After completing Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Distributing Software with Group Policy, the user should be able to:

	Deploy software using Group Policy
	Maintain software using Group Policy
	Troubleshoot software deployment

Preparing Software for Deployment

	Deploying software
	Windows Installer technology
	Creating a ZAP file to deploy software
	Using third-party tools

Deploying Software

	Installing applications
	Deploying software with group policy
	Configuring package options

Maintaining Software

	Upgrading a package
	Redeploying software
	Removing a package

Managing Software Deployment

	Configuring package modifications
	Creating software categories
	Associating file extensions
	Troubleshooting software deployment

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice tasks in Windows 2000
	Activities that allow users to apply concepts in an interactive questioning environment
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Windows 2000
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	General knowledge of computers, networking, and administration.
	Windows 2000 Professional series (WINPRO) or relevant experience.
	Windows 2000 Server series (W215SR) or relevant experience.

	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Preparing for Active Directory (W21701)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Building an Active Directory Structure (W21702)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Administering Active Directory Services (W21703)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing Servers (W21704)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Understanding Group Policy (W21705)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing User Environments with Group Policy (W21706)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Managing Security with Group Policy (W21708)
	Windows 2000 Active Directory MCSE 70-217: Using Remote Installation Services (W21709)

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