Windows NT Server 4.0 Administration Notes


Module 1: Introduction to Administering Windows NT

 Five general categories of administration tasks:
  1. User and group account administration.
  2. Printer administration.
  3. Security administration.
  4. Monitoring network events and resources.
  5. Backing up and restoring data.
NT administrative tools
    • NT Server only:
    • Administrative Wizards.
    • Server Manager; views and manages domains and computers.
    • User Manager for Domains. Manages security. If the computer is not configured as a domain controller, User Manager is installed.
  • NT Workstation only:
    • User manager.
  • NTS and NTWS:
    • Backup.
    • Event viewer. Also gives information about login attempts.
    • Windows NT Diagnostics.
    • Help; is context sensitive.
  • By logging on to Windows NT (pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL) the Logon Information dialog box is showed. There are a few options: 
    • User name.
    • Password.
    • Domain.
    • Logon using dial-up networking checkbox. (only works when Remote Access Service (RAS) is installed)
    • Shutdown.
  • When a user is logged on, CRTL+ALT+DEL brings up the Windows NT Security dialog box that contains the following options.
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    • Lock Workstation. Secures the computer without logging off. All applications remain running. A locked workstation can only be unlocked by the current user or the administrator.
    • Change password. This is the only way for users to change their passwords.
    • Logoff. Logs off user but leaves services running.
    • Task Manager.
    • Shut Down.
    • Cancel.

 


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