6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Windows 2008)

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.

Course Outline

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.

 

At Course Completion

 

After completing this course students will be able to:

◦     Install and configure Windows Server 2008.

◦     Add and configure Windows Server Core roles.

◦     Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service.

◦     Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008.

◦     Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.

◦     Identify considerations when upgrading from a Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory infrastructure.

◦     Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, and Active Directory Rights Management Services.

◦     Use Read-Only Domain Controllers.

◦     Identify new features in AD DS auditing.

◦     Implement AD DS auditing.

◦     Configure Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering.

◦     Configure Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing.

 

Course Outline

 

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2008. It also explores using Server Manager to work with roles, features, PowerShell and other aspects of server configuration like Automatic Updates.

 

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Describe Windows Server 2008 roles.

◦     Describe Windows Server 2008 features.

◦     Describe Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Improvements.

 

Module 2: Windows Deployment Services

This module explains how to use benefits and components of Windows Deployment Services, including image capture and management.

 

Lessons

◦     Introducing Windows Deployment Services

◦     WDS Components

 

Lab: Working With Windows Deployment Services

◦     Install and Configure Windows Deployment Services

◦     Working with Images

◦     Creating Images

◦     Using Unattend Files

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Describe Windows Deployment Services benefits.

◦     Describe Windows Deployment Services (WDS) components.

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Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Server Core

◦     This module explains how to use key functionality and benefits of a Server Core installation, including adding and configuring roles.

 

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Describe Windows Server Core.

◦     Add and configure Windows Server Core roles.

 

Module 4: Windows Backup

This module provides an overview of the new backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled vs. manual backups, media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data.

 

Lessons

◦     Backup Infrastructure

◦     Optical Media

◦     Restore Utilities

 

Lab: Backup and Restore System Data

◦     Perform Installation Tasks

◦     Schedule a Backup

◦     Create a Manual Backup

◦     Schedule Daily AD DS Backup via Command Line

◦     Backup and Recovery with Vista Client

◦     Restore Files and Folders

◦     Perform Windows RE Tasks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service.

◦     Identify backup-capable media in Windows Server 2008.

◦     Restore Windows Server 2008 backups.

 

Module 5: Windows Server 2008 Updates to Networking

◦     This module explains how to use new and improved networking features in Windows Server 2008, including server and domain isolation, IPv6, and DNS.

 

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Describe the Windows Server 2008 network architecture.

◦     Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008.

◦     List new improvements to DNS with Windows Server 2008.

◦     Describe routing configuration components in Windows Server 2008.

◦     Describe new features for wireless networks.

 

Module 6: Network Policies and Access Protection

This module explains how to use Network Access Protection (NAP) and related technologies to enforce security and client health policies.

 

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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

◦     Describe how Network Policies Access Protection (NAP) works.

◦     Identify NAP enforcement options.

◦     Identify scenarios for NAP usage.

◦     Describe Routing and Remote Access (RRAS).

 

Module 7: Hyper-V

This module explains how to use new capabilities and architecture in Hyper-V, including integrated management functions for physical and virtual environments.

 

Lessons

◦     Introducing Hyper-V

◦     Configuring Hyper-V

 

Lab: Co

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

Before attending this course students must have: ◦ Experience planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure server roles. ◦ Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS). ◦ Experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista. ◦ MCSA on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 recommended.

Certificates offered

Cancellation Policy

Student cancellations and/or rescheduling of public courses made within TEN (10) business days or less of the course start date will be charged at 100% of the full value.

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