LECTURE 1
MCSE: Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2003
Chapter 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2003
Objectives:
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- Differentiate between the different editions of Windows Server 2003
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- Explain Windows Server 2003 network models and server roles
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- Identify concepts relating to Windows Server 2003 network management and maintenance
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- Explain Windows Server 2003 Active Directory concepts
Windows Server 2003 Network Administration Goals:
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- To ensure that network resources such as files, folders, and printers are available to users
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- To secure the network so that available resources are only accessible to users who have been granted the proper permissions
Windows Server 2003 Editions:
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- Multiple versions of Windows Server 2003 exist
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- Each version is defined to meet the need of a certain market segment
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- Versions Include:
• Standard Edition
• Enterprise Edition
• Datacenter Edition
• Web Edition
Standard Edition:
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- Designed for everyday needs of small to medium businesses or as a departmental server for larger organizations
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- Provides file and print services, secure Internet connectivity, centralized management of network resources
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- Logical upgrade path for Windows 2000 Server
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- Can be used as a domain controller, member server, or standalone server
Enterprise Edition:
- Generally used for medium to large businesses
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- Designed for organizations that require better performance, reliability, and availability than Standard Edition provides
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- Provides support for mission-critical applications
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- Available in both 32 and 64-bit editions
Datacenter Edition:
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- Designed for mission-critical applications, very large databases, and information access that requires the highest levels of availability
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- Can only be obtained from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Web Edition:
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- Lower-cost edition
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- Designed for hosting and deploying Web services and applications
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- Meant for small to large companies or departments thatdevelop and/or deploy Web services
Activity 1-1: Determining the Windows Server 2003 Edition Installed on a Server:
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- Objective is to determine the edition of Windows Server 2003 installed on your server using System Properties
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- Follow the instructions in the book to log in
• Start à My Computer à Properties à General tab
Windows Networking Concepts Overview:
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- Two different security models used in Windows environments
• Workgroup
• Domain
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- Three roles for a Windows Server 2003 system in a network
• Standalone server
• Member server
• Domain controller
Workgroups:
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- 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)
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- Limitations
• Users need unique accounts on each workstation
• Users manage their own accounts (security issues)
• Not very scalable
Domains:
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- A domain is a logical group of computers
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- Characterized by centralized authentication and administration
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- Authentication provided through centralized Active Directory
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- Active Directory database can be physically distributed across domain controllers
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- Requires at least one system configured as a domain controller
Member Servers:
•A member server
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- Has an account in a domain
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- Is not configured as a domain controller
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- Typically used for file, print, application, and host network services
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- All 4 Windows Server 2003 Editions can be configured as member servers
Domain Controllers:
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- Explicitly configured to store a copy of Active Directory
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- Service user authentication requests
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- Service queries about domain objects
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- 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:
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- Objective is to determine the domain or workgroup membership of a system
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- Start à My Computer à Properties à Computer Name tab
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- Displays computer name and domain
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- Change à OK
Computer Accounts:
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- Assigned in Windows NT, 2000, XP, and 2003
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- Assigned when joining a domain
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- Method for authentication and access auditing
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- Accounts are represented as computer objects
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- Accounts can be viewed using administrative tools
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- e.g., Active Directory Users and Computers
Activity 1-3: Viewing and Configuring Computer Account Settings in Active Directory Users and Computers:
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- Objective is to use the Users and Computers tool to view and configure account settings/properties
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- Start à Administrative Tools à Active Directory Users and Computers
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- 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
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- Managing and maintaining physical and logical devices
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- Managing users, computers, and groups
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- Managing and maintaining access to resources
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- Managing and maintaining a server environment
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- Managing and implementing disaster recovery:
Managing and Maintaining Physical and Logical Devices:
•Network administrator responsibilities include:
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- Installing and configuring hardware devices
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- Managing server disks
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- Monitoring and managing performance
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- Tools include
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- Device Manager
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- Disk Defragmenter
Managing Users, Computers, and Groups:
•User accounts
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- Creation, maintenance, passwords
•Group accounts
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- Assign network rights and permissions to multiple users
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- Support e-mail distribution lists
•Computer accounts
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- 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:
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- Objective is to reset a user password
• Force user to change password at next log-in
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- Other techniques discussed
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- Start à Administrative Tools à Active Directory Users and Computers à Users
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- Follow directions in book to complete exercise
Managing and Maintaining Access to Resources:
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- Server 2003 uses