Logging on to Windows 2000

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Lab 8.2.1: Logging on to Windows 2000

Estimated time: 10 minutes
Objective
In this exercise, the student will learn how to log on to Windows 2000.
Equipment:
The following equipment is required for this exercise:
• A computer running Windows 2000 Professional
Background
The option to “Log on to Windows 2000 Professional” must be enabled in order to give
users the ability to log on to either a network domain or a local computer.
The logon process is the main component of security for the Windows 2000 operating
system. It defines who is accessing the computer and its network resources. It also
specifies the rights and permissions the user has for accessing these resources.
Procedures
In this lab, the student will log on to the local computer using the local administrator
password. Logging on to the local computer as administrator will give the student full
administrative control of this computer, but the student will not have access to any
network resources. The student will have to log on to the domain using a domain user
account in order to have access to network resources.
Step 1: Log on to the Local Computer
1. When the computer is first started up, the Windows 2000 logon screen displays.
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2. Log on with the following information:
Username: Administrator
Password: cisco
Passwords are case sensitive and only display asterisks when they are entered.
3. Press the Enter key, or click the OK button to log on to the local Windows 2000
machine.

Step 2: Log off of Windows 2000
1. Before logging on to Windows 2000 again as a new user, the user must first log off of
the system. Click the Start button and select Shut Down to display the Shut Down
Windows dialog box.
2. Select Log off Administrator from the drop-down box. The administrator will now be
logged off and the system will return to the start-up screen.