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Windows Server 2003 Weekend Crash Course

by Don Jones


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Book Description
Focus: Book consists of 30 sessions that teach the core concepts of Windows .NET Server to Windows Administrators over a weekend. Covers the new features of the Windows .NET Server, including headless servers, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), and performance management. Learn how to implement Windows .NET Server as the base OS for the Microsoft .NET Framework and.NET Enterprise Servers, including SQL Server 2000 and Exchange 2000 Server. Covers Windows .NET Server's improvements to networking, Active Directory, usability, reliability, scalability, disaster recovery, management, and Internet integration as well as Windows basics and architecture; installing the Windows .NET Server; and managing server security.
Running example: A running example of a fictitious major international bank is used to demonstrate key concepts.
Windows interface tutorial on CD: For readers with no prior Windows experience at all, a Windows interface tutorial will be included as an appendix on the CD that accompanies the book.
WCC series features: Each session takes 30 minutes to complete. Four time-to-go icons gauge the reader's progress through any given session. "Quiz Yourself" questions (at the end of each session) and "Part Review" questions allow the reader to review what they have just learned. Skill assessment software on the CD-ROM helps readers gauge their skill level before and after reading this book.

ABOUT THE CD-ROM
The CD-ROM has skills assessment software based on the sessions in the book and an appendix on the Windows interface.

From the Back Cover
Get Up to Speed on Windows Server 2003 – in a Weekend!

The big day is Monday. The day you get to show off what you know about Windows Server 2003. The problem is, you’re not really up to speed. Maybe it’s been a while since you administered a Windows network. Perhaps you’re new to .NET. Or maybe you just like a challenge. In any event, we’ve got a solution for you – Windows Server 2003 Weekend Crash Course. Open the book Friday evening and on Sunday afternoon, after completing 30 fast, focused sessions, you’ll be able to dive right in and start managing a Windows Server network. It’s as simple as that.

The Curriculum

Friday

Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours

  • Windows Server 2003 Basics
  • Installing Windows Server 2003
  • Managing Users and Groups
  • Using Active Directory

Saturday

Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours

  • Managing Disks, Files, and File Systems
  • Managing File Sharing and File Security
  • Managing the Distributed File System (Dfs)
  • Advanced File Management
  • Managing Printers and Faxes
  • Managing Terminal Services

Saturday, continued

Afternoon: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours

  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Using the Security Configuration Manager (SCM)
  • Networking with TCP/IP
  • Managing the Domain Name System (DNS) Service
  • Managing the Windows Internet Name System Service (WINS)
  • Managing the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Evening: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours

  • Managing Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • Managing Web Sites
  • Managing Routing and Remote Access Services
  • Managing the Internet Authentication Service (IAS)

Sunday

Morning: 6 Sessions, 3 Hours

  • Managing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Managing Advanced Network Services
  • Using Network Monitor
  • Performing Disaster Recovery Operations
  • Managing Hardware
  • Managing and Maintaining Servers

Afternoon: 4 Sessions, 2 Hours

  • Working with Windows Clusters
  • Managing Certificate Services
  • Understanding Performance Management
  • Performance Tuning and Optimization

CD-ROM INCLUDES:

  • Bonus appendix on the Windows Server 2003 interface
  • Assessment test to help gauge your progress
  • Searchable e-version of the book


About the Author
Don Jones (Carson City, NV) is a computer consultant specializing in Microsoft products and solutions. He is a frequent speaker at Microsoft conferences and participates in the Microsoft Certified Professional Exam development process. Don has worked for 2 "Dot Coms," developing their e-commerce initiatives. He is also the author of the Microsoft.NET E-Commerce Bible (HMI, July 2001) and Microsoft Application Center 2000 Configuration and Administration (HMI, Nov.2001). He also co-authored E-Commerce for Dummies (HMI, August 2001). Since Don lives in a "recreational vehicle," he moves around often. Currently, he is in Las Vegas.

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