Chapter 12 Managing Windows Server 2003 Using the (Domain and web hosting)
Chapter 12 Managing Windows Server 2003 Using the Administration Tools . . . . . . . 341 Using Resource Kit Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 368 Using the Control Panel Utilities . . . . . . 350 Using the Secondary Logon . . . . . . . . . . 369 Using Support Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 Systems that run Microsoft Windows Server 2003 are the heart of any Microsoft Windows network. These are the systems that provide the essential services and applications for users and the network as a whole. As an administrator, it is your job to keep these systems running, and to do this, you must understand the administration options available and put them to the best use possible. Your front-line defense in managing systems running Windows Server 2003 is the administration and support tools discussed in this chapter. To run most of the administration tools, you must have Administrator privileges, and if these aren t included with your current account, you must log on using an account that has these privileges. One way to do this without having to log off and log back on is to use the secondary logon so that you can run tools as an administrator. Using the Administration Tools Any explanation of how to manage Windows Server 2003 systems must involve the administration and support tools that are included with the operating system. These are the tools you will use every day, so you might as will learn a bit more about them. Many other tools that might come in handy are found in the Windows Server 2003 Support Tools and Resource Kit. Understanding the Administration Tools Most administration tools are found on the Administrative Tools menu and can be run by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, and then selecting Administrative Tools. As Table 12-1 shows, dozens of administration tools are available for working with Windows Server 2003. The tool you use depends on what you want to do and sometimes on how much control you want over the aspect of the operating system you are seeking to manage. Several tools, including Configure Your Server, Manage Your Server, and Computer Part 4: Managing Windows Server 2003 Systems
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