Windows 2000 : Introduction

• Course Description
  
  Overview:   Students will learn basic computer concepts and skills related to IBM and compatible computers. Students will receive a thorough introduction to the domain environment. In addition, they will learn Windows 2000 techniques and become acquainted with applications.
  
  Prerequisites:    None.  

Performance-Based Objectives
Lesson objectives help students become comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Log on to Windows 2000, shut down and restart the operating system, and work with desktop objects and windows.
• Navigate to information stored on the computer.
• Use Windows Explorer to manage files and folders.
• Use common Windows 2000 program techniques by working with WordPad and Paint.
• Customize the Windows 2000 desktop to best suit your needs.
• Use My Network Places to browse the network and view connections; use the Active Directory to browse and search shared folders; activate the Offline Files feature, make changes to a file, and then synchronize the copies on the domain and their computers.
• Manage and administer the workstation by using the Microsoft Management Console, the Control Panel, and the NTFS used in Windows 2000.

Course Content

Lesson 1: The Windows 2000 Environment
          Topic 1A: Logging on to your Workstation
          Topic 1B: The Windows 2000 Desktop
          Topic 1C: Overview of Input Devices
          Topic 1D: The Taskbar and the Start Menu
          Topic 1E: Working with an Open Window
          Topic 1F: Using Help

Lesson 2: Working with the Windows 2000 Hierarchy
          Topic 2A: An Introduction to the Windows 2000 Hierarchy
          Topic 2B: My Computer
          Topic 2C: My Network Places
          Topic 2D: The Search Feature

Lesson 3: Using Windows Explorer
          Topic 3A: Orientation to the Windows Explorer
          Topic 3B: Creating Folders
          Topic 3C: Copying and Moving Objects
          Topic 3D: Using the Recycle Bin

Lesson 4: Working with Windows 2000 Programs
          Topic 4A: An Orientation to Windows 2000 Programs
          Topic 4B: Cutting, Copying, and Pasting in Windows 2000Programs.

Lesson 5: Customizing the Windows 2000 Desktop
          Topic 5A: Working with Shortcuts
          Topic 5B: Using Web Style View for the Desktop and Folders
          Topic 5C: Working with Control Panel Settings

Lesson 6: Using the Network and the Active Directory
          Topic 6A: My Network Places
          Topic 6B: The Active Directory
          Topic 6C: Working Remotely

Lesson 7: Managing and Administering the Workstation
          Topic 7A: Microsoft Management Console
          Topic 7B: Control Panel
          Topic 7C: NTFS