Module 1: Introduction to Administering Windows NT
Five general categories of
administration tasks:
User and group account administration.
Printer administration.
Security administration.
Monitoring network events and resources.
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.
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.