Certificate Templates in Windows Server 2003

A template states what the certificate allows the holder to do, e.g. Encrypt files or logon. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Windows Server 2003 comes with several different templates, which can be used to issue different certificates with different attributes. Templates greatly simplify the process of issuing certificates because they keep…

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Certificates Overview

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is implemented in Windows  in the form of certificate services. Certificates can be used to provide both authentication and encryption for a Windows network. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson A certificate contains a public key and a set of attributes, like the user’s name and e-mail address.…

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Remote Access Clients

To create a Remote Access Connection, open Network Connections and Select create a new connection. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson The New Connection Wizard will appear. Click Next to continue. From the choices given chose the type of connection required, in this case select Connect to the network at my workplace.…

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Troubleshooting Remote Access

Verify that the RRAS service is installed and configured correctly on the  server. Has the server been configured to allow remote access? Verify there are enough ports available to connect, also verify network connectivity. Can the client and server see each other? i.e. Through a phone-line or the Internet. Is the client using the correct…

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DHCP and Remote Access

Every client that connects to the network, including remote access clients, need an IP address. IP addresses are normally supplied by a DHCP server. On a small or simple network, IP addresses can be given statically and each remote access client can be assigned an IP address. If your RRAS server is also a DHCP…

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Creating a Remote Access Policy in Windows Server 2003

Once the server has been configured to accept incoming connections a remote access policy will need to be created. A remote access policy contains a set of conditions that a client must meet in order to gain access. There must be a remote access policy in place before any clients can connect. Use the buttons…

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Enabling and Configuring a RRAS Server in Windows Server 2003

Remote Access is installed as part of Windows Server 2003, however it is disabled by default. To enable Remote Access, click Start. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson Select Administrative Tools. Open Routing and Remote Access. The Routing and Remote Access console will appear. A red arrow next to server indicates that…

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The Active Directory Database

Networks are collections of users, computers, printers and resources. In pre-Windows 2000 domains information was scattered throughout the network, and finding an object would have needed several searches. Windows 2000 introduced the Active Directory Service. Active Directory is designed to store information about all of the objects on the network, including Users, Groups, Computers, Printers…

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WINS Backup and Restore

WINS is vital for large, mixed network environments. Regular maintenance should be performed to ensure the correct functionality and performance. The WINS database should be regularly backed up to ensure that in case of a failure, the WINS database can easily be restored with minimum downtime for the network. Use the buttons below to navigate…

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WINS and DNS Integration

Both DNS and WINS can work together to provide name resolution. DNS can be configured to forward unknown queries to a WINS server. Use the buttons below to navigate through the lesson To configure DNS/WINS integration, The DNS management console is used. Click on Start. Then Administrative Tools. Select DNS. The DNS management console will…

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