Managing Security Enhancements in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

2855: Managing Security Enhancements in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (1 Day)

About This Clinic

This half-day instructor-led clinic introduces students to information on Microsoft Service Pack 1. What is it? Why would I deploy it? How do I get it and how do I deploy it? The session continues with how to configure and manage the different components of Service Pack 1.

Audience Profile

This clinic is intended for current MCSA or MCSE or individuals with equivalent experience working on Windows Server 2003, with an emphasis on Security, who need to get up to speed on the security enhancements in SP1. Content level is 200.

After completing this clinic, students will be able to:

• Describe how to plan and install Service Pack 1.
• Describe how to install and configure the Windows Firewall.
• Describe how to perform Post Set-up Security Updates (PSSU).
• Describe how to use Security Configuration Wizard.

Clinic Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Managing Security Enhancements in Microsoft Windows Server 2003

This session introduces the student to the components and enhancements of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1,and will explain the reasons for deploying SP1.

Lessons

• What is new in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1?
• What are the reasons for deploying Service Pack 1?
• Installing Service Pack 1
• Post Set-up Security Updates
• Configuring Windows Firewall
• Configuring Windows Firewall by using Group Policy

Module 2: Managing Security Enhancements in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

This session explains the improvements to the functionality that originally shipped with Windows Server 2003. These improvements raise the security, reliability, and productivity of Windows Server 2003. In this session students will learn how to manage these enhancements.

Lessons

• Configuring networking enhancements
• Managing Security Policies by using Security Configuration wizard

Before attending this clinic, students must have general knowledge and competence in network protection strategies to help increase security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 environment.

Student should also have general knowledge of the following:

• Network Security
• Windows Server 2003 Roles and Services
• Active Directory Environment
• Firewall Protectio