Introduction
This 3 day instructorled course provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technology 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 and Windows Server 2003 and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification andor equivalent knowledge.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course students must have one or more of the following
Onthejob experience in planning implementing managing or supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003 including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Working knowledge of networking for example TCPIP and Domain Name System DNS.
Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Installed Configured and Administered Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Vista
Course Outline
Module 1 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 and other aspects of server configuration like Automatic Updates.
Lessons
Server Manager Roles
Windows Server 2008 Features
Lab Configuring Windows Server 2008
Module 2 Next Generation 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
DNS Overview and Improvements
Lab 1 Reviewing Networking Defaults and Settings
Lab 2 DNS Explore Management Settings
Module 3 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
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
Module 5 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
Lab Using Network Access Protection
Module 6 Introduction to Active Directory Technology in Windows Server 2008
This module describes and demonstrates improvements to Active Directory in Windows Server 2008 including new server roles and server configuration.
Lessons
Active Directory Improvements
Lab Introduction to Active Directory Technology in Windows Server 2008
Module 7 Server Core Domain Controllers
This module explains how to install and configure the Server Core role in Windows Server 2008 as a domain controller. It also covers adding roles and features and managing Server Core.
Lessons
Server Core Domain Controllers
Lab Server Core Domain Controller
Module 8 Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to create and manage accounts subnets SiteLinks and Group Policy with new features in Active Directory Domain Services.
Lessons
Whats New in AD DS
Improved Security
Manageability and Reliability
Lab Exploring Active Directory Domain Services
Module 9 ReadOnly Domain Controllers
This module explains how to set up and manage a readonly domain controller.
Lessons
ReadOnly Domain Controllers
ReadOnly Domain Controller Operation
Lab ReadOnly Domain Controllers
Module 10 Performance Monitoring and Optimization
This module explains how to use Windows Server 2008s performance monitoring tools including using Windows System Resource Manager to implement server resource controls.
Lessons
Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager
Lab Performance Monitoring and Optimization