Module 9: Preparing to Administer a Server
Overview Introduction to Administering a Server Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server Managing Remote Desktop Connections
Lesson: Introduction to Administering a Server Group Memberships Used to Administer a Server What Is the Run as Feature? What Is Computer Management? Role of MMC in Remote Administration Practice: Introduction to Administering a Server
Group Memberships Used to Administer a Server Built-in domain local group Description Administrators Performs all administrative tasks on clients and servers Backup Operators Backs up, restores servers by using Backup Account Operators Creates, deletes, modifies user accounts and groups Server Operators Shares disk resources, backs up and restores files Print Operators Sets up, manages network printers
What Is the Run as Feature? The Run as feature allows secondary logon. Use Run as to: Log on with a nonadministrative account and still perform administrative tasks Limit system vulnerability Open MMC custom consoles You can access Run as from several locations
What Is Computer Management? A collection of administrative tools Use to manage remote and local computers Tool Description System tools Monitor system events Create and manage shared resources View a list of connected users View device configurations Storage tools Set properties for storage devices Update disk information Services and applications tools Manage applications and services Start and stop system services
Role of MMC in Remote Administration Microsoft Management Console Provides an interface to snap-ins that manage hardware, software, and network services Use MMC in remote administration to: Perform tasks that are frequently accomplished on remote computers Manage similar tasks on many remote computers
Practice: Introduction to Administering a Server In this practice, you will: Create a custom MMC console to manage and monitor shared folders on multiple servers Use the runas command to open the MMC
Lesson: Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server What Is Remote Desktop for Administration? Why Use Remote Desktop for Administration? What Are the Requirements for Remote Desktop Service? What Are Client Preferences for Remote Desktop Connection? Remote Desktop Connection vs. Remote Desktops Guidelines for Using Remote Administration Tools Practice: Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server
What Is Remote Desktop for Administration? Administrator LAN Remote computer running Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Service enabled on Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services Remote Desktop Protocol (LAN, WAN, or dial-up connection)
Why Use Remote Desktop for Administration? Provide remote access to most configuration settings Diagnose a problem and test multiple solutions quickly Allow access to servers from anywhere in the world Perform time-consuming batch administrative jobs, such as tape backups Upgrade server applications and operating systems remotely
What Are the Requirements for Remote Desktop Service? Remote Desktop Service must be enabled Remote Desktop Service must be configured
What Are Client Preferences for Remote Desktop Connection? Remote Desktop Connection preferences General Display characteristics Local Resources Programs Experience
Remote Desktop Connection vs. Remote Desktops Service Functions Remote Desktop Connection Connects to one server per instance Displays connections full screen or in a window Opens a remote server session by default Remote Desktops Connects to multiple servers simultaneously Displays connections in the MMC console Opens a console session by default
Guidelines for Using Remote Administration Tools Use to: Computer Management Manage and monitor server: Events Shared folders Data storage Start and stop services Remote Desktop for Administration Perform any administrative task that is possible at the server console
Practice: Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server In this practice, you will: Enable Remote Desktop on your server Log on to a remote server as a domain administrator
Lesson: Managing Remote Desktop Connections What Are Timeout Settings for Remote Desktop Connections? What Is Terminal Services Manager? Best Practices for Remote Administration Practice: Managing Remote Desktop Connections
What Are Timeout Settings for Remote Desktop Connections? Remote connections consume valuable server resources Use timeout settings to preserve server resources Timeout Settings Description End a disconnected session Forces a user to log off after disconnecting Active session limit Disconnects the user after the time limit is exceeded Idle session limit Disconnects the user after the amount of idle time is exceeded
What Is Terminal Services Manager? Monitors user sessions Manually forces user logoff or session disconnect You can oversee all users and sessions on a server from one location
Best Practices for Remote Administration Coordinate remote administration tasks with other administrators Use Terminal Services for application sharing Configure the Remote Desktop session to disconnect when connection is broken Configure disconnect and reset timeouts Avoid tasks that require reboots Avoid relying on server console messages
Practice: Managing Remote Desktop Connections In this practice, you will: Monitor remote sessions Configure your server to log off a disconnected session automatically
Lab: Preparing to Administer a Server In this lab, you will: Enable Remote Desktop Create a shared folder on a remote computer Connect to a remote console session Create runas shortcuts for administrative tools