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Windows 2003 Overview: 

Windows 2003 Overview Lecture 1

Windows Networking Evolution: 

Windows Networking Evolution Windows for Workgroups – peer-to-peer networking built into the OS Windows NT – separate server and client versions, emphasis on client/server model, improved security, NTFS Windows 2000 – improved interface, reliability and manageability, Active Directory Windows 2003 – server only, 'face-lift' -improved interface and management features

Windows 2003 Family:: 

Windows 2003 Family: Windows 2003 Server Standard Edition - up to 4 SMP, 4 GB of RAM Windows 2003 Server Enterprise Edition - 32 and 64-bit versions, up to 8 SMP, 32 GB of RAM (32-bit version) or 64 GB RAM (64-bit version), Hot Add Memory, clustering Windows 2003 Server Datacenter Edition - 32 and 64-bit versions, up to 32 SMP and 64 GB or RAM (32-bit) OR up to 64 SMP and 512 GB RAM (64-bit), High Availability Program. No Internet connectivity Windows 2003 Server Web Edition - up to 2 SMP, 2 GB or RAM

What’s New: Windows 2003 R2: 

What’s New: Windows 2003 R2 Minor revision Based on Server 2003 SP1 Optimized for remote server (branch office) management See other new features here Windows Server release cycle – plan is to issue major upgrades (kernel change) every 4 years, minor releases every 2 years. Windows Vista is the name of the next major version of Windows, and the successor to Windows XP (widely released 1/29/2007) and Longhorn (or Windows Server 2007 – available in Beta2 now, due late 2007) is the server version.

Server Clustering: 

Server Clustering

Windows 2003 New Features : 

Windows 2003 New Features New Active Directory features– improved search functions, easier and faster! Saved Queries folder to access a set of dir. objects. Improved Replication. Can rename domains. New Remote Admin tools – easier to manage servers and domains remotely. You can delegate specific tasks to other remote users. Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance Improved availability and reliability – ASR (Automated System Recovery), (EMS) Emergency Management Services, User State Migration Tool, Program Compatibility tools Resultant Set of Policies –tool to see effects of policy settings on computers/users, planning mode Integrated .Net Easier backup/management of user files - My Documents Folder Redirection, Shadow Copies of Shared Folders, Open File Backup

Windows 2003 Minimum and Recommended Requirements: 

Windows 2003 Minimum and Recommended Requirements http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/sysreqs/default.mspx

Windows 2003 Workgroups, Domains and AD: 

Windows 2003 Workgroups, Domains and AD Workgroups Vs Domains - Workgroup – logical grouping of network devices for resource sharing; peer-to-peer arrangement; decentralized - Domain – logical grouping of network devices for resource sharing; centralized authentication and management of resources

Windows 2003 Workgroups: 

Windows 2003 Workgroups Workgroups: User accounts are created on each computer (local account database) No centralized management or security Duplication of accounts on each computer Ideal for small groups of technically capable users

Windows 2003 Domains: 

Windows 2003 Domains User accounts are centralized in the common database Central security and resource management A user only needs one account to access all resources Require a server to be a domain controller Need careful planning and design Computers need to join the domain Each computer still maintains its own local user database

Active Directory: 

Active Directory Centralized data store Hierarchical, tree-like structure Everything is represented as an object Centralized security and authentication Centralized management and administration Expandable, scalable

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ITE467PC21 130.85.91.175 ITE467PC01 130.85.91.XXX ITE 467 Lab setup – Workgroup ITE467LAB ITE467PC02 130.85.91.XXX ITE467PC20 130.85.91.XXX Servers – Peer members of a workgroup XXX represents unique IP addresses assigned by a DHCP Server

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ITE467PC21 130.85.91.175 ITE467PC01 130.85.91.XXX ITE 467 Lab setup – Domain ISLAB.451M ITE467PC02 130.85.91.XXX ITE467PC20 130.85.91.XXX ITE467PC03 130.85.91.XXX Member Servers XXX represent unique numbers assigned by a DHCP server DNS Server Domain Controller