This VTC course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to take and pass the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 70-292 and 70-296 exams. The course focuses on administrating, implementing and maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure. Included in this course are topics such as: Managing Group Policy, Managing Resources and Security, Stub Zones, Managing IIS 6.0 Web Services, Managing Software Update Services, Planning Security updates and more. Learn how to monitor, troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to service dependencies. Certified Instructor Bill Ferguson teaches the Microsoft exam objectives while providing necessary background information essential to your success. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 70-292/296 lessons.
Introduction && OverviewIntroductionOverview MCSA UpgradeOverview MCSE UpgradeSystems Administrator OverviewMicrosoft Definition && Editions of ServerSystems Administrator TasksManaging Users/Computers/GroupsNew GUI ToolsNew Command Line ToolsBest Practices Managing UsersBest PracticesManaging Group PolicyGroup Policy without GPMC
Group Policy with GPMC
Group Policy Modeling
Group Policy Reports
Group Policy Results (RSoP)
Best Practices
Managing Resources && SecuritySecurity Overview
Security Templates Overview
Inside of a Security Template Pt.1
Inside of a Security Template Pt.2
Creating Custom Security Templates
Importing Templates Into Group Policy
Security Configuration && Analysis
The Effective Permissions Tool
Best Practices
Managing DNSDNS Background
Stub Zones/Purpose
Stub Zones/Implementation
Conditional Forwarding/Purpose
Conditional Forwarding/Implementation
Best Practices
Managing ServersRemote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection Demo
Remote Desktop MMC
Best Practices
Managing Terminal ServicesTerminal Services Overview
Terminal Services Installation
Terminal Services Licensing
Configuring Terminal Services Connections
Configuring Terminal Services Settings
Configuring Terminal Services Licensing
Best Practices
Managing IIS 6.0 Web ServicesIIS 6.0 Overview
Installing IIS 6.0
Overview of New IIS Tool
Security Enhancements
Application Pools && Support
Installing Additional Services (ASP.Net)
New Tools && HTML Admin Installation
HTML Administration
Best Practices
Managing Software Update ServicesRequirements for SUS
Installing SUS
Configuring SUS
Backing Up SUS
Best Practices
Managing Disaster RecoveryAutomated System Recovery
Volume Shadow Copies
Best Practices
Managing Server RolesDefining Server Roles
Planning Security Updates
Planning DNSPlanning DNS Overview
Stub Zones vs. Conditional Forwarding
_MCDCS Availability
Active Directory Partitions
Best Practices
Planning For Server AvailablityEvaluating Availability && Scalability
Planning Server Clusters
Network Load Balancing
Planning Network SecurityIPSec Overview
What IPSec Does
New IPSec Tools Pt.1
New IPSec Tools Pt.2
New IPSec Functionality
Best Practices with IPSec
Planning Certificate ServicesPublic Key Infrastructure Overview
Types of Encryption && Cryptography
Elements of PKI
Installing Active DirectoryInstalling Active Directory Overview
Additional Functionality of AD Pt.1
Additional Functionality of AD Pt.2
Additional Functionality of AD Pt.3
Domain && Forest Functional Levels
Managing && Maintaining Active DirectoryActive Directory Security
Backup && Recovery of Active Directory
Managing Group PolicyGroup Policy Strategy
Software Deployment Using Group Policy
Troubleshooting Group Policy
Tips On Taking The TestsGeneral Tips
Tips Specific to the 70-292 && 70-296 Tests
CreditsAbout this Author
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