovery
techniques by using Windows 2000.