2275 MAINTAINING A MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2003 ENVIRONMENT

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
Lab A:
· Preparing to Administer a Server
· Enabling Remote Desktop
· Creating a Shared Folder on a Remote Computer
· Connecting to a Remote Console Session
· Creating runas Shortcuts to Administration Tools

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
Lab A:
· Preparing to Monitor Server Performance
· Selecting the Appropriate Monitoring Technique

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
Lab A:
· Monitoring Server Performance
· Create and Configure Alerts
· Configure the Messaging Service
· Finding a High CPU Usage Process
· Finding a High Memory Usa· Recovering from a Failed Mirrored Drive

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. 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 · Managing Disks
· Recovering from a Failed Mirrored Drive

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
· Recovering from a Corrupt Registry by Restoring System State Data

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. 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
Lab A:
· Managing Disaster Recovery