The Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Installation test was created to access the skill level of the test taker in the myriad of topical areas indigenous to the installation of Windows 2000 in the workplace. Topics covered include upgrading previous Windows versions, Windows networking, knowledge of component services, setting backup options, networking resources, user accounts and system administration. Tests for Microsoft Windows 2000 Administration, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Installation and Microsoft Windows 2000 Technical Skills are also available. Total Questions 45 Question Types Multiple Choice Competencies Tested Basic InstallationNetworkingComponent ServicesPrintingBackupSettingsToolsWorkstation ResourcesUser AccountsSystem AdministrationStorageFile ManagementSecurityInternet/Intranet ConnectionsCertificatesFeatures Tasks Tested Performing a New Install of Windows 2000Upgrading Previous Windows VersionsIdentifying Network ClientModifying Identification SettingsManaging Network ServicesManaging ProtocolsInstalling Virtual Private NetworkingSetting Properties of Network AdaptersIdentifying Common Network ProtocolsWorking with the Distributed Transaction CoordinatorCOM+ ApplicationInstalling Pages for a ManufacturerSetting Backup OptionsViewing Event LogsUnderstanding the NTFS File SystemSetting Up Printer PoolsUsing Domain ControllersSetting Video and Sound OptionsCustomizing SetupUnderstanding Security IssuesConfiguring Mouse FunctionsUnderstanding Fonts in Windows 2000 ProfessionalManaging Hardware ProfilesResolve FQDN Names LocallySetting Permissions and RightsNetworkingUsing the NT File SystemTroubleshooting Routing and Connection ProblemsUsing Event ViewerConfiguring and Managing Offline FilesManaging User Accounts and GroupsCreating Local AccountsWorking with Active DirectoryConfiguring Media LibrariesCompressing VolumesSetting and Maintaining Registry SecurityUnderstanding the Domain Name SystemManaging Address AssignmentConfiguring Internet Connection SharingImporting and Exporting CertificatesUsing New Features and FunctionsUnderstanding the Start MenuUsing File System Services and FeaturesUnderstanding Features and FunctionsUsing Administration and Management Tools