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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administration


If you are an IT administrator working in a Windows enterprise, odds are pretty high that you are using Windows Server 2003. Microsoft has also released an update of the original operating system, dubbed Windows Server 2003 R2. No matter which edition of Windows Server 2003 your company uses, however, there is no denying that the enhanced management tools and security features included with the OS present just as many challenges as opportunities for systems administrators running a Windows infrastructure. This topic page features Windows 2003 tutorials and advice from some of the top Windows experts in the business, with tips dealing with server clustering, software upgrades and more. In addition to learning content, you can also stay up-to-date on all the latest news and patch updates for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 operating system.
IN THIS TOPIC:  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (734) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (56) , NEWS (78) , WEBCASTS (2) , WHITE PAPERS , DOWNLOADS (2)

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Mastering Windows Server 2003: Chapter 1, 'Windows Server 2003 Overview'
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - If you lived through the change from NT 4 Server to Windows 2000 Server, then you might be a bit gun-shy about Windows Server 2003. This chapter will help you get started.
How to automate Windows Server 2003 defrag
TIP - Learn how to set up Windows Server 2003's DEFRAG command-line tool so it runs without manual administrative maintenance.
Install Windows Server 2003 silently
TIP - Forget about wasting time customizing and installing software after you load a server from a CD. This tip tells you how to create CDs that automatically load systems.

  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 734
How to install Windows Server 2003 patches when offline
Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 28 May 2008
TIP - Learn how you can stay up to date with Windows Security 2003 patches in this thread from our IT Knowledge Exchange (ITKE).
Validating Windows server clusters with ClusPrep
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 25 Feb 2008
TIP - Microsoft designed the final steps in its server cluster configuration wizard to ensure that server clusters are set up correctly and functioning properly.
Exploring the Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit: Clusfileport.dll
Submitted By: SearchWinComputing.com | 21 Jan 2008
TIP - As we continue our series on the Windows 2003 Resource Kit, Windows expert Tim Fenner breaks down Cluster Print File Port, a useful tool for those working with server clusters.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 56
How to use Debug Diagnostics to troubleshoot IIS issues
By Tim Fenner, Contributor
SearchWinComputing.com | 16 Oct 2007

RESOURCE GUIDE - Learn how to use the Debug Diagnostics utility in the IIS Diagnostic Toolkit to troubleshoot performance issues in any Win32 user-mode process.
How to use Trace Diagnostics 1.0 to troubleshoot IIS issues
By Tim Fenner, Contributor
SearchWinComputing.com | 16 Oct 2007

RESOURCE GUIDE - Learn how to use the The Trace Diagnostics 1.0 utility which admins can use to troubleshoot Internet Information Services (IIS) worker process problems.
How to use the IIS Diagnostics Toolkit's WFetch 1.4 utility
By Tim Fenner, Contributor
SearchWinComputing.com | 16 Oct 2007

RESOURCE GUIDE - Learn how to use the WFetch 1.4 utility to troubleshoot connectivity issues between IIS and Web clients
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 78
Microsoft's SUS gets a reprieve
SearchWinIT.com | 15 Nov 2006
ARTICLE - IT shops that still use SUS 1.0 will get a little more time to migrate to the new version of the free patching tool.
Data Protection Manager 2006 gets first service pack
SearchWinIT.com | 24 Oct 2006
ARTICLE - For those using System Center DPM 2006, your first service pack is ready for download.
Release of Windows Server 2003 SP2 stalled
SearchWinIT.com | 20 Oct 2006
ARTICLE - The release of Windows Server 2003 SP2 gets pushed to 2007 while Beta Refresh 2 for SP2 hits the streets. XP SP3 is moved to 2008.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 2 of 2
Expanding Your AD Universe with User Provisioning and Self-Service - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   09 JUN 2004, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Learn how you can reduce cost and increase the productivity of Active Directory Administration by automating key user provisioning tasks and implementing end user self-service.
VPN fundamentals for Windows 2000 and 2003 servers - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   23 OCT 2003, 12:00 EDT (16:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   This webcast will explore the fundamentals of VPN connectivity and discuss how it is implemented in Microsoft's Windows 2000 and 2003 Server platforms.
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  WHITE PAPERS
Preparing to Deploy Windows Server 2008 - a guide to migration
Published by: Dell, Inc. | 10 Jun 2008
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - This reference eGuide from SearchWinIT.com collects useful information to make your planning, testing, and ultimately deploying Windows Server 2008 easy.
Case Study: Optimizing IT Resources through File Virtualization
Published by: Attune Systems, Inc. | 25 Apr 2008
CASE STUDY - Most companies today face an unrelenting amount of storage management challenges and need new solutions to combat these problems. Read this white paper for a case study on how one company was able to do so through innovative file virtualization solutions.
11 Things to Know about Active Directory Recovery
Published by: Quest Software | 31 Mar 2008
WHITE PAPER - This paper addresses what to consider when creating and testing your Active Directory recovery plan. It provides administrators with important insights into the finer points of Active Directory recovery and discusses restoration of data using native tools
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 2 of 2
Microsoft Log Parser
Published by: Microsoft | 21 Nov 2005
DOWNLOAD - A versatile tool that provides universal query access to text-based data such as log files, XML files and CSV files, as well as key data sources on the Windows operating system such as the Event Log, the Registry, the file ...
DNSLint
Published by: Microsoft | 21 Nov 2005
DOWNLOAD - DNSLint is a Microsoft Windows utility that helps you to diagnose common DNS name resolution issues.
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Administration: 
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administration, Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Administration


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