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

Built-in domain local

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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

Group Memberships Used to Administer a Server

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 vulnerabilityOpen MMC custom consoles

You can access Run as from several locations

The Run as feature allows secondary logon. Use Run as to:

Log on with a nonadministrative account and still perform administrative tasks Limit system vulnerabilityOpen 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 toolsSet 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 computerrunning Remote

Desktop Connection

Remote computerrunning Remote

Desktop Connection

Remote Desktop Service enabled on Windows

Server 2003

Remote Desktop Service enabled on Windows

Server 2003

Terminal Services Remote Desktop Protocol

(LAN, WAN, or dial-up connection)

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

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

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

Tool 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 administratorsCoordinate remote administration tasks with other administrators

Use Terminal Services for application sharingUse Terminal Services for application sharing

Configure the Remote Desktop session to disconnect when connection is brokenConfigure the Remote Desktop session to disconnect when connection is broken

Configure disconnect and reset timeoutsConfigure disconnect and reset timeouts

Avoid tasks that require rebootsAvoid tasks that require reboots

Avoid relying on server console messagesAvoid 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