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.
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