CA 221 - Operating Systems II (Server2003)

Prepared by Rashid Khan

 (Coordinator CA-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