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Microsoft Windows Server 2003: Managing a Windows Server 2003 Environment

Course Code: MS2274 (Also known as: M2274, MOC 2274)      Days: 5
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Course Overview

This instructor-led course provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to manage accounts and resources in a Microsoft Windows(R) Server 2003 environment. The course is intended for systems administrator and systems engineer candidates who are responsible for managing accounts and resources. These tasks include managing user, computer, and group accounts; managing access to network resources; managing printers; managing an organizational unit in a network based on Active Directory directory service; and implementing Group Policy to manage users and computers.

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. This course has been classified as IT Technical Training.

Some of the dates shown are delivered using the Mentor method, and the price varies to reflect this. This uses a combination of learning tools and techniques and progress is overseen by a mentor working with your personal needs and learning objectives. The dates shown for this course are week commencing dates for each location. Delegates may choose which flexible combination of days they attend from these weeks. Please contact our training specialists for more details.

Contact us to also find out about onsite/in-house delivery.

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a systems administrator or systems engineer.

Skills Gained

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.

Examinations

  • Recommended as preparation for exam(s):
  • Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Exam (Microsoft test no. 70-290)

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • A+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
  • Network+ certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Course Outline

Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources

  • Multimedia: Introduction to Administering Accounts and Resources
  • The Windows Server 2003 Family
  • Logging on to Windows Server 2003
  • Installing and Configuring Administrative Tools
  • Creating User Accounts
  • Creating Computer Accounts
  • Creating an Organizational Unit

Managing User and Computer Accounts

  • Modifying Users and Computer Account Properties
  • Enabling and Unlocking User and Computer Accounts
  • Creating a User Account Template
  • Locating User and Computer Accounts in Active Directory
  • Saving Queries
  • Resetting User and Computer Accounts
  • Moving Domain Objects

Managing Groups

  • Creating Groups
  • Managing Group Membership
  • Strategies for Using Groups
  • Modifying Groups
  • Using Default Groups
  • Best Practices for Managing Groups

Managing Access to Resources

  • 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

Implementing Printing

  • Multimedia: Introduction to Printing in the Windows Server 2003 Family
  • Installing and Sharing Printers
  • Managing Access to Printers Using Shared Printer Permissions
  • Managing Printer Drivers
  • Implementing Printer Locations

Managing Printing

  • Changing the Location of the Print Spooler
  • Setting Printer Priorities
  • Scheduling Printer Availability
  • Configuring a Printing Pool

Managing Access to Objects in Organizational Units

  • Multimedia: The Role of the Organizational Unit
  • Modifying Permissions for Active Directory Objects
  • Delegating Control of Organizational Units

Implementing Group Policy

  • Implementing Group Policy Objects
  • Implementing Group Policy Objects on a Domain
  • Managing the Deployment of Group Policy

Managing the User Environment by Using Group Policy

  • Configuring Group Policy Settings
  • Assigning Scripts with Group Policy
  • Configuring Folder Redirection
  • Determining Applied GPOs

Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy

  • Overview of Security in Windows Server 2003
  • Using Security Templates to Secure Computers
  • Testing Computer Security Policy
  • Configuring Auditing
  • Managing Security Logs

Follow On Courses

The following courses are recommended for further study:

  • M2275 Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment


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