Course 5980: Maintaining Windows Server 2003

Introduction This course covers how to maintain Windows Server 2003. This course introduces the guidelines for securing network objects and also methods of securing internet access. The course covers how to manage Windows Server 2003. The course further covers how to configure group policies and perform remote management by using MMC consoles and terminal services. The course covers how to extend and troubleshoot Windows Server 2003. This course helps you prepare for, and maps directly to some of the objectives of exam 70-282. Exam 70-282 fulfills the requirements for the Microsoft Certified Professional credential, and is required for partners seeking to earn the Microsoft Small Business Specialist designation This online learning course is composed of a rich multimedia experience coupled with comprehensive technical labs. It is intended for IT Professionals who implement or support Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003. Objectives At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Secure Windows 2003.
• Manage Windows Server 2003.

Modules & Lessons Course Overview Module Introduction Navigation Overview Lab Information Course Information Securing and Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Module Introduction Securing Windows Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Guidelines for Securing Network Objects Methods of Securing Internet Access How To Configure Auditing in Windows Server 2003 Self Test Managing Windows Server 2003 Lesson Introduction How To Configure Group Policies How To Perform Remote Server Management Backup Strategies in Windows Server 2003 How To Troubleshoot Issues in Windows Server 2003 Self Test Lab: Maintaining Windows Server 2003 Lesson Introduction Scenario Exercise Information Launch the Lab Lab Review Module Summary Glossary Module Introduction System Requirements To view this course, you need:

• A Pentium II, 256 MB RAM with a processor speed greater than or equal to 400 MHZ
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or higher
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Adobe Flash 7.0 or higher (1MB disk space needed to install)
• Microsoft Silverlight 4.0 or higher
• Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.0 or higher
• Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 or higher
• A Super VGA monitor with minimum screen resolution 1024x768, with 16-bit color.
• A sound card, and either speakers or headphones (for multi-media audio).
• Internet bandwidth of 56K or faster. Broadband internet access is recommended.

For courses containing Virtual Server-based labs (courses in the IT Professional and Developer Catalog), you will need:

• Microsoft Virtual Server ActiveX control (1MB disk space needed to install)

Test your computer's capabilities to see if it supports this course. Accessibility Requirements The following software must be running on your computer in order to access this course with Screen Reader Software:

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Window-Eyes from GW Micro
• JAWS from Freedom Scientific
• MSAA enabled