Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 R2 (M6419)

This course combines Windows Server 2008 training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist &IT Professional Server Admin courses into 5 days.

Course Outline

This course combines Windows Server 2008 training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses into five days.

You'll gain the knowledge and skills to:

• Manage accounts and resources
• Maintain server resources
• Monitor server performance
• Safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment

This course covers the Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) key topics and Windows Server 2008 core skills. It incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008.

Certification

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform, Configuring
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator on Windows Server 2008

Why Global Knowledge?
This Server 2008 course incorporates the latest material on Server 2008 R2. You will perform hands-on lab exercises using our Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V virtual machine environment.

What You'll Learn

• The latest feature updates for Server 2008 R2
• Administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008
• Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) user and computer accounts
• Create Groups and Organizational Units
• Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment
• Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts
• Create and configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy
• Implement security by using Group Policy
• Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance
• Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008
• Configure and manage Distributed File System
• Configure Network Access Protection
• Configure availability of network resources
• Monitor and maintain servers running Windows Server 2008
• Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

Course Outline

0. Exclusive - Introduction to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

• Functionality of Windows Server 2008
• Network Operating Systems: Product History
• Windows Server 2008 Editions
• Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008
• Server Core Overview
• New Features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• New Features of SP1 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7

1. Windows Server 2008 Management Environment

• Understanding the Windows Server 2008 Environment
• Windows Server 2008 Server Roles and Features
• Windows Server 2008 Administration Tools
• Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core

2. Managing Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles

• IPv6 Addressing
• Domain Name System Server Role
• Configuring DNS Zones
• DHCP Server Role
• Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options

3. Configuring Access to File Services

• Access Control
• Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
• Managing Permissions for Shared Resources
• Determining Effective Permissions

4. Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

• Distributed File System (DFS) Overview
• Configuring DFS Namespaces
• Configuring DFS Replication

5. Managing File Resources by Using File Server Resource Manager

• File Server Resource Manager
• Configuring Quota Management
• Implementing File Screening
• Managing Storage Reports
• Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks

6. Configuring and Securing Remote Access

• Configuring a Virtual Private Network Connection
• Network Policies
• Integrating Network Access Protection with VPNs
• Configuring VPN Enforcement by Using NAP
• Basics of DirectAccess
• Deploying DirectAccess

7. Managing Active Directory Domain Services

• Active Directory Infrastructure
• Working with Active Directory Administration Tools
• Managing User Accounts
• Managing Computer Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

8. Configuring Active Directory Object Administration and Domain Trust

• Configuring Active Directory Object Administration
• Configuring Active Directory Trusts

9. Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects

• Group Policy
• Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Evaluating and Troubleshooting Group Policy Processing

10. Using Group Policy to Configure User and Computer Settings

• Using Group Policy to Configure Folder Redirection and Scripts
• Using Administrative Templates to Manage Users and Computers
• Deploying Software by Using Group Policy
• Deploying Group Policy Preferences

11. Implementing Security Settings Using Group Policy

• Security Settings
• Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software

12. Providing Efficient Network Access for Remote Offices

• Remote Office Requirements
• Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Implementing BranchCache

13. Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

• Planning Maintenance Tasks
• Calculating a Server Baseline
• Interpreting Performance Counters
• Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools

14. Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Recovery

• Planning and Implementing File Backups on Windows Server 2008
• Planning and Implementing File Recovery
• Recovering Active Directory
• Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup

15. Exclusive - Remote Desktop Services

• Remote Desktop Services Overview
• Remote Management
• New Features of Remote Desktop Services

16. Exclusive - Internet Information Services 7.x

• Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Features
• New Features in IIS 7.5
• Installing IIS 7.0
• .NET on Server Core
• Configuring FTP Sites

Labs

Lab 0: Exclusive - Introduction to Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2

• Examine Hardware Components
• Explore and Configure the Host Operating System

Lab 1: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008

• Install Windows Server 2008
• Explore Windows Server 2008
• Upgrade to Windows Server 2008
• Use the New Server Manager Console
• Enable Remote Management Features
• Use the Computer

Lab 2: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles

• Configure and Manage DHCP
• Install and Configure DNS

Lab 3: Exclusive - Configuring Access to File Services

• Manage NTFS Permissions
• Manage Share Permissions
• Calculate Effective Permissions
• Use Windows PowerShell to Display Permissions

Lab 4: Exclusive - Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

• Prepare for DFS
• Install DFS
• Create the DFS Namespace
• Implement DFS Replication

Lab 5: Exclusive - Managing File Resources Using File Server Resource Manager

• Manage Disk Resources
• Use the File Server Resource Manager
• Implement Printing

Lab 6: Exclusive - Configuring and Securing Remote Access

• Configure a VPN Server on Windows Server 2008 R2
• Create a VPN Connection with Windows 7
• Install and Configure Network Access Protection

Lab 7: Exclusive - Managing Active Directory Domain Services

• Create Local Users and Groups
• Create Domain User and Computer Accounts
• Install a New Active Directory Domain Controller (DC)
• Use Server Core as a DC
• Remove a DC from the Domain
• Examine Users, Groups, and OUs
• Manage Accounts with Windows PowerShell
• Use the Restartable Directory Services Feature

Lab 8: Exclusive - Configuring Active Directory Object Administration and Domain Trust

• Delegate Access to Active Directory Objects
• Configure Trusts
• Use Windows PowerShell to Navigate Active Directory

Lab 9: Exclusive - Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects

• Explore the Group Policy Management Tools
• Group Policy Backup and Restore
• Working with Starter GPOs
• Delegating Control for Policy Management
• Create a Group Policy

Lab 10: Exclusive Using Group Policy to Configure User and Computer Settings

• o Preparing the GPO Environment
• o Deploying Software with a GPO
• o Implementing Login Scripts
• o Implementing Folder Redirection
• o Implementing Group Policy Preferences

Lab 11: Exclusive - Implementing Security Settings Using Group Policy

• Configure Standard Password Policies
• Configure Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Configure Restricted Groups
• Configure Software Restriction Policies
• Configuring Auditing
• Creating a Windows Firewall Policy
• Force a Secure Connection with the Windows Firewall
• Use Security Templates

Lab 12: Exclusive - Providing Efficient Network Access for Remote Offices

• Configure a BranchCache Environment
• Implement an RODC

Lab 13: Exclusive - Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008

• Performance Monitoring
• Use the Task Manager
• Use the Resource Monitor
• Use the Event Viewer

Lab 14: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

• Manage Volume Shadow Copy
• Backup and Recovery
• Use the Active Directory Recycle Bin
• Use the Repair Your Computer Boot Option
• Build WinRE on a UFD
• Implement NLB
• Deploy a Failover Cluster with iSCSI

Lab 15: Exclusive - Remote Desktop Services

• Implement Remote Desktop
• Enable the Remote Desktop Services Role
• Manage and Test the RD Gateway
• Remote Desktop RemoteApp
• Remote Desktop Web Access

Lab 16: Exclusive - IIS-7

• Install IIS 7
• Manage IIS 7
• Manage FTP 7
• Manage IIS with Windows PowerShell

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

- At least one year experience operating Windows Servers in the area of account management, server maintenance, server monitoring, or server security - A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side) - Working knowledge of networking technologies - Intermediate understanding of network operating systems - Working experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 - Basic knowledge of Active Directory - An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies) - Basic knowledge of TCP/IP - Basic knowledge of scripting tools such as Powershell and WMI

Certificates offered

- Eligible for SATV Purchase - 5 Day SATV Voucher

Cancellation Policy

We require 16 calendar days notice to reschedule or cancel any registration. Failure to provide the required notification will result in 100% charge of the course. If a student does not attend a scheduled course without prior notification it will result in full forfeiture of the funds and no reschedule will be allowed. Within the required notification period, only student substitutions will be permitted.

Reschedules are permitted at anytime with 16 or more calendar days notice. Enrollments must be rescheduled within six months of the cancel date or funds on account will be forfeited.

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Global Knowledge Montreal
800 Boul. Rene-Levesque Ouest
Bureau 990
Montreal, Quebec
Canada   H3B 1X9

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- do we get a certifiacate for completing the courseÉ - although the instructor did give us excercises to do I would have liked a few more - almost like a test, so that I made sure I retained and understood what was taught. I`m a learn to do by doing person and like the instrutor lead courses so I can have someone there to explain in my terms how things work. I`ll have to really use the online excercises to make sure Ì am confident when I need to do something in Excel.

Reviewed by Delores P. 2012

   

Should be time allocated for questions and answer

Reviewed by Vinod P. 2012

   

The instructor was excellent as was the hands-on learning approach. The only thing I took issue with was the fact that there were a lot of bilingual persons taking the course and they tended to ask questions in French, during this English class. The instructor was trying very hard to explain everything in both languages, but I felt that these students should have requested a French-speaking classroom setting if they wanted to speak French.

Reviewed by Sheila D. 2012

   

Very professional. Facility clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Christine P. 2012

   

For the cost of this course, a hard copy of the course handout should be provided as the classes follows the handout word for word.

Reviewed by Caroline P. 2012

   

The facilities at Global Knowledge were great. The Instructor was very knowlegable and made it easy to learn the material. It was a very good experience:)

Reviewed by Tonia L. 2012

   

Note: We had 2 different trainers during this 3 day course. Course: Terminology should reflect North America and be consistent with our business lingo.

Reviewed by Harman M. 2012

   

Found the course very informative. I had little exposure to Sharepoint and learned a number of things I didn't know. Plan to take the next level of training

Reviewed by Michael R. 2011

   

A charged mannul would be provided for students to make notes whereever they think instructions are important as reminders

Reviewed by jinxiu z. 2011

   

The course is so expensive to be payed by oneself. In almost all the others participants their companies pay the fee.

Reviewed by Ricardo T. 2011

   

No course books were provided for us to take.

Reviewed by Hala M. 2011

   

Course was very detailed but more time would be helpful during workshops. An additional day would help lessen the course load.

Reviewed by Roydon F. 2011

   

should have discuss some case studies,,overall A+

Reviewed by Syed A. 2011

   

Our instructor was very knowlegable and he provided excellent real life stories.

Reviewed by Stephen W. 2011

   

The course was very relevant. I was able to apply the knowledge I aquired in the course to my job on the very next day. The only complaint I have is with the temperature of the room. It was freezing! Students has to wear a jacket or sweater. We were told the temp gage was shared with another classroom that was quite warm so they had turned the temp very low causing our room to be very uncomfortable.

Reviewed by Yasmine I. 2011

   

Given the cost of the course, the hardcopy of the manual should have been provided. It would have been useful to make notes alongside the material as we went along.

Reviewed by Jeff P. 2011

   

I am very disappointed with the handouts. I was told I could go online and download a copy of the manual, the problem is that I would like the printed copy of the manual. I chatted online with one of your technitian who was unable to help me. Then I was told someone would contact me by phone to help me. That never happened. When taking a training course, a person EXPECTS to leave the course with ALL the material.

Reviewed by Betty M. 2011

   

Great course provider, keep it on your roaster

Reviewed by Catherine G. 2011

   

Course content and labs were very good, everything worked as expected.

Reviewed by Francisco C. 2011

   

I really enjoyed this course and was surpised how ell everything was run...enjoyed the instructer very much (Par) and would like to take an other course with him. I wish we could have taken the work book home with us though!!!

Reviewed by gail h. 2010