Getting Started with Server Management in Windows Server 2008

Special notes

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Course overview

Come and learn some of the new features of Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 and experience Hewlett-Packard's Virtual Classroom Environment!

Explore some of the features of Windows Server 2008 by getting your hands on the product in our virtual lab environment. Learn from our certified instructors in our RAIL (Remote Assisted Instructional Learning) environment simulating a fully equipped classroom and use our Virtual Lab Machines to get your hands on Microsoft's newest server offering.

In this 4-hour seminar, you will touch on some of the new capabilities of Server 2008 using its new management wizards, as well as learn about the new 'streamlined' Server Core installation and controlling your server, and back-office applications, using Windows PowerShell.

Learn new technologies and explore new products from the comfort of your home or office!

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 Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003.

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Course outline

Server Management Overview

• Manage Roles
• Manage Features
• Perform Diagnostics
• Manage Configuration
• Lab: Using Server Manager

Server Core

• Server Core Installation
• Benefits of Server Core
• Lab: Implementing Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Windows PowerShell

• What is PowerShell?
• What are cmdlets?
• Benefits of using PowerShell
• Lab: Using Windows PowerShell