Module 1: Introduction to Systems Administration in Windows Server 2003

This module explains how to perform systems administration tasks in a Windows Server 2003 environment; the module also introduces the scenarios and tools that will be used throughout the course.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Managing Users, Computers, and Groups

This module explains how to manage users, computers, and groups in an Active Directory directory service environment, taking advantage of the new capabilities available in Windows Server 2003.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Using the GPMC to Manage Group Policy

This module gives a hands-on, fast-paced opportunity to experienced users to orient themselves to Windows Server 2003 and learn how to use the Group Policy Management Console (GPMC) to manage Group Policy.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 4: Managing Resources and Security

This module explains how to use enhancements to the tools available in Windows Server 2003 to manage resources and security by using Windows Explorer, Group Policy management tools, and the Security Configuration and Analysis tool.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 5: Managing DNS

This module gives a hands-on, fast paced opportunity to experienced users to orient themselves to Windows Server 2003 and learn how to configure and manage DNS.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 6: Managing Servers

This module explains how to manage servers remotely using secure best practices.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 7: Managing Terminal Services

This module explains how to configure and manage Terminal Services and take advantage of the new capabilities available with that service.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 8: Managing IIS 6.0 Web Services

This module explores the new skills needed to manage and maintain the IIS service on Windows Server 2003. This module will provide students with hands-on experience configuring and managing the IIS service and highlights the default state of the service when Windows Server 2003 is installed.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 9: Maintaining Software by Using Software Update Services

This module explains how to use Software Update Services (SUS) to perform patch management for a networked environment.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 10: Managing Disaster Recovery

This module explains how to use the new capabilities available with Windows Server 2003 to restore a system to a previous state. The students will practice troubleshooting and repairing a system by using features such as Automatic System Recovery (ASR) and driver rollback in a lab environment to restore a system to a predefined state.

After completing this module, students will be able to: