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Introduction to Windows
Server 2003
After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, you will be able to:
♦ Differentiate between the different editions of Windows Server 2003
♦ Explain Windows Server 2003 network models and server roles
♦ Identify concepts relating to Windows Server 2003 network management and maintenance
♦ Explain Windows Server 2003 Active Directory concepts
Windows Server 2003 network administration consists of two major goals.
The first is to ensure that network resources such as files, folders, and printers are available to users whenever they need access. The second goal is to secure the network so that available resources are only accessible to users who have been granted the proper permissions.
To acquire the skills needed to meet your network administration goals, you need to understand a number of concepts, from the account creation process to server and resource management. A Windows Server 2003 network administrator also requires an understanding of Active Directory (AD) concepts and management, as well as general troubleshooting tools and techniques.
The first section of this chapter explains the main elements of the four Windows
Server 2003 editions, including hardware specifications and supported features.
Ultimately, the Windows Server 2003 edition best suited to a particular environment or server implementation will depend upon the performance, scalability, and reliability needs of an organization, along with the intended purpose of a particular system. In order to provide you with a better perspective on
Windows networking concepts, the second section of this chapter introduces the different logical models used to group network resources, namely workgroups and domains. A look at member servers and domain controllers explains the roles of each type of server in a domain, and why an administrator might choose to configure a server in one role over another.
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Server 2003
After reading this chapter and completing the exercises, you will be able to:
♦ Differentiate between the different editions of Windows Server 2003
♦ Explain Windows Server 2003 network models and server roles
♦ Identify concepts relating to Windows Server 2003 network management and maintenance
♦ Explain Windows Server 2003 Active Directory concepts
Windows Server 2003 network administration consists of two major goals.
The first is to ensure that network resources such as files, folders, and printers are available to users whenever they need access. The second goal is to secure the network so that available resources are only accessible to users who have been granted the proper permissions.
To acquire the skills needed to meet your network administration goals, you need to understand a number of concepts, from the account creation process to server and resource management. A Windows Server 2003 network administrator also requires an understanding of Active Directory (AD) concepts and management, as well as general troubleshooting tools and techniques.
The first section of this chapter explains the main elements of the four Windows
Server 2003 editions, including hardware specifications and supported features.
Ultimately, the Windows Server 2003 edition best suited to a particular environment or server implementation will depend upon the performance, scalability, and reliability needs of an organization, along with the intended purpose of a particular system. In order to provide you with a better perspective on
Windows networking concepts, the second section of this chapter introduces the different logical models used to group network resources, namely workgroups and domains. A look at member servers and domain controllers explains the roles of each type of server in a domain, and why an administrator might choose to configure a server in one role over another.
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CHAPTER 1 may be reproduced without prior permission in writing