Windows 2000 Server: Managing File and Print Resources

In this course, you will learn about managing Windows 2000 file and printer resources. The course introduces you to the procedure of sharing and managing files and folders over the network. You will learn to create and replicate a Distributed File System share. You will learn about the concept of securing data on a network, and you will learn to monitor access to files and folders, and how to prevent unauthorized network and local access, using NT File System permissions. You will secure files by implementing Encrypting File System. In addition, you will examine troubleshooting Dfs and file accessibility problems. You will become familiar with installing, managing, auditing, and troubleshooting printers. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #70-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Managing File and Print Resources training covers such topics as:

Sharing File Resources
Configuring File Resources
Troubleshooting Access to File Resources
Configuring Print Resources

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators, network designers, and IT consultants. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the new Windows 2000 MCSE track. Completion of this course and the other Course CBT titles from this curriculum will prepare the learner for MCSE Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Description
In this course, you will learn about managing Windows 2000 file and printer resources. First, this course introduces you to the procedure of sharing and managing files and folders over the network. You will learn to create and replicate a Distributed File System share. Then, you will become familiar with the concept of securing data on a network, and you will learn to monitor access to files and folders, as well as to prevent unauthorized network and local access, using NT File System permissions. You will also learn to secure files by implementing Encrypting File System. In addition, you will look at troubleshooting Dfs and file accessibility problems. Finally, you will become familiar with installing, managing, auditing, and troubleshooting printers. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Topics Include
Unit 1: Sharing File Resources
» Sharing Folders
» Managing Shared Folders
» Creating a Dfs Root
» Creating a Dfs Link
» Replicating Dfs
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Server: Managing File and Print Resources
Unit 2: Configuring File Resources
» Assigning NTFS Permissions
» Implementing EFS
» Compressing an NTFS Volume
» Troubleshooting File Compression
Unit 3: Troubleshooting Access to File Resources
» Auditing File Resources
» Troubleshooting Folder and File Access Problems
Unit 4: Configuring Print Resources
» Installing Printers
» Sharing a Printer
» Creating a Printer Pool
» Managing Print Jobs
» Auditing Print Resources
» Troubleshooting Access to Print Resources

Prerequisites
This course assumes the learner has experience installing or maintaining networks, although not necessarily Windows NT networks. Familiarity with Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Workstation desktop operating systems is also assumed.

Course Duration
» 5 hours

System Requirements CD-Based » Pentium class computer » 200 MHz processor (266 MHz recommended) » 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) » CD-ROM drive » Any one of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 require at least 64 MB RAM) » SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution » Sound card with speakers or headphones (optional)