Hands-On Microsoft Windows Server 2003

by Palmer, Michael J.

• ISBN13: 9780619186081
• ISBN10: 0619186089
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-14
• Publisher: Course Technology

Summary

Designed for the instructors and students interested in the new Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Server 2003 networking technology, but not immediately interested covering the MCSE/MCSA Exam objectives.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION	xi
CHAPTER ONE Introduction to Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition	1	(32)
Windows Server 2003 Platforms	2	(3)
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition	2	(1)
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition	2	(1)
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition	3	(1)
Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition	3	(2)
Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003	5	(1)
Windows Server 2003, Features	5	(4)
Centralized Administration and Management of Resources	6	(1)
Security	6	(1)
Scalability and Compatibility	6	(2)
Reliability	8	(1)
Distributability	9	(1)
Fault Tolerance and Recovery	9	(1)
Planning a Windows Server 2003 Networking Model	9	(4)
Peer-to-Peer Networking	10	(2)
Server-based Networking	12	(1)
Protocols for the Windows Server 2003 Networking Model	13	(8)
Transmission Control Protocol	13	(1)
Internet Protocol	14	(5)
Physical Addresses and the Address Resolution Protocol	19	(2)
Implementing TCP/IP in Windows Server 2003	21	(1)
Installing TCP/IP	21	(1)
Configuring TCP/IP	22	(2)
Chapter Summary	24	(1)
Key Terms	25	(2)
Review Questions	27	(4)
Case Projects	31	(2)
Case Project Background	30	(3)
CHAPTER TWO Installing Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition	33	(30)
Preparing for Installation	34	(6)
Hardware Requirements and Compatibility	34	(2)
Determining, Risk Partitioning Options	36	(1)
Choosing a File System	37	(1)
Choosing a Licensing Mode	38	(1)
Making a Protocol Selection	39	(1)
Determining Domain or Workgroup Membership	39	(1)
Overview of the Windows Server 2003 Installation Methods	40	(7)
CD-ROM Installation	42	(1)
Network Installation	42	(3)
Installation from an Existing Operating System	45	(1)
Unattended Installation	46	(1)
Performing a CD-based Attended Installation	47	(1)
Performing an Unattended Installation	47	(5)
Creating an Answer File	51	(1)
Using an Answer File with Booting	51	(1)
Specifying Components	51	(1)
Upgrading a Windows NT Server and Domain	52	(1)
Installing and Managing Service Packs	53	(1)
Creating an Automated System Recovery Set	53	(2)
Troubleshooting Installation Problems	55	(2)
Uninstalling Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition	57	(1)
Chapter Summary	57	(1)
Key Terms	57
Review Questions	55	(6)
Case Projects	61	(2)
Case Project Background	61	(2)
CHAPTER THREE Configuring the Windows Server 2003 Environment	63	(36)
Configuring Server Hardware Devices	64	(9)
Plug and Play	64	(1)
Acid Hardware Wizard	65	(1)
Configuring and Managing Hardware	66	(7)
Configuring the Operating System	73	(14)
Configuring Performance options	73	(5)
Configuring Environment Variables	78	(1)
Configuring Startup and Recovery	79	(1)
Configuring Power Options	80	(3)
Configuring Protocols	83	(2)
Installing Additional Windows Server 2003 Components	85	(2)
Understanding the Windows Server 2003 Registry	87	(5)
Registry Contents	89	(1)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE	90	(1)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER	90	(1)
HKEY_USERS	91	(1)
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT	91	(1)
HKEY_CURRENT_CONFIG	91	(1)
Chapter Summary	92	(1)
Key Terms	92	(1)
Review Questions	93	(4)
Case Projects	97	(2)
Case Project Background	97	(2)
CHAPTER FOUR Introduction to Active Directory and Account Management	99	(38)
Introduction to Active Directory	100	(6)
Schema	103	(2)
Global Catalog	105	(1)
Namespace	105	(1)
Containers In Active Directory	106	(8)
Forest	106	(1)
Tree	107	(1)
Domain	108	(2)
Organizational Unit	110	(2)
Site	112	(1)
Summary of Container Guidelines in Active Directory	113	(1)
User Account Management	114	(7)
Creating Accounts	114	(3)
Disabling, Enabling, and Renaming Accounts	117	(1)
Moving an Account	118	(1)
Resetting a Password	119	(1)
Deleting an Account	119	(2)
Security Group Management	121	(6)
Implementing Local Groups	121	(1)
Implementing Domain Local Groups	121	(1)
Implementing Global Groups	122	(4)
Implementing Universal Groups	126	(1)
Properties of Groups	126	(1)
Implementing User Profiles	127	(3)
Chapter Summary	130	(1)
Key Terms	130	(2)
Review Questions	132	(3)
Case Projects	135	(2)
Case Project Background	135	(2)
CHAPTER FIVE Configuring, Managing, and Troubleshooting Resource Access	137	(34)
Managing Objects and Object Security	138	(10)
Configuring Folder and File Attributes	138	(2)
Configuring Folder and File Permissions	140	(5)
Configuring Folder and File Auditing	145	(1)
Troubleshooting Auditing	146	(1)
Configuring Folder and File Ownership	147	(1)
Configuring Shared Folders and Shared Folder Permissions	148	(4)
Publishing a Shared Folder in Active Directory	152	(2)
Configuring Web Sharing	154	(1)
Troubleshooting a Security Conflict	155	(2)
Implementing the Distributed File System	157	(6)
DFS Models	158	(1)
DFS Topology	158	(1)
Configuring the Standalone DFS Model	159	(1)
Configuring the Domain-based DFS Model	160	(1)
Managing a Domain-based DFS Root System	160	(3)
Configuring Disk Quotas	163	(2)
Chapter Summary	165	(1)
Key Terms	165	(1)
Review Questions	166	(4)
Case Projects	170	(1)
CHAPTER SIX Configuring Windows Server 2003 Printing	171	(30)
An Overview of Windows Server 2003 Printing	172	(2)
How Network Printing Works	172	(2)
How Internet Printing Works	174	(1)
Installing Local and Shared Printers	174	(3)
Configuring Windows Server 2003 Printing	177	(11)
General Printer Specifications	177	(1)
Sharing Printers	178	(1)
Port Specifications	179	(3)
Printer Scheduling and Advanced Options	182	(3)
Configuring Security	185	(2)
Configuring Device Settings	187	(1)
Configuring a Nonlocal Printer or an Internet Printer	188	(1)
Managing Print Jobs	189	(2)
Controlling the Status of Printing	189	(1)
Controlling Specific Print Jobs	190	(1)
Troubleshooting Common Printing Problems	191	(1)
Chapter Summary	192	(1)
Key Terms	193	(1)
Review Questions	194	(4)
Case Projects	198	(3)
Case project Background	198	(3)
CHAPTER SEVEN Configuring and Managing Data Storage	201	(30)
Windows Server 2003 Storage Options	202	(5)
Basic Disks	202	(3)
Dynamic Disks	205	(2)
Disk Management	207	(9)
Creating partitions	207	(2)
Converting a partitioned Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk	209	(1)
Creating Volumes	210	(1)
Mounting a Drive	211	(1)
Managing Disks	212	(4)
Introduction to Fault Tolerance	216	(4)
RAID Volumes	216	(2)
Using a Striped Volume (RAID Level 0)	218	(1)
Using a Mirrored Volume (RAID Level 1)	218	(1)
Using a RAID-5 Volume	219	(1)
Software RAID versus Hardware RAID	219	(1)
Disk Backup	220	(3)
Backup Options	220	(2)
Scheduling Backups	222	(1)
Restoring Backed up Files	223	(1)
Chapter Summary	224	(1)
Key Terms	225	(1)
Review Questions	226	(3)
Case Projects	229	(2)
Case Project Background	229	(2)
CHAPTER EIGHT Managing Windows Server 2003 Network Services	231	(32)
Implementing Microsoft DHCP	232	(5)
Configuring a DHCP Server	233	(3)
Troubleshooting DHCP	236	(1)
Implementing Microsoft DNS	237	(7)
Installing DNS Services	238	(1)
DNS Zones	238	(4)
Using the DNS Dynamic Update protocol	242	(1)
DNS Replication	243	(1)
Troubleshooting DNS	244	(1)
Implementing Microsoft WINS	244	(1)
Implementing Microsoft Internet Information Services	245	(9)
Installing a Web Server	246	(1)
Creating a Virtual Directory	247	(2)
Managing and Configuring an IIS Web Server	249	(3)
Troubleshooting a Web Server	252	(1)
Installing Windows Media Services	253	(1)
Configuring a Telnet Server	254	(1)
Chapter Summary	255	(1)
Key Terms	256	(1)
Review Questions	257	(4)
Case Projects	261	(2)
Case Project Background	261	(2)
CHAPTER NINE Configuring Remote Access Services	263	(36)
Introduction to Remote Access	264	(3)
Using Microsoft Remote Access Services	265	(1)
Implementing Remote Access Protocols	266	(1)
Configuring Remote Access Services	267	(15)
Configuring a Remote Access Server	267	(4)
Configuring a DHCP Relay Agent	271	(2)
Configuring Multilink and Bandwidth Allocation Protocol	273	(1)
Configuring RAS Security	274	(7)
Configuring Dial-up Security	281	(1)
Configuring a Dial-up Connection for a RAS Server	281	(1)
Configuring Clients to Connect to RAS through Dial-up Access	282	(1)
Implementing a Virtual Private Network	282
General Steps for Setting Up a VPN Server	282
Troubleshooting RAS and VPN Installations	234	(51)
Hardware Solutions	284	(1)
Software Solutions	284	(1)
Connecting through Terminal Services	285	(6)
Installing Terminal Services	286	(1)
Managing Terminal Services	287	(1)
Configuring Terminal Services	288	(2)
Configuring a Remote Desktop Connection	290	(1)
Configuring Licensing	291	(1)
Installing Applications On a Terminal Server	291	(1)
Chapter Summary	291	(1)
Key Terms	292	(1)
Review Questions	293	(3)
Case Projects	296	(3)
Case Project Background	296	(3)
CHAPTER TEN Securing Windows Server 2003	299	(30)
Introduction to Group Policy	300	(1)
Securing Windows Server 2003 Using Security Policies	301	(12)
Establishing Account Policies	303	(4)
Establishing Audit Policies	307	(1)
Configuring User Rights	308	(1)
Configuring Security options	309	(2)
Using IP Security Policies	311	(2)
Managing Security Using the Security Templates Snap-in	313	(1)
Configuring Client Security Using Policies in Windows Server 2003	314	(6)
Manually Configuring Policies for Clients	314	(2)
Using Preconfigured Administrative Templates	316	(2)
Publishing and Assigning Software	318	(1)
Resultant Set of Policy	319	(1)
Configuring the Encrypting File System	320	(2)
Chapter Summary	322	(1)
Key Terms	322	(51)
Review Questions	373
Case Projects	326	(3)
Case Project Background	326	(3)
CHAPTER ELEVEN Server and Network Monitoring	329	(36)
Introduction to Server Monitoring	330	(1)
Monitoring Server Services	330	(4)
Accessing Server Services	331	(1)
Solving a Problem with a Service	332	(2)
Using Task Manager	334	(6)
Monitoring Applications	334	(2)
Monitoring Processes	336	(1)
Setting Priorities	337	(1)
Monitoring Real-time Performance	338	(1)
Monitoring Network Performance	339	(1)
Monitoring Users	340	(1)
Using System Monitor	340	(6)
Capturing Data Using System Monitor	340	(3)
Monitoring System Components	343	(3)
Configuring Performance Logs and Alerts	346	(5)
Creating Counter Logs	346	(3)
Creating Trace Logs	349	(1)
Creating Alerts	350	(1)
Using Network Monitor	351	(5)
Installing Network Monitor	351	(1)
Using Network Monitor to Capture Data	352	(2)
Configuring Network Monitor	354	(1)
Using Network Monitor to Set Baselines	355	(1)
Using the SNMP Service	356	(2)
Chapter Summary	358	(1)
Key Terms	359	(1)
Review Questions	360	(4)
Case Projects	364	(1)
Case Project Background	364	(1)
CHAPTER TWELVE Managing System Reliability and Availability	365	(30)
General Problem-solving Strategies	366	(1)
Understanding How Servers and the Network Interact	366	(1)
Training Users to Help	366	(1)
Solving Problems Step-by-Step	366	(1)
Tracking Problems and Solutions	367	(1)
Resolving Boot Problems	367	(8)
Troubleshooting by Using Safe Mode	368	(2)
Using the Automated System Recovery Set to Solve a Boot Problem	370	(1)
Troubleshooting by Using the Recovery Console	371	(2)
General Tips for Fixing Boot Problems	373	(2)
Backing Up and Restoring System State Data	375	(2)
Restoring a Failed System Volume	377	(1)
Using and Configuring Event Viewer	378	(4)
Viewing Log Events	378	(2)
Using the Event Viewer Filter option	380	(1)
Maintaining Event Logs	380	(2)
Troubleshooting Security Using the Security Configuration and Analysis Tool	382	(2)
Troubleshooting Connectivity	384	(2)
Remotely Administering a Server	386	(2)
Chapter Summary	388	(1)
Key Terms	389	(1)
Review Questions	389	(4)
Case Projects	393	(2)
Case Project Background	393	(2)
APPENDIX A Winnt and Winnt32 Installation Switches	395	(4)
GLOSSARY	399	(12)
INDEX	411