Introduction. WEEK 1. AT A GLANCE.
Day 1. Introducing Networks and Windows NT Server. What Is a Network?. Network Cabling. Network Interfaces. Network Nodes. Servers. Clients. LAN Wiring Topologies. Routers and Bridges. Repeaters. Media Access Control. What Is Windows NT Server? Windows NT Design Goals. Getting to Know Windows NT Server. Planning Your Network. Summary. Workshop.
Day 2. Installing Windows NT Server and Client Software. First Things First. Preparing for the Installation. Final Thoughts Before Installation. Installing the NT Server Program. Windows NT Setup. Continuing Setup, Continuing Setup. Migrating from Other Systems. Licensing Those Users. Installation Problems. Installing Primary Clients. What Is Client Software?. Pre-Installation Checklist. Installing the Client's Network Interface Card. Software Installation Overview. Summary. Workshop.
Day 3. Navigating and Exploring Windows NT Server. On to NT Server. Using NT Server Utilities. Using the Command Prompt Utilities. Using Administrator GUI Tools. Server Manager. Understanding and Using NT 4 Books Online. Logging Off from NT Server. Exploring Windows NT Server. Discovering Who You Are. Manipulating the Command Prompt Window. Understanding and Using UNCs. New Programs and Accessories in Windows NT. Internet Information Server for Windows NT Server. Setting Up and Managing Printers in NT Server. Summary. Workshop.
Day 4. UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING THE REGISTRY Registry Overview. Understanding Registry Terminology. Where the Registry Lives: Hives. Using the Registry Editor. Managing the Registry. Altering Registry Data. Backing Up and Restoring a Registry. Securing the Registry. Protecting Registry Files for User Profiles. Learning More About Managing the Registry. Summary. Workshop.
Day 5. Introducing Domains. Discovering Domains. The Security Access Manager Database. Understanding Domain Models. Trust Relationships. Creating Trust Relationships. Allowing Access to Files Across Domains. Understanding Local and Global Groups. Planning the Network. Planning NT 4 with Windows 2000 in Mind. Summary. Workshop
Day 6. Introducing Security. Microsoft and Certification. The Windows NT Security Subsystem. Local Security Authority. Security Account Manager. Security Reference Monitor. The Logon Process. Discretionary Access Controls. Access Tokens. Access Control Lists. Using Domains. Using the Windows NT Auditing System. Summary. Workshop
Day 7. Managing User Accounts. Introduction to Accounts. Understanding User Accounts. Creating User Accounts. Creating Groups. Using Local Groups. Managing User Access. Managing Passwords. Managing User Account Properties. Managing Account Policy. Summary. Workshop
Week 2. At a Glance.
Day 8. Exploring and Managing Files and Directories. Reviewing the Basics. Reviewing NT Specifics. Managing Disk Volumes and Partitions. Examining NTFS. Using Windows NT Explorer. Explorer Hints and Tricks. Managing Windows NT Server File and Directory Access Rights. NT Server Share-Level Control Using FAT-Based Files. File and Directory Permissions. Moving and Copying Files. Summary. Workshop
Day 9. Managing the File Server. Starting and Stopping NT Services. Managing the Time and Date in NT Server. Synchronizing the Domain Database. Creating Desktop Shortcuts and Start Menu Updates. Scheduling Jobs in NT Server. Scheduling Jobs Using IE 4. 0 Task Scheduler. Configuring UPS for Your Server. File Server Security. Virus Protection. Summary. Workshop
Day 10. Managing the Print Server. Understanding Printing Basics. NT-Specific Printer Sharing Features. Setting Up Printing. Connecting to and Printing from a Shared Printer. Printer Security. Sharing Local Printers. Summary. Workshop
Day 11. Understanding Remote Access Services (RAS). .What Is RAS?. Why Use RAS?. Requirements for Using RAS. Installing RAS. Administering RAS. Installing a New Modem. Enabling Multilink PPP Connections. Disconnecting a User. Using Dial-Up Networking. Finding Out More About Remote Access Server. Security and RAS. Understanding the New Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). Summary. Workshop.
Day 12. Understanding TCP/IP AND DNS. What Is TCP/IP?. The Transmission Control Protocol. Installing TCP/IP. The Windows HOSTS Naming System. Domain Name System. Understanding Winsock. TCP/IP Diagnostic and Connectivity Utilities. Understanding and Implementing DNS. Setting up a DNS Server. Summary. Workshop.
Day 13. Understanding DHCP. Name Resolution. Configuring TCP/IP. Naming Services. The DHCP Method. DHCP Overview. Implementing DHCP Servers. Installing DHCP Servers. Understanding DHCP Scopes. Creating Scopes. Changing Scope Properties. Configuring DHCP Options. Administrating DHCP Clients. Managing the DHCP Database Files. Summary. Workshop.
Day 14. UNDERSTANDING THE WINS SERVICE Name Resolution for TCP/IP on Windows NT. How WINS Works. Installing WINS. Configuring WINS Servers. Configuring WINS Clients. Using WINS Manager. Managing the WINS Database. WINS Proxy Agents. Summary. Workshop.
Week 3. AT A GLANCE
Day 15. File Backup and Recovery. Server Backups. The NT Backup Program. Restoring Files Using NTBACKUP. Running Backups Using the Command Line. Summary. Workshop.
Day 16. CONFIGURING FAULT TOLERANCE Fault Tolerance in Windows NT Server. Disk Mirroring. Disk Striping. Which Is Better: Hardware or Software RAID? Security Through Directory Replication. Uninterruptible Power Supply. Sector Sparing (Hot Fixing). Summary. Workshop.
Day 17. Security Monitoring and Audit Trails. Security and Audit Objectives. Types of Controls. NT Server 4 and C2 Controls. Auditing NT Server 4. Using the Windows NT Server Audit System. Types of Monitoring. Auditing Features. Managing Security Policies. Auditing Events. Dial-Up Networking Auditing. Enabling Event Auditing. Summary. Workshop.
Day 18. Using NT with Backoffice. BackOffice Overview. Using and Understanding MS Exchange Server. Using SQL Server. Systems Management Server. SNA Server. The Newer Products. Summary. Workshop.
Day 19. Understanding and Using the Microsoft Option Pack. What is the Option Pack? Option Pack System Requirements. Installing the Option Pack. Some Preinstallation Tasks for IIS. Installing the Microsoft Internet Information Server. Web Protocols and Standards. Testing Your Microsoft Internet Information Server Installation. Configuring IIS with the Internet Service Manager. Managing and Analyzing Log Files. Other Tools and Techniques. Getting the Word Out That You're Up and Running!. Transaction Server. Message Queue Server. Management Console. Index Server. Certificate Server. Site Server Express. Internet Connection Services for RAS. Summary. Workshop.
Day 20. Windows NT Server Performance Monitoring and Tuning. What NT Can and Cannot Do for Performance. Managing Server Memory. Understanding and Using the Performance Monitor. Using Event Viewer to Monitor Your Network. Using Other NT Tools. Summary. Workshop.
Day 21. Fine Tuning and Troubleshooting Your Network. Optimizing Software for Network Bottlenecks. Network Performance Issues. General Tips for Configuring Application Software. Troubleshooting Network Problems. Isolating Hardware Problems. Standalone Card Tests. Isolating Resource Conflicts. Supporting Windows NT Clients. Solving Physical Network Problems. TCP/IP Troubleshooting Tools and Strategies. TCP/IP Commands: Network Utilities. Monitoring Activities with the Performance Monitor. Using the Network Monitor. Configuring Alerts. Looking for More Help? Summary. Workshop.
APPENDIXES. AT A GLANCE.
Appendix A. Microsoft Windows NT Server Certification Programs. Why Obtain Certification? Obtaining Certification. The Microsoft Certified System Engineer. Microsoft Certified Professional. Microsoft Certified Database Administrator. Microsoft Certified Solution Developer. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Obtaining Files and Sample Tests. Where Can I Find Out More?
Appendix B. Windows NT Server Command Reference. NET ACCOUNTS. NET CONFIG. NET CONTINUE. NET FILE. NET GROUP. NET HELP. NET HELPMSG. NET LOCALGROUP. NET NAME. NET PAUSE. Syntax. NET PRINT. NET SEND. NET SESSION. NET SHARE. NET START. NET STATISTICS. NET STOP. NET TIME. NET USE. NET USER. NET VIEW.
Appendix C. Installing and Maintaining Service Packs. What Is a Service Pack? Determining the Current Service Pack in Use. Things to Consider Before You Install the Service Pack. When You Should Reinstall the Service Pack. What Is in Service Pack 4?
Appendix D. Migrating to NT from Novell. Migrating or Integrating. File and Print Services Using FPNW. Using Directory Service Manager for NetWare.
Glossary. Index. 