Windows Server Quiz

This quiz covers the the training module “Windows Server”. This module contains six lessons. Here is a summary of the previous lessons. This first lesson is “Windows Server Overview“. The second lesson is “Windows Scheduler”. The third lesson is “Multi-Language and Regional Support”. The forth lesson is “Microsoft Management Console”. The fifth lesson is “Windows…

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Windows Domains and Workgroups in Windows XP/2003

A Windows 2000/2003/XP Professional machine can be either a member of a Domain or a Workgroup.  The full benefits of Windows 2000/2003/XP can only be achieved by placing all of the computers on the network into domains. N.B. In order to utilise all of the features of Windows 2x domains, computers must be running either…

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Microsoft Licensing

Every Installation of Windows requires a license. You also need a Client Access License (CAL) for all clients that attach to a server over the network. Licenses aren’t required for Internet Information Services (IIS), Telnet and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) connections. This information is specific for Windows Server 2003 – you should check the official…

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The Microsoft Management Console (2003)

The MMC utility provides tools for managing system functions, such as Users and Groups, Disk Management and Security Settings. In many respects the MMC resembles an empty toolbox. An administrator can choose which tools it contains, and set up further toolboxes for different tasks if required. These toolboxes are referred to as Consoles. Tools are…

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Multi-Language and Regional Support in Windows XP

Windows XP/2003 can support multiple languages. With multiple language support installed documents can be created and read in foreign languages. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Microsoft provides localized editions of Windows XP/2003. For example users in Japan can buy a Japanese version. There is also a Multi language version of Windows…

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Windows Task Scheduler

Microsoft Windows includes a Task Scheduler utility that allows you to run programs automatically at a specific time and at a set interval.  This is useful for scheduling important administration tasks such as Windows Backup. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To create a new scheduled task, click on Start. Select Control…

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Windows Accessibility in Windows XP

Microsoft Windows supports users with limited sight, hearing or mobility through accessibility options. These facilities include: The Accessibility Wizard The Magnifier Utility The Narrator Utility The On-Screen Keyboard The Utility Manager Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To view the various Accessibility utilities available, click on Start. Select All Programs. Accessories. Accessibility.…

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Windows XP Server 2003 Overview

In September 2001 Microsoft released an upgrade to Windows 2000 Professional called Windows XP Professional.  Windows XP comes in four variants, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Media Centre Edition and Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. Unlike Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition has limited networking support and is designed solely…

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