Windows 2000 A Beginners Guide Topic Summaries Jim Fox
Here is a brief description of what you will find in each part of the book.
Part I - The Windows 2000 Environment
Chapter 1 - Exploring Windows 2000
Chapter 2 - Migrating to Windows 2000
Chapter 1 provides an excellent overview of Windows 2000, including what's new and different from previous Windows operating systems. Chapter 2 discusses the many things that individuals and organizations should consider before making that decision to migrate to this new operating system.
Part II - Deploying Windows 2000
Chapter 3 - Getting Ready for Windows 2000
Chapter 4 - Installing Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 5 - Rolling Out Windows 2000 Professional
Deploying Windows 2000 can be a major undertaking and this section of the book assists in the planning process as well as the actual installation. Chapter 3 lists the many things to consider prior to installation, and provides all the information needed to make it as smooth and painless as possible. Chapter 4 gives the various ways to install and configure Windows 2000 Server while Chapter 5 covers the various ways to install and configure Windows 2000 Professional on network client computers or individual workstations.
Part III - Networking Windows 2000
Chapter 6 - Windows 2000 Networking Environment
Chapter 7 - Setting Up and Managing a Windows 2000 Network
Chapter 8 - Working with Netware
Chapter 9 - Using Active Directory and Domains.
Networking computers to share information is one of the most important functions of Windows 2000 and this section of the book covers all aspects of that topic.
Chapter 6 covers the basics of networking--describing the various networking schemes, networking hardware components and networking protocols. Chapter 7 explains the process of setting up basic networks within Windows 2000 covering such topics as how to set up the Network Interface Cards (NIC), installng the network functions and configuring network protocols.
Chapter 8 gives details of how Windows 2000 operates and communicates with Novell Netware networks. The two network operating systems are compared, the procedure for running both systems on the same network is discussed, and finally, migrating from Netware to Windows 2000 is covered.
A major change with Windows 2000 is the addition of Active Directory which provides a single reference to all the objects on a network. Chapter 9 describes the Active Directory environment and how to install and configure it. This includes the structure of Domains within AD, as well as various factors involved in creating multiple domains within a network.
Part IV - Communications and the Internet
Chapter 10 - Communicating and Internet Services
Chapter 11 - Internet Information Services Version 5.
In Chapter 10 are the various communications features of Windows 2000, such as how to transfer information between two computers when one is not connected to a Local Area Network (LAN) and how to establish and configure a connection to the Internet. The chapter also covers finding information on the Internet and sending and receiving Internet mail.
Chapter 11 introduces Internet Information Services Version 5 and the important role that IIS plays in Windows 2000. IIS is a collection of web-enabled services and protocols. This chapter describes the IIS environment and some of the new features included in IIS 5, as well as how to install, configure and maintain it to suit various networking requirements. >Part V - Administering Windows 2000 Server
Chapter 12 - Storage and File System Management
Chapter 13 - Setting Up and Managing Printing
Chapter 14 - Windows 2000 Management Tools
Chapter 15 - Windows 2000 Security Services
The job of administering a Windows 2000 network, even a small one, can be a significant task. Windows 2000 includes a number of system management tools to aide in this effort and this section of the book describes these tools and how they can be used.
Chapter 12 describes all aspects of how Windows 2000 stores and manages files as well as the different file systems supported. Chapter 13 covers all aspects of printing in Windows 2000 including how to set up and manage printers and how to install, remove and manage fonts. Chapter 14 discusses the various system management tools available in this OS as well as describing the boot process and how to correct booting problems, while Chapter 15 covers the many facets of security in Windows 2000 and how it is implemented and managed.
Part VI - Using Windows 2000 Professional
Chapter 16 - Working with Windows 2000 Professional
Chapter 17 - Customizing Windows 2000 Professional
Chapter 18 - Mobile Computing with Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Professional is designed for business users, whether on a network or on a stand-alone computer connected to the Internet. Chapter 16 describes set up and use; Chapter 17 customizing to suit individual preferences and needs; and Chapter 18 use on a portable computer.
