Spend just two days with us in this information-packed seminar and get up to speed quickly and efficiently on Windows Server 2003. We've gone through the entire operating system, we've talked to customers just like you, and we've built a Windows Server 2003 seminar that is all "meat", theres no fluff and no theory, just practical solutions, explanations, and techniques you can use right away. You'll learn how to install and configure Windows Server 2003. You'll see how to save thousands of dollars by properly designing your Active Directory and avoiding common mistakes in building Active Directory. You'll learn how to use Group Policy to save many hours in user support time, including implementing security, automatic software installation, and how to restrict the applications users can run. You'll see how to use Internet Information Services in both an intranet and internet environment and much more. Filled with lots of live demonstrations, this Windows Server 2003 class will give you many powerful tools to help you succeed in a variety of stand-alone and network operating system environments. In just two days, we'll provide the Windows Server 2003 training today's Information Technology (IT) professionals need for the installation, configuration, support and troubleshooting of Microsoft's new high-power network operating system.
Price: $895.00
Course Objectives
At the end of this Windows Server 2003 training course, students will be able to:
Perform clean installs and upgrades of Windows Server 2003
Automate Windows Server 2003 installations using the powerful, built-in tools
Manage users and groups
Manage Active Directory and Group Policies
Use Group Policies to install software automatically
Use Group Policies to prevent users from running particular programs
Use Windows Server 2003 to configure and manage hardware
Manage disks and file systems
Troubleshoot various system issues, including the boot process
Understand and use Active Directory
Configure and control the user's desktop environment, including the use of profiles
Configure and support the TCP/IP protocol
Configure and use DNS for name resolution
Configure Windows XP Professional to operate on Windows Server 2003 networks
Troubleshoot Windows Server 2003 systems and networks
Monitor system performance and resources
Certifications and Exams
soundtraining.net's Windows Server 2003 classes are designed for working IT professionals who need practical information, tools, and techniques to help them in their job. Although the seminar is not designed as a test-takers MCSE training boot camp, it can help the exam candidate prepare for Microsoft Certified Professional exams. Exam candidates and others looking for MCSE training should visit www.microsoft.com and thoroughly research the goals and objectives of the Microsoft certification program to determine if this seminar is appropriate for them.
Who should attend?
The target audience for this Windows Server 2003 training consists of IT support professionals who:
Are new to the Windows Server 2003 product
Administer Windows Server 2003 systems and networks
Provide Helpdesk support for desktops on a Server 2003 network
Need Windows Server 2003 training, but can't afford to spend an entire week out of the office
Course Outline
Module One: Whats different in Windows Server 2003?
You'll learn how to find the important management tools. Youll also see and understand the differences between the four versions of Windows Server 2003, including Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, and Web Edition. We'll also show you what's up with the two versions of Small Business Server.
Comparing Windows Server 2003 Editions
User mode vs. kernel mode
The HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer)
The boot process
Module Two: Installing Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 requires preparation and forethought before installation. Well help you understand the minimum hardware requirements, the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, how to choose between CD-ROM and network-based installations, how to perform an automated installation, and how to use Windows Server 2003s powerful new deployment tools to simplify deployment and installation.
Minimum hardware requirements
The Hardware Compatibility List
CD-ROM or network-based installation
Automated installation tools and techniques to simplify your deployment
Module Three: Using Windows Server 2003 for Name Resolution
DNS is the primary name resolution strategy used in modern LAN environments and on the Internet. In this module, you'll learn about the new Domain Name System (DNS) features in Windows Server 2003. You'll see how to plan and implement DNS in a Windows Server 2003 environment, plus you'll learn powerful troubleshooting techniques for host name resolution problems. You'll also learn how to plan for Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
Understanding new DNS Features
Planning and implementing DNS
Troubleshooting host name resolution
Using WINS
Module Four: Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is Microsofts implementation of the powerful Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). AD simplifies network use and management. Well cover forests, trees, domains, sites, organization units, and how theyre used in an Active Directory domain. Youll learn important design considerations that can make or break your implementation of Active Directory.
Active Directory components
Physical vs. logical components
Understanding forests, domains, OUs, and trusts
Choosing the right Active Directory model for your network
Module Five: User, Group, and Computer Management
Installing the administrative tools
Creating and Managing User Accounts
Creating and Managing Group Accounts
Creating and Managing Computer Accounts
Module Six: File Systems and Resource Access
Windows Server 2003 uses the NTFS file system. In this module, you'll learn the difference between share-level and NTFS permissions and how to use them to create a secure file and folder hierarchy.
The benefits of using NTFS
Designing and managing file and resource access
Securing your Windows Server 2003 server
Module Seven: Group Policies
Group Policies is one of the most powerful and beneficial tools of Windows Server 2003. Group Policies is much more than the traditional concept of groups used for assigning rights and permissions. Through the intelligent use of Group Policies, you can completely control the users work environment, including their desktop settings, network access, folder locations, and available software. You'll learn how to use Group Policies to centralize administration, allowing you to create a more productive, efficient, and stable computing experience for your users.
Using the Group Policy Management Console to manage Group Policy
Desktop management through Group Policies
How to use Group Policies to automatically install software applications
How to use Group Policies to prevent a user from running particular applications
Module Eight: Server Management
Windows Server 2003 incorporates many new or updated tools for management, both locally and remotely. You'll learn how to use Remote Desktop to administer a server, how Device Driver Rollback quickly and effectively deals with incorrect or corrupted driver installations, and how to use both GUI and command-line based disk management tools to manage your server.
Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server
Managing Remote Desktop Connections
Using Device Driver Rollback
Preparing Disks Using the DiskPart Tool
Managing Disk Properties
Fundamentals of scripting to automate tasks
Module Nine: Internet Information Services
IIS 6.0 for Windows Server 2003 is designed with security and functionality in mind. In this module, you'll learn how to migrate your server from previous versions of IIS, you'll see the new security enhancements, and you'll learn how to take advantage of the power of IIS to serve intranet or Internet web pages.
Migrating from previous versions of IIS
Installing and configuring IIS
Hosting multiple websites on one server
Module Ten: Managing Disaster Recovery
In this module, you'll learn how to recover when disaster strikes. You'll see how to use Automated System Recovery (ASR) to back up system data and recover from a server failure. You'll learn how to configure your Windows Server 2003 server with shadow copies to simplify data recovery for your users, even when the original file was overwritten.
Boot options for system recovery
Using the Recovery Console
Using Automated System Recovery (ASR)
Using Shadow Copies
Module Eleven: Using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
In this module, you'll learn about Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, a tool for managing and distributing software updates for Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. You'll see how to install the server and client computer components of Windows Server Update Services, and learn about managing the Windows Server Update Services infrastructure.
Introduction to Windows Server Update Services
Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services
Managing a Windows Server Update Services Infrastructure
Module Twelve: Securing Network Traffic with IPSec and a PKI
IPSec is the technology that allows you to secure network traffic against interception, modification, and spoofing. In this module, you'll learn how to plan a public key infrastructure (PKI) and an Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) deployment using Windows Server 2003. You'll see the differences between public and private key cryptography and how a PKI can be used with IPSec to ensure the security of your network transmissions.
Public Key Infrastructure fundamentals
Understanding the default IPSec policy rules
Using PKI and IPSec for network security
Module Thirteen: Planning and Troubleshooting Network Access
In this module, you'll learn how to plan and troubleshoot network access in a Windows Server 2003 network. You'll learn key guidelines for planning the many parts of a network access strategy, including connection and authentication methods and a remote access policy strategy. This module also describes the important tools and processes used when troubleshooting network access problems.
Selecting Network Access Connection Methods
Selecting Network Access Authentication Methods
Planning a Remote Access Policy Strategy
Troubleshooting Network Access
Module Fourteen: Whats New in Windows Server 2003 R2
Windows Server 2003 R2 introduced new tools to aid in server manageability, identity and access management, branch office management, and storage setup and management. In this module, youll learn about the new features of Windows Server 2003 R2 and how they can benefit you in delivering data services to your users.
Server Manageability in Windows Server 2003 R2
Identity and Access Management Changes
Branch Office Management Improvements
Changes in Storage Setup and Management
Prerequisites
This is a professional-level Windows Server 2003 class. Prospective students for this workshop should have familiarity and some experience working with desktop systems and servers. A basic understanding of computer and networking concepts and technologies including basic IP addressing is recommended, but not required.
This seminar is currently available only for onsite presentation. Onsite training can make sense for groups of four or more. It may be offered publicly in the future, so please check back frequently or call 206.988.5858 for the latest schedule updates. Please click here for more information about soundtraining.net's onsite training programs.
Schedule and Registration
Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Morning session: 9:00 a.m. to noon Lunch (on your own): Noon to 1:00 p.m. Afternoon session: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Bring us onsite to your location! All of soundtraining.net's outstanding training programs are available for presentation onsite at your location (or the location of your choice). You choose the time, the topic, and the location and we'll be there with top-notch training, delivered by the best trainers in the industry. Practical, understandable, and relevant is what makes the soundtraining.net difference! Call 206.988.5858 or click the link for more information about bringing training right to your door.