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This datasheet provides a summary of the Microsoft� Official Curriculum (MOC) for the final release of the Microsoft Windows� 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, and Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server operating systems.  MOC courseware for Microsoft Windows 2000 offers IT professionals the following benefits:

�          The information to help prepare for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification exams.

�          The expertise and skills to design, deploy, support, and administer a Windows 2000-based network.

�          The framework to grow into a new career as IT professionals and enterprise architects.

The curriculum for Windows 2000 offers courses that provide students with the knowledge and skills to:

�          Understand the functionality and features of Microsoft
Windows 2000.

�          Support Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 2000 Server.

�          Support a network infrastructure by using Windows 2000.

�          Implement and administer Windows 2000 directory services.

�          Update support skills from the Microsoft Windows NT� version 4.0 operating system to Windows 2000.

�          Design a directory and networking services infrastructure with Windows 2000.

�          Design a Windows 2000 migration strategy.

�          Design a secure Windows 2000-based network.

�          Optimize performance on Windows 2000 Server.

About Microsoft Official Curriculum

Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses are instructor-led or web-based, hands-on technical training courses developed by Microsoft to educate computer professionals who develop, support, and implement solutions using Microsoft technology.

�          MOC courses are available or in development for a variety of Microsoft products and technologies.

�          MOC courses are available in several formats, including instructor-led and web-based.

�          MOC instructor-led courses are offered at over 2,300 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (Microsoft CTECs) worldwide.

�          Over 200 MOC courses exist for people new to Microsoft products and for advanced users.

�          MOC helps you develop the skill set to deploy, administer, and support Microsoft products.

�          MOC courses help you prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) exams.

For more information about Microsoft Official Curriculum , visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices

Target Audience

This curriculum is intended for IT professionals who need to develop the skills to design and support a Windows 2000-based network. This audience includes:

�          Individuals entering the IT industry.

�          Experienced IT professionals who support other network operating systems.

�          Current support professionals of Windows NT who need to learn how to support a Windows 2000-based network.

�          Senior support professionals of Windows NT who want to grow into a new career as enterprise architects. Enterprise architects are responsible for planning and designing a network�s infrastructure, including directory services, network services, and security.

For More Information on Microsoft Official Curriculum for Microsoft Windows 2000

For more information about the Microsoft Official Curriculum for Windows 2000, visit

http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices

�          Use the courseware search tool on the Web site to find the syllabi for the courses mentioned in this datasheet. 

�          Follow the link to the MOC Sampler, where you will find video segments from a variety of MOC instructor-led courses for Windows 2000.

Availability of Microsoft Official Curriculum for Windows 2000

The Microsoft Official Curriculum for Windows 2000 final release is available through Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (Microsoft CTECs) worldwide beginning February 2000.

�          To find a Microsoft CTEC near you,  search the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/trainingandservices

Availability of Microsoft Certified Professional Exams for Windows 2000

The Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) beta exams will be available beginning March 2000.  To find an exam and exam date, search the MCP Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/mcp.