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Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment (70-290)

Length

5 days

Course Overview

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare for the Microsoft certification exam: 70-290 - Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment; to become a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003, or a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn now to install, configure, administer, and support the primary services of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system, as well as for those individuals seeking Microsoft certification. The course begins with an examination of Windows Server 2003 user, group, and computer accounts; to the sharing of system resources, as well as the installation and maintenance of system hardware.

This course also covers topics covered in Microsoft Course MS2273.

Prerequisites

Basic experience of a Microsoft Windows Server operating system Basic understanding of core operating system technologies, including installation and configuration Basic understanding of hardware components and their function Basic understanding of networking components and services

Target Audience

This course has been designed for individuals who want to learn how to install, configure, administer and support the primary services in the Microsoft Server 2003 operating system, as well as for those seeking MCP, MCSA, or MCSE certification.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

  • Identify the key differences among the Windows Server 2003 editions
  • Understand the logical components and concepts of Active Directory services
  • Install Windows Server 2003 and create domain controller
  • Use the Event Viewer to monitor system logs
  • Use Performance console to display real-time performance data and counter logs and alerts
  • Backup and restore an Active Directory database
  • Plan, crate and manage local and domain user accounts
  • Understand the differences between local, roaming, and mandatory profiles
  • Use NTFS file system permissions to control access to files
  • Manage file sharing using Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • Manage disks using Check Disk, Disk Defragmenter, and Disk Quotas

Course Outline

Introducing Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Installing Windows Server 2003
  • Configuring Windows Server 2003
  • Creating a Domain Controller

Lab1: Understanding the Role of Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Installing Windows Server 2003
  • Installing Active Directory and Domain Name Service (DNS)

Administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Using Microsoft Management Console
  • Managing Servers with Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Using Remote Assistance

Lab 2: Administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Getting Familiar with Windows Server 2003
  • Creating an Organizational Unit and User Object in Active Directory
  • Using Remote Desktop Connection
  • Using Terminal Services

Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Using Event Viewer
  • Using Task Manager
  • Using the Performance Console

Lab 3: Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2003

  • Using Task Manager to Monitor Windows Server 2003
  • Using the Performance Console
  • Using Event Viewer
  • Creating and Viewing an Alert

Backing Up and Restoring Data

  • Understanding Backups
  • Using Windows Server 2003 Backup
  • Using Volume Shadow Copy
  • Backing Up and Restoring Active Directory

Lab 4: Backing Up and Restoring Data

  • Backing Up and Restoring a Directory Using the Normal Backup Type
  • Backing Up and Restoring a Directory Using the Incremental Backup Type
  • Backing Up and Restoring a Directory Using the Differential Backup Type
  • Scheduling a Backup

Maintaining the Operation System

  • Windows Operating System Updates
  • Using Baseline Security Analyzer
  • Using Windows Update
  • Deploying Updates on a Network
  • Using Microsoft Software Update Services
  • Administrating Software Licenses

Lab 5: Maintaining the Operating System

  • Installing the Microsoft Baseline Security
  • Running the Microsoft Baseline Security
  • Running the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer to Identify New Security Risks
  • Managing Licensing

Working with User Accounts

  • Planning User Accounts
  • Working with Local User Accounts
  • Working with Domain User Accounts
  • Creating Multiple User Object
  • Manager User Profiles
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting User Authentication

Lab 6: Working with User Accounts

  • Creating an Organizational Unit Structure
  • Creating Domain User Accounts
  • Modifying User Logon Restrictions
  • Importing User Accounts from a CSV File
  • Creating and Using a Template Account
  • Managing User Profiles
  • Using Dsadd.exe and Dsmod.exe

Working with Groups

  • Using Local Groups
  • Using Active Directory Groups
  • Windows Server 2003 Default Groups
  • Creating and Managing Group Objects
  • Automating Group Management

Lab 7: Working with Groups

  • Raising the Functional Level of Your Domain
  • Creating Global Security Groups
  • Creating Domain Local Security Groups
  • Creating Groups Using DSADD
  • Adding Global Groups to Domain Local Groups
  • Using Dsget to Find Group Memberships
  • Using Dsmond to Add Members to a Group

Working with Computer Accounts

  • Adding Computers to a Domain
  • Managing Computer Objects
  • Troubleshooting Computer Accounts

Lab 8: Working with Computer Accounts

  • Creating Computer Accounts Using Active Directory Users and Computers
  • Creating Computer Accounts Using Dsadd
  • Deleting, Disabling, and Resetting Computer Accounts

Sharing File System Resources

  • Sharing Folders
  • Managing Shared Folders
  • Using NTFS Permissions
  • Administering Internet Information Services

Lab 9: Sharing File System Resources

  • Viewing the NTFS and Share Permissions on a Directory
  • Setting Share Permissions
  • Setting NTFS Permissions
  • Viewing Effective Permissions
  • Disabling Anonymous Access on the Default Web Site

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