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ADMINISTERING
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
SERVER 2003
Chapter 2
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
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Manage a Windows Server 2003 system using
MMC
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Access a remote computer using an MMC console
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Configure a server to enable Remote Desktop for
Administration
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Enable a computer to accept requests for Remote
Assistance
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MICROSOFT MANAGEMENT CONSOLE
(MMC)
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Console shell with snap-in (mmc.exe)
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Stand-alone
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Extension
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MICROSOF T MANAGEMENT CONSOLE
MODES
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SET TING CONSOLE MODE OPTIONS
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Dictate what users can do to the console.
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Do not dictate what users can do with the console.
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MICROSOF T MANAGEMENT CONSOLE
(MMC)
Scope Pane &
Console Tree
Details Pane
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USING THE MMC INTERFACE
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USING MMC MENUS
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CREATING CUSTOMIZED MMC
CONSOLES
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Combines one or more snap-ins or parts of
snap-ins in a single console
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Eliminates the need to switch between different
programs or individual consoles
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CREATING A TASKPAD
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CONNECTING MMC TO REMOTE
COMPUTERS
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Redirecting an MMC snap-in
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Creating a remote console
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MANAGING SERVERS WITH REMOTE
DESKTOP FOR ADMINISTRATION
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Uses Terminal Services
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Allows two concurrent connections
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Enables server to be managed “as if you are there”
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Access the System Properties page
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Start | Control Panel | System
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Start | My Computer
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Right-mouse button click
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Properties
ENABLING AND CONFIGURING THE
REMOTE DESKTOP SERVER
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INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING
REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION
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The Windows Server 2003 distribution CD
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The Systemroot\System32\Clients\Tsclient\Win32
folder
Remote Desktop Connection client software can be
installed from the following locations:
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CONFIGURING REMOTE DESKTOP
CLIENT
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Start
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All Programs
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Accessories
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Communications
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Remote Desktop Connection
General
Host Profile
Display Resolution
Local Resources Redirection
Audio
Disk Drive
Printers
Serial ports
Programs Execution
Experience
Performance Optimizer
Authentication Security
TLS, PKI (Smartcard)
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TERMINAL SERVICES
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Terminal Services uses TCP and UDP port number
3389.
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Users must belong to the Administrators or
Remote Desktop Users group.
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SECURING REMOTE DESKTOP
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Change the default RDP port 3389
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
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System\
CurrentControlSet\
Control\TerminalServer\WinStations\RDP-
Tcp\PortNumber
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CONFIGURE TERMINAL SERVICES
General
Session Layer Security
Encryption Level
Authentication
Logon Credential Settings
User Name, Password and Domain
Sessions
Time-out and Reconnection
Environment
Programs Execution
Remote Control
Session Shadowing
Client Settings
Override Client Resource Redirection
Network Adapter
Connection Management
Permissions
User Authorization
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USING REMOTE ASSISTANCE
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Allows users to request help from experts.
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Experts can view or interact with a user’s session.
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Users must issue an invitation to the expert.
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ENABLING REMOTE ASSISTANCE
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Using Control Panel
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Using Group Policy
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CREATING AN INVITATION
Microsoft Windows Messenger uses port 1863
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SECURING REMOTE ASSISTANCE
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Client can break a Remote Assistance session by
pressing Esc.
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The user must be present to accept a Remote
Assistance session.
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Passwords for invitations should be communicated
by a different means than the invitation itself.
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Invitations should be issued for as short a period of
time as possible.
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SUMMARY
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MMC is the primary system administration tool for Windows
Server 2003.
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MMC can be used to manage remote systems by the
redirection of a snap-in.
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Remote Desktop for Administration allows for the same
administration of a server from a remote location as if the
administrator were logged on to the local console
interactively.
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Remote Assistance is a tool that enables users to request
assistance from an expert, who can then connect to the user’s
computer and either view the user’s actions or take over
operation of the system.