Synopsis
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Preparing for Active Directory provides users with an overview of the Active Directory and its integration with DNS.

Audience
This course is for anyone who wants to take the MCSE Exam 70-217 for Windows 2000 certification.

Time
4 hours

Product Code: W21701
After completing Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Preparing for Active Directory, the user should be able to:

Install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS for Active Directory
Integrate DNS zones
Configure zones for dynamic updates
Replicate DNS data

Understanding Active Directory
The importance of directory services
Active Directory is a database
Active Directory is based on DNS
Active Directory is based on objects

Installing DNS
Structure and hierarchy
Components of DNS
What an FQDN tells you
Difference between a zone and a domain
Steps in resolving an FQDN
Installing DNS

Roles for DNS Servers
Choosing a role
Configuring primary zones
Creating a secondary server

Integrating DNS and Active Directory
Configuring active directory integration
Allowing updates
Changes in zones used for active directory
Transferring zone information

Troubleshooting DNS
Using the DNS snap-in
Using Nslookup
Using Ipconfig

This course has the following features:

Exercises that allow users to practice tasks in Windows 2000
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Windows 2000
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

General knowledge of computers, networking, and administration.
Windows 2000 Professional series (WINPRO) or relevant experience.
Windows 2000 Server series (W215SR) or relevant experience.

Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Building an Active Directory Structure (W21702)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Administering Active Directory Services (W21703)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing Servers (W21704)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Understanding Group Policy (W21705)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing User Environments with Group Policy (W21706)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Distributing Software with Group Policy (W21707)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing Security with Group Policy (W21708)
Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Using Remote Installation Services (W21709)

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