Learn Windows Server 2003, 2008 and AD

I need to learn baiscs of Windows Server 2003, 2008 and Active Directory. Any good suggestions on websites, online tutorials?

Hello,

I would like to inform you that you can learn about windows server 2003, 2008 and AD on en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
You can search your topics here.

Thanks,
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i think wiki isnt the best place to start, it might explain the theory, but not the way to actualy do things.

I would suggest some of the microsoft MCSE books, you dont have to pass the exams or anything, but they are a good place to start,

www.amazon.co.uk/MCSA-MCSE-Self-Paced-Tr...276844360&sr=8-1

the 70-290 exam book contains quite a lot of beginner information about AD etc..

Books are great but combo that with youtube while you study. I find that youtube videos do a great job of explaining written material in a real world light.

or get a copy of server 2k3/2k8 and do it for real,

if you sign up for a student membership on acm.org, about $20/year

www.acm.org/

you can get access to the microsoft study software library which has loads of enterprise software to download, and its all legit.

I always hated school and books they are dull and boring and mostly not to the point. I'm with JamieP on this one the best way is to do it. Even 300 dollar pcs these days can run multiple virtual machines! There are tons of webinars and video as well on how to start out or install FREE.

Want to learn

Install and Google for the great wealth of information on the subject.

IIS install it! learn.iis.net/ for help
DHCP www.firewall.cx/tk-windows-dhcp-2k3-basic.php
DNS www.firewall.cx/tk-windows-dns-p1.php
AD learnthat.com/447/certification/microsof...to-active-directory/

A person can go on and on but you get the point. If you get stuck on any one thing post it in here as well and well see if we can help.