OverView This three-day, instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and new skills needed to implement and manage a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 networked environment.
Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Explain the features of the Windows Server 2003 family.
Implement a Domain Name System (DNS) server.
Manage and monitor Domain Name System.
Install the Windows Server 2003 Active Directory® directory service.
Create and manage Active Directory objects.
Implement Group Policy to centrally manage a Windows Server 2003 family network.
Configure and manage a user environment by using Group Policy.
Configure and support network access.
Secure network traffic and data files.
Use advanced boot options, the Recovery Console, and the Backup utility.
Restore data by using the Backup utility in Windows Server 2003.
Plan and implement secure Routing and Remote Access.
Audience This course is intended for systems engineers with experience planning, implementing, and supporting a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0–based network.
The course specifically targets students who have practical, hands-on experience using Windows NT 4.0 and who need to quickly learn how to apply those skills in a Windows Server 2003 environment.
Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have met at least one of the following prerequisites:
• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows NT 4.0.
• Attendance in Course 689: Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0—Enterprise Technologies.
• Possession of equivalent knowledge and skills.