First Look: Getting started with Server Management in Windows Server 2008 (Beta3) (MOC 6408)

Course overview

This 90 minute clinic provides in-depth knowledge on the following Windows Server 2008 Server Management functionality:

• Server Manager Overview
• Server Core Installation
• Windows PowerShell
• Windows Remote Management

Prerequisites

• IT Professionals skilled on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003.

Audience

• IT Professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.

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Course objectives

• Explain Server Roles that are now available in Windows Server 2008
• Identify major roles and features available in Windows Server 2008 that require administration
• Explain how and why to use the Server Manager Console
• Identify the Initial Configuration Tasks feature and benefits of using hose features
• Explain Server Manager Wizards and benefits that they provide
• Explain both local and remote addition to Server Manager and what methods exist in Windows Server 2008 for managing servers
• Identify improvements that have been made to printer management

• Explain Server Core installation and changes to your environment to use it
• Identify server roles that are available in a Server Core installation
• Identify when to use Server Core installation and benefits of implementing Server Core
• Identify when you need to change your code to work with a Server Core installation

• Explain what is Windows PowerShell and its benefits
• Explain PowerShell cmdlets and how to use them
• Explain how to start and navigate the Windows PowerShell environment
• Identify how to customize Windows PowerShell

• Explain Windows Remote Management and its benefits
• Identify key technical information in order to effectively use Windows Remote Management