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This three-day, instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and new skills needed to implement and manage a Microsoft Windows Server™ 2003 networked environment.

This course is intended for systems engineers with experience planning, implementing, and supporting a Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0–based network. The course specifically targets students who have practical, hands-on experience using Windows NT 4.0 and who need to quickly learn how to apply those skills in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the features of the Windows Server 2003 family.
• Implement a Domain Name System (DNS) server.
• Manage and monitor Domain Name System.
• Install the Windows Server 2003 Active Directory® directory service.
• Create and manage Active Directory objects.
• Implement Group Policy to centrally manage a Windows Server 2003 family network.
• Configure and manage a user environment by using Group Policy.
• Configure and support network access.
• Secure network traffic and data files.
• Use advanced boot options, the Recovery Console, and the Backup utility.
• Restore data by using the Backup utility in Windows Server 2003.
• Plan and implement secure Routing and Remote Access.

This workshop will help students prepare for these Microsoft Certified Professional exams:

• Exam 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
• Exam 70-291: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

Before attending this course, students must have met at least one of the following prerequisites:

• Certification as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) on Windows NT 4.0.
• Attendance in Course 689: Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0—Enterprise Technologies.
• Possession of equivalent knowledge and skills.

The student kit includes a workbook and other necessary materials for this class.

This software is provided in the student kit:

• Evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (for educational use only)

Module 1: Introduction to the Windows Server 2003 Family

This module contains information that a systems administrator with Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 experience will benefit from knowing when starting to work on Windows Server 2003.