Exam Insights xxv\r\nSelf-Assessment liii\r\nChapter 1\r\nIntroduction to Active Directory\r\nWindows 2000 Overview\r\nThe Windows 2000 Family of Operating Systems\r\nThe New Features in Windows 2000\r\nWindows 2000 Directory Services\r\nWindows 2000 and Active Directory\r\nThe Physical and Logical Structure of Active Directory\r\nLogical Components\r\nWorking with Active Directory in Your Enterprise\r\nWorking with DNS\r\nThe Installation Process\r\nNew Overhead\r\nDelegating Tasks\r\nActive Directory Maintenance\r\nGroup Policy\r\nReplication and Security Templates\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nChapter 2\r\nThe Structure of Active Directory 25\r\nActive Directory Terminology\r\nDomains\r\nDomain Controllers\r\nTrust Relationships\r\nNamespace\r\nDynamic DNS\r\nDomain Trees\r\nDomain Forests\r\nActive Directory Components\r\nActive Directory Objects\r\nActive Directory Schema\r\nOrganizational Unit\r\nGlobal Catalog\r\nOperation Masters\r\nPhysical Structure of Active Directory\r\nSites\r\nSite Links\r\nBridgehead Servers\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 3\r\nPlanning an Active Directory Implementation\r\nNamespace\r\nNew DNS Namespace\r\nIntegration with an Existing Namespace\r\nSite Design\r\nDomain Structure\r\nUses of Organizational Units\r\nDesigning the Infrastructure\r\nGather Data about the Network\r\nLay Out the Active Directory Sites\r\nPlace the DCs within the Sites\r\nEstablish Replication Schedules\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 4\r\nDomain Name System (DNS)\r\nUnderstanding DNS Name Resolution\r\nHOSTS Files and Their Function\r\nName Resolution Beyond HOSTS: DNS\r\nActive Directory and DDNS\r\nForward Lookup Queries\r\nReverse Lookup Query\r\nUnderstanding the Different Types of Name Servers\r\nPrimary DNS Servers\r\nSecondary DNS Servers\r\nCaching-Only Name Servers\r\nForwarding DNS Servers\r\nConfiguring and Managing DNS Zones\r\nWindows 2000 Zones\r\nUnderstanding Zone Transfers\r\nFull Zone Transfer\r\nIncremental Transfer\r\nDNS Notify\r\nInstalling DNS for Active Directory\r\nDNS Preinstallation\r\nDNS Installation\r\nConfiguring DNS for Active Directory\r\nRoot Servers\r\nForward Lookup Zones\r\nReverse Lookup Zones\r\nResource Records\r\nDynamic DNS\r\nMonitoring and Troubleshooting DNS for Active Directory\r\nDNS Logging\r\nnslookup\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 5\r\nInstalling Active Directory\r\nPreparing for Active Directory Installation\r\nPreparing IP Addressing Schemes and DNS\r\nDomain Context\r\nInstalling Active Directory\r\nConfigure Your Server\r\nDcpromo.exe\r\nCreating Windows 2000 Domains\r\nUsing the Active Directory Wizards\r\nInstalling the First Domain\r\nPromoting a Server to a Domain Controller\r\nDemoting a Domain Controller \r\nUnderstanding the Active Directory Database\r\nntds.dit\r\nDatabase Logging\r\nUnderstanding Active Directory Domain Modes\r\nMixed Mode\r\nNative Mode\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 6\r\nActive Directory Configuration\r\nCreating a Site\r\nAdding Subnets to Active Directory\r\nSite Connections\r\nSite Link Bridges\r\nConnection Objects\r\nMoving Domain Controllers between Sites\r\nGlobal Catalog Servers\r\nOperations Masters\r\nImplementing Organizational Units\r\nDelegating Control of Part of a Domain\r\nGroup Policies and OUs\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 7\r\nAdministering Active Directory\r\nQuerying Active Directory\r\nCommon Objects\r\nFinding Active Directory Objects\r\nPermissions and Active Directory Objects\r\nIntroduction to Active Directory Permissions\r\nActive Directory Security\r\nObject Permissions\r\nAssigning Permissions\r\nPermission Inheritance\r\nMaking Resources Available\r\nPublishing Resources\r\nPublishing Network Services\r\nMoving Objects\r\nMoving Objects within a Domain\r\nMoving Objects between Domains\r\nMoving Workstations and Member Servers\r\nMoving Domain Controllers between Sites\r\nMoving Objects to the LostAndFound Container\r\nDelegating Authority\r\nUsing the Delegation Of Control Wizard\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 8\r\nPerformance Monitoring\r\nIntroduction to Performance Monitoring\r\nWindows 2000 System Monitor\r\nMemory\r\nProcessor\r\nDisk\r\nNetwork\r\nSystem Monitor Terminology\r\nSystem Monitor Data Collection\r\nObjects\r\nCounters\r\nInstances\r\nRecommended Counters\r\nCounters for Memory Troubleshooting\r\nCounters for Processor Troubleshooting\r\nCounters for Disk Troubleshooting\r\nCounters for Network Troubleshooting\r\nCounters for Active Directory Troubleshooting\r\nSystem Monitor Logging Options\r\nCounter Logs\r\nTrace Logs\r\nAlerts\r\nEvent Logs\r\nApplication Log\r\nSecurity Log\r\nSystem Log\r\nDirectory Service\r\nDNS Server\r\nFile Replication Service\r\nEvent Types\r\nViewing Remote Event Logs\r\nManaging Event Logs\r\nWindows Management Instrumentation\r\nTools for Monitoring Active Directory\r\nLDAP Diagnostic Tool (LDP.EXE)\r\nActive Directory Replication Monitor (REPLMON)\r\nREPADMIN\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 9\r\nActive Directory Maintenance and Recovery\r\nRecovery and Maintenance Overview\r\nActive Directory Data Model\r\nDirectory System Agent (DSA)\r\nThe Database Layer\r\nExtensible Storage Engine (ESE)\r\nHow Data Is Written to the Database\r\nThe Files of Active Directory\r\nThe Database File (ntds.dit)\r\nThe Log Files (EDB.LOG, RES1.LOG, and RES2.LOG)\r\nCheckpoint Files (EDB.CHK)\r\nPatch Files\r\nActive Directory Dependencies\r\nSystem State Data\r\nTypes of Restore\r\nNon-Authoritative Restore\r\nAuthoritative Restore\r\nStrategies for Active Directory Backup\r\nHardware Configuration of Domain Controllers\r\nActive Directory Maintenance\r\nAutomatic Maintenance\r\nManual Database Cleanup\r\nOffline Defragmentation\r\nBasic Backup Principles\r\nHardware Requirements\r\nMedia Storage\r\nTesting Restore Operations\r\nBackup and Restore Security\r\nThe Microsoft Backup Utility\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 10\r\nImplementing Group Policy\r\nUnderstanding Group Policy Concepts\r\nWindows 2000 Group Policy versus Windows NT 4 System Policies\r\nGroup Policy Objects\r\nThe Group Policy MMC Snap-in\r\nGroup Policy Namespace\r\nStartup, Shutdown, Logon, and Logoff\r\nActive Directory Structure and Group Policy\r\nGroup Policy Inheritance\r\nGroup Policy Processing\r\nGroup Policy Planning\r\nChange Control Procedures\r\nStructuring Domains and OUs for Group Policy\r\nSegmented versus Monolithic GPOs\r\nCross-Domain GPO Links\r\nManaging Network Bandwidth\r\nGroup Policy Best Practices\r\nGroup Policy Implementation\r\nCreating a GPO\r\nCreating a GPO Console\r\nSpecifying Group Policy Settings\r\nFiltering Group Policy\r\nDelegating Administrative Control of Group Policy\r\nLinking a GPO\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 11\r\nManaging User Environments with Group Policy\r\nUsing Scripts to Apply Configuration Settings to Users and Computers\r\nOverview of Scripts\r\nWindows Scripting Host\r\nAssigning Scripts through Group Policy\r\nControlling the User Environment through Administrative Templates\r\nADM Files\r\nComputer Templates\r\nUser Templates\r\nUsing Folder Redirection to Move User Files to a Server\r\nFolder Redirection Notes\r\nAdvantages of Folder Redirection\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 12\r\nDeploying and Managing Software by Using Group Policy\r\nIntelliMirror Components and Change and Configuration \r\nManagement Concepts\r\nHard versus Soft Costs\r\nIntelliMirror\r\nUnderstanding the Phases of Software Management\r\nPreparation Phase\r\nDistribution Phase\r\nTargeting Phase\r\nPilot Phase\r\nInstallation Phase\r\nCreating and Configuring Windows Installer Packages\r\nWindows Installer Technology Overview\r\nManaging Windows Installer Settings with Group Policy\r\nCreating Windows Installer Packages with Win INSTALL LE\r\nManaging Software Deployment through the Software Installation Snap-in\r\nRequirements for Software Installation\r\nAssigned versus Published Applications\r\nUsing the Software Installation Snap-in\r\nPatching Software Using the Windows Installer Package Editor\r\nPatching Applications\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 13\r\nDeploying Windows 2000 Using Remote Installation Services\r\nRIS Overview\r\nHow RIS Functions\r\nRIS Requirements\r\nRemote Installation Services\r\nDomain Name System (DNS)\r\nDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server\r\nActive Directory\r\nRIS Client and Server Components\r\nClient Requirements of RIS\r\nServer Components of RIS\r\nSetting Up and Configuring RIS\r\nRISetup\r\nCreating RIS Images\r\nRIPrep\r\nCreating Images with RIPrep\r\nCreating RIS Boot Disks\r\nManaging RIS Security\r\nAuthorizing an RIS Server\r\nManaging RIS Client Options with Group Policy\r\nManaging RIS Configuration Settings\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 14\r\nActive Directory Replication\r\nIntroduction to Active Directory Replication\r\nElements of Active Directory Replication\r\nThe Replication Process Illustrated\r\nReplication Conflicts Illustrated\r\nIntersite and Intrasite Replication\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 15\r\nSecurity\r\nWhat Is Auditing?513\r\nPlanning Your Audit Policy\r\nLocal Policies and Domain Policies\r\nConfiguring Group Policy\r\nAuditing Files and Folders\r\nAuditing Active Directory Objects\r\nAuditing Printers\r\nTips for Auditing\r\nSecurity Templates\r\nPreconfigured Security Templates\r\nViewing Security Templates Configurations\r\nUsing Security Templates with GPOs\r\nThe Security Configuration and Analysis Tool\r\nChapter Summary\r\nReview Questions\r\nReal-World Projects\r\nChapter 16\r\nSample Test\r\nChapter 17\r\nAnswer Key\r\nAppendix A\r\nAnswers to Review Questions\r\nAppendix B\r\nObjectives for Exam 70-217\r\nAppendix C\r\nStudy Resources\r\nGlossary\r\nIndex