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This Server 2008 training course is the most comprehensive in the market, covering all of the most crucial topics and featuring hands-on labs and supplemental learning materials and packed into just five days of class.
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 where you'll gain the knowledge and skills required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment.
This course covers the core skills required by anyone working with Windows Server 2008 Servers and 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
What You'll Learn
- 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
1. Managing the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
- Server Roles
- Overview of Active Directory
- Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
- Using Remote Desktop for Administration
2. Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
- Managing User Accounts
- Creating Computer Accounts
- Automating AD DS Object Management
- Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
3. Creating Groups and Organizational Units
- Introduction to AD DS Groups
- Managing Group Accounts
- Creating Organizational Units
4. Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
- Managing Access Overview
- Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
- Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
- Determining Effective Permission
5. Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
- Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
- Configuring AD DS Trusts
6. Creating and Configuring Group Policy
- Overview of Group Policy
- Configuring the Scope of GPOs
- Evaluating the Application of GPOs
- Managing GPOs
- Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
7. Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
- Configuring Administrative Templates
- Deploying Software Using Group Policy
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
- Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
8. Implementing Security Using Group Policy
- Configuring Security Policies
- Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
- Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
- Managing Security Using Security Templates
9. Configuring Server Security Compliance
- Securing a Windows Infrastructure
- Configuring an Audit Policy
- Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Managing WSUS
10. Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
- Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
- Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
- Configuring Quota Management
- Implementing File Screening
- Managing Storage Reports
- Understanding Storage Area Networks
11. Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
- Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring DFS Replication
12. Configuring Network Access Protection
- Overview of Network Access Protection (NAP)
- How NAP Works
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
13. Configuring Availability of Network Resources
- Configuring Shadow Copies
- Providing Server and Service Availability
14. Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
- Planning Monitoring Tasks
- Calculating a Server Baseline
- Measuring Performance Objects
- Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
- Planning Notification Methods
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
- Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
15. Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore
- Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
- Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
- Planning a Server Restore Policy
- Planning an EFS Restore Policy
- Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Startup
Labs
Lab 1: Administering Windows Server 2008
- Install the DNS Server Role
- Configure Remote Desktop for Administration
Lab 2: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
- Create and Configure User Accounts
- Create and Configure Computer Accounts
- Automate the Management of AD DS Objects
Lab 3: Creating an OU Infrastructure
- Create AD DS Groups
- Plan an OU Hierarchy
- Create an OU Hierarchy
Lab 4: Managing Access to Resources
- Plan a Shared Folder Implementation
- Implement a Shared Folder Implementation
- Evaluate the Shared Folder Implementation
Lab 5.1: Configuring Active Directory Delegation
- Delegate Control of AD DS Objects
Lab 5.2: Configuring Active Directory Trusts
Lab 6.1: Creating and Configuring GPOs
- Create and Configure GPOs
- Manage the Scope of GPO Application
Lab 6.2: Verifying and Managing GPOs
- Verify GPO Application
- Manage GPOs
- Delegate Administrative Control of GPOs
Lab 7.1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
- Configure Logon Scripts and Folder Redirection
Lab 7.2: Configuring Administrative Templates
Lab 7.3: Deploying Software with Group Policy
- Deploy a Software Package with Group Policy
- Verify Software Installation
Lab 7.4: Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Configure Group Policy Preferences
- Verify Group Policy Preferences Application
Lab 7.5: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
- Troubleshoot Group Policy Scripts
- Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7B
- Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7C
- Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7D
Lab 8.1: Implementing Security Using Group Policies
- Configure Account and Security Policy Settings
- Implement Fine-Grained Password Policies
Lab 8.2: Configuring and Verifying Security Policies
- Configure Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
- Configure Security Templates
- Verify the Security Configuration
Lab 9: Manage Server Security
- Configure Windows Software Update Services
- Configure Auditing the Security Configuration
Lab 10.1: Installing the FSRM Role Service
Lab 10.2: Configuring Storage Quotas
Lab 10.3: Configuring File Screening
Lab 10.4: Generating Storage Reports
Lab 11.1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service and Creating a DFS Namespace
Lab 11.2: Configuring Folder Targets and Viewing Diagnostic Reports
- Configure Folder Targets and Folder Replication
- View Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
Lab 12: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
- Configure NAP for DHCP Clients
- Configure NAP for VPN Clients
Lab 13.1: Configuring Shadow Copying
Lab 13.2: Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
Lab 14.1: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements
- Evaluate Performance Metrics
- Monitor Performance Metrics
Lab 14.2: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Monitoring
- Configure Data Collector Sets
- Monitor Extension Exercise
- Automate Maintenance Tasks
Lab 15.1: Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup Policy
- Evaluate the Existing Backup Plan
- Update the Backup Policy
- Review Backup Policy and Plans
- Implement the Backup Policy
Lab 15.2: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore
- Evaluate Backup Data
- Plan a Restore
- Investigate a Failed Restore
- Restore System State Data
