| | Acknowledgments | vii |
| | Course Prerequisites | ix |
| | Hardware and Software Requirements | xi |
| | Symbols Used in This Study Guide | xiii |
| | How to Use This Study Guide | xv |
| | Introduction to MCSE Certification | xvii |
| | Microsoft Windows 2000 Network and Operating System Essentials Study Guide objectives | xix |
| Lesson 1 | Introduction to Networking and Windows 2000 | 1 |
| | Networking Basics | 2 |
| | Understanding the Local Area Network (LAN) | 2 |
| | Building an Internetwork | 4 |
| | Expanding to a Wide Area Network (WAN) | 4 |
| | Exploring Networking Models | 4 |
| | Choosing a Network Operating System (NOS) | 9 |
| | Communicating Over a Network | 10 |
| | Introduction to Windows 2000 | 11 |
| | Defining Windows 2000 Products | 12 |
| | Comparing Windows 2000 Products | 14 |
| | The Windows 2000 Network | 15 |
| | Exploring Active Directory | 15 |
| | Understanding Domains | 15 |
| | Building Domain Organization | 17 |
| | Logging on to a Windows 2000 Network | 19 |
| Lesson 2 | Network Structure | 39 |
| | Network Components | 40 |
| | Choosing a Network Interface Card (NIC) | 40 |
| | Understanding Network Cable Types | 43 |
| | Using Wireless Devices | 50 |
| | Building a Network | 51 |
| | Network Topology | 54 |
| | Understanding Bus Topology | 55 |
| | Building a Star Topology | 56 |
| | Designing a Ring Topology | 58 |
| | Understanding Mesh Topology | 59 |
| | Combining Topologies | 60 |
| | Network Architecture | 62 |
| | Understanding Network Access Methods | 62 |
| | Defining Network Architectures | 66 |
| Lesson 3 | Network Protocols | 97 |
| | Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model | 98 |
| | Understanding the Seven OSI Layers | 98 |
| | Using the OSI Model with Protocols | 103 |
| | Common Network Protocols | 104 |
| | Examining TCP/IP | 104 |
| | Exploring IPX/SPX | 106 |
| | Using NetBEUI and NetBIOS | 108 |
| | Working with AppleTalk | 109 |
| | Using Other Protocols | 110 |
| | Data Transmission | 112 |
| Lesson 4 | Introduction to TCP/IP | 133 |
| | TCP/IP Overview | 133 |
| | Using the Open System Interconnection (OSI) Model | 134 |
| | Using TCP/IP Layers | 140 |
| | Using TCP/IP Utilities | 141 |
| | Data Transfer Using TCP/IP | 142 |
| | Examining TCP/IP Packets | 143 |
| | Understanding IP Addressing | 145 |
| | Understanding Sockets and Ports | 146 |
| | Routing Data | 149 |
| | Name Resolution | 153 |
| | Understanding Different Computer Names | 154 |
| | Resolving Hostnames | 155 |
| | Resolving NetBIOS Names | 157 |
| | Understanding Windows 2000 Name Resolution | 158 |
| Lesson 5 | IP Addresses and Subnets | 179 |
| | IP Addressing | 180 |
| | Using Binary | 180 |
| | Using IP Addresses | 190 |
| | Network Segmentation | 191 |
| | Creating Subnets | 192 |
| | Using Subnet Masks | 193 |
| | Determining Local and Remote Hosts | 197 |
| | IP Classes | 200 |
| | Using Default IP Classes | 201 |
| | Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) | 202 |
| | Creating Binary Subnet Masks | 203 |
| | Determining Local and Remote Hosts with CIDR | 206 |
| Lesson 6 | Planning and Implementing TCP/IP | 224 |
| | IP Address Overview and Planning | 224 |
| | Planning the Network | 225 |
| | Drawing the Network Layout | 226 |
| | Following Addressing Guidelines | 227 |
| | Using Automatic IP Assignment | 228 |
| | TCP/IP Installation and Configuration | 230 |
| | Installing TCP/IP in Windows 2000 | 230 |
| | Configuring TCP/IP | 232 |
| | Using IPCONFIG | 237 |
| | DHCP Installation and Configuration | 240 |
| | Installing a DHCP Server | 240 |
| | Creating a Scope | 243 |
| | TCP/IP Troubleshooting | 250 |
| | Testing the Local Computer | 250 |
| Lesson 7 | Network Administration | 269 |
| | Administrative Tasks | 269 |
| | Understanding Common Administrative Tasks | 269 |
| | Scheduling Tasks | 272 |
| | Administrative Tools | 274 |
| | Using the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) | 275 |
| | Using the Computer Management Console | 280 |
| | Using Control Panel | 294 |
| | Using the Backup Utility | 300 |
| | Using the Configure Your Server Utility | 301 |
| | Windows 2000 Help | 302 |
| | Using Windows 2000 Help | 302 |
| | Customizing Help | 313 |
| | Using Help to Troubleshoot | 316 |
| Lesson 8 | Network Security | 331 |
| | User Accounts | 331 |
| | Using Local User Accounts | 332 |
| | Using Domain User Accounts | 337 |
| | Group Accounts | 339 |
| | Understanding Group Types | 340 |
| | Understanding Group Scopes | 340 |
| | Using Built-in Groups | 342 |
| | Using Local Groups | 344 |
| | Permissions | 344 |
| | Using Share Permissions | 345 |
| | Using NTFS Permissions | 350 |
| | Using Printer Permissions | 354 |
| | User Rights | 357 |
| | Understanding Common User Rights | 357 |
| | Using Default User Rights | 358 |
| Lesson 9 | Windows 2000 and the Internet | 373 |
| | Internetworking | 373 |
| | Defining Intranets, Extranets, and Internets | 374 |
| | Using the Domain Name System (DNS) | 374 |
| | Internet Connectivity | 385 |
| | Using a Firewall | 385 |
| | Using a Proxy Server | 387 |
| | Using Network Address Translation (NAT) | 392 |
| | Using Internet Connection Sharing | 393 |
| | TCP/IP Technologies | 394 |
| | Understanding HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | 394 |
| | Using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | 396 |
| | Using E-Mail Protocols | 398 |
| | Using Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) | 399 |
| | Using Telnet | 399 |
| | Connecting to Servers | 400 |
| | Client Configuration | 401 |
| | Configuring Internet Explorer | 401 |
| | Using Outlook Express 5 | 411 |
| | Internet Information Services (IIS) | 416 |
| | Understanding IIS Features | 417 |
| Lesson 10 | Remote Access | 433 |
| | Remote Access Overview | 433 |
| | Connecting Remotely | 434 |
| | Understanding Remote Access Types | 436 |
| | Remote Access Protocols | 438 |
| | Using Dial-Up Connection Protocols | 439 |
| | Connecting with VPN Protocols | 440 |
| | Remote Access Physical Connections | 443 |
| | Glossary | 465 |
| | Index | 493 |