Windows XP Professional & Server 2003 Administration

The training starts with the basics, including how to install Windows XP Professional and Server 2003 using a number of different procedures, including the Remote Installation Service. You will also learn how to manage and troubleshoot User Accounts, back-up and implement disaster recovery procedures and the features of remote management and the benefits of Terminal Services.

This course is available with Anytime Online Access for 12 Months and has been divided into 20 parts with printable and downloadable PDF notes and exercises and 18 video simulatuions to aid learning and help with exam preparation as shown below:

Part 1: An Introduction to Networking & the Windows XP & Server 2003 Family

* The features of Windows XP Professional & Server 2003
* The physical network topologies available with Windows XP & Server 2003
* A review of the elements of a Windows network infrastructure
* Understand the logical Infrastructure of a network
* Understanding Workgroups & Domains

Part 2: Windows XP Professional & Windows Server 2003 Workgroup Installation

* The Types of File System
* Server Licensing
* Upgrade a Previous Version of Windows
* Full Installation Methods
* Service Pack deployment
* Incorporate Windows Slipstreaming
* Video: Creating Answer Files to Install Windows XP Professional

Part 3: An Introduction to Active Directory & Domain Controllers

* An Introduction to the Domain Name Service
* The Logical components of Active Directory
* The Physical components of Active Directory
* Domain Controller Operational Master Roles
* Upgrading a Windows 2003 server to a Domain Controller
* Troubleshooting the Windows Installation
* Video: Promote & Configure a 2003 Server into a Domain Controller

Part 4: Configure and Troubleshoot the Desktop Environment

* The Microsoft Management Console
* Installing Hardware Devices and Drivers
* Driver Signing
* Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
* Configure Multiple Display Support
* Configure Windows Explorer Options
* Configure Internet Explorer Security Options
* Configure Multiple Language and Locations
* Windows Power Management
* The Windows XP Welcome Screen and Fast User Switching
* The Windows 2003 server Event Tracker
* Video: Installing and Configuring Device Drivers and Digital Signing

Part 5: Manage & Configure Users and Groups in a Domain

* Create and Manage User Accounts in Active Directory
* Manage Group Membership in Active Directory
* Manage Multiple Accounts and Create User Templates
* Video: Create and Manage User Accounts in Active Directory

Part 6: Manage Domain Forest and Functional Levels and Group Scopes

* An introduction to the Domain and Forest Functional Levels
* Identify and Modify Group Scopes
* An outline of the Active Directory Command Line Tools
* Video: Create & Change Group Types and Scopes

Part 7: Manage User Profiles and Authentication.

* Manage Local, Roaming and Mandatory User Profiles
* Secure Authentication in Active Directory
* Video: Create and Manage User Profiles

Part 8: Manage and Troubleshoot Computers in Active Directory

* Create and Manage Computer Accounts in Active Directory
* Using the NETDOM command
* Join Computer Accounts to an Active Directory Domain
* Troubleshoot Computer Accounts
* Video: Add, Create and Manage Computer Accounts to Active Directory

Part 9: Maintain and Configure File Permissions

* Managing NTFS file and Folder permissions
* NTFS Permission Inheritance
* Taking Ownership of a Resource
* Auditing File System Resources
* Video: Creating and Managing NTFS Permissions

Part 10: Maintain Access to Shared Resources

* Management of Shared Folders
* Administrative Shares
* Share Permissions
* Offline Files
* Combining NTFS and Share Permissions
* Video: Creating and Managing Share Permissions

Part 11: Manage and Troubleshoot Printers

* Install, Manage & Configure Logical Printers
* Printer Integration with Active Directory
* Internet Printing
* Troubleshoot Printers
* Video: Install, Configure and Manage a Windows 2003 Printer

Part 12: Manage and Configure Physical & Logical Drives

* Basic Disk Management
* Dynamic Disks and RAID measures
* Fault Tolerant Measures
* Video: Configure and Manage Disks & Volumes

Part 13: Manage Security on Physical & Logical Devices

* The Configuration of File Compression
* Disk Quota Management
* The Configuration of File Encryption
* Video: Configure File Encryption

Part 14: Implementing Group Policy

* Group Policy components
* Linking GPO's and Administrative templates
* Group Policy Inheritance and GPO conflicts
* Delegation of control of a GPO
* An Introduction to the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC)
* Troubleshooting Group Policy
* Video: Create, modify and Delegate control of a GPO

Part 15: Advanced Deployment of a Windows Infrastructure

* Install the Remote Installation Service
* Configure the Remote Installation Service
* Create a RIS Boot Disk
* Use RIPREP to create client images
* Video: Install and Configure a Windows 2003 RIS Server

Part 16: Monitor a Windows Infrastructure

* The Event Viewer
* Review and Configure Event Logs
* Task Manager
* The Performance Console
* Performance Logs and Alerts

Part 17: Configure & Troubleshoot Terminal Services & Remote Desktop

* An overview of Remote Assistance and firewalls
* The configuration and installation of Remote Desktop for Administration
* The configuration and Installation of Terminal Services
* Troubleshooting Terminal Services
* Video: Install & Configure a Terminal Server

Part 18: Configure and Implement Internet Information Services

* Installing Internet Information Services V6
* A review of the default accounts created
* Configuring permissions and authentication
* The default Web and FTP site permissions
* Application Isolation modes
* Application Pools
* Video: Installing and Configuring IIS

Part 19: Manage and Implement Software Update Services

* An introduction to Windows Updates
* Configuring SUS
* The components of SUS
* A review of the SUS network topologies
* Monitoring SUS
* The Microsoft Baseline Security Analizer (MBSA)
* Troubleshooting SUS
* Video: Installing, Synchronizing and configuring SUS

Part 20: Manage and Implement Disaster Recovery

* Backing up Files and Folders
* The Types of Backup
* Restoring Files and Folders
* System State Data
* An Introduction to the Volume Shadow Copy Service
* Automated System Recovery
* The Recovery Console
* Video: Recovering Files Using the Shadow Copy Service

BONUS: This course also includes a FREE 195 page PDF lab book introducing Windows Visa, downloadable from the Members Area.