Windows Server 2003: For NT 4.0 Administrators

Learning Outcomes:

• Successfully install DNS and configure DNS zones and dynamic updates as shown.

• Accurately manage and monitor DNS, test DNS server configuration, monitor performance and log DNS events as directed in the Lesson Lab.

• Correctly create organizational units, user and computer accounts as shown in the exercise.

• Given the parameters in the Activity Lab, efficiently create and modify groups, control access to active directory objects and delegate control of those objects.

• Utilizing instructions in the Lesson Lab, accurately edit group policy settings, assign scripts using group policy, secure computers using security templates.

During this 3 day course you will learn how to administer Windows Server 2003 servers.

* Intro to MS Windows Server 2003 Family
* Implementing the Domain Name System
* Managing and Monitoring the Domain Name System
* Installing Active Directory
* Creating and Managing Active Directory Objects
* Implement Group Policy
* Configuring and Managing User Environments Using Group Policy
* Configuring and Supporting Network Access
* Secure Network Traffic and Data Files
* Implementing Basic Disaster Protection and Recovery Techniques

Windows Server 2003: For NT 4.0 Administrators

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Have a great overview of the Windows Server 2003 Family, access the help and support center, install administrative tools, create a custom MMC. Install DNS and configure DNS zones, configure dynamic updates. Configure the Time-to-Live value, aging and scavenging. Manage and monitor DNS, test DNS server configuration, monitor performance and log DNS events. Learn the specifics of Active Directory and installation procedures. Create organizational units, user and computer accounts. Create and modify groups, control access to active directory objects and delegate control of those objects. Implement group policy objects in a domain. Edit group policy settings, assign scripts using group policy, secure computers using security templates, determine applied GPOs. If time allows: take a look at configuring and supporting network access; securing network traffic; and implementing disaster protection and recovery techniques.

Class targeted to:

* Those who already administer MS Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server, and those who have earned the MCSE for Windows NT4.0 certification.

Prerequisites:

* MCSE Windows NT 4.0 Certification or equivalent knowledge.