Unit 1: Introduction to Systems Administration in Windows Server 2003 This unit explains how to perform systems administration tasks in a Windows Server 2003 environment, and introduces the scenarios and tools that will be used throughout the workshop. After completing this unit, students will be able to: * Identify the products in the Windows Server 2003 family. * Describe the tools and resources available to perform tasks throughout the workshop. Unit 2: Managing Users, Computers, and Groups This unit 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 unit, students will be able to: * Create user accounts by using CSVDE and the dsadd command. * Modify the properties of multiple accounts. * Create computer accounts and groups by using the dsadd command. * Add members to a group by using the dsmod command. * Copy the properties from an existing account when creating a new account. * Find Active Directory objects. * Move an Active Directory object by using the drag and drop technique of management in Active Directory Users and Computers. * Reset computer accounts. * Describe the effect of resetting passwords in Windows Server 2003. * Determine the effective permissions on an Active Directory object. Unit 3: Using the GPMC to Manage Group Policy This unit 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 unit, students will be able to: * Implement Group Policy by using the GPMC. * Use the gpupdate command to refresh a GPO. * Manage GPOs by using the GPMC, which includes:* Backing up a GPO. * Copying and importing a GPO. * Use Group Policy Results to troubleshoot Group Policy-related issues. * Use Group Policy Modeling to experiment with possible Group Policy configurations. Unit 4: Managing Resources and Security This unit 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 unit, students will be able to: * Determine the effective NTFS permissions for files and folders. * Change the owner for an existing file or folder. * Create custom security templates. * Apply security templates by using Group Policy. * Configure NTFS permissions by using security templates. * Audit security settings by using Security Configuration and Analysis. Unit 5: Managing DNS This unit 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 unit, students will be able to: * Install DNS by using the Manage Your Server tool. * Create forward and reverse lookup zones. * Configure DNS conditional forwarding. * Configure DNS zones. Unit 6: Managing Servers This unit explains how to manage servers remotely using secure best practices. After completing this unit, students will be able to: * Create desktop shortcuts that run the Run as command. * Connect to a remote server by using MMC snap-in tools and the Remote Desktop Connection utility. * Determine the best tool to use for remote administration in specific situation. * Configure client connection speed for the Remote Desktop Connection utility. * Configure auto reconnect for the Remote Desktop Connection utility. Unit 7: Managing Terminal Services This unit explains how to configure and manage Terminal Services and take advantage of the new capabilities available with that service. After completing this unit, students will be able to: * Install Terminal Services and a Terminal Services Licensing server. * Configure Terminal Services * Diagnose and resolve issues related to Terminal Servic