Introduction to Windows Server 2003.ppt

70-290: MCSE Guide to Managing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment Introduction to Windows Server 2003 Objectives 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 Goals To ensure that network resources such as files, folders, and printers are available to users  To secure the network so that available resources are only accessible to users who have been granted the proper permissions Windows Server 2003 Editions Multiple versions of Windows Server 2003 exist Each version is defined to meet the need of a certain market segment Versions Include: Standard Edition Enterprise Edition Datacenter Edition Web Edition Standard Edition Designed for everyday needs of small to medium businesses or as a departmental server for larger organizations Provides file and print services, secure Internet connectivity, centralized management of network resources Logical upgrade path for Windows 2000 Server Can be used as a domain controller, member server, or standalone server Standard Edition (continued) Enterprise Edition Generally used for medium to large businesses Designed for organizations that require better performance, reliability, and availability than Standard Edition provides Provides support for mission-critical applications  Available in both 32 and 64-bit editions Enterprise Edition (continued) Enterprise Edition (continued) Datacenter Edition Designed for mission-critical applications, very large databases, and information access that requires the highest levels of availability  Can only be obtained from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) Datacenter Edition Continued Web Edition Lower-cost edition Designed for hosting and deploying Web services and applications Meant for small to large compan