Using Support Tools

If you are looking for additional tools to help you manage the network, you can install the Windows Server 2003 Support Tools. The Support Tools are a collection of graphical and command-line programs designed to help you manage the following components:

  • Active Directory

  • Disks, data, files, and folders

  • Hardware

  • Processes and services

  • Performance

  • Printers and fax machines

  • Security

These tools are available for installation on systems running Windows Server 2003 and can be used with all versions of Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows XP Professional. You install Support Tools from the Windows Server 2003 distribution CD-ROM by following these steps:

  1. Insert the Windows Server 2003 distribution CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. When the ...

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