Clinic Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2003

In this Module, you will be introduced to the Windows Server 2003 family of products, to give you an understanding of the core improvements in the Windows Server 2003 family, and help you understand the upgrade process.

Lessons

• Key improvements in Windows Server 2003 since Windows NT.
• The editions of Windows Server 2003.
• Windows Server 2003 key server roles.
• Feature packs that are included in Windows Server 2003.

Module 2: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003

This Module explains the many ways to approach the task of performing an upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 operating system environments to a Windows Server 2003 environment. Each upgrade has to be analyzed and planned to determine the best possible approach for a specified scenario.

Lessons

• Planning to Upgrade to Windows Server 2003
• Planning an Infrastructure to Support Active Directory
• Upgrading a Domain
• Restructuring Domains
• Lab A: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003
• Lab B: Migrating Domains

Module 3: Active Directory Fundamentals

This Module introduces the logical and physical structure of the Active Directory directory service and its function as a directory service. The module also introduces the snap-ins, the command-line tools, and the Windows Script Host that you can use to manage the components of Active Directory and the Active Directory design, planning, and implementing processes.

Lessons

• Architecture of Active Directory
• Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure
• Lab A: Administering Active Directory

Module 4: Managing a Network Environment Using Windows Server 2003

This Module introduces management capabilities that come with Windows Server 2003 to simplify and automate the management of Windows environments while providing the flexibility and reliability necessary to meet your organization's business needs.

Lessons

• Introduction to Group Policy
• What are User and Computer Settings
• How are GPOs Processed
• Group Policy Inheritance
• Group Policy Management Console
• Deploying Software Using Group Policy
• Planning Group Policy
• Lab A: Managing Group Policy

Module 5: Microsoft Resources and Training Options

Microsoft offers many resources to assist you in migrating to Windows Server 2003. They include Web resources, project guides, and instructor-led training.

Lessons

• Services
• Training
• Tools and Resources
• Project Guides