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The success of a network operation is measured by both the availability of some information and resources and the restriction and protection of others. Windows 2000 offers the network administrator the tools and functionality to meet the information needs of users, while protecting sensitive information stored on or passed through the network. This chapter has explored the options available to the administrator for configuring groups, users, group scope, permissions, and group policy through Windows 2000. Proper management of built-in and customized groups provides accessibility and security for any network—from the simplest to the most complex. The next chapter covers day-to-day administrative tasks, including using the secondary logon and Microsoft Management Console.