I just started working for a 4-school public school district as a tech. At my previous job I was 99% desktop support, now I need to learn a LOT more about NT server since there is no network admin there, just a couple people who know some. I know about domain user manager and server manager from my other job, and I run a peer-to-peer at home (plan to set up server asap tho to practice), but I do not know anything about setting up and maintaining an NT server. I plan to take some classes or something but was wondering if any of you have any words of wisdom on things to look for that are common problems that may cause slow or interrupted service, or even maybe just some great tips. I would really appreciate any input. One problem they have is many of the pcs will say No Domain Controller Found when you try to log in and you have to cold reboot then you find it (they also "can't find" the network printers when pc is idle for awhile and have to cold boot to come back and be able to use them). Another problem is there are 1400 kids getting user names and have to set password, however we can't just blank out everyone cuz they have to have a parental permission form and we don't want everyone being able to login as someone else and we have to explain appropriate use, etc to them directly. We are taking like 20 kids at a time, which is taking way to long...any brainstorms on that, anyone seen a miracle way to do it much better?
The workstations are all running win95\98.

what did I get myself into now.....=)
TIA



[This message has been edited by JeanneD (edited October 01, 1999).]