Introduction to Configuration and Management

Use this quick guide to find information in this chapter about configuration management. Windows 2000 Professional is designed to simplify administration. Understanding the available tools can help you effectively manage Windows 2000 Professional–based workstations.

 Learn about new configuration and management tools.

Review descriptions of new technologies that are available to administrators.

• See What's New in this chapter.

 Powerful features are available with Windows 2000 Server.

Windows 2000 Professional workstations are easier to use when features such as IntelliMirror, Change and Configuration Management, and Group Policy are centrally managed.

• See Managing Windows 2000 Professional in a Windows 2000 Server Environment in this chapter.

 Using Windows 2000 Professional in Microsoft Windows NT, UNIX, and Novell NetWare environments.

Learn about considerations for managing Windows 2000 Professional in environments that are not exclusively Windows 2000 Server environments.

• See Managing Windows 2000 Professional in a Non-Windows 2000 Environment in this chapter.

 Manage workstations by using Group Policy

Know how Group Policy works and how to leverage its power in your organization.

 Set up user profiles, rights, and permissions.

Use user profiles and access permissions to successfully configure and manage Windows 2000 Professional systems.

• See Managing Users and Groups in this chapter.

 Use administrator tools.

Use tools, such as Microsoft Management Console (MMC), Administrative Tools, and Control Panel to configure and manage Windows 2000 Professional systems. Learn what tools can be used in Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation.

• See Management Tools in this chapter.

 Create, view, and edit documents in multiple languages.

The Windows 2000 Professional multilanguage option offers users the ability to easily view and edit documents in more than one language at a time. Learn how to upgrade to the multilanguage version of Windows 2000 Professional, which product fits your needs, and how the multilanguage option can benefit your organization.

• See Managing Windows 2000 Professional in a Multilanguage Environment in this chapter.

 Configure new tools for users with special needs.

The Accessibility wizard, Utility Manager, On-Screen Keyboard, Narrator, and other options make it easier than ever to configure accessibility options.

• See Making Windows 2000 Professional More Accessible in this chapter.

 Find out more about related topics.

Learn where to find more information about the topics in this chapter.

• See Additional Resources later in this chapter.