Planning, Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE on Windows 2000 (MOC#2297)

This course is intended for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSEs) certified on Windows 2000 who have experience planning, implementing, and supporting a Windows 2000–based Microsoft Active Directory® directory service network, and who need to learn how to leverage those skills in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

§        Identify the systems administration and systems engineer tasks in Windows Server 2003 that are new or different from the tasks performed in Windows 2000.

§        Manage user, group, and computer accounts in a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory–based environment.

§        Manage access to shared resources.

§        Manage and maintain the server environment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Manage the application server environment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Manage disaster recovery in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Use Software Update Services to maintain software in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Plan, implement, optimize, and troubleshoot name resolution in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Plan a public key infrastructure (PKI) and an Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) deployment in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Plan and troubleshoot local and remote network access in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Implement Active Directory in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Plan the placement of domain controllers, global catalog servers, and operations masters in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

§        Plan, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Group Policy in a Windows Server 2003 environment.

Before attending this course, students must have:

MCSE on Windows 2000 certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills.

This course helps students prepare for the following Microsoft Certified Professional exams:

§          Exam 70-292: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSA Certified on Windows 2000

§          Exam 70-296: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment for an MCSE Certified on Microsoft Windows 2000

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

The following software is provided in the student kit:

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