Course
Outline
Module 1: Preparing to Administer a Server
This module explains how to administer a server. It describes
how to manage servers remotely, what tools to use, and the rights
and permissions that are needed to administer a server.
Lessons
• Introduction
to Administering a Server
• Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server
• Managing Remote Desktop Connections
Module 2: Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
This module explains how to monitor server performance by using
performance tools, configure and manage performance logs, configure
and manage alerts, and manage system monitor views.
Lessons
• Introduction
to Monitoring Server Performance
• Performing Real-Time and Logged Monitoring
• Configuring and Managing Counter Logs
• Configuring Alerts
Module 3: Monitoring Server Performance
This module explains how to collect performance data by monitoring
primary server subsystems. It also covers how to identify system
bottlenecks by using the Performance console and Task Manager
in Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
Lessons
• Multimedia:
The Primary Server Subsystems
• Monitoring Server Memory
• Monitoring Processor Usage
• Monitoring Disks
• Monitoring Network Usage
• Monitoring Best Practices
Module 4: Maintaining Device Drivers
This module explains how to maintain device drivers.
Lessons
• Configuring
Device Driver Signing Options
• Using Device Driver Rollback
Module 5: Managing Disks
This module explains how to manage disks and how to use the
tools to manage and set up disks.
Lessons
• Preparing
Disks
• Managing Disk Properties
• Managing Mounted Drives
• Converting Disks
•Creating Volumes
• Creating Fault-Tolerant Volumes
• Importing a Foreign Disk
Module 6: Managing Data Storage
This module explains the Encrypting File System (EFS), which
contributes to the safe storage of data and helps to keep the
network from harm. It also explains how to administer disk quotas.
Lessons
• Managing
File Compression
• Configuring File Encryption
• Configuring EFS Recovery Agents
• Implementing Disk Quotas
Module 7: Managing Disaster Recovery
This module explains how to plan for a computer disaster and
how to use the features of Windows Server 2003 to prevent a disaster
or recover when one occurs.
Lessons
• Preparing
for Disaster Recovery
• Backing Up Data
• Scheduling Backup Jobs
• Restoring Data
• Configuring Shadow Copies
• Recovering from Server Failure
Module 8: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
This module explains how to use Microsoft Windows Server Update
Services to manage and distribute critical software updates that
resolve known security vulnerabilities and other stability issues.
Lessons
• Introduction
to Windows Server Update Services
• Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services
• Managing Windows Server Update Services
Module 9: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
This module describes how to secure Microsoft Windows Server
2003. The module provides an overview of securing servers, core
server security, hardening servers, and the Microsoft Baseline
Security Analyzer tool.
Lessons
• Introduction
to Securing Servers
• Implementing Core Server Security
• Hardening Servers
• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
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