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August 2011

                                  LECTURE 1
MCSE: Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

Chapter 1:      Introduction to Windows Server 2003 
Objectives: 
  • Differentiate between the different editions of Windows Server 2003 
  • Explain Windows Server 2003 network models and server roles 
  • Identify concepts relating to Windows Server 2003 network management and maintenance 
  • Explain Windows Server 2003 Active Directory concepts 
 Windows Server 2003 Network Administration Goals:
  
  • To ensure that network resources such as files, folders, and printers are available to users  
  • To secure the network so that available resources are only accessible to users who have been granted the proper permissions
Windows Server 2003 Editions: 
  • Multiple versions of Windows Server 2003 exist 
  • Each version is defined to meet the need of a certain market segment 
  • Versions Include: 
                Standard Edition
                       Enterprise Edition
                               Datacenter Edition
                                                  Web Edition

Standard Edition: 
  • Designed for everyday needs of small to medium businesses or as a departmental server for larger organizations 
  • Provides file and print services, secure Internet connectivity, centralized management of network resources 
  • Logical upgrade path for Windows 2000 Server 
  • Can be used as a domain controller, member server, or standalone server 
Enterprise Edition: 
 
  • Generally used for medium to large businesses 
  • Designed for organizations that require better performance, reliability, and availability than Standard Edition provides 
  • Provides support for mission-critical applications  
  • Available in both 32 and 64-bit editions 


Datacenter Edition: 
  • Designed for mission-critical applications, very large databases, and information access that requires the highest levels of availability  
  • Can only be obtained from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) 
Web Edition:
  • Lower-cost edition 
  • Designed for hosting and deploying Web services and applications 
  • Meant for small to large companies or departments that
    develop and/or deploy Web services 
Activity 1-1: Determining the Windows Server 2003 Edition Installed on a Server: 


  • Objective is to determine the edition of Windows Server 2003 installed on your server using System Properties 
  1. Follow the instructions in the book to log in  
             Start à My Computer à Properties à General tab

Windows Networking Concepts Overview:

  • Two different security models used in Windows environments 
           Workgroup
                        Domain
  • Three roles for a Windows Server 2003 system in a network 
                        Standalone server
                                            Member server
                                                                Domain controller
Workgroups: 
  • A workgroup is a logical group of computers
                             Characterized by a decentralized security and and administration model
                            Authentication provided by a local account database – Security Accounts 
                                      Manager (SAM)
  • Limitations
                     Users need unique accounts on each workstation
                     Users manage their own accounts (security issues)
                   Not very scalable
Domains:
  • A domain is a logical group of computers 
  • Characterized by centralized authentication and administration 
  • Authentication provided through centralized Active Directory 
  • Active Directory database can be physically distributed across domain controllers 
  • Requires at least one system configured as a domain controller 
Member Servers:
A member server
  • Has an account in a domain 
  • Is not configured as a domain controller 
  • Typically used for file, print, application, and host network services 
  • All 4 Windows Server 2003 Editions can be configured as member servers
Domain Controllers:
  • Explicitly configured to store a copy of Active Directory 
  • Service user authentication requests 
  • Service queries about domain objects 
  • May be a dedicated server but is not required to be 
Activity 1-2: Determining the Domain or Workgroup Membership of a Windows Server 2003 System:

  • Objective is to determine the domain or workgroup membership of a system
  • Start à My Computer à Properties à Computer Name tab
  • Displays computer name and domain
  • Change à OK
Computer Accounts:
  • Assigned in Windows NT, 2000, XP, and 2003 
  • Assigned when joining a domain 
  • Method for authentication and access auditing 
  • Accounts are represented as computer objects 
  • Accounts can be viewed using administrative tools 
  • e.g., Active Directory Users and Computers 
Activity 1-3: Viewing and Configuring Computer Account Settings in Active Directory Users and Computers:

  • Objective is to use the Users and Computers tool to view and configure account settings/properties 
  • Start à Administrative Tools à Active Directory Users and Computers 
  • Follow directions in book to view and configure various account settings 
Using Active Directory Users and Computers to View a Computer Object:
Network Management and Maintenance Overview:
Five major focus areas of administrative tasks
  • Managing and maintaining physical and logical devices 
  • Managing users, computers, and groups 
  • Managing and maintaining access to resources
  • Managing and maintaining a server environment
  • Managing and implementing disaster recovery:
   
Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices:
Network administrator responsibilities include:
  • Installing and configuring hardware devices 
  • Managing server disks 
  • Monitoring and managing performance 
  • Tools include 
  • Device Manager 
  • Disk Defragmenter 
Managing Users, Computers, and Groups:
User accounts :
  • Creation, maintenance, passwords 
Group accounts :
  • Assign network rights and permissions to multiple users 
  • Support e-mail distribution lists 
Computer accounts :
  • Active Directory tools and utilities used to create and maintain computer accounts 
Activity 1-4: Resetting a Domain User Account Password Using Active Directory Users and Computers:
  • Objective is to reset a user password 
                       Force user to change password at next log-in
  • Other techniques discussed 
  • Start à Administrative Tools à Active Directory Users and Computers à Users 
  • Follow directions in book to complete exercise 
Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources:
  • Server 2003 uses sharing technique 
  • Sharing setup 
Through Windows Explorer interface and Computer Management administrative tool
Shared folder and NTFS permissions
  • Terminal services 
  • Allows access to applications through a central server 
  • Allows access from desktops running different operating systems
Managing and Maintaining a Server Environment:
Covers a wide variety of tasks including:
  • Managing server licensing 
  • Managing patches and software updates 
  • Managing Web servers 
  • Managing printers, print queues, disk quotas 
A wide variety of tools are available including:
  • Event Viewer and System Monitor 
  • Software Update Services 
  • Microsoft Management Console
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