1. Module 9: Preparing to Administer a Server

2. Overview Introduction to Administering a Server
Configuring Remote Desktop to Administer a Server
Managing Remote Desktop Connections

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. What Are the Requirements for Remote Desktop Service?
Remote Desktop Service must be enabled
Remote Desktop Service must be configured

13. What Are Client Preferences for Remote Desktop Connection?
Remote Desktop Connection preferences
General
Display characteristics
Local Resources
Programs
Experience

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Practice: Managing Remote Desktop Connections
In this practice, you will:
Monitor remote sessions
Configure your server to log off a disconnected session automatically

22. 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