AUDIENCE:   This course is IT staff responsible for evaluating or supporting Windows 2003. This includes systems and network administrators and support professionals. It is not designed for end users. PREREQUISITES:   General computing skill are assumed and delegates are expected to be working towards a support or development role, however, previous experience with Windows NT4 or 2000/3 is not anticipated. DURATION:   2 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   This course will provide a grounding in Windows 2003. It will give delegates an understanding of the features and capabilities of Windows 2003 sufficient for first line support. COURSE CONTENT:   Introduction to Windows 200X The Windows Platforms Windows 200X Server Platforms Windows 2000/XP Workstation Preparing for Windows Server 200X Installation Implementing DNS in Windows 200X Domain Name Space DNS in Windows 200X Environment Installing the DNS Server Service Creating Active Directory Integrated Zones Creating Forward and Reverse Lookup Zones for Windows 200X Zones Information transfer Converting to an Active Directory Integrated Zone Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates Testing the DNS Server Service LAB: Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Service Understanding Active Directory Components What is Active Directory Active Directory and DNS Logical Structure Domain Modes – Mixed and Native Organisational Units Trees and Forest Schema Physical Structure Domain Controllers Global Catalogue Server Master Operations Installing Active Directory Preparing to Install Active Directory Installation Options Establishing the Root Domain Post Installation Creating a Child Domain Creating a Tree in an Existing Forest LAB: Installing Active Directory Managing Active Directory Objects: User, Group, OU Accounts Creating and Managing Active Directory Objects Moving Objects LAB: Creating Organizational Units and User Accounts Managing Group Group Types Creating Groups Modifying Groups Managing Local Groups LAB: Manager User Accounts Securing Access to Windows 200X Resources Securing and Access to Active Directory Objects Active Directory Permissions Security Access: ‘Rule of Thumb’ Folder Access Permissions File Access Permissions Permissions Inheritance Granting Active Directory Permissions Permissions on Copied or Moved Files or Directory Object Object Attributes to the Global Catalogue Delegating Administrative Control of active Directory Creating Customized Administrative Tools Creating Task Pads LAB: Securing and Access to Windows 200X Resources Sharing Directories Interaction of Group and User Permissions LAB: Securing and Access to Windows 200X Resources Using Group Policy to Manage Desktop Environments Group Policy Setting Group Policy Objects Inheritance of Group Policy in Active Directory Modifying Inheritance Refreshing Group Policy Settings Managing Group Policy Object Permissions Disabling Group Policy Objects Examining the Group Policy Interface User Group Configuration LAB: Implementing Group Policy Assigning Scripts by using group policy LAB: Implementing Templates and Script Policy Guidelines for Implementing Group Policy TCP/IP Services: Supporting DHCP and WINS What is TCP/IP TCP/IP Configuration parameters TCP/IP Printing New DHCP Functionality Authorising a DHCP Server In Active Directory Configuring DHCP Scopes in Windows 2000 Lab Supporting DHCP and WINS New WINS Functionality WINS Server Functionality WINS Client Functionality Printing Printing Terminology Used By Windows 200X Network Printers Components Of Printing Within Windows 200X Environment Creating And Connecting to A Remote Printer Managing the Printer Environment Troubleshooting Printing Problems Module Lab Managing Printers