Contents
Overview 1
Introduction to Windows 2000 2
Benefits of Upgrading an Existing Server
to Windows 2000 3
Benefits of a File Server Running
Windows 2000 4
Benefits of a Print Server Running
Windows 2000 5
Benefits of a Web Server Running
Windows 2000 6
Benefits of Active Directory 7
Review 9

Module 1: Introduction
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Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 File, Print, and Web Servers iii Instructor Notes
This module presents an overview of Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and
introduces the features that make any of the Windows 2000 server family ideal
for use on a file server, a print server, or a Web server.
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
 Describe the Windows 2000 operating systems.
 Describe the benefits of upgrading an existing server to Windows 2000.
 Explain the benefits that a file server running Windows 2000 offers to a
Microsoft Windows NT
® version 4.0 network.
 Explain the benefits that a print server running Windows 2000 offers to a
Windows NT 4.0 network.
 Explain the benefits that a Web server running Windows 2000 offers to a


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iv Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 File, Print, and Web Servers  Benefits of a File Server Running Windows 2000
This topic describes the features in Windows 2000 that enhance the file
services in Windows NT 4.0. Describe the benefits of offline files, the
Distributed file system (Dfs), the NTFS file system, and permission
enhancements.
 Benefits of a Print Server Running Windows 2000
This topic identifies the features in Windows 2000 that enhance the print
services in Windows NT 4.0. Describe the benefits of increased printer
support, printer pools, and the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).
 Benefits of a Web Server Running Windows 2000
This topic describes the features in Windows 2000 that enhance the file
services in Windows NT 4.0. Describe the benefits of Internet Information
Services (IIS), Active Server Pages (ASP), and Microsoft Windows Media
™

Services.
 Benefits of Active Directory
This topic describes the benefits of Active Directory and how it addresses
various business needs. Explain how Active Directory addresses the
business needs of reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), simplified and
flexible administration, scalability, and standards-based protocols. In
addition, explain that Active Directory can be integrated with Dfs to allow
shared folders to be published as Active Directory objects. Finally, describe
the conditions under which printers are published as objects in Active

to create Web-based business applications.
Windows 2000 also includes the Active Directory
™
directory service that
provides a way for users, and other clients in a distributed environment, to
name, store, and retrieve information. Active Directory enhances file and print
server functionality by publishing shared folders and printers so that users can
locate them easily.
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
 Describe the Windows 2000 operating systems.
 Describe the benefits of upgrading an existing server to Windows 2000.
 Explain the benefits that a file server running Windows 2000 offers to a
Windows NT 4.0 network.
 Explain the benefits that a print server running Windows 2000 offers to a
Windows NT 4.0 network.
 Explain the benefits that a Web server running Windows 2000 offers to a
Windows NT 4.0 network.
 Describe the benefits of Active Directory.

Slide Objective
To provide an overview of
the module topics and
objectives.
Lead-in
In this module, you will learn
about the benefits of
upgrading an existing server
to Windows 2000, in
addition to the benefits that
Windows 2000 provides for

Windows 2000.
Operating system Description

Windows 2000 Professional Replaces Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, and Microsoft
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 in a business environment. It is designed for
businesses of all sizes. Windows 2000 Professional supports up to 2 CPUs.
Windows 2000 Server Contains all of the functionality of Windows 2000 Professional, plus services
that simplify network management. This version of Windows 2000 is ideal for
file and print servers, Web servers, and workgroups, and provides improved
network access. Windows 2000 Server supports up to 4 CPUs.
Windows 2000 Advanced Server Contains all of the functionality of Windows 2000 Server, plus increased
scalability and system availability. This version of Windows 2000 is designed
for servers that are used in a large enterprise network and for database-
intensive work. Windows 2000 Advanced Server supports up to 8 CPUs.
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Contains all of the functionality of Windows 2000 Advanced Server, plus
support for more memory and more CPUs per computer. This version of
Windows 2000 is the most powerful server operating system, designed for
large data warehouses, online transaction processing, and large-scale
simulations, and server consolidation projects. Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server supports up to 32 CPUs. You can learn more about Windows 2000 in course 2000, Windows 2000
First Look, available free from the Microsoft Training and Certification Web
site:

Slide Objective
To highlight the operating
systems included in
Windows 2000.

file, print, and Web servers on your network.
When you upgrade an existing server to Windows 2000, the following
enhancements are provided for file, print, and Web servers:
 Improved disk management for file servers
 Web-based printing capabilities for print servers
 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) compression for Web servers To ensure that computers running Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT can be upgraded to Windows 2000, you can use the Windows
2000 Readiness Analyzer. The Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer identifies
installed devices and applications that are known to be incompatible with
Windows 2000. You can access the Windows 2000 Readiness Analyzer at Slide Objective
To identify the performance
enhancements that occur
when you upgrade an
existing server to
Windows 2000.
Lead-in
When you upgrade an
existing server to
Windows 2000, you retain
existing settings, users,
groups, and permissions.
Windows 2000 also
provides significant
performance enhancements

Windows 2000 provides significant enhancements to the file services in
Windows NT 4.0 that make it ideal for use on file servers. The following
features and capabilities are available on a file server that is running any of the
operating systems in the Windows 2000 server family:
 Offline files. Allow you to create a local copy of the files contained in your
network folders and make them available for use while working offline.
Files are automatically updated when you reconnect to the network. Offline
files make it easier to access data when you are not connected to the
network, and ensure that the network contains the most current version of
your files.

The client computer must be running Windows 2000 Professional in
order to use offline files.

 Distributed file system (Dfs). Supports creation of a single tree that includes
multiple file servers and shared folders in a group, making it easier for users
to find and manage data on the network.
 NTFS file system. Supports file encryption, the ability to add disk space to
an NTFS volume without restarting, distributed link tracking, and per-user
disk quotas to monitor and limit disk space. During an upgrade, all existing
NTFS volumes are automatically converted to the new version of NTFS that
is used in Windows 2000.
 Permission enhancements. Allow you to set and administer permissions
more easily. Permissions are inherited in folders, and it is now possible to
add a group to the list of groups that have permissions to a folder without
reapplying all subfolder permissions.

Slide Objective
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Windows 2000 that enhance

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Windows NT 4.0 that make it ideal for use on print servers. The following
features and capabilities are available on a print server that is running any of the
operating systems in the Windows 2000 server family:
 Enhanced printer support. Provides support for more than 2,500 different
printers, enabling print capabilities for various operating systems.
 Printer pools. Allow you to configure a print server to share printers across
a network.

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Windows NT 4.0 that make it ideal for use on Web servers. The following
features are available on a Web server that is running any of the operating

Active Directory
Business Needs
Business Needs
How Active Directory
How Active Directory
Addresses Business Needs
Addresses Business Needs
 Reduced TCO
 Simplified Administration
 Flexible Administration
 Scalability
 Standards-based Protocol
 Ability to Locate Resources Easily
 Ability to Locate Printers Easily
 Group Policy
 Single Location for Resource Information
 Delegation of Authority
 Domains that can Contain Millions of Objects
 LDAP
 Integration with Dfs
 Printers Published as Objects in
Active DirectoryActive Directory provides a central repository for gathering and distributing
information about objects on a network, such as users, groups, and printers.
Active Directory makes this information easy to find and use, and addresses the
following business needs:
 Reduced total cost of ownership (TCO). Group Policy within Active
Directory allows you to configure desktop environments and install

Therefore, do not spend a
great amount of time
answering questions about
Active Directory.
8 Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 File, Print, and Web Servers Active Directory also provides benefits for file and print servers running
Windows 2000 by addressing the following business needs:
 Ability to locate resources easily
Provides significant benefits for file servers because you can integrate
Active Directory with Dfs to publish shared folders as an Active Directory
object. This allows users to perform queries in Active Directory to quickly
and easily locate resources.
 Ability to maintain network efficiency
Enables you to create fault-tolerant Dfs roots, so that you can access the Dfs
structure even if a server fails. You can map a fault-tolerant Dfs root to
many servers, allowing clients to locate a server within their own site. This
makes it possible to set up a Dfs root for global networks while maintaining
network efficiency.
 Ability to locate printers easily
Provides significant benefits for print servers because when you share
printers across a network, Windows 2000 publishes the printers as objects in
Active Directory by default. This makes it easier for users to locate printers
based on printer type, location, or both. For Active Directory to be available, the client computers must be
running Windows 2000 Professional. Windows 95 and Windows 98 client
operating systems that use incompatible or insufficient hardware can still take

SNMP service that simplify network management.
In D, Windows 2000 includes the Active Directory directory service that
provides a way for users, and other clients in a distributed
environment, to name, store, and retrieve information. Slide Objective
To reinforce module
objectives by reviewing key
points.
Lead-in
The review questions cover
some of the key concepts
taught in the module.
10 Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows 2000 File, Print, and Web Servers 2. The sales managers in your company carry laptops so that they can work
while traveling. These managers often have to edit confidential files. List
three ways in which a Windows 2000 file server would benefit your
company.
a. Offline files in Windows 2000 make it easy for sales managers to edit
files whether connected to the network or not.
b. Disk Quotas in Windows 2000 make it easy for sales managers to
monitor and limit the disk space used by each sales manager.
c. The sales managers can use offline files even if they have Windows 95
or Windows 98 installed on their laptops.
d. Support for file encryption in Windows 2000 helps reduce the risk of
others gaining access to confidential data in the event that the laptop is
stolen.


4. You are currently administering a server running Windows NT 4.0. There
are more than 500 employees in your company who need to print documents
frequently. The printers are from various third party vendors and are at
different locations on the network. What enhancements to the printing
services in Windows 2000 can make it easier for users to print in your
network?
a. Users can use network printing to connect to a printer located anywhere
on the network.
b. Users can use a Web browser to locate, connect to, and manage printers
with the help of IPP.
c. When users connect to a printer, the print drivers are automatically
downloaded to the their computers.
d. Windows 2000 provides support for more than 2,500 different printers.
B and D are correct. In B, using Internet Printing Protocol (IPP), users
can print directly to a URL over an Intranet or the Internet. In
addition, Windows 2000 Advanced Server automatically generates
print-job information in HTML format so that users can view it in their
browser.
In D, Windows 2000 provides broad device and protocol support that
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