Microsoft Windows 2000
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William Mohawk
PO Box 1612
Santa Monica, CA
90406 - 1612
(310) 585 - 2634
Windows 2000 is the successor to Windows NT 4 and Windows NT 3.51. It can be used both as a desktop operating system and a complete networking system. It offers greater reliability and stability than previous operating systems while boasting some strong enhancements.
Industry studies show that as much as 80 percent of system failures can be traced to human errors or flawed processes. Everyone knows someone who lost vital information because they forgot to do a backup. This is the classic example of the kind of problem a rigorous IT operations environment can help avoid. The integrated Web capabilities of Windows 2000 let you connect to the Internet from anywhere, at anytime—giving your company access to host of flexible, cost-effective communications options. In addition, broad peripheral and mobile computer support make Windows 2000 Professional an ideal operating system for a workforce that increasingly relies on notebook computers. Further, your support and administrative staff will particularly appreciate the reliability and manageability enhancements that make desktop management simpler and more efficient.
With
its advanced power-management capabilities (through its support of the
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface or ACPI), a notebook running
Windows 2000 Professional can be put on "Hibernate" mode,
which quickly shuts down the system without the need to first close any
applications. When you power the system back up, it will be in the same
state as when it went into "Hibernate" mode (applications and
files are still open and you can get right back to work).
The
Synchronization Manager feature (sometimes referred to as "Offline
Files and Folders") provides a centralized, standardized way of
synchronizing files for offline use. It allows users to update their
files for use offline, then, when back online, copies the offline
changes back to the network. In addition, by caching Web pages and their
links, Internet Explorer 5.01 makes it seem like you are browsing the
Internet offline. Getting connected to the Internet or a network is
secure and hassle-free. Improved connection wizards and support for
advanced security and networking protocols let business users dial up to
the Internet or to a virtual private network (VPN) from any location.
When they connect to the Internet through a network, Windows 2000
Professional automatically locates the correct proxy server and
configures Internet Explorer 5.01 to connect through it.
When traveling, business users risk having their notebook PCs stolen and sensitive information compromised. With the addition of Encrypted File System (EFS), Windows 2000 Professional offers heightened security. Sensitive files and folders can be encrypted when stored on your mobile computer. If the laptop is stolen, your files and folders are protected, even if the thief reinstalls Windows 2000 Professional. Only users with a special decryption key can access the file.
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