Summary
This chapter discussed the Windows NT/2000/XP operating systems. Some of the important concepts to retain from this chapter include the following:
  • The differences between Windows NT/2000/XP and Windows 9x
  • The characteristics that distinguish FAT16 from FAT32
  • The advances of the NTFS that added security features and the ability to handle large volumes of data
  • The stages of the Windows 2000 boot process
  • The system tools that provide options for local users, disk management, and local security policies
  • The structure of the Windows 2000 registry and the six main components that access the registry and store data
  • How to create an Emergency Repair Disk (ERD) and using the recovery console in the Windows 2000 operating system
  • The setup wizard and the steps required to install or upgrade Windows 2000 in a network environment

The next chapter introduces the student to PC Networking. It discusses the types of networks, the components of a network, and connecting to the Internet.