Windows NT Administration & Configuration

AUDIENCE: Designers, installers and system administrators who are or will be using and supporting Windows NT as an operating system within a Client/Server environment.
PREREQUISITES: An understanding of the principles used within a Windows (preferably Windows 95/98) environment. An understanding of Client/Server technology is not required but may be useful.
DURATION: 5 days. Hands on.
OBJECTIVES: This course will provide a fast track route to gaining the knowledge of NT workstation and server architecture up to administrator levels.
COURSE CONTENT:
History and Background
Objectives for NT
NT Executive Components
Symmetrical Multiprocessor (SMP) capabilities of NT
Client/Server relationship
Windows NT Memory Management Model
Netbios Naming Conventions
Understanding the Workgroup and the Domain Models
Sharing resources
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Microsoft 32-Bit Networking Platforms
Windows 95, 98
Windows NT Workstation
Windows NT Server
File Systems
Determining the Hardware Platform
Preparing for Installation
Winnt Switches
Installing on different Platforms
Installing NT on a RISC Machine
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Windows NT Boot Parameters
Boot Sequence Files
The Various Phases of Loading Windows NT Operating System
Components of Boot.ini
Structure of Boot.ini
Role of the Registry During the Boot Up Phases
Last Known Good Configuration
Emergency Repair Disk
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Setting Up Accounts
Default Accounts
Creating User Accounts
Creating Local Groups Accounts
Setting the User Environment Profile
Group Accounts (Workstation)
Group Accounts (Server)
Local and Global Group Relationships
Settling User Account Policy
Managing The User Rights Policy
Auditing User Rights
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Moving from a Workgroup to a Domain Model
The Workgroup
The Domain Model
Sharing Resources
Joining The Domain
At the Domain Controller
Logging on to a Domain
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Configuring Windows NT Desktop
Configuring the NT Desktop
Manipulating System Configuration Settings
Backup strategies
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Working with File Systems
Working With File Systems (FAT, OS/2 NTFS)
Fat File Names in NTFS and HPFS
Long File Names for NT4
RAID Systems
Disk Administration
Considering Volume and Stripe Set
Converting to the NTFS File System
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Securing the Desktop: Profiles and Policies
Controlling the user desktop Environment (Profiles)
Local Profiles
Roaming (server) Profiles
Cache Profiles
Profile Attributes
Assigning User Profiles
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The Profile (Policy Editor) and System Configuration Tool
System Policy Types
System Policy Hierarchy
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Applying Security to NTFS Directories and Files
Setting Directory Permissions
Special Access
Setting File Permissions and Ownership Rights
Permission on Copied or Moved Files
Permission on Copied or Moved Directories
Interaction of Group and User Permissions
Sharing Directories
Interaction of Local and Network Share permissions
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Planning for Domains
Domain Controller Roles
Security Accounts Management Database (SAM) Limits
Server Manager
Promoting and demoting Domain Controllers
Netlogon service
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Domain Models or Organisation
Four Domain Models
The Single Domain Model
The Master Domain Model
Enabling the Trust Relationship within a Master Domain Model
The Multiple Master Domain Model
The Complete Trust Domain Model
Users and Groups Relationships in the Multiple Domain Model
Changes Effecting Accounts within a Domain Environment
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Running Applications on a Windows NT Platform
Executive Services Model
The New Desktop Sub-system (CSR)
Ring Process Components
Definition of Threads and Processes
Scheduling
DirectX Components
MMX Technology
Application and Sub-system Relationships
MS-DOS and its Sub-system
Windows 3.X and its Sub-system
OS/2 and its Sub-system
POSIX and its Sub-system
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Networking with Windows NT
Windows NT relationship to the OSI Model
Windows NT Network Interfaces (NDIS and TDI)
Windows NT Transport Protocol Drivers
Sharing Resources over the Network
UNC Names
Installing the Different Network Protocols on Windows NT
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Windows NT Interoperating with Novell Netware
Installing and Configuring Netware Compatible Services
Relationship of Netware or WindowsNT clients to Netware or NT Services
Installing Client and Gateway Services for Netware
Connecting to Netware File and Print Resources
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Windows NT Interoperating with TCP/IP
What is TCP/IP
TCP/IP Protocols and its Relationship to the OSI Model
TCP/IP Configuration Parameters
TCP/IP Services on Windows NT Server
Testing TCP/IP
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP Servers
DHCP Clients
DHCP Process
WINS (Windows Internet Naming Services)
WINS Servers
WINS Clients
WINS Process
Domain Name Space
DNS Function
DNS Benefits
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Microsoft Internet Strategy
Microsoft Internet/Intranet Platforms
Installing and Configuring IIS and PWS
Securing Internet and Intranet Sites
Accessing Internet Resources
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Replication
Using Windows NT Directory Replication
Configuring the Export Server
Preparing an Import Computer
The Directory Replication Process
Controlling Replication
Managing Replication
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Printing
Printing Terminology used by Windows NT
Printer Pools
Windows NT Print Methodology
Components of Printing Within Windows NT Environment
Creating and Connecting to a Remote Printer
Setting up the Printer Environment
Setting Permissions on a Printer
Setting up an Audit trail on a Printer
Troubleshooting Printing Problems
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Microsoft Client Tools
NT Client Administrator Tools
Configuring NT Client Administration Tools
Configuring NT Client Server Tools
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Remote Access Services (RAS)
RAS
RAS Security
Configuring a RAS Server
Setting the RAS Modes
The RAS Network Configuration Options
Configuring Access Permissions for TCP/IP and NWLINK (IPX/SPX) Protocols
The Remote Access Services Group
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Troubleshooting and Optimising NT
Troubleshooting Tools and Categories
Diagnostic Utilities
Event Viewer
Windows NT Diagnostics
Performance Monitor
Network Monitor
System Recovery
NT Boot Disk
NT Repair Disk
MSN, TechNet and Resource Kits
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