Introducing Microsoft Windows2000 Professional

By Jun LI

Subtopics:

1. What is Windows 2000 Professional

2. What’s new in Windows 2000 Professional

History of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

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Windows NT Workstation 4.0 vs. Windows 98

Windows NT Workstation 4.0 : stability great performance strongest security

Windows 98: broad hardware/software support easy to use

What is Windows 2000 Professional

Windows 2000 Professional is a successor of Windows NT Workstation 4.0. It expands on the traditional strengths of Windows NT - stability, reliability, and security - and it includes numerous innovative features, as well as the best of Windows 98(such as hardware flexibility and easy device configuration).

What’s New in Windows2000 Professional

Easier to useFast, Safe, and Secure

Best of Windows 98Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Easier to use

Simpler user InterfaceEasier setup and ConfigurationBetter Mobile Computing SupportSuperior Multiple language SupportMore Imaging and Printing

Capabilities

Fast, Safe, and Secure

Better PerformanceMore Reliable and StableStronger Local and Network Security

Best of windows 98

Broad hardware SupportAwesome Multimedia and graphicsAdvanced networking CapabilitiesIntegrated Web and Desktop

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Easier DeploymentBetter Management Tools

References

Honeycutt, Jerry, 1999. Introducing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. Microsoft Press, Redmond, Washinton.

Nielsen, Morten s., 1999. Windows 2000 Server Architecture and Planning. The Coriolis Group, Scottesdale, Arizona.

Tanenbaum, Andrew s. and Woodhull, 1997, Albert s. Operating Systems: Design ans Implementation. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey