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Course number HJ595S
Length 5 days
Delivery method Onsite dedicated training ( OST)
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Special notes

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.


Course overview

This 5-day, exclusive program provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure, Active Directory and Application Platform technology in Windows Server 2008. This course, a combination of hands-on labs and demonstrations, allows IT professionals with Windows Server 2003 experience to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.


Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.


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Course outline

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008

Lessons:
  • Server Manager Roles
  • Windows Server 2008 Features
  • Active Directory Improvements
Lab: Configuring Windows Server 2008
  • Initial Configuration Tasks
  • Server Manager Console
  • Server Manager Wizards
  • Windows PowerShell

Module 2: Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Lessons:
  • Server Core Introduction
  • Configuring and Managing Server Core
Lab: Server Core
  • Installing Windows Server Core
  • Configure Server Core
  • Add and Configure Server Roles
  • Add Backup Feature
  • Managing Server Core

Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Updates to Networking

Lessons:
  • Networking with Windows Server 2008
  • New Networking Features
  • DNS with Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Routing
  • Configuring Wireless Settings in Server 2008
Lab 1: Reviewing Networking Defaults and Settings
  • Review the Network Center
  • Creating Domain Isolation Policies
  • Create a Centralized QoS Policy
  • Communicate with Link-Local Addresses
Lab 2: DNS Management Settings
  • Creating Zones in Windows Server 2008
  • Create Resource Records
  • Configure Zone Transfers

Module 4: Network Policies and Access Protection

Lessons:
  • Network Policies Access Protection
  • Enforcement Options
  • Network Access Protection Scenarios
  • Routing and Remote Access
Lab: Using Network Access Protection
  • Configuring Network Access Protection for DHCP
  • Configuring Network Access Protection for VPN
  • Configuring Network Access Protection for IPsec

Module 5: Hyper-V

Lessons:
  • Introducing Hyper-V
  • Configuring Hyper-V
Lab: Configuring Hyper-V
  • Install and Configure Hyper-V
  • Configure Virtual Networks
  • Add Virtual Machines
  • Monitoring and Optimization

Module 6: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services

Lessons:
  • Planning for AD DS Deployment
  • Upgrade Considerations
Lab 1: Installing a Windows Server 2008 Forest
  • Install a New Forest
Lab 2: Installing Windows Server 2008 in an Existing Forest
  • Install a Windows Server 2008 DC in an Existing Forest
  • Verify Active Directory Installation

Module 7: Active Directory Domain Services

Lessons:
  • What's New in AD DS
  • Manageability and Reliability
Lab: Exploring Active Directory Domain Services
  • Create Accounts
  • Review Operations Masters Role
  • Review Sites
  • Working with Subnets
  • Working with Site-Links
  • AD DS and Group Policy
  • Review DNS Configuration

Module 8: Identity and Access Services in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

Lessons:
  • Active Directory Federation Services
  • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  • Active Directory Rights Management Services
Lab 1: Active Directory Federation Services
  • Install AD FS
  • Configure Certificates
  • Configure Web Server
  • Configure the Account Federation Server
  • Configure the Resource Federation Server
  • Access Application from Client Computer
Lab 2: Active Directory Rights Management Services
  • Install and Configure AD RMS
  • Verify AD RMS Functionality

Module 9: Read-Only Domain Controllers

Lessons:
  • Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Read-Only Domain Controller Operation
Lab: Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Deploying an RODC
  • Administering an RODC

Module 10: High Availability Features

Lessons:
  • Failover Clustering
  • Network Load Balancing
Lab: High Availability Features
  • Installing a Two-Node File Server Cluster
  • Configure Network Load Balancing with IIS

Module 11: Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Lessons:
  • Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
  • Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager
  • Monitoring Events
Lab: Performance Monitoring and Optimization
  • Reviewing Performance and Reliability Monitoring
  • Key Scenarios for Monitoring Performance and Reliability
  • Add Windows System Resource Manager Feature
  • Windows System Resource Manager Scenarios
  • Configure Windows System Resource Manager for Terminal Services

Module 12: Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks

Lessons:
  • Application Server Roles
  • Application Server Features
  • Windows Server as an Application Server
Lab: Server Roles and Configuration Tasks
  • Review Default State
  • Initial Configuration Tasks
  • Unix Interoperability

Module 13: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

Lessons:
  • Review of IIS 6.0
  • Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
  • IIS 7.0 Configuration System
Lab: Introducing IIS 7.0
  • Adding the Web Server Role and Additional Services
  • Reviewing the IIS 7.0 Administration Interface
  • Add an ASP.NET Application

Module 14: Configuring Terminal Services

Lessons:
  • Terminal Services Overview
  • Terminal Services Core Functionality
  • Terminal Services Web Access
  • Terminal Services Licensing
Lab: Exploring Terminal Services
  • Installing Terminal Services
  • Remote Desktop Connection
  • Configure TS Web Access

Module 15: Managing Terminal Services

Lessons:
  • Terminal Services Remote Programs
  • Terminal Services Gateway
  • Managing Terminal Services
Lab: Managing Terminal Services
  • Using Terminal Services Remote Programs
  • Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
  • Managing Terminal Services Remote Programs
  • Managing Terminal Server
  • Optimizing Terminal Services Performance

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