Windows 2000 Complete (Paperback, 1st edition)

Windows 2000 Complete is a one-of-a-kind computer book—valuable both for the breadth of its content and for its low price. This book contains a wealth of information essential for using Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server.

Windows 2000 Complete starts out with an introduction Windows 2000 Professional, showing all the ins and outs of the new operating system. Next, you'll learn all about Active Directory, one the most anticipated features of Windows 2000. Then, this comprehensive resource shows you the intricate components interwoven throughout the Windows 2000 Registry. Finally, the last portion of the book shows you how to install, navigate and manage Windows 2000 Server. Featuring an excellent Instant Reference section, Windows 2000 Complete offers readers everything they need to get up to speed with Microsoft's newest high-end operating system.

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Introducing Windows 2000

• Evaluating Windows 2000 Professional
• Installing and Upgrading to Windows 2000 Professional
• Exploring the Desktop
• Managing Files and Folders
• Customizing your Desktop and Setting Object Properties
• Installing and Running Applications
• Sharing Information between Applications

Understanding Active Directory

• Windows 2000 with ADS
• Alphabet Soup: ADS TCP/IP, DNS, WINS
• Building the Active Directory Tree
• Installing ADS

Connecting to the World

• Introduction to Communications and Access the Internet
• Using Outlook Express for E-mail and News

Understanding the Registry

• What Is a Registry—and Why?
• Anatomy of the Registry
• Registry Tools and Tips
• Common Hives and Keys

Installing and Using Windows 2000 Server

• Installing Windows 2000 Server
• Windows 2000 Server User Interface and Microsoft Management Console
• Managing and Creating User Accounts

Instant Reference

• Windows 2000 Instant Reference