Windows 2000 Server: Managing Terminal Services

This course discusses Terminal Services, a built-in feature of Windows 2000 that deploys the Windows 2000 desktop, as well as Windows-based applications to any of the computers on a network. It describes the two methods by which Terminal Services can be installed. You will learn about client hardware requirements and about the server configuration for Terminal Services setup. You will learn to configure user accounts for a Terminal server. You will become familiar with the procedure for configuring Terminal Services profiles and for managing Terminal Services users. The course will teach you to configure a Terminal Services connection and to create a new connection using Terminal Services Configuration. You will also learn to administer Terminal sessions and users using Terminal Services Manager. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #70-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Managing Terminal Services training covers such topics as:

Installing and Configuring Terminal Services
Managing Terminal Services Users
Administering Terminal Services

The course addresses the training needs of system administrators, network designers, and IT consultants. This course also addresses the needs of IT professionals who want to become certified under the new Windows 2000 MCSE track. Completion of this course and the other Course CBT titles from this curriculum will prepare the learner for MCSE Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.

Description
This course discusses Terminal Services, a built-in feature of Windows 2000 that deploys the Windows 2000 desktop, as well as Windows-based applications to any of the computers on a network. It also describes the two methods by which Terminal Services can be installed. You will become acquainted with the client hardware requirements and with the server configuration for Terminal Services setup. Next, you will learn to configure user accounts for a Terminal server. In addition, you will become familiar with the procedure for configuring Terminal Services profiles and for managing Terminal Services users. Finally, this course will teach you to configure a Terminal Services connection and to create a new connection using Terminal Services Configuration. You will also learn to administer Terminal sessions and users using Terminal Services Manager. Related Exam: Microsoft Exam #070-215: Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000.

Topics Include
Unit 1: Installing and Configuring Terminal Services
» Introducing Terminal Services
» Installing Terminal Services
» Installing Applications on the Terminal Server
» Creating Client Installation Disks
» Installing a Terminal Services Client
» Troubleshooting Terminal Services
Everything Courseware
Windows 2000 Server: Managing Terminal Services
Unit 2: Managing Terminal Services Users
» Configuring Terminal Services User Accounts
» Configuring Terminal Services Profiles
Unit 3: Administering Terminal Services
» Creating a Connection
» Configuring a Terminal Services Connection
» Monitoring Terminal Services

Prerequisites
This course assumes the learner has experience installing or maintaining networks, although not necessarily Windows NT networks. Familiarity with Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0 Workstation desktop operating systems is also assumed.

Course Duration
» 5 hours

System Requirements CD-Based » Pentium class computer » 200 MHz processor (266 MHz recommended) » 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended) » CD-ROM drive » Any one of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Windows XP (both Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 require at least 64 MB RAM) » SVGA monitor capable of 16-bit color and 800 x 600 screen resolution » Sound card with speakers or headphones (optional)