Module 1: Introduction to Administrative Tasks in Windows Server 2008 Environment
The module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.
Lessons:
- Server Roles
- Overview of Active Directory
- Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
- Using Remote Desktop for Administration
Lab: Administering Windows Server 2008
- Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration
Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
This module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects.
Lessons:
- Managing User Accounts
- Creating Computer Accounts
- Automating AD DS Object Management
- Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
Lab: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
- Creating and Configuring User Accounts
- Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts
- Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
This module introduces groups and how to manage them.
Lessons:
- Introduction to Groups
- Managing Groups
- Creating Organizational Units
Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure
- Creating AD DS Groups
- Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
- Creating an OU Hierarchy
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
The module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.
Lessons:
- Managing Access Overview
- Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
- Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
- Determining Effective Permission
Lab: Managing Access to Resources
- Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
- Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
- Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.
Lessons:
- Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
- Configuring AD DS Trusts
Lab: Configuring Active Directory Delegation and Trusts
- Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
- Configuring AD DS Trusts
Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.
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
- Creating Group Policy Objects
- Managing the Scope of GPO Application
- Verifying GPO Application
- Managing GPOs
- Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
Module 7: 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 Policy
- Configuring Administrative Templates
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Deploying Software Using Group Policy
- Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
- Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy
- Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
- Configuring Administrative Templates
- Configuring Preferences
- Verifying GPO Application
Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to configure security policies, implement password policies, restrict access to software and user security templates.
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
- Configuring Domain Security Settings
- Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
- Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
- Configuring Security Templates
- Verifying the Security Configuration
Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance
This module explains how to secure a windows infrastructure, configure an audit policy, manage WSUS and plan for a security update.
Lessons:
- Securing a Windows Infrastructure
- Configuring an Audit Policy
- Overview of Windows Server Update Services
- Managing WSUS
- Planning for Security Update Management
Lab: Configuring Server Security Compliance
- Configuring Windows Software Update Services
Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
This module explains how to manage storage using File Server Resource Manager, configure quota management, implement file screening and manage storage reports.
Lessons:
- Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
- Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
- Configuring Quota Management
- Implementing File Screening
- Managing Storage Reports
- Troubleshooting Storage Issues
Lab: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
- Installing the FSRM Role Service
- Configuring Storage Quotas
- Configuring File Screening
- Generating Storage Reports
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.
Lessons:
- DFS Overview
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring DFS Replication
Lab: Configuring DFS
- Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
- Creating a DFS Namespace
- Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
- Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure, monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
Lessons:
- Overview of Network Access Protection
- How NAP Works
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
- Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
- Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
This module explains how to configure shadow copies and provide server and service availability.
Lessons:
- Configuring Shadow Copies
- Providing Server and Service Availability
Lab: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
- Configuring Shadow Copying
- Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.
Lessons:
- Planning Monitoring Tasks
- Calculating a Server Baseline
- Measuring Performance Objects
- Analyzing key performance counters
- Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
- Planning Notification Methods
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
- Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements
- Evaluating Performance Metrics
- Monitoring Performance Metrics
- Configuring Data Collector Sets
- Evaluating Trends
- Monitoring Extension Exercise
- Automating Maintenance Tasks
Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore
This module explains how to back up and restore Windows Server 2008 servers.
Lessons:
- Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
- Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
- Planning a Server Restore Policy
- Planning an EFS Restore Policy
- Verifying Restored Data
Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore
- Evaluating Backup Data
- Planning a Restore
- Investigating a Failed Restore
- Restoring System State Data
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