Chapter Summary

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On completion of this chapter, you should have gained the information and skills necessary to carry out the following tasks and understand the following concepts:

• Install Windows 2000 Professional.

• Upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional from Windows 9.x or Windows NT 4.0.

• Prepare for dual-boot scenarios with Windows 2000, Windows 9.x, Windows Me, and Windows NT 4.0.

• Understand the steps and progression of the Windows 2000 start-up process.

• Implement Windows 2000 tools and utilities to carry out specific tasks and maintain operating system integrity.

• Understand the different user profiles that can be implemented with Windows 2000.

• Configure general file and folder options.

• Install and configure printers in Windows 2000.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic operating system problems.

• Have a general understanding of networking protocols and Internet connectivity.

It is very important that you have a solid understanding of the operating systems information provided to you thus far. In the two remaining chapters of this book, we will explore Windows Millennium (Me) and Windows XP, which are included in CompTIA’s new 2003 Operating Systems Technologies Objectives. Stay alert, you will need to apply the information you have learned so far to these remaining chapters. But first, more questions...

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