Test 003 - OS/2 LAN Server Administration - Part I

OBJECTIVES
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
 * 1.1 Identify the key responsibilities of an OS/2 LAN Server network administrator.
 * 1.2 Describe the contents of a system log book.
 * 1.3 Define the functions and advantages of the domain concept and single system image.
 * 1.4 Identify the machine types and roles in an OS/2 LAN Server environment.
 * 1.5 Explain design considerations of domains.
 * 1.6 Describe the DCDB and its contents.

SECTION 2 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
 * 2.1 Explain the key functions of OS/2 LAN Server 3.0.
 * 2.2 Explain the difference between OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 Entry and Advanced.
 * 2.3 Explain the enhancements in the OS/2 LAN Server 3.0 from the previous release.
 * 2.4 Identify the hardware and software requirements for OS/2 LAN Server versions.
 * 2.5 Identify the types of assistance available for the LAN Administrator.

SECTION 3 - NETWORK SERVICES
 * 3.1 Recognize each network service.
 * 3.2 Describe generally what each service does.
 * 3.3 List the ways to start, stop, pause, or continue services.
 * 3.4 Understand the ramifications of stopping or pausing certain critical services.
 * 3.5 Configure the alerter service.
 * 3.6 Describe the remove IPL and its pros and cons.

SECTION 4 - DEFINING USERS AND GROUPS
 * 4.1 Identify user ID restrictions and uniqueness requirements.
 * 4.2 Define the different types of users in an OS/2 LAN Server domain.
 * 4.3 Change the default security settings for users.
 * 4.4 Use user profile management services and the command line to create users and groups.
 * 4.5 Identify which file on the server contains the user and group information.
 * 4.6 Discuss the types of user operators and their capabilities.
 * 4.7 Create user operators.

SECTION 5 - SHARING AND USING NETWORK RESOURCES
 * 5.1 Define the terms 'Alias' and 'Netname' and how they are used to share resources.
 * 5.2 List the four types of network resources.
 * 5.3 Create aliases via the FSI and command line for network resources.
 * 5.4 Create netnames via the FSI and command line for network resources.
 * 5.5 Define the term 'UNC'.
 * 5.6 Create temporary connections to resources via the command line and FSI.

SECTION 6 - HOME DIRECTORIES
 * 6.1 Define the term 'home directory' and how it can be used.
 * 6.2 Create a home directory using the FSI and command.
 * 6.3 Identify the difference in definitions between using the full screen interface (FSI) and command line.
 * 6.4 Monitor home directory usage.
 * 6.5 Generate alerts when home directory size exceeds imposed ranges.

SECTION 7 - CONTROLLING ACCESS TO RESOURCES
 * 7.1 List and describe the types of permissions available by resource.
 * 7.2 Create access control profiles for resources on the server via FSI and command line.
 * 7.3 Explain the sequence of access control checking when a user attempts to access a resource.
 * 7.4 Determine the effective access control rights for a user.
 * 7.5 Describe the implications of the Apply functions.
 * 7.6 Identify which file contains access control profiles and where that file is located.

SECTION 8 - DEFINING APPLICATIONS
 * 8.1 List the types of applications in an OS/2 LAN Server environment.
 * 8.2 Create the following definitions on an OS/2 LAN Server:
 * application (OS/2 and DOS)
 * working directory
 * network assignments
 * program starter
 * 8.3 Enable an application to access its DLLs.

SECTION 9 - PRINTING IN THE LAN ENVIRONMENT
 * 9.1 Use concepts such as printer objects, printer queues, printer pooling, aliases, Logon assignments, etc., to define a shared *printer.
 * 9.2 Create a network printer object on a requester machine.
 * 9.3 Print a job remotely from a requester.

SECTION 10 - DEFINING EXTERNAL RESOURCES
 * 10.1 Explain the term 'external resources' with reference to an OS/2 LAN Server environment.
 * 10.2 Define an external resource alias.
 * 10.3 List the types of external resources.
 * 10.4 Identify how users access external resources.

SECTION 11 - STATISTICS AND LOGS
 * 11.1 Modify three types of log files available for review.
 * 11.2 View and clear the audit trail, error log, and statistics.
 * 11.3 Identify what types of information are available by log file.
 * 11.4 List ways that the log files can be used by a network administrator.
 * 11.5 Use the AT scheduler to automate tasks.

SECTION 12 - BACKUP AND RECOVERY TASKS
 * 12.1 Define why regular backup is necessary.
 * 12.2 List three types of backup procedures.
 * 12.3 Identify the critical files of an OS/2 LAN Server.
 * 12.4 Configure a server to act as a backup domain controller.
 * 12.5 Recover domain operations after a domain controller failure.