Module 1: Introduction to Migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003

This module explains how the migration process works and what components are identified and used to successfully migrate from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003.

Lessons

• Introduction to the Migration Process
• Overview of Migrating Domains

Lab: Introduction to the Lab Browser Environment

• Introduction to Tailspin Toys
• Understand Working in the Lab Browser Environment

After completing this module, students will be able to describe the process of migrating from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003, and identify the three paths that can used to migrate domains from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003.

Module 2: Developing a Deployment Plan

This module explains how to create a deployment plan by documenting the current infrastructure and how to conduct a gap analysis.

Lessons

• Introduction to Developing a Deployment Plan
• Documenting the Current Infrastructure
• Conducting a Gap Analysis
• Creating the Deployment Plan

Lab: Developing a Deployment Plan

• Determining Server Configuration and Roles for the Migration
• Planning for the Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Designing a Migration Strategy

This module explains how to determine a migration strategy for a Windows NT 4.0 migration to Windows Server 2003, and how to determine the migration sequence that best maintains the business functionality and reduces the amount of downtime for critical services.

Lessons

• Introduction to Designing a Migration Strategy
• Determining a Migration Path for Each Domain
• Determining the Migration Sequence

Lab: Designing a Migration Strategy

• Determine a Migration Strategy for Each Domain
• Creating the Forest Root Domain

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Maintaining Network Operations During a Migration

This module explains how to analyze the impact on network operations and services during a migration.

Lessons

• Overview of Maintaining Network Operations
• Maintaining Name Resolution
• Supporting Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol During a Migration
• Maintaining the Remote Access Service
• Integrating Replication Services
• Maintaining Applications
• Maintaining Network Performance

Lab: Maintaining Network Operations During a Migration

• Maintain Reliability of Network Services During a Domain Upgrade
• Maintain Reliability of Network Applications During a Domain Upgrade

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Testing a Migration and Conducting a Pilot

This module explains how to test a migration plan and how to develop a recovery plan.

Lessons

• Testing a Migration

Lab: Testing a Migration Deployment Plan

• Create a Test Plan for a Migration
• Resolving Problems with a Migration
• Creating a Plan for a Pilot Migration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Preparing for the Migration

This module explains how to prepare for the migration from a Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows Server 2003 by cleaning up the Windows NT 4.0 Security Accounts Manager (SAM) Database, and creating the forest root domain.

Lessons

• Preparing the SAM Database
• Preparing the Windows NT 4.0 Environment for Migration
• Creating a Forest Root Domain

Lab: Preparing for the Migration

• Clean Up the SAM Database
• Lock Down the Windows NT 4.0 Environment
• Identify Upgrade Blockers
• Create the Forest Root Domain

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 7: Upgrading Domains

This module explains how to migrate a Windows NT 4.0 domain to Windows Server 2003 by upgrading a domain, upgrading Backup Domain Controllers (BDC), and raising domain and forest functional levels.

Lessons

• Introduction to the Domain Upgrade Process
• Upgrade a Windows NT 4.0 Domain to Windows Server 2003
• Completing the Domain Upgrade Process

Lab: Upgrading Domains

• Upgrading a Windows NT 4.0 PDC
• Verify Domain Controller Operations
• Develop a Recovery Plan for a Domain Upgrade

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 8: Preparing to Restructure Domains

This module explains how to restructure domains from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003 by using migration tools and how to create a domain restructure plan.

Lessons

• Introduction to Restructuring Domains
• Examining Migration Tools
• Planning a Domain Restructure
• Prepare the Source and Target Domains for Restructuring

Lab: Preparing to Restructure Domains

• Prepare the Source and Target Domains for Restructuring
• Identify Issues that Could Cause Problems with the Restructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 9: Restructuring Domains

This module explains how to restructure account and resource domains from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003.

Lessons

• Restructuring Account Domains
• Restructuring Resource Domains
• Restructuring Active Directory Domains

Lab: Restructuring Account and Resource Domains

• Migrate the Account Domain
• Migrate the Resource Domain

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 10: Completing the Restructure Process

This module explains how to complete the restructure process from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003.

Lessons

• Overview of Completing the Restructure Process
• Reconfiguring Access to Shared Resources
• Decommissioning the Windows NT 4.0 Source Domains

Lab: Completing the Restructure Process

• Reconfigure Permissions on Shared Resources

After completing this module, students will be able to: