Windows 2000 Server: Automated Methods of Installation

This course explains automated methods of installation on member servers and workstations running Windows 2000 Server. You will become familiar with the concept of Remote Installation Services (RIS) and with the systems requirements for implementing RIS and its architecture. You will learn to install and configure Windows 2000 using RIS, and you will become familiar with the guidelines for troubleshooting remote installation failures. The course also discusses the Sysprep tool; it explains the requirements and benefits of using it and teaches you to prepare the hard disk of a computer for creating a disk image using Sysprep tool. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #70-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Automated Methods of Installation training covers such topics as:

Introducing RIS
Deploying Windows 2000 Using RIS
Troubleshooting Failed Installation
Installing Windows 2000 Using Sysprep

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
This course explains automated methods of installation on member servers and orkstations running Windows 2000 Server. First, you will become familiar with the concept of Remote Installation Services (RIS) and with the systems requirements for implementing RIS and its architecture. Next, you will learn
to install and configure Windows 2000 using RIS, and you will become familiar with the guidelines for troubleshooting remote installation failures. The course also discusses the Sysprep tool; it explains the
requirements and benefits of using it and teaches you to prepare the hard disk of a computer for creating a disk image using Sysprep tool. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

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
Topics Include
Unit 1: Introducing RIS
» Identifying RIS System Requirements
» Introducing RIS Architecture
Unit 2: Deploying Windows 2000 Using RIS
» Installing Remote Installation Services
» Configuring Remote Installation Services
» Managing Server Options
» Managing Client Computers
» Using Client Installation Wizard
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Server: Automated Methods of Installation
Unit 3: Troubleshooting Failed Installation
» Troubleshooting Hardware Problems
» Troubleshooting RIS Settings
Unit 4: Installing Windows 2000 Using Sysprep
» Using the Sysprep Tool
» Duplicating Disks Using Sysprep

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)