Windows 2000 Administration in a Nutshell

Name

Computer Management — G,H,PP

Synopsis

Manages resources on local or remote computers.

Description

Computer Management is the default tool for managing numerous aspects of local and remote Windows 2000 servers. Using Computer Management, you can perform common administrative tasks such as:

• Displaying device configuration information

• Installing and upgrading device drivers

• Starting and stopping services

• Creating and managing network shares

• Disconnecting users from network shares

• Managing disks and volumes

• Monitoring event logs

• Monitoring system performance counters

• Managing networking services

For administrators familiar with Windows NT 4.0 Server, the Computer Management console performs functions similar to those provided by numerous NT administrative tools, such as Disk Administrator, Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Server Manager, and Windows NT Diagnostics. In addition, if optional networking services such as the DHCP or DNS Server services are installed, Computer Manager takes the place of the NT tools DHCP Manager and DNC Manager.

In short, Computer Manager can be used to administer most aspects of Windows 2000 computers, with the notable exceptions of anything to do with Active Directory and Group Policy.

Using Computer Management

You can access Computer Management in numerous ways:

• Start → Programs → Administrative Tools → Computer Management

• Start → Programs → Administrative Tools → Active Directory Users and Computers → right-click on a computer → Manage

• Right-click on My Computer ...