This course combines five days of instructor-led training with additional e-Learning content to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.
This is the first course in the Systems Administrator and Systems Engineer tracks for Windows Server 2003 and serves as the entry point for other courses in the Windows Server 2003 curriculum.
Target Audience:
This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.
Pre-requisites:
Before attending this course, students must have:
CompTIA A+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
CompTIA Network+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
At Course Completion:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Create and populate organizational units with user and computer accounts.
Manage user and computer accounts.
Create and manage groups.
Manage access to resources.
Implement printing.
Manage printing.
Manage access to objects in using organizational units.
Implement Group Policy.
Manage the user and computer environment by using Group Policy.
Audit accounts and resources.
Prepare to administer server resources.
Configure a server to monitor system performance.
Monitor system performance.
Manage device drivers by configuring device driver signing and restoring a device driver.
Manage hard disks.
Manage data storage.
Manage disaster recovery.
Maintain software by using Microsoft Windows Server Update Services.
Module 1: Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
This module explains how to administer accounts and resources on computers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 software in a networked environment.
Lessons
Multimedia: Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
The Windows Server 2003 Environment
Logging on to Windows Server 2003
Using the Run As Feature for Administration
Installing and Configuring Administrative Tools
Creating an Organizational Unit
Lab : Creating Organizational Units
Creating an Organizational Unit
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Windows Server 2003 environment.
Log on to a computer running Windows Server 2003.
Use the Run as feature to perform administrative tasks.
Install and configure the administrative tools.
Create an organizational unit.
Module 2: Managing User and Computer Accounts
This module explains how to modify user and computer accounts on computers running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 in a networked environment.
Lessons
Creating User Accounts
Creating Computer Accounts
Modifying User and Computer Account Properties
Creating a User Account Template
Managing User and Computer Accounts
Using Queries to Locate User and Computer Accounts in Active Directory
Lab : Managing User and Computer Accounts
Creating User Accounts
Creating Computer Accounts
Using Queries to Locate Objects
Modifying User and Computer Properties
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create user accounts.
Create computer accounts.
Modify user and computer account properties.
Create a user account template.
Manage user and computer accounts.
Use queries to locate user and computer accounts in Active Directory directory service.
Module 3: Managing Groups
This module explains how to perform various administrative functions using groups.
Lessons
Creating groups.
Managing group membership.
Strategies for using groups.
Using default groups.
Lab : Creating and Managing Groups
Creating Global and Domain Local Groups
Managing Group Membership
Managing Default Groups
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create groups.
Manage group membership
Apply strategies for using groups
Manage default groups.
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources
This module explains how to enable resource access with permissions, manage access to files and folders using permissions, and manage permission inheritance.
Lessons
Overview of Managing Access to Resources
Managing Access to Shared Folders
Managing Access to Files and Folders Using NTFS Permissions
Determining Effective Permissions
Managing Access to Shared Files Using Offline Caching
Lab : Managing Access to Resources
Creating and Sharing Folders
Configuring NTFS Permissions
Publishing Shared Folders
Testing Permissions
Configuring Automatic Caching
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage access to resources.
Manage access to shared folders.
Manage access to files and folders by using NTFS permissions.
Determine effective permissions.
Manage access to shared files by using offline caching.
Module 5: Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
This module explains the permissions available for managing access to Active Directory objects, how to move objects between organizational units in the same domain, and how to delegate control of an organizational unit.
Lessons
Modifying Permissions for Active Directory Objects
Delegating Control of Organizational Units
Lab : Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units
Modifying the Delegation of Control Wizard and Delegating Permissions
Testing the Delegated Permissions
Granting Permissions to the Legal Organizational Unit and Creating a Taskpad
Testing the Delegated Permissions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Modify permissions for Active Directory objects.
Delegate control of organizational units.
Module 6: Implementing Group Policy
This module explains the purpose and function of Group Policy in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment. It also explains how to implement Group Policy objects (GPOs) and manage GPOs.
Lessons
Implementing Group Policy Objects
Implementing GPOs on a Domain
Managing the Deployment of Group Policy
Lab : Implementing a GPO
Disabling and Deleting a GPO
Creating and Linking Multiple GPOs
Filtering the GPOs to Exempt Selected Users
Backing Up and Importing GPO Settings
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement GPOs.
Implement GPOs in a domain.
Manage the deployment of Group Policy.
Module 7: Manage the deployment of Group Policy.
This module explains how to use Group Policy to assign scripts, restrict group membership and access to software and configure folder redirection. As well, this module explains how to determine which GPOs are being applied on a computer.
Lessons
Configuring Group Policy Settings
Assigning Scripts with Group Policy
Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
Configuring Folder Redirection
Determining Applied GPOs
Lab : Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy
Creating and Applying a GPO to the Graphics Organizational Unit
Assigning a Logon Script to Connect to a Printer
Using a GPO to Configure the Members of the Backup Operators Group
Using the Group Policy Results Wizard to Verify the Policy Settings
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Group Policy settings.
Assign scripts with Group Policy.
Restrict group membership and access to software.
Configure Folder Redirection.
Determine Applied Group Policy objects (GPOs).
Module 8: Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy
This module provides a broad overview of security in Microsoft Windows ServerT 2003. It also explains how to deploy security templates and test computer security policy and how to configure auditing and manage security logs.
Lessons
Overview of Security in Windows Server 2003
Using Security Templates to Secure Computers
Testing Computer Security Policy
Configuring Auditing
Managing Security Logs
Lab : Managing Security Settings
Creating a Custom Security Template
Importing and Deploying the Custom Template
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain user rights and audit policies in Windows Server 2003.
Use security templates to secure computers.
Test computer security policy.
Configure auditing.
Manage security logs.
Module 9: Preparing to Administer a Server
This module explains how to administer a server. It describes how to manage servers remotely, what tools to use, and the rights and permissions that are needed to administer a server.
Lessons
Introduction to Administering a Server
Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server
Managing Remote Desktop Connections
Lab : Preparing to Administer a Server
Enabling Remote Desktop
Creating a Shared Folder on a Remote Computer
Connecting to a Remote Console Session
Creating runas Shortcuts to Administration Tools
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the tasks, tools, and rights that are required to administer a server.
Configure Remote Desktop for Administration and client preferences.
Manage remote desktop connections.
Module 10: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
This module explains how to monitor server performance by using performance tools, configure and manage performance logs, configure and manage alerts, and manage system monitor views.
Lessons
Introduction to Monitoring Server Performance
Performing Real-Time and Logged Monitoring
Configuring and Managing Counter Logs
Configuring Alerts
Lab : Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
Selecting the Appropriate Monitoring Technique
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Establish a performance baseline.
Perform real-time and logged monitoring.
Configure and manage counter logs.
Configure alerts.
Module 11: Managing Data Storage
This module explains the Encrypting File System (EFS), which contributes to the safe storage of data and helps to keep the network from harm. It also explains how to administer disk quotas.
Lessons
Managing File Compression
Configuring File Encryption
Configuring EFS Recovery Agents
Implementing Disk Quotas
Lab : Managing Data Storage
Troubleshooting Disk-Quota Entries
Recovering an Encrypted File
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage NTFS file compression.
Configure file encryption.
Configure an EFS recovery agent.
Implement disk quotas.
Module 12: Managing Disaster Recovery
This module explains how to plan for a computer disaster and how to use the features of Windows Server 2003 to prevent a disaster or recover when one occurs.
Lessons
Preparing for Disaster Recovery
Backing Up Data
Scheduling Backup Jobs
Restoring Data
Configuring Shadow Copies
Recovering from Server Failure
Lab : Managing Disaster Recovery
Backing Up the System State Data
Recovering from a Corrupt Registry by Using Last Known Good Configuration
Recovering from a Corrupt Registry by Restoring System State Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Prepare for disaster recovery.
Back up data.
Schedule backup jobs.
Restore data.
Configure a shadow copy.
Recover from server failure.
Module 13: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
This module explains how to use Microsoft Windows Server Update Services to manage and distribute critical software updates that resolve known security vulnerabilities and other stability issues.
Lessons
Introduction to Windows Server Update Services
Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services
Managing Windows Server Update Services
Lab : Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
Create a Test Computer Group
View the Status of Updates and Computers
Back up WSUS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Microsoft WSUS.
Install and configure servers to use WSUS.
Manage WSUS.
Module 14: Securing Windows Server 2003
This module describes how to secure Microsoft Windows ServerT 2003. The module provides an overview of securing servers, core server security, hardening servers, and the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer tool.
Lessons
Introduction to Securing Servers
Implementing Core Server Security
Hardening Servers
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
Lab : Securing Windows Server 2003
Using the Security Configuration Wizard
Configuring a Group Policy Object for Member Servers
Scanning a Range of Computers by Using MBSA
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how servers are secured.
Explain core server security.
Harden servers in various roles.
Use Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.
Module 15: Self-Study: Implementing Printing
This module explains how to implement printing in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
Lessons
Multimedia: Introduction to Printing in the Windows Server 2003 Family
Installing and Managing Access to Printers
Managing Printer Drivers
Implementing Printer Locations
Lab : Implementing Printing
Installing Printers and Setting Printer Locations and Permissions
Searching for Printers and Testing Permissions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain printing in the Windows Server 2003 family.
Install and manage access to printers by using printer permissions.
Manage printer drivers.
Implement printer locations.
Module 16: Self-Study: Managing Printing
This module explains how to set up a network-wide printing strategy to meet the needs of users and troubleshoot installation or configuration problems.
Lessons
Changing the Location of the Print Spooler
Setting Printer Priorities and Scheduling Printer Availability
Configuring a Printing Pool and Redirecting Print Queues
Lab : Managing Printing
Installing Printers and Creating a Printing Pool
Setting Printer Priorities and Availability
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Change the location of the print spooler.
Set printing priorities and schedule printer availability.
Configure a printing pool and redirect print queues.
Module 17: Self-Study: Monitoring Server Performance
This module explains how to collect performance data by monitoring primary server subsystems. It also covers how to identify system bottlenecks by using the Performance console and Task Manager in Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Lessons
Multimedia: The Primary Server Subsystems
Monitoring Server Memory
Monitoring Processor Usage
Monitoring Disks
Monitoring Network Usage
Monitoring Best Practices
Lab : Monitoring Server Performance
Create and Configure Alerts
Configure the Messaging Service
Finding a High CPU Usage Process
Finding a High Memory Usage Process
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain how the four primary server subsystems affect server performance.
Monitor server memory.
Monitor processor usage.
Monitor disks.
Monitor network usage.
Use best practices for monitoring server performance.
Module 18: Self-Study: Maintaining Device Drivers
This module explains how to maintain device drivers.
Lessons
Configuring Device Driver Signing Options
Using Device Driver Rollback
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure device driver signing.
Restore the previous version of a device driver.
Module 19: Self-Study: Managing Disks
This module explains how to manage disks and how to use the tools to manage and set up disks.
Lessons
Preparing Disks
Managing Disk Properties
Managing Mounted Drives
Converting Disks
Creating Volumes
Creating Fault-Tolerant Volumes
Importing a Foreign Disk
Lab : Managing Disks
Recovering from a Failed Mirrored Drive
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Initialize and partition a disk.
View and update disk properties.
Manage mounted drives.
Convert a disk from basic to dynamic and from dynamic to basic.
