Windows 2003 Server - Management and Deployment

AUDIENCE: The course is designed for those who need to install, configure and
maintain Windows 2003 servers in a Windows networking environment.

PREREQUISITES: No previous knowledge of the software will be assumed but a working knowledge of the Windows 2000 environment would be an advantage.
DURATION: 3 days. Hands on.
OBJECTIVES: On completion of the course delegates will be able to:
· Install and configure Windows 2003 Server.
· Create a Forest, Tree and Domain and add servers and client machines.
· Manage hardware and software installation.
· Configure and Manage Security and Group Policy.
· Configure and manager user''s operating environments.

COURSE CONTENT:
Introduction to Windows 2003
The Windows Platforms
Windows 2003 Server Platforms
Windows 2000/XP Workstation
Preparing for Windows Server 2003 Installation
LAB Installing Windows 2003 Server

Upgrading to a Windows 2003 Environment
Upgrading a Network to Windows 2003
Reviewing Compatibility
Identifying Client Upgrade Path
Upgrading Compatible Windows Clients
Installing the Directory Services Client
Upgrading Clients Running older versions of NT
Establishing the Forest Root
Creating a New Root Forest
Upgrading a Primary Domain Controller
Switching From Mixed Mode to Native Mode
Review

Implementing DNS in Windows 2003
Domain Name Space
DNS in Windows 2003 Environment
Installing the DNS Server Service
Creating Active Directory Integrated Zones
Creating Forward and Reverse Lookup Zones for Windows 2003
Zones Information transfer
Converting to an Active Directory Integrated Zone
Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates
Testing the DNS Server Service
LAB: Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Service

Understanding Active Directory Components
What is Active Directory
Active Directory and DNS
Logical Structure
Domain Modes - Mixed and Native
Organisational Units
Trees and Forest
Schema
Physical Structure
Domain Controllers
Global Catalogue Server
Master Operations
Installing Active Directory
Preparing to Install Active Directory
Installation Options
Establishing the Root Domain
Post Installation
Creating a Child Domain
Creating a Tree in an Existing Forest
LAB: Installing Active Directory
MODULE : Active Directory Infrastructures
Structure of Active Directory
Default-First-Site-Name
Replication between Sites
Linking Multiple Sites
Creating a Site
Moving Server Objects Between Sites
Creating and Configuring Site Links
Creating Site Link Bridges
Creating a Connection Object
LAB: Active Directory Infrastructures

Managing Active Directory Objects: User, Group, OU Accounts
Creating and Managing Active Directory Objects
Creating User Accounts
Creating Computer Accounts
Moving Objects
LAB: Creating Organizational Units and User Accounts
Managing Group
Group Types
Universal Groups
Creating Groups
Modifying Groups
Managing Local Groups
Built-in Local Groups
LAB: Manager User Accounts

Securing Access to Windows 2003 Resources
Securing and Access to Active Directory Objects
Active Directory Permissions
Folder and File Permissions
Permissions Inheritance
Granting Active Directory Permissions
Permissions on Copied or Moved Files or Directory Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of active Directory
Creating Customized Administrative Tools
Creating Task Pads
LAB: Securing and Access to Windows 2003 Resources
Sharing Directories
Interaction of Group and User Permissions
LAB: Securing and Access to Windows 2003 Resources

Using Group Policy to Manage Desktop Environments
Group Policy Setting
Inheritance of Group Policy in Active Directory
Modifying Inheritance
Refreshing Group Policy Settings
Managing Group Policy Object Permissions
Disabling Group Policy Objects
Examining the Group Policy Interface
User Group Configuration
LAB: Implementing Group Policy
Assigning Scripts by using group policy
Guidelines for Implementing Group Policy
LAB: Implementing Templates and Script Policy

Using Group Policy to Manage Software
Examining Software Deployment
Exploring Software Management Technologies
Windows 2003 Software Installation and Maintenance Phases
Deploying a New Application
Testing Application deployment
Assigning Software Packages
Publishing Software packages
Installing an Application through Document Invocation
Repackaging Software Applications
Publishing non-windows installer packages
Creating the application section
Using Software Modification
Module LAB: Managing Group Policy to Manage Software Distribution
Upgrading Software
Deploying an optional Upgrade
Removing Software
Module LAB: Deploying Application Upgrades
Managing Software

TCP/IP Services: Supporting DHCP and WINS
What is TCP/IP
TCP/IP Configuration parameters
TCP/IP Printing
New DHCP Functionality
Authorising a DHCP Server In Active Directory
Examining Dynamic Updates of DNS Servers
Configuring DHCP Scopes in Windows 2003
Creating and Configuring DHCP Superscopes and Multiscopes
DHCP Process
Examining Option Classes
Automatic Private IP Addressing
Disabling Automatic Private IP
New WINS Functionality
Lab Supporting DHCP and WINS

Printing and Publishing in Windows 2003 Active Directory
Printing Terminology Used By Windows 2003
Network Printers
Printer Pools
Components Of Printing Within Windows 2003 Environment
Creating And Connecting to A Remote Printer
Printing and Publishing in a Windows 2003 Printer Environment
Permissions on a Printer
Troubleshooting Printing Problems
Module Lab Managing Printers

Troubleshooting and Optimising Windows 2003
Troubleshooting Categories and Tools
Windows 2003 Diagnostics
Help and Support Utilities
Performance Monitor
Network Monitor
Windows 2003 Boot Disk
Scanning and repairing the hard disk