What is this course about?

This course provides a complete hands-on exploration of Windows Server 2003. Windows Server 2003 builds on the well-established core technologies of Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4. You gain experience in the first steps toward evaluating, designing and deploying a Windows Server 2003 environment.

An organisation has many users and many points of data distribution. Windows Server 2003 has mechanisms to fully control users and groups, delegating administration where necessary. It also has the ability to create a logical view of the organisation's data. A key factor in providing these distributed services is the total integration of security. These topics are all covered in the course.

Who will benefit from this course?

This course is beneficial for those who are new to Windows as well as those who are migrating to Windows Server 2003.

What background do I need?

It is assumed that you are familiar with basic operating system technologies and are comfortable using a graphical user environment. Although knowledge of a Windows user interface would be helpful, it is not assumed.

Does the course cover the Active Directory Services?

Yes. This course fully explores the directory services, including domains, domain trees, schema, domain controllers, Global catalogues (GCs), and the Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI).

Does the course cover Windows XP and Windows 2000 Professional?

Yes. The course covers the Active Directory and the interaction between the Windows client and servers at an introductory level. The course offers client details based on Windows Server 2003, but they are equally applicable to Windows XP.

Does the course cover the Windows Scripting Host and the Distributed File System (DFS)?

Yes. This course examines the scripting capabilities provided by Windows Server 2003. You use simple scripts to show how Active Directory Service objects can be added and manipulated using the Active Directory Services Interfaces. The course covers implementing DFS on Windows Server 2003 and how to make DFS volumes available to other Windows clients.

How much time is spent on each topic?

How much time in this course is devoted to hands-on exercises?

Approximately 45 percent of class time is spent in hands-on exercises to reinforce knowledge you gain in class. Exercises include:

• Managing resource publication in the Active Directory
• Limiting user disk space with quotas
• Securing local and network resources
• Testing data availability with DFS
• Maintaining the Active Directory with the MMC
• Creating OUs, users and groups
• Delegating administration within a domain
• Setting up Windows Server 2003 R2 file and print manager

Will this course teach me how to set up a TCP/IP network?

Course 595 treats the network as a service that is already in place. You learn about the changes that you need to make for your network to fully support Windows Active Directories. The course includes detailed coverage of DNS, which is required to support the Windows namespace.

I run a network that includes Windows NT 3.51 and 4. Will the course show me how to migrate to Windows Server 2003?

Yes. The course covers the steps to upgrade your systems to Windows Server 2003. It also covers interoperability between Windows NT 4 and Windows Server 2003 domains.

Will this course teach me how to troubleshoot and optimise Windows Server 2003?

The course covers some administrative troubleshooting and optimisation techniques, but does not cover troubleshooting and optimisation of the operating system.

Does this course cover Kerberos security?

The course explains Kerberos and NTLM enterprise security. You learn to set security on the file system, network resources and objects within the Active Directory.

Why should I take this course instead of one offered by Microsoft?

Learning Tree is dedicated to accelerating the careers of our clients by providing them with world-class technology and management training. Our independence from Microsoft (and any other vendor) allows us to give an unbiased view of what works and what does not. This course is objective in its approach, having been developed independently from Microsoft by industry experts who bring their real-world experience to the classroom.

How does this course relate to other Learning Tree courses?

Other courses in the Windows Server curriculum include:

• 960, Windows Server® 2008: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction 
• 961, Windows Server® 2008 Administration: Hands-On 

Learning Tree also offers a complete Windows curriculum. Please ask your Educational Services Provider for more information.

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