Windows Server 2008 - Server
Administration
Course Description
This five-day instructor-led course provides delegates with powerful and flexible tools to manage complex server environments and to overcome administrative challenges in those environments. In this course, delegates gain the practical experience to administer, troubleshoot and secure a Windows Server 2008 environment.
Course Duration
5 days
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, delegates will learn how to:
• Deploy Windows in a Windows Server 2008 Environment
• Monitor Virtualized Servers
• Manage Remote Access and Protect Network Access
• Configure Storage
• Manage Disks, Volumes and Partitions in Windows Server 2008
• Work with Disk Sets
• Use Windows 2008 Cluster Tools
• Implement Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Deploy Windows in a Windows Server 2008 Environment
• Monitor Virtualized Servers
• Manage Remote Access and Protect Network Access
• Configure Storage
• Manage Disks, Volumes and Partitions in Windows Server 2008
• Work with Disk Sets
• Use Windows 2008 Cluster Tools
• Implement Backup and Disaster Recovery
Course Content
Installing, Upgrading, and Deploying Windows Server 2008
Planning Windows Server 2008 Installation and Upgrade; Automated Server Deployment
Configuring Network Connectivity
Using IPv6 in Windows Server 2008; Configuring DNS
Active Directory and Group Policy
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory; Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
Application Servers and Services
Application Servers; Application Deployment
Terminal Services and Application and Server Virtualization
Licencing, Configuring, Monitoring Terminal Services; Server & Application Virtualization; Monitoring Virtualized
Servers
File and Print Servers
Managing File and Print Servers; Provisioning Data
Windows Server 2008 Management, Monitoring, and Delegation
Server management strategies; Monitoring and Optimizing Performance; Delegating Authority
Patch Management and Security
Patch Management Strategies; Monitor and Maintain Server security
Remote Access and Network Access Protection
Managing Remote Access; Network Access Protection
Certificate Services and Storage Area Networks
Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services; Planning the Deployment of Storage Area Networks
Clustering and High Availability
Understanding DNS Round Robin and Load Balancing; Window 2008 Cluster Tools
Backup and Recovery
Backing up Data; Disaster Recovery
Planning Windows Server 2008 Installation and Upgrade; Automated Server Deployment
Configuring Network Connectivity
Using IPv6 in Windows Server 2008; Configuring DNS
Active Directory and Group Policy
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory; Group Policy in Windows Server 2008
Application Servers and Services
Application Servers; Application Deployment
Terminal Services and Application and Server Virtualization
Licencing, Configuring, Monitoring Terminal Services; Server & Application Virtualization; Monitoring Virtualized
Servers
File and Print Servers
Managing File and Print Servers; Provisioning Data
Windows Server 2008 Management, Monitoring, and Delegation
Server management strategies; Monitoring and Optimizing Performance; Delegating Authority
Patch Management and Security
Patch Management Strategies; Monitor and Maintain Server security
Remote Access and Network Access Protection
Managing Remote Access; Network Access Protection
Certificate Services and Storage Area Networks
Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services; Planning the Deployment of Storage Area Networks
Clustering and High Availability
Understanding DNS Round Robin and Load Balancing; Window 2008 Cluster Tools
Backup and Recovery
Backing up Data; Disaster Recovery
Who should attend?
This course is designed for IT professionals who are working or plan to work in administering a Windows Server 2008 environment and/or those who plan to take the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 70-646 exam.
Pre-requisites
A solid fundamental knowledge of general computing along with experience with a desktop operating system is required.