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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Configuring Device Driver Signing Options - Using Device Driver Rollback - After completing this module, students will be able to: - Configure device driver signing. - Restore the previous version of a device driver. Module 5: Managing Disks This module explains how to manage disks and how to use the tools to manage and set up disks. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Introduction to Windows Server Update Services - Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services - Managing Windows Server Update Services Module 9: Securing Windows Server 2003 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. - Introduction to Securing Servers - Implementing Core Server Security - Hardening Servers - Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer