Server2003 - OS-II   ((CA221))    ((2-2-3))

Prepared by Rashid Khan Coordinator, Computer Program

This course teaches Installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Operating System.  This course prepares the student for the Microsoft Certified Professional certification exam.

Recommended Books:      Introduction to Windows Server 2003

Author                         :           Eric Ecklund

ISBN                           :           0072230975

Credits                   :        2-4-4

Prerequisite            :        CA 121, 210

Important Topics

·         Introduction to Windows Server 2003

·         Installing Windows Server 2003

·         A Net Improvement: Configuring Network Services and Protocols

·         Preparing to Serve: Understanding Microsoft Networking

·         Directory Assistance: Administration Using Active Directory Users and Computers

·         A Place for Everything: Storage Management

·         Preparing for Output : Printer Configuration and Management

·         Crowd Control: Controlling Access to Resources Using Groups

·         Traffic Control: Monitoring and Managing Server Performance

·         From Here to There: Remote Installation of the Windows XP Professional Client

·         The Best Policy: Managing Computers and Users Through Group Policy

·         From There to Here: Server Management Using Remote Desktop for Administration

weekly breakdown

Windows Server 2003 (CA 221 - Operating System II)

Week-1             Welcome to the Evolution: Windows Server 2003                                              Chapter 1

Week-2-3         Getting Started: Installing Windows Server 2003                                             Chapter 2

Week-4            Configuring Network Services and Protocols                                                     Chapter 3

Week-5-6         Preparing to Serve: Understanding Microsoft Networking                                 Chapter 4

Week-7-8         Administration Using Active Directory Users and Computers      Mid-Term       Chapter 5

Week-9            Preparing for Output: Printer Configuration and Management                                    Chapter 7

Week-10-11         Controlling Access to Resources Using Groups                                                        Chapter 8

Week-12            Monitoring and Managing Server Performance                                                          Chapter 9

Week-13            Remote Installation of the Windows XP Professional Client                                      Chapter 10

Week-14            The Best Policy: Managing Computers and Users Through Group Policy                        Chapter 11

Week-15            Server Management Using Remote Desktop for Administration          Final Exam         Chapter 12

Details of the “CA221” course outline

Chapter 1-Welcome to the Evolution: Windows Server 2003

• The Evolution of Windows Server 2003
  • Windows for Workgroups
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 2000

• Introducing the Windows Server 2003 Family
  • Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
  • Windows Server 2003 Web Edition

• What's New and Improved in Windows Server 2003?
  • Improved Benefits
  • New Features

• Meeting the System Requirements
  • Minimum Requirements
  • Recommended Requirements

Chapter 2-Getting Started: Installing Windows Server 2003

• Checking Hardware Compatibility
  • Using the Microsoft Windows Upgrade Advisor
  • Step-by-Step 2.1: Using the Windows Upgrade Advisor
  • The Hardware Compatibility List and the Windows Server Catalog
  • Step-by-Step 2.2: Using the Online Hardware Compatibility List
  • Step-by-Step 2.3: Using the Windows Server Catalog

• Choosing an Installation Method
  • Attended Installation
  • Unattended Installation

• Preparing to Install Windows Server 2003
  • Upgrade or Clean Installation?
  • Partitioning
  • File System
  • Licensing
  • Server Name
  • Initial Password
  • Network Settings
  • Step-by-Step 2.4: Creating an Installation Plan for Windows Server 2003

• Installing and Activating Windows Server 2003
  • Performing an Attended Installation
  • Step-by-Step 2.5: Performing an Attended Installation of Window Server 2003
  • Testing the Installation

• Updating Windows Server 2003
  • Using Windows Update
  • Step-by-Step 2.6: Running Windows Update
  • Update Categories
  • Configuring Windows Update

Chapter 3-A Net Improvement: Configuring Network Services and Protocols

• Understanding Basic TCP/IP Concepts
  • Addressing
  • Step-by-Step 3.1: Verifying TCP/IP Configuration

• Configuring TCP/IP
  • Dynamic Versus Static IP Addressing
  • Changing Connection Properties
  • Step-by-Step 3.2: Configuring a Static IP Address

• Setting Up DHCP
  • DHCP Benefits
  • Step-by-Step 3.3: Installing DHCP, DNS, and WINS
  • Configuring DHCP
  • Step-by-Step 3.4: Adding a New DHCP Scope

• Setting Up DNS and WINS
  • The Difference Between DNS and WINS
  • Configuring DNS
  • Step-by-Step 3.5: Configuring DNS and Activating DNS and WINS Options in the DHCP Server
  • Client Configuration

Chapter 4-Preparing to Serve: Understanding Microsoft Networking

• Identifying the Logical Structures of Microsoft Networks
  • Domains
  • Trees
  • Forests
  • Organizational Units and Sites

• Active Directory Features in Windows Server 2003
  • Basic Benefits of Active Directory
  • New Features of Active Directory

• Creating a Domain by Installing Active Directory
  • Planning the Active Directory Installation
  • Step-by-Step 4.1: Installing Active Directory on a Stand-Alone Server
  • Raising the Domain and Forest Functional Level
  • Step-by-Step 4.2: Raising Domain and Forest Functionality Levels

Chapter 5-Directory Assistance: Administration Using Active Directory Users and Computers

• Identify Active Directory Objects
  • Computer
  • User
  • Contact
  • Group
  • Organizational Unit
  • Printer and Shared Folder

• Create Objects Using Active Directory Users and Computers
  • The Active Directory Users and Computers Interface
  • Step-by-Step 5.1: Exploring Active Directory Users and Computers
  • The Initial Active Directory Containers and Objects
  • Creating Common Active Directory Objects
  • Step-by-Step 5.2: Creating Computer Accounts, User Accounts, and Organizational Units

• Managing Objects Using Active Directory
  • Users and Computers
  • Object Properties
  • Basic Active Directory Users and Computers Object Management
  • Step-by-Step 5.3: Moving and Editing Objects in Active Directory Users and Computers

Chapter 6-A Place for Everything: Storage Management

• Basic Disks Versus Dynamic Disks
  • Capabilities and Limitations of Basic Disks
  • Advantages of Dynamic Disks
  • When to Use Dynamic Disks
  • Step-by-Step 6.1: Converting Basic Disks to Dynamic Disks

• Using Volumes to Manage Storage
  • Volumes That Grow
  • Volumes That Improve Performance
  • Volumes That Improve Reliability
  • Step-by-Step 6.2: Creating Volumes on Dynamic Disks

• Using Windows Backup
  • Backup Options
  • Features and Shortcomings of Windows Backup
  • Performing a Backup and Restore with Windows Backup
  • Step-by-Step 6.3: Backing Up and Restoring a Volume with Windows Backup

• Troubleshooting Storage
  • Disk Errors
  • Failing Disks with Mirrored Volumes
  • Poor Performance

Chapter 7-Preparing for Output: Printer Configuration and Management

• Installing a Printer
  • Connection Options
  • Data Handling Options
  • Installing a Locally Connected, Nonremote Printer
  • Step-by-Step 7.1: Installing a Locally Connected Printer

• Configuring and Sharing Print Devices
  • Configuring Print Device Properties
  • Step-by-Step 7.2: Sharing a Printer

• Managing Printers and Print Jobs
  • Managing Printers
  • Step-by-Step 7.3: Creating a Printer Pool
  • Managing Print Jobs

• Troubleshooting Common Printer Problems
  • Problem: Users Cannot Print to a Network Printer
  • Problem: Pages of Nonsense Characters Print Instead of Document

Chapter 8-Crowd Control: Controlling Access to Resources Using Groups

• Windows Server 2003 Group Accounts
  • Group Scope and Membership Rules
  • Best Practices for Using Group Accounts
  • Step-by-Step 8.1: Creating and Managing Group Accounts

• Manage Folder, File, and Printer Access
  • Share Permissions
  • Step-by-Step 8.2: Creating and Sharing a Folder and Setting Share Permissions
  • NTFS Permissions
  • Step-by-Step 8.3: Setting NTFS Permissions and Demonstrating Inheritance
  • Printer Permissions

• Troubleshooting Share and Access Control Problems
  • Check Both Share and NTFS Permissions
  • Use the Effective Permissions Utility
  • Check Group Membership
  • Check Special Permissions

Chapter 9-Traffic Control: Monitoring and Managing Server Performance

• Server Monitoring Using Task Manager
  • Opening and Exploring Task Manager
  • Monitoring and Managing with Task Manager
  • Step-by-Step 9.1: Working with Task Manager

• Server Monitoring and Alerts Using the Performance Console
  • Using System Monitor to Monitor Server Performance
  • Step-by-Step 9.2: Using System Monitor
  • Using Performance Logs and Alerts
  • Step-by-Step 9.3: Creating a Counter Log
  • Step-by-Step 9.4: Configuring an Alert

• Monitoring Event Logs
  • The Application, Security, and System Logs
  • Step-by-Step 9.5: Monitoring Event Logs

Chapter 10-From Here to There: Remote Installation of the Windows XP Professional Client

• Configuring a Server for Remote Installation Services
  • Remote Installation Services Function and Requirements
  • Step-by-Step 10.1: Installing Remote Installation Services

• Configuring Remote Installation Services
  • Operating System Considerations
  • Step-by-Step 10.2: Configuring RIS and Creating a Windows XP Professional Flat Image
  • Additional RIS Configuration Settings
  • Step-by-Step 10.3: Advanced RIS Configuration

• Performing a Remote Installation of Windows XP Professional
  • RIS Client Requirements
  • Step-by-Step 10.4: Installing an OS to a Client Machine Using RIS

Chapter 11-The Best Policy: Managing Computers and Users Through Group Policy

• Understanding the Capabilities of Group Policy
  • Group Policy Tools
  • Group Policy Settings Categories
  • Step-by-Step 11.1: Creating a New Group Policy Object and Opening the Group Policy Object Editor

• Managing Security Using Group Policy
  • Security Settings
  • Software Restriction Policies
  • Step-by-Step 11.2: Modifying Security and Software Restriction Policies

• Managing Users' Environments Using Group Policy
  • Scenarios for Using Administrative Template Settings
  • Step-by-Step 11.3: Modifying the Administrative Template Policies

• Managing Group Policy Implementation and Interaction
  • How Group Policy Is Applied
  • Analyzing Group Policy Interactions
  • Step-by-Step 11.4: Using RSoP and Modifying Group Policy Priority

Chapter 12-From There to Here: Server Management Using Remote Desktop for Administration

• Describing Basic Remote Desktop for Administration Concepts
  • Benefits of Terminal Server
  • Benefits of Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Remote Desktop for Administration Limitations
  • Step-by-Step 12.1: Enabling Remote Connections to Windows Server 2003

• Configuring and Creating a Remote Desktop Connection
  • Remote Desktop Connection Options
  • Step-by-Step 12.2: Configuring a Remote Desktop Connection
  • Using Remote Desktop for Administration Sessions

• Managing Remote Desktop Connections
  • Modifying Sessions Settings at the Server
  • Managing Current Sessions
  • Step-by-Step 12.3: Configuring and Managing Remote Desktop for Administration Sessions from the Server