Microsoft Windows Server Administration Training

Windows Server Administration

Server Administration Training

Hunter Systems provide either bespoke or formal Administration training courses.  The administration  Training can either be conducted on your premises or at our dedicated training centre.

When attending our Administration training course you will be provided with a training manual, buffet lunch and a completion certificate at the end of the course. All our courses are fully interactive and each course tutor is a fully qualified.

Hands on Course

This hands on course provides Systems Administrators with the knowledge
and skills they need to perform administrative duties for Windows Server 2003 and XP Professional systems.

Students learn to install, configure and maintain the client and server operating systems, ensure server security and support users.

Become Familiar With Windows

Attendees will become familiar with Windows XP Professional and the different versions of Server 2003, explore some features of services such as DHCP, and learn to implement security using permissions, encryption and policies. Hands on exercises include installing and configuring client and server systems, creating users and groups, establishing remote desktop connections and setting security permissions on files, folders and printers.

Course Content

Windows Enhanced TCP/IP

  • Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
  • Configuring TCP/IP
  • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Configuring IP Addresses
  • Automatic Private IP Addressing
  • TCP/IP Diagnostic Tools
  • Ipconfig, Ping, and Tracert

Available Dates

Server Administration Part I (1 Day)

Server Administration Part II (1 Day)

Delegates are expected to have a basic understanding of accounts and a basic knowledge of working in a windows environment. Manuals that cover the day's topics will be provided to each delegate. Delegates are also encouraged to bring their own questions list for troubleshooting

Delegates are expected to have completed the Part I of the Server Administration Training Course. Manuals that cover the day's topics will be provided to each delegate. Delegates are also encouraged to bring their own questions list for troubleshooting

Overview of Windows XP and Server 2003

  • Secure Architecture
  • Automated System Recovery
  • Disk Management Enhancements
  • Remote Desktop
  • Remote Assistance
  • Mobile Computing Features
  • NTFS Features
  • Troubleshooting Windows XP and Server 2003
  • Licensing and Activation
  • Reactivating Windows XP
  • Workgroups
  • Active Directory Domains 
  • Networking Features

The Registry

  • Operating System Information
  • File Associations
  • Regedit - The Registry Editor Tool
  • Searching the Registry 
  • Modifying the Registry
  • Exporting the Registry
  • Adding Keys and Data Values

Installing the Operating System

  • Pre-installation Checklist
  • Installing Windows Server 2003
  • System Requirements
  • Installing on a New System
  • CD Installation
  • Deploying Windows Across an Enterprise
  • Creating Answer Files and Uniqueness Files with Setup Manager
  • Sysprep
  • Server Roles
  • Partitioning
  • Upgrading Existing Operating Systems

System Monitoring

  • Event Viewer
  • System Monitor
  • Performance Logs and Alerts
  • The Msconfig Utility
  • The Recovery Console
  • Enabling the Recovery Console
  • Backing Up the Registry
  • Backing Up the System State
  • Using System Restore
  • System Restore Features
  • Types of Restore Points
  • Undoing a System Restoration
  • Recovering from System Failure
  • The Msinfo Tool

Graphical User Interface Configuration

  • Desktop Look and Feel
  • Start Menu Options
  • Taskbar Properties
  • Administrative Tools
  • Appearance and Themes
  • Printers and Hardware 
  • Computer Management Console
  • Performance Tuning
  • Managing Hardware Devices
  • Power Options

Application Performance

  • Application Compatibility
  • Compatibility Administration Tool
  • Using Compatibility Mode
  • Setting Environment Variables
  • Registry Permissions

Managing Windows

  • The Microsoft Management Console Overview
  • Troubleshooting Hardware
  • Examining Event Logs
  • Supporting USB Devices
  • Administrative Tools Package
  • Resource KSupport Tools

File Systems

  • FAT16/FAT32
  • NTFS
  • Compression
  • Disk Quotas
  • Distributed File System

Microsoft Management Console

  • Using Snap-Ins
  • Computer Management
  • Disk Management
  • System Service Management
  • Device Management
  • Pre-Configured Consoles
  • Customizing Consoles
  • Task Pads

Environment Management

  • Fast User Switching
  • Managing Multiple Accounts
  • Simple File Sharing
  • Internet Connection Firewall Overview
  • Network Bridging
  • Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

Data Storage

  • Basic Disk Partitions
  • Dynamic Disk Volumes
  • Partitioning
  • RAID
  • Mirror Sets
  • Disk Defragmentation
  • Extending Volumes
  • NTFS File and Folder Permissions
  • Permission Inheritance
  • Shared Folder Permissions
  • Default Shares for Administrators
  • Auditing Object Access

Printing

  • Terminology
  • Installing Local Printers
  • Managing Printers
  • Installing Print Drivers
  • Internet Printing
  • Configuring Printer Settings
  • Sharing Printers
  • Printer Pooling
  • Print Permissions
  • Troubleshooting Printer Problems

Administering Users and Groups

  • Creating Local Users and Groups
  • Creating Domain Users and Groups
  • Setting User Rights
  • Setting the Accounts Policy
  • Group Membership Rules
  • Roaming Profiles
  • Logon Scripts
  • Monitoring Network Resources
  • Auditing Events

Users and Groups

  • User Accounts
  • Default Users and Groups
  • Creating Local User Accounts
  • Local Group Accounts
  • Administrators, Power Users, and Operators
  • Creating Local Groups

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

  • Purpose of DHCP
  • DHCP Lease Process
  • DHCP Relay Agent
  • Troubleshooting DHCP Clients
  • Authorizing a DHCP Server in Active Directory
  • Scopes
  • Reservations
  • DHCP Options

System Security

  • Security Permissions
  • System Rights
  • Assigning Permissions to Users and Groups
  • Encrypting Folders and Files
  • Sharing Resources Across The Network
  • Setting Security Permissions

System Recovery and Restoration

  • Windows Backup Utility
  • Safe Mode Set Up
  • Advanced System Recovery
  • Repair Command Console

Remote Desktop

  • Configuring Remote Desktop
  • Remote Desktop Features
  • Enabling Remote Desktop
  • Remote Assistance
  • Requesting Remote Assistance
  • Saving an Invitation File
  • Responding to an Assistance Request

Available Dates

Day

Date

Level

Centre Location
Tuesday 16th  Feb 2010 Server Admin Part I Nottingham
Wednesday 17th Feb 2010 Server Admin Part II Nottingham
Tuesday 17th Aug 2010 Server Admin Part I Nottingham
Wednesday 18th Aug 2010 Server Admin Part II Nottingham
       

Day

Date

Level

Centre Location
Tuesday 20th Apr 2010 Server Admin Part I Birmingham
Wednesday 21st Apr 2010 Server Admin Part II Birmingham
Tuesday 19th Oct 2010 Server Admin Part I Birmingham
Wednesday 20th Oct 2010 Server Admin Part II Birmingham
       

Day

Date

Level

Centre Location
Tuesday 22nd Jun 2010 Server Admin Part I London
Wednesday 23rd Jun 2010 Server Admin Part II London
Wednesday 1st Dec 2010 Server Admin Part I London
Thursday 2nd Dec 2010 Server Admin Part II London

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