Windows Server 2003

Markatomic · 28 Nov 2006 at 14:15

Hi all,
I am about to start a new job using server 03 but in all honesty no nothing about it. Although I will be trained on job I am going to install it at home on my small network and have a play around.
I am aware that is a huge subject so any thoughts where i should begin...anything that is worth a read that sort of thing
Cheers Guys
Mark

Markatomic · 28 Nov 2006 at 14:16

Sorry should have said that the job is in a school so obv its running the schools network along with exchange.
Mark

Burnsy2023 · 28 Nov 2006 at 15:56

Are you familiar with any Windows networking technologies like Server 2000 or NT4?

What is your previous experience?

Burnsy

riddlermarc · 28 Nov 2006 at 16:28

Check out the MS site, they have some excellent documentation:

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/49960f07-4a4c-4e04-9aef-82ab0e8efc0d1033.mspx

Markatomic · 28 Dec 2006 at 13:19

Found the above very helpful!!

testa12 · 28 Dec 2006 at 13:21

go and do the MCSE Exams

Curiosityx · 28 Dec 2006 at 17:32

Install it at home, start with the basics like DNS, DHCP and Wins. Move onto account administration, creating OU's and managing active directory then explore such things as FSMO roles, sites and services and trusts.

Personally i wouldnt touch it until you have a reasonable understanding of what affect it has on the environment.

I would also try and gain an understanding of how Exchange ties in with active directory and the nightmare youl face if you break it.