Windows Server 2003 Training

Summary:

This online training series shows users how to install and configure Windows Server 2003 software, as well as how to install and configure Active Directory. The series covers how to install and manage print services, how to handle TCP/IP addresses, and how to set up and manage directory services, domains, and trust relationships in a Windows 2003-based environment. It discusses how to manage users and groups, including details on profiles, policies, and groups, and covers how Windows 2003 controls access to NTFS files and directories, and how to manage shares. The series concludes by covering strategies for backing up and restoring a Windows Server 2003 machine and discussing security strategies for Windows Server 2003.

This Windows Server 2003 online training series provides 18 hours of self-paced courseware. This web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access to all of the following lessons:

1 . Installation and Setup
2 . Working with Active Directory
3 . Printing and IP Addressing
4 . Managing Users and Permissions
5 . Managing Backup and Security

Lesson Detail:

Installation and Setup
This course explains the hardware, software, and information prerequisites users will need in order to install Windows Server 2003. It also offers step-by-step instructions for installing Windows Server 2003 and discusses ways to resolve common post-installation issues. This course shows users how to use the Configure Your Server Wizard to configure a domain controller, routing, and remote access.

Getting Familiar with Windows 2003
Preparing for Installation
Installing Windows Server 2003
Installing from an Existing OS
Installing Across a Network
Handling Post-Installation Issues
Understanding the Configure Your Server Wizard
Configuring a Domain Controller
IIS, WMS, Routing and Remote Access
Working with Remote Connections

Working with Active Directory
This course explains the basic concepts needed to understand Active Directory, including domains and controllers. It also shows users how to plan for and install Active Directory. This course shows users how to control domains and directories, and how to manage permissions and trusts. It also discusses ways to troubleshoot Active Directory and resolve common issues.

Getting Familiar with Active Directory
Understanding Domains and Controllers
Understanding Active Directory
Planning for Active Directory
Installing Active Directory
Interconnecting Domains
Understanding Domains
Understanding Trusts
Controlling Domains and Directories
Handling Directory Permissions
Managing Trusts
Troubleshooting Active Directory
Resolving Common Issues

Printing and IP Addressing
This course explains the concepts and terminology used in the Windows 2003 print model. It shows users how to add and share a network printer, how to manage printers from anywhere on the network, and how to prevent printing problems. This course provides step-by-step instructions for configuring TCP/IP properties. It also explains how WINS, DNS, and DHCP are used for name resolution to identify network devices.

Understanding the Windows 2003 Print Model
Installing on the Server Side
Managing Windows 2003-Based Printers
Preventing Problems and Faxing
Configuring TCP/IP
Understanding WINS
Understanding DNS
Understanding DHCP
TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools

Managing Users and Permissions
This course provides an overview of user, administrator, and guest accounts. It shows users how to create user accounts and group accounts, and how to set properties for these accounts. It also shows users how to create and enable user profiles and group policies. This course explains how to administer file shares and permissions.

Working with User Account Properties
Creating Active Directory Accounts
Setting Account Properties
Managing Groups
Working with User Profiles
Understanding Group Policies
Creating a Group Policy
Windows 2003 NTFS and Permissions
Handling Special Permissions Situations
Calculating Actual Permissions
Controlling Access with Active Directory

Managing Backup and Security
This course explains the various types of backups that can be performed in Windows 2003 and presents commonly-used backup technologies. It also explains how to plan a backup strategy, then shows users how to perform backups and administer the Backup Operators group. This course shows users how to set access control options for users and groups, and discusses ways to eliminate common security loopholes.

Backup Types
Understanding Backup Technology
Planning Backups
Performing Backups
Third-Party Backup Options
The Backup Operators Group
Windows 2003 Security
Service Packs and Hotfixes
Setting Access Levels
Plugging Security Holes

Certification:
Windows Server 2003

Audience:
This online training series is for users who have some basic knowledge of networking concepts and want to learn how to install and use Windows Server 2003.

Features:

Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises.
Activities allow learners to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment.
Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection
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JavaScript must be enabled.

What You Get:

You will receive Unlimited Access to all of the Windows Server 2003 training tutorials listed above. Your online training courses will be available from anywhere you have internet access.This e-learning series includes all of the online training tutorials listed and is provided in an interactive, self-paced format. Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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Windows Server 2003 Online Training Series

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