Covers installation, configuration, Registry manipulation, network management, Active Directory, and security.

Upgrading to Microsoftr Windows 2000 Professional is the perfect companion for anyone planning on migrating from Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT Workstation 4 to Windows 2000 Professional. Designed to be compact, this book provides a detailed examination of the differences between your operating system and Windows 2000 Professional. You will learn everything that you need to know to get up and running fast. Coverage focuses on how to take advantage of new features like personalized menus, active desktop, modem sharing and multiple monitor support without forgetting to show what has happened to your favorite programs and utilities. Coverage includes: * Installing Windows 2000 Professional * Desktop Customization * Managing Applications * System Administration * Networking * Internet Access

Focusing on the needs of the technical professional who is responsible for a series of Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems, The Windows 2000 Professional Handbook is designed to be both a handy desk reference in addition to a textbook for MCSE courses. This book provides readers with insights into how Microsoft's latest enterprise-based operating system solves the connectivity challenges with hands-on examples and cases that arise in organizations running multiple operating systems.

"Essential Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" is a desktop user's guide for beginning and intermediate users. Everything is explained from the perspective of the end user with targeted coverage of essential tasks and procedures that desktop users need to know. This book is the perfect companion for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME or Windows NT Workstation 4 users looking to make the jump to Windows 2000 Professional. Packed with helpful notes and tips, this book will provide everything that you need to know to get up and running fast without having to wade through the overhead of technical reference manuals and on-line documentation. Coverage includes: An Overview of Windows 2000 Professional Features Installing Windows 2000 Professional Customization of the Windows Desktop Enabling Multiple Monitor Support Installing and Managing Application Printer Installation and Management User Account Management Establishing Internet Access

This book offers an advance look at Windows NT 5.0 system deployment issues--with unique information delivered in cooperation with Microsoft. The information will help IT implementers understand Windows NT Workstation capabilities in relation to the Windows NT 5.0 network operating system and in comparison with Windows 98.

Authoritative, one-stop coverage for users of Windows 2000 Professional is delivered directly from Microsoft's publishing division. Information useful to all users is presented in a easy-to-use format that includes lots of screen illustrations and call-outs, step-by-step instructions, at-a-glance references, and extensive indexing.

How to Use Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional leads you through everything you need to learn to become proficient and comfortable with the operating system. The 100 two-page spreads illustrate and clearly explain both fundamentals you need to know right away, as well as more sophisticated topics that, while less frequently used, are still essential to understand. The book is both an excellent tutorial for basic tasks and an easy-to-use reference for more advanced subjects. How to Use's illustrations and figures lead you through each task with easy-to-follow directions and visual cues.

MCSE Guide to Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Certification Edition is designed to help prepare you for the challenges you will face as a networking professional working with this powerful new client operating system. Whether you are new to Microsoft certification or making the move from Windows NT 4.0, this book provides a hands-on learning approach-a vital part of the Windows 2000 MCSE.