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Course (6421) Configuring and Troubleshooting a Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days):
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers
This module explains how to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features.
Lessons
• Installing Windows Server 2008
• Managing Server Roles and Features
• Overview of the Server Core Installation Option
Lab: Installing and Configuring Servers and Server Roles
• Exercise 1: Identifying Server Types
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features
• Exercise 3: Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Identify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server 2008.
• Describe the difference between server roles and features.
• Describe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation.
Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to be used in a secure environment.
Lessons
• Installing the DNS Server Role
• Configuring the DNS Server Role
• Configuring DNS Zones
• Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
• Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab: Configuring and Verifying a DNS Solution
• Exercise 1: Configuring a DNS Infrastructure
• Exercise 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install the DNS Server role.
• Configure the DNS Server role to support various query types.
• Configure DNS zones.
• Configure DNS zone transfers.
• Manage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools.
Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers.
Lessons
• Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service
• Managing the WINS Server
• Configuring WINS Replication
• Migrating from WINS to DNS
Lab: Configuring a WINS Infrastructure
• Exercise 1: Installing WINS
• Exercise 2: Configuring WINS Burst Handling
• Exercise 3: Configuring WINS Replication
• Exercise 4: Migrating from WINS to DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install and configure the Windows Internet Name Service.
• Manage WINS client records.
• Configure and manage WINS replication.
• Migrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS.
Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting an IPV4 infrastructure.
Lessons
• Overview of the DHCP Server Role
• Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options
• Managing a DHCP Database
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
• Securing DHCP
Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting the DHCP Server Role
• Exercise 1: Installing and Authorizing the DHCP Server Role
• Exercise 2: Configuring a DHCP Scope
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Common DHCP Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe how DHCP works.
• Configure DHCP scopes and options.
• Manage a DHCP database.
• Monitor and troubleshoot DHCP.
• Secure DHCP.
Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses, including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers.
Lessons
• Overview of IPv6
• Coexistence with IPv6
• IPv6 Tunneling Technologies
• Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
• Troubleshooting IPv6
Lab A: Configuring an ISATAP Router
• Exercise 1: Configuring a New IPv6 Network and Client
• Exercise 2: Configuring an ISATAP Router to Enable Communication Between an IPv4 Network and an IPv6 Network
Lab B: Converting the Network
• Exercise 1: Transitioning to an IPv6-Only Network
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and considerations of IPv6.
• Describe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments.
• Describe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks.
• Describe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.
• Troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity.
Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services.
Lessons
• Configuring Network Access
• Configuring VPN Access
• Overview of Network Policies
• Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
• Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
Lab: Configuring and Managing Network Access
• Exercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution
• Exercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy
• Exercise 3: Configuring Logging
• Exercise 4: Configuring a Connection Profile
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.
• Configure VPN access.
• Configure network policies.
• Configure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration Kit.
• Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.
Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
This module explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.
Lessons
• Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
• Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
• NPS Authentication Methods
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab: Configuring and Managing Network Policy Server
• Exercise 1: Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service
• Exercise 2: Configuring a RADIUS Client
• Exercise 3: Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install and configure the Network Policy Server role.
• Configure a RADIUS client and server.
• Describe NPS authentication methods.
• Monitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server.
Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X.
Lessons
• Overview of Network Access Protection
• How NAP Works
• Configuring NAP
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
• Exercise 1: Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
• Exercise 2: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.
• Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.
• Configure NAP.
• Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
Module 9: Configuring IPsec
This module explains how to configure and test IPsec.
Lessons
• Overview of IPsec
• Configuring Connection Security Rules
• Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement
Lab: Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement
• Exercise 1: Preparing the Network Environment for IPsec NAP Enforcement
• Exercise 2: Configuring and Testing IPsec NAP Enforcement
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and uses of IPsec.
• Configure Connection Security rules.
• Configure IPsec NAP enforcement.
Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.
Lessons
• Monitoring IPsec Activity
• Troubleshooting IPsec
Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
• Exercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity
• Exercise 2: Configuring Connection Security
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Monitor IPsec activity.
• Troubleshoot IPsec.
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure and manage Distributed File System.
Lessons
• DFS Overview
• Configuring DFS Namespaces
• Configuring DFS Replication
Lab: Configuring DFS
• Exercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
• Exercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace
• Exercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
• Exercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the Distributed File System.
• Manage DFS namespaces.
• Configure DFS replication.
Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
• Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
• Configuring Quota Management
• Implementing File Screening
• Managing Storage Reports
Lab: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
• Exercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service
• Exercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas
• Exercise 3: Configuring File Screening
• Exercise 4: Generating Storage Reports
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
• Manage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
• Configure quota management using FSRM.
• Implement file screening using FSRM.
• Manage storage reports.
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content
This module explains how to describe and configure backup and recovery methods.
Lessons
• Backing Up Data
• Configuring Shadow Copies
• Providing Server and Service Availability
Lab: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
• Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Server Backup and Restore
• Exercise 2: Configuring Shadow Copying
• Exercise 3:Configuring Network Load Balancing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Back up data.
• Configure shadow copies.
• Provide server and service availability.
Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance
This module explains how to configure and analyze server security and security update compliance.
Lessons
• Securing a Windows Infrastructure
• Using Security Templates to Secure Servers
• Configuring an Audit Policy
• Overview of Windows Sever Update Services
• Managing WSUS
Lab: Configuring Server Security Compliance
• Exercise 1: Configuring and Analyzing Security
• Exercise 2: Analyzing Security Templates
• Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Software Update Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Secure a server role within a Windows infrastructure.
• Secure servers using security templates.
• Configure an audit policy.
• Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
• Manage updates using WSUS
Course (6425) Configuring and Troubleshooting Server 2008 Active Directory Services (5 days):
Module 1: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.
Lessons
• Installing Active Directory Domain Services
• Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
Lab: Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Exercise 1: Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring an RODC
• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install Active Directory Domain Services.
• Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
• Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.
Module 2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.
Lessons
• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
• Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Configuring Read Only DNS Zones
Lab: Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration
• Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
• Exercise 2: Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration.
• Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
• Configure read only DNS zones.
Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.
Lessons
• Configuring Active Directory Objects
• Strategies for Using Groups
• Automating AD DS Object Management
• Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
• Configuring AD DS Trusts
Lab A: Configuring Active Directory Objects
• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy
• Exercise 3: Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Lab B: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
• Exercise 1: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Trusts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure Active Directory Objects.
• Describe strategies for using groups.
• Automate AD DS object management.
• Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
• Configure AD DS trusts.
Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
This module explains how to configure Active Directory sites and replication.
Lessons
• Overview of AD DS Replication
• Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication
• Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Lab: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication
• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets
• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Replication
• Exercise 3: Monitoring AD DS Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe AD DS replication.
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
• Configure and monitor AD DS replication.
Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy.
Lessons
• Overview of Group Policy
• Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
• Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Lab: Creating and Configuring GPOs
• Exercise 1: Creating Group Policy Objects
• Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application
• Exercise 3: Verifying GPO Application
• Exercise 4: Managing GPOs
• Exercise 5: Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Group Policy.
• Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
• Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
• Manage Group Policy objects.
• Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.
Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy
This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.
Lessons
• Configuring Group Policy Settings
• Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
• Configuring Administrative Templates
• Group Policy Preferences
• Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies
• Exercise 1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
• Exercise 2: Configuring Administrative Templates
• Exercise 3: Configuring Preferences
• Exercise 4: Verifying GPO Application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure Group Policy settings.
• Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.
• Configure administrative templates.
• Describe Group Policy preferences.
• Deploy software using Group Policy.
Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.
Lessons
• Configuring Security Policies
• Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
• Managing Security Using Security Templates
Lab: Implementing Security Using Group Policies
• Exercise 1: Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
• Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Exercise 3: Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
• Exercise 4: Configuring Security Templates
• Exercise 5: Verifying the Security Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure security settings.
• Implement fine-grained password policies.
• Restrict group membership and access to software.
• Manage security using security templates.
Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan
This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.
Lessons
• Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
• Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
• Configuring AD DS Auditing
Lab: Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services
• Exercise 1: Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer
• Exercise 2: Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor
• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Auditing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
• Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.
Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.
Lessons
• Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
• Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
• Restoring Active Directory Domain Services
Lab: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan
• Exercise 1: Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers
• Exercise 2: Backing Up AD DS
• Exercise 3: Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database
• Exercise 4: Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
• Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
• Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.
Module 10: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.
Lessons
• Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
• Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
• Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS and Replication Issues
• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors
• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting AD DS Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
• Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
• Troubleshoot AD DS replication.
Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.
Lessons
• Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
• Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts
• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C
• Exercise 4: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
• Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.
Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.
Lessons
• Overview of the AD DS Deployment
• Planning a Group Policy Strategy
Lab A: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services
• Exercise 1: Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a Branch Office Site
• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
Lab B: Configuring Forest Trust Relationships
• Exercise: Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank
Lab C: Planning a Group Policy Strategy
• Exercise 1: Planning Group Policy
• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site
• Exercise 3: Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure
Course (6426) Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Server 2008 Active Directory (3 days):
Module 1: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to explore identity and access solutions.
Lessons
• Overview of Identity and Access Management
• Active Directory Server Roles in Identity and Access Management
• Identity Lifecycle Manager
Lab: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions 2008
• Exploring how Active Directory server roles will provide identity and access management solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe identity and access management.
• Identify Active Directory server roles in identity and access management.
• Understand Identity Lifecycle Manager.
Module 2: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory Certificate Services.
Lessons
• Overview of Public Key Infrastructure
• Deploying a Certification Authority Hierarchy
• Installing Active Directory Certificate Services
• Managing a Certification Authority
Lab: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
• Installing AD CS as an Enterprise Root CA
• Installing Enterprise Subordinate CA
• Configuring CA
• Configuring AD CS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Public Key Infrastructure.
• Deploy a Certification Authority hierarchy.
• Install Active Directory Certificate Services.
• Manage a Certification Authority.
Module 3: Deploying and Managing Certificates
After completing this module, students will be able to deploy and manage certificates.
Lessons
• Deploying Certificates by Using AD CS
• Deploying Certificates by Using Autoenrollment
• Revoking Certificates
• Configuring Certificate Templates
• Configuring Certificate Recovery
Lab: Deploying and Managing Certificates
• Issuing and Automating the Issuing of Certificates by Using AD CS
• Managing Enrollment
• Revoking Certificates
• Configuring and Issuing Certificate Templates
• Configuring Certificate Recovery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Deploy certificates by using AD CS.
• Use autoenrollment to deploy certificates.
• Revoke certificates.
• Configure certificate templates.
• Configure certificate recovery.
Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.
Lessons
• Installing and Configuring AD LDS
• Configuring AD LDS Instances
• Configuring AD LDS Replication
• Configuring AD LDS Integration with AD DS
Lab: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
• Installing and Configuring AD LDS
• Creating AD LDS Partitions and Instances
• Configuring AD LDS Replication Discussions about Exercise 1-3 results
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Install and configure AD LDS.
• Configure AD LDS instances.
• Configure AD LDS replication.
• Configure AD LDS integration with AD DS.
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Federation Services
After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory Federation Services.
Lessons
• Overview of AD FS
• AD FS Deployment Scenarios
• Deploying AD FS
• Implementing AD FS Claims
Lab: Configuring AD FS
• Installing AD FS in the Partner and Account Organization
• Configuring AD FS Proxy Servers
• Configuring Web Application Server
• Configuring Claims Aware Application
• Testing the Functionality of AD FS
• Installing Identity Management for UNIX (Server-only)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe AD FS.
• Understand AD FS deployment scenarios.
• Deploy AD FS.
• Implement AD FS claims.
Module 6: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
After completing this module, students will be able to configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services.
Lessons
• Overview of AD RMS
• Installing and Configuring AD RMS Server Components
• Administering AD RMS
• Implementing AD RMS Trust Policies
Lab: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
• Installing and Configuring AD RMS
• Configuring ADRMS Client Settings and AD RMS Templates
• Testing AD RMS Functionality
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe AD RMS.
• Install and configure AD RMS server components.
• Administer AD RMS.
• Implement AD RMS trust policies.
Module 7: Maintenance of Access Management Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to maintain access management solutions.
Lessons
• Support for AD CS
• Maintenance of AD LDS
• Long-term support for AD FS
• Preservation of AD RMS
Lab: Maintaining Access Management Solutions
• Maintaining AD CS
• Maintaining AD LDS
• Maintaining AD FS
• Maintaining AD RMS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Support AD CS.
• Maintain AD LDS.
• Provide long-term support for AD FS.
• Preserve AD RMS.
Module 8: Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions
After completing this module, students will be able to Design Active Directory disaster recovery in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Troubleshooting AD CS
• Troubleshooting AD LDS
• Troubleshooting AD FS
• Troubleshooting AD RMS
Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory Server Roles
• Troubleshooting AD CS
• Troubleshooting AD LDS
• Troubleshooting AD FS
• Troubleshooting AD RMS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Troubleshoot AD CS.
• Troubleshoot AD LDS.
• Resolve AD FS issues.
• Solve AD RMS problems
Course (6430) Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers (5 days):
Module 1: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Deployment
This module explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Overview of Windows Server 2008 Deployment
• Identifying Windows Server 2008 Compatibility Issues
• Developing a Windows Server 2008 Deployment Plan
Lab: Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Server Deployment
• Reviewing the Existing Server Environment
• Reviewing Business Requirements and SLAs
• Creating a Deployment Plan
• Discussion – Reviewing the Deployment Plans
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Explain the advantages of deploying Windows Server 2008.
• Identify Windows Server 2008 compatibility issues.
• Develop a Windows Server 2008 deployment plan.
Module 2: Managing Server Migration
This module explains how to commission and decommission Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Creating a Windows Server 2008 Deployment Plan
• Planning the Server Decommissioning Process
• Commissioning a Windows Server 2008 File Server
Lab: Migrating a File Server to Windows Server 2008
• Reviewing the Existing Server Environment
• Planning for the Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Deploying a Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Verifying the Windows Server 2008 File Server Deployment
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a deployment plan for Windows Server 2008.
• Identify server decommissioning steps.
• List Windows Server 2008 deployment and migration tools.
Module 3: Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
This module explains how to plan the installation of server roles in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Hardware
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 File Servers
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Core
Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Servers
• Planning a Windows Server 2008 Server Configuration
• Planning a Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Implementing Windows Server 2008 File Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Identify hardware configuration options for Windows Server 2008.
• Identify performance implications when combining server roles.
• List guidance for installing file servers.
• Plan for Windows Server 2008 Server Core.
Module 4: Creating a Configuration Change Plan for Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to create a configuration change plan in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Developing a change control process
• Planning configuration changes
• Evaluating configuration changes
Lab: Creating a Configuration Change Plan
• Plan a Windows Server 2008 server configuration
• Discussion – Sharing best practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Design a change control process for implementing configuration changes.
• Plan for configuration changes.
• Evaluate the success of configuration changes.
Module 5: Managing Windows Server 2008 Security
This module explains how to plan and implement security in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning a defense-in-depth strategy
• Implementing host level security for Windows Server 2008
• Implementing server security by using Group Policies
• Implementing network security for Windows Server 2008
Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 Security
• Planning a Windows Server 2008 security configuration
• Implementing file server security
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Plan a defense-in-depth strategy for Windows Server 2008 security.
• Implement host-level security for Windows Server 2008.
• Implement server security by using Group Policy.
• Implement network security for Windows Server 2008 servers.
Module 6: Planning for the Application Server Role
This module explains how to manage versioning and related frameworks in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Determining application server role requirements
• Overview of the application server role components
• Supporting the .NET framework
Lab: Planning for the Application Server Role
• Identifying the server roles required to support a LOB application
• Identifying .NET framework requirements
• Planning security requirements for the application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Determine the requirement for application servers.
• Identify application server role components.
• Plan for supporting the Microsoft .NET Framework.
Module 7: Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability
This module explains how to plan for high availability in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning for Network Load Balancing
• Overview of failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008
• Creating clusters in Windows Server 2008
Lab: Planning for Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008
• Planning hardware requirements for Windows Server 2008 failover clusters
• Planning for Network Load Balancing
• Planning for a high availability LOB application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Develop a plan for Network Load Balancing (NLB).
• Describe the improved failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008.
• Plan for failover clustering in Windows Server 2008.
Module 8: Maintaining Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to plan a server update maintenance schedule in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Overview of Windows Server 2008 management tasks
• Planning for security update management
• Automating Windows Server 2008 maintenance
Lab: Developing a Maintenance Plan for Windows Server 2008
• Evaluating log files and reports
• Planning the maintenance schedule
• Automating maintenance tasks
• Reviewing the maintenance plan
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.
• Plan for security update management plan by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.
Module 9: Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to maintain a Distributed File System (DFS) on Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning components required for DFS
• Planning for fault tolerance in DFS
• Tools for managing DFS
Lab: Planning for DFS
• Evaluating the existing server environment
• Deployment considerations for DFS
• Designing a fault tolerant DFS solution
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Identify services required for Distributed File System (DFS).
• Explain DFS fault tolerance.
• Identify DFS management tools.
Module 10: Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup
This module explains how to define backup requirements and policies for administering Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Plan Backups by Using the Windows Server 2008 Backup Feature
• Plan a backup policy for Windows Server 2008
Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup
• Evaluating the existing backup plan
• Updating the backup policy
• Reviewing backup policy and plans
• Backing up a server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.
• Develop a backup policy for using Windows Server Backup
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Module 11: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Restore
This module explains how to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore.
Lessons
• Planning a server restore policy
• Planning an EFS restore policy
• Verifying restored data
Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore
• Evaluating the backup data
• Planning a restore including System State Data
• Investigating a failed restore
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a server restore plan.
• Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.
• Verify the restore procedure.
Module 12: Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Servers
This module explains how to plan for monitoring Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning monitoring tasks
• Calculating a server baseline
• Measuring performance objects
• Selecting appropriate monitoring tools
• Planning notification methods
Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements
• Evaluating performance metrics
• Monitoring performance metrics
• Configuring Data Collector sets
• Evaluating trends
• Remote monitoring extension
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Plan monitoring tasks.
• Determine an appropriate server baseline.
• Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.
• Select the appropriate monitoring tools.
• Identify appropriate notification methods.
Module 13: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hardware
This module explains how to troubleshoot hardware issues in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Identifying hardware support issues
• Dealing with physical failures
• Dealing with device driver failures
Lab: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues
• Evaluating disk issues
• Planning for server availability
• Planning for future capacity requirements
• Discussion – Server Hardware Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Identify hardware issues.
• Explain physical component failure.
• Manage device driver failure.
Module 14: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software
This module explains how to troubleshoot software issues in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Planning for business continuity
• Reviewing log files
• Reviewing core OS components
• Evaluating security issues
Lab: Troubleshooting Software Issues
• Resolving driver update issues
• Rolling back a patch
• Fixing version incompatibilities
• Reconfiguring software settings
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Evaluate the effect of software problems.
• Identify troubleshooting log files.
• Identify core operating system components.
• Evaluate software security issues.
Module 15: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Networks
This module explains how to troubleshoot network issues in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Analyzing the scale of network issues
• Correcting IP connectivity issues
• Resolving names in Windows Server 2008
Lab: Troubleshooting Network Problems
• Resolving high network usage issues
• Resolving server connectivity problems
• Resolving name resolution problems
• Resolving slow server response times
After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Identify common types of network problems.
• Resolve IP connectivity issues.
• Resolve name resolution issues
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