Abstract: This chapter is designed to help you install and configure your Windows 2003 installation including applying service packs and using Windows Update (Automatic Updates) to keep your server up-to-date with the latest security patches and hotfixes. You'll learn about configuring all the options during the graphic setup as well as the text-mode setup. Also included are best practices and performance tips for installing Windows 2003
Number of Videos: 14
Total Run Time: 2 hours and 23 minutes
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Abstract: Windows Server 2003 R2 contains many changes from the original (default) installation of Windows Server 2003. This chapter features videos on installing Windows 2003 R2, updating an existing Windows 2003 SP1 server to Windows 2003 R2, configuring quotas with Windows R2, and much more.
Number of Videos: 8
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 27 minutes
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Abstract: Windows 2003 uses Server Roles to define the purpose of your Windows Server 2003. This chapter covers setting up DHCP servers, DNS servers, File and Print Servers, Domain Controllers and more. Often you have combinations of server roles on one server: a server will be both a web server and a DHCP server, for example. This chapter features videos of all skill levels and includes some very interesting topics. There are too many server roles to list here - check out the videos in this chapter for full details
Number of Videos: 20
Total Run Time: 3 hours and 20 minutes
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Abstract: This is an essential set of videos for all administrators. In this set of videos you'll learn all about the most common tools and how to perform common tasks. This chapter discusses the Windows Support Tools, the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit and many other helpful tools such as snap-ins for the MIcrosoft Management Console (MMC). This set of videos also features DOS commands and utilities, batch-file writing, and scripting topics
Number of Videos: 53
Total Run Time: 9 hours and 13 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter covers topics such as desktop configurations, adding and removing machines from the domain, and anything to do with client devices and machines. Also included is how to customize things such as the Start Menu, files and folders, and other GUI experiences. Don't pass over this one - even advanced administrators can find some Easter Eggs in this series!
Number of Videos: 15
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 46 minutes
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Abstract: As an Windows system administrator you'll need to have a full understanding of disk volumes, RAID arrays, and how to manage external hard drives/firewire drives, and USB drives. Topics in this chapter include installing new hard drives and hard disks, assigning drive letters and volume names, defragmenting and managing disks, creating and working with disk partitions, and even DFS (Distributed File System) and EFS (Encrypting File System). You'll also learn all about the file systems available in Windows Server 2003
Number of Videos: 11
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Abstract: Setting up permissions on a file server or any member server in Windows Server 2003 is paramount to building a secure network. This chapter shows you how to add, edit, and remove users, assign user rights, and manage network shares. You'll learn the details of how Windows security works including the Windows Security model, administrative privileges, and how to take ownership of files and folders.
Number of Videos: 9
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes
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Abstract: Experienced Windows engineers were delighted when Microsoft introduced policy management into the Windows server and client platform. Policies are essential to managing even a small network. The videos in this chapter will teach you all that you need to know about Windows policy management including Local and Group policies, working with the GPMC (Group Policy Management Console)
Number of Videos: 8
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 28 minutes
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Abstract: In both Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000, Active Directory is the directory service that helps enable your organization to have centralized, secure management of your entire network. No matter how distributed your network might be - it could just be in a LAN (local area network) inside a single building or your network might span multiple continents - Active Directory is designed to help you manage all the objects on your network. The videos in this chapter all focus on working with Active Directory (AD) in the enterprise and include everything from setup, configuration to retirement. The videos in this chapter span all skill levels and savvy network administrators will watch the bulk of the videos in this chapter in order to get tips and techniques for domain and forest design, how to manage and design your Organization (and OUs), and working with users, groups and the Windows security model. Also included are videos on using RIS (Remote Installation Services) that are certain to educate even the most advanced Windows administrators
Number of Videos: 29
Total Run Time: 5 hours and 4 minutes
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Abstract: Learn to tune your servers for optimal performance with the videos in this chapter. You'll learn our best tips and tricks and many Best Practices for designing for performance, managing your performance logs and alerts, and monitoring your server and network.
Number of Videos: 11
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 41 minutes
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Abstract: Why do Windows MCSEs and MCSAs make the big money? Because they can keep the network up and running! These videos help you create backup scenarios and strategies and prepare your server(s) for disaster recovery. Whether you lose a drive, a server, or get the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) you'll have the confidence to recover your system after watching these videos
Number of Videos: 14
Total Run Time: 2 hours and 17 minutes
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Abstract: Windows Server 2003 features many ways to work remotely: Terminal Services, Remote Desktop Sharing, Remote Installation Services (RIS), and Remote Assistance. If you want to know which to use when, you'll definitely want to watch the videos in this chapter
Number of Videos: 6
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 0 minutes
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Abstract: Printer management is an essential part of managing an enterprise network. This chapter features videos on setting up network and local printers, sharing your printers, and even using Group Policy to control and manage printers and printing preferences
Number of Videos: 5
Total Run Time: 49 minutes
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Abstract: Everything that does not fit into any of the other video categories falls here. You'll find lots of interesting ideas and topics in this 'misc windows training' section
Number of Videos: 25
Total Run Time: 3 hours and 50 minutes
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Abstract: This chapter highlights Microsoft's latest OS, Windows Vista. Included in this chapter are installation videos, deployment videos, features and more.
Number of Videos: 13
Total Run Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
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