Microsoft Windows 200x/XP Administration
209

This course is part of the IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR training programme (two weeks) consisting of the following courses, it is recommended that all four courses are attended to complete training on the topic:
209, Microsoft Windows 200x/XP Administration
210, Configuring & Troubleshooting Microsoft Networks
211, Microsoft Exchange 200x Administration
212, Installing & Upgrading Microsoft Exchange
Description

The course provides the essentials required to manage a network comprising of Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 based computers.
The course takes a practical approach whenever possible, with attendees working interactively on their own personal system’s while topics are discussed. Learning is reinforced through the use of hands on Labs and Exercises where relevant.

Aims The objective of this instructor-led course is to provide the essentials required to manage a network comprising of Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 based computers.
Who Would Benefit? Technical professionals who need to install, configure and manage current Microsoft products in a network environment.
IT management who wish to familiarise themselves with the technology.
Support staff running previous versions of Windows who wish to update their skills.
Prerequisites A basic understanding of the Windows operating system would be an advantage.
Follow on course:  210, Configuring & Troubleshoot Microsoft Networks
Content Topics are: Installation; Configuration & Maintenance; Maintaining Windows; Disk Management; Introduction to Access Control; Active Directory; Introduction to Group Policy.

  • INSTALLATION
    Planning
    Basic Installation
    Scripted installations/RIS
    Upgrading/Setting transfer

  • CONFIGURATION & MAINTENANCE
    Review of Windows Interface (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003)
    Desktop Administration tools (including Control Panel, System Properties, Administrative Tools, Remote Administration Tools, Special Needs, Internet Properties)
    User Profiles
    Server management tools
    Installing the Additional Tools
    Terminal Services
    Administrative Shares
    Administrator accounts in an Active Directory network
    Local Security Policy
    Managing hardware
    Configuring network clients (IP, DHCP, DNS, domain membership)

  • MAINTAINING WINDOWS
    Updating Windows (includes configuring SUS and Service Pack deployment)
    System Monitor/Task Manager
    Managing Drivers (Sigverif etc)

  • DISK MANAGEMENT
    File Systems
    Partitions & Volumes
    Disk management utilities
    Disk Quotas
    Encryption
    Compression
    Volume Shadowing
    Off-line files Evaluate key characteristics of WANs

  • INTRODUCTION TO ACCESS CONTROL
    Basic Access control
    Sharing folders
    Local Security

  • ACTIVE DIRECTORY
    Workgroups & Domains
    Introduction to Active Directory
    How does Active Directory Work?
    Active Directory structure (Forests, Trees, Domains, Organisational Units)
    Client Management tools
    Server Management tools

  • INTRODUCTION TO GROUP POLICY
    What are Group Policies?
    Where Group Policy data is stored
    Group Policy flow
    Windows NT4 policies
    Group Policy tools
    Creating & applying a Group Policy
    Basic Group Policy design considerations
    Troubleshooting Group Policy
Provider & Location   SCN Ltd: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Charges Tuition Fee:  None
Administration and Processing Fee:  £15.00
Daily Charge:  £100.00 + VAT @ 17.5%
Duration 3 days