Jumpstart: Upgrading from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2003
Course 2123—One day—Instructor-led
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Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
| • | MCSE on Windows NT 4.0 certification, or equivalent knowledge and skills. |
Microsoft Certification exams
No Microsoft Certification exams are associated with this course currently.
Course Materials
The student kit includes a workbook and other necessary materials for this class. An evaluation copy of Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (for educational use only) is also provided in the student kit.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2003
In this Module, you will be introduced to the Windows Server 2003 family of products, to give you an understanding of the core improvements in the Windows Server 2003 family, and help you understand the upgrade process.
Lessons
| • | Key improvements in Windows Server 2003 since Windows NT. |
| • | The editions of Windows Server 2003. |
| • | Windows Server 2003 key server roles. |
| • | Feature packs that are included in Windows Server 2003. |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Describe the objectives of this course. |
| • | Describe the key improvements in Windows Server 2003 since Windows NT. |
| • | Describe the editions of Windows Server 2003. |
| • | Describe how Windows Server 2003 improves key server roles. |
| • | Describe the feature packs that are included in Windows Server 2003. |
Module 2: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003
This Module explains the many ways to approach the task of performing an upgrade from Windows NT 4.0 operating system environments to a Windows Server 2003 environment. Each upgrade has to be analyzed and planned to determine the best possible approach for a specified scenario.
Lessons
| • | Planning to Upgrade to Windows Server 2003 |
| • | Planning an Infrastructure to Support Active Directory |
| • | Upgrading a Domain |
| • | Restructuring Domains |
| • | Lab A: Upgrading to Windows Server 2003 |
| • | Lab B: Migrating Domains |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Describe the major planning activities that must take place before an upgrade. |
| • | Describe the infrastructure elements that must be in place before the upgrade. |
| • | Upgrade a domain to Windows Server 2003 and Active Directory directory service. |
| • | Consolidate existing domains into a single domain. |
Module 3: Active Directory Fundamentals
This Module introduces the logical and physical structure of the Active Directory directory service and its function as a directory service. The module also introduces the snap-ins, the command-line tools, and the Windows Script Host that you can use to manage the components of Active Directory and the Active Directory design, planning, and implementing processes.
Lessons
| • | Architecture of Active Directory |
| • | Planning and Implementing an Active Directory Infrastructure |
| • | Lab A: Administering Active Directory |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Describe the architecture of Active Directory. |
| • | Describe the Active Directory design, planning, and implementation processes. |
Module 4: Managing a Network Environment Using Windows Server 2003
This Module introduces management capabilities that come with Windows Server 2003 to simplify and automate the management of Windows environments while providing the flexibility and reliability necessary to meet your organization’s business needs.
Lessons
| • | Introduction to Group Policy |
| • | What are User and Computer Settings |
| • | How are GPOs Processed |
| • | Group Policy Inheritance |
| • | Group Policy Management Console |
| • | Deploying Software Using Group Policy |
| • | Planning Group Policy |
| • | Lab A: Managing Group Policy |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Create a managed environment. |
| • | Control desktop and computer settings. |
| • | Deploy software. |
| • | Restrict applications that can be executed by a user. |
Module 5: Microsoft Resources and Training Options
Microsoft offers many resources to assist you in migrating to Windows Server 2003. They include Web resources, project guides, and instructor-led training.
Lessons
| • | Services |
| • | Training |
| • | Tools and Resources |
| • | Project Guides |
After completing this Module, students will be able to:
| • | Describe the services available when upgrading to Windows Server 2003. |
| • | Describe the training available when upgrading to Windows Server 2003. |
| • | Describe the tools and resources available when upgrading to Windows Server 2003. |
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