Overview of Microsoft Windows 2000

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Overview of Microsoft Windows 2000

• Multipurpose OS
• Reduces total cost of ownership (TCO)

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Four Versions of Windows 2000

• Windows 2000 Professional
• Windows 2000 Server
• Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

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Features and Benefits of Windows 2000

• Lower TCO
• Security
• Directory services
• Performance and scalability
• Networking and communication services
• Internet integration
• Integrated administration tools
• Hardware support

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User Interface Enhancements

• Customized Start menu
• Log On and Shut Down dialog boxes
• Task Scheduler

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Support for Mobile Users

• Supports APM and ACPI
• Network Connections wizard
• Virtual private network (VPN) support
• Offline Folders
• Synchronization Manager

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Printing Support

• Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)
• Add Printer wizard
• Image Color Management 2 (ICM 2)

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Simplified Management

• Add/Remove Programs wizard
• Windows Installer service
• Compatibility tool
• Troubleshooters

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Increased Hardware Support

• Add/Remove Hardware wizard
• Win32 Driver Model (WDM)
• Plug and Play support
• Power options
• Symmetric multiprocessing

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Enhanced File Management

• NTFS file system
• FAT32 file system
• Disk Defragmenter utility
• Backup utility
• Volume mount points

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Enhanced Security Features

• Kerberos 5
• Encrypting File System (EFS)
• Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
• Smart card support

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Windows 2000 Workgroups
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Workgroup Advantages

• No dedicated server because no centralized
  database
• Simple to design and implement
• Convienient for ten or fewer computers

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Windows 2000 Domains
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Domain Benefits

• Centralized administration
• Single logon process
• Scalable for large networks

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Logging On Locally to a Computer

• A user provides a user name and a password.
• Windows 2000 authenticates the user to verify the
  identity of the user.
• Only valid users can gain access to resources and
  data on a computer.
• A user can log on to a computer that is a member
  of a workgroup.
• A user can log on to a computer that is a member
  of a domain and not a domain controller.

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Log On To Windows Dialog Box
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Expanded Log On To Windows Dialog Box
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Authentication Process
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Security Dialog Box