Pre-requisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

* 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.

Module Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment

The module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.

Lessons

* Server Roles
* Overview of Active Directory
* Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
* Using Remote Desktop for Administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe server roles and how they are categorized.
* Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.
* Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools.
* Describe how to use Remote Desktop for Administration

Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects

This module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects.

Lessons

* Managing User Accounts
* Creating Computer Accounts
* Automating AD DS Object Management
* Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure AD DS user accounts.
* Configure AD DS computer accounts.
* Automate AD DS Object Management.
* Use queries to search AD DS.

Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units

This module introduces groups and how to manage them.

Lessons

* Introduction to AD DS Groups
* Managing Group Accounts
* Creating Organizational Units

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the options for creating groups.
* Configure groups in AD DS.
* Configure OUs in AD DS.

Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services

The module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.

Lessons

* Managing Access Overview
* Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
* Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
* Determining Effective Permission

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe how access management works in AD DS.
* Assign permissions to shared folders.
* Configure permissions using NTFS.
* Determine effective permissions.

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.

Lessons

* Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
* Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects.
* Configure Active Directory trusts.

Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy

This module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.

Lessons

* Overview of Group Policy
* Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
* Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
* Managing Group Policy Objects
* Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Group Policy.
* Configure the application scope for Group Policy Objects.
* Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects.
* Manage Group Policy Objects.
* Delegate administrative control of Group Policy Objects.

Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure user environments using group policy.

Lessons

* 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure Group Policy settings.
* Configure scripts and folder redirection by using Group Policy.
* Configure administrative templates.
* Configure Group Policy Preferences.
* Deploy software by using Group Policy.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy Application.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure security policies, implement password policies, restrict access to software and user security templates.

Lessons

* Configuring Security Policies
* Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
* Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
* Managing Security Using Security Templates

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure security policies.
* Implement fine-grained password policies.
* Restrict group membership and access to applications by using security policies.
* Apply security policies by using security templates.

Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance

This module explains how to secure a windows infrastructure, configure an audit policy, manage WSUS and plan for a security update.

Lessons

* Securing a Windows Infrastructure
* Configuring an Audit Policy
* Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
* Managing WSUS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Secure a server role within a windows infrastructure.
* Configure an audit policy.
* Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
* Manage updates using WSUS.
* Plan for security update management by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

This module explains how to manage storage using File Server Resource Manager, configure quota management, implement file screening and manage storage reports.

Lessons

* 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
* Manage storage using FSRM.
* Configure quota management using FSRM.
* Implement file screening using FSRM.
* Manage storage reports.
* Troubleshoot storage issues.

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

This module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.

Lessons

* Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
* Configuring DFS Namespaces
* Configuring DFS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the distributed file system.
* Manage DFS namespaces.
* Configure DFS replication.

Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection

This module explains how to configure, monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Lessons

* Overview of Network Access Protection
* How NAP Works
* Configuring NAP
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.
* Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.
* Configure NAP.
* Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources

This module explains how to configure shadow copies and provide server and service availability.

Lessons

* Configuring Shadow Copies
* Providing Server and Service Availability

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure shadow copies.
* Provide server and service availability.

Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

* 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan monitoring tasks.
* Determine an appropriate server baseline.
* Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.
* Analyze key performance counters.
* Select appropriate monitoring tools.
* Identify appropriate notification methods.
* Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.
* List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.

Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

This module explains how to back up and restore Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

* 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.
* Develop a backup policy for Windows Server Backup.
* Create a server restore plan.
* Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.
* Verify the restore procedure.

Module 1: Installing Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and configure a read-only domain controller.

Lessons

* Installing Active Directory Domain Services
* Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers
* Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install Active Directory Domain Services.
* Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.
* Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring DNS for AD DS

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons

* Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration
* Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
* Configuring Read Only DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration.
* Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.
* Configure Read Only DNS.

Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

* Configuring Active Directory Objects
* Automating AD DS Object Management
* Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
* Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure Active Directory Objects.
* Automate AD DS object management.
* Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.
* Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

* Overview of AD DS Replication
* Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Sites
* Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe AD DS replication.
* Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.
* Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policies

This module explains how to create and configure group policies.

Lessons

* Overview of Group Policies
* Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
* Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
* Managing Group Policy Objects
* Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policies

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Group Policies.
* Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.
* Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.
* Manage Group Policy objects.
* Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policies.

Lessons

* Configuring Group Policy Settings
* Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies
* Configuring Administrative Templates
* Deploying Software Using Group Policy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure Group Policy settings.
* Configure scripts and folder redirection Using Group Policies.
* Configure administrative templates.
* Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policies

This module explains how to implement security using Group Policies.

Lessons

* Configuring Security Policies
* Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
* Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
* Managing Security Using Security Templates

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Configure security settings.
* Implement fine-grained password policies.
* Restrict group membership and access to software.
* Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons

* Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services Using Event Viewer
* Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers by Using Reliability and Performance Monitor
* Configuring Active Directory Domain Services Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.
* Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.
* Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons

* Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers
* Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services
* Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.
* Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.
* Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service, and Active Directory replication.

Lessons

* Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services
* Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS
* Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.
* Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.
* Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of group policy objects.

Lessons

* Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
* Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
* Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy application.
* Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons

* Overview of the AD DS Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

Module 1: Exploring IDA Solutions

Lessons

* Overview of IDA Management
* Active Directory Server Roles in IDA Management
* Overview of ILM 2007

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe IDA Management.
* Identify Active Directory server roles in IDA Management.
* Identify the key aspects of ILM 2007.

Module 2: Configuring AD CS

Lessons

* Overview of PKI
* Deploying a CA Hierarchy
* Installing AD CS
* Managing CA

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Public Key Infrastructure.
* Deploy a Certification Authority hierarchy.
* Install Active Directory Certificate Services.
* Manage a Certification Authority.

Module 3: Deploying and Managing Certificates

Lessons

* Deploying Certificates by Using AD CS
* Deploying Certificates by Using Autoenrollment
* Revoking Certificates
* Configuring Certificate Templates
* Configuring Certificate Recovery

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Deploy certificates by using AD CS.
* Use autoenrollment to deploy certificates.
* Revoke certificates.
* Configure certificate templates.
* Configure certificate recovery.

Module 4: Configuring AD LDS

Lessons

* Installing and Configuring AD LDS
* Configuring AD LDS Instances
* Configuring AD LDS Replication
* Configuring AD LDS Integration with AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install and configure AD LDS.
* Configure AD LDS instances.
* Configure AD LDS replication.
* Configure AD LDS integration with AD DS.

Module 5: Configuring AD FS

Lessons

* Overview of AD FS
* AD FS Deployment Scenarios
* Deploying AD FS
* Implementing AD FS Claims

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Identify the key aspects of AD FS.
* Explore AD FS deployment scenarios.
* Deploy AD FS.
* Implement AD FS claims.

Module 6: Configuring AD RMS

Lessons

* Overview of AD RMS
* Installing and Configuring AD RMS Server Components
* Administering AD RMS
* Implementing AD RMS Trust Policies

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Identify the key aspects of AD RMS.
* Install and configure AD RMS server components.
* Administer AD RMS.
* Implement AD RMS Trust Policies.

Module 7: Maintaining Access Management Solutions

Lessons

* Supporting AD CS
* Maintaining AD LDS
* Maintaining AD FS
* Maintaining AD RMS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Support AD CS.
* Maintain AD LDS.
* Maintain and Monitor AD FS.
* Maintain AD RMS.

Module 8: Troubleshooting IDA Solutions

Lessons

* Troubleshooting AD CS
* Troubleshooting AD LDS
* Resolving AD FS Issues
* Solving AD RMS Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Troubleshoot AD CS.
* Troubleshoot AD LDS.
* Resolve AD FS issues.
* Solve AD RMS issues.

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers

This module explains how to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features.

Lessons

* Installing Windows Server 2008
* Managing Server Roles and Features
* Overview of the Server Core Installation Option

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Identify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server 2008.
* Describe the difference between server roles and features.
* Describe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation.

Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to be used in a secure environment.

Lessons

* Installing the DNS Server Role
* Configuring the DNS Server Role
* Configuring DNS Zones
* Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
* Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install the DNS Server role.
* Configure the DNS Server role to support various query types.
* Configure DNS zones.
* Configure DNS zone transfers.
* Manage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools.

Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers.

Lessons

* Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service
* Managing the WINS Server
* Configuring WINS Replication
* Migrating from WINS to DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install and configure the Windows Internet Name Service.
* Manage WINS client records.
* Configure and manage WINS replication.
* Migrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS.

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting an IPV4 infrastructure.

Lessons

* Overview of the DHCP Server Role
* Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options
* Managing a DHCP Database
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
* Securing DHCP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe how DHCP works.
* Configure DHCP scopes and options.
* Manage a DHCP database.
* Monitor and troubleshoot DHCP.
* Secure DHCP.

Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses, including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers.

Lessons

* Overview of IPv6
* Coexistence with IPv6
* IPv6 Tunneling Technologies
* Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
* Troubleshooting IPv6

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the benefits and considerations of IPv6.
* Describe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments.
* Describe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks.
* Describe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.
* Troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity.

Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services.

Lessons

* Configuring Network Access
* Configuring VPN Access
* Overview of Network Policies
* Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
* Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.
* Configure VPN access.
* Configure network policies.
* Configure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration Kit.
* Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service

This module explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.

Lessons

* Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
* Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
* NPS Authentication Methods
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Install and configure the Network Policy Server role.
* Configure a RADIUS client and server.
* Describe NPS authentication methods.
* Monitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server.

Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection

This module explains how to configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X.

Lessons

* Overview of Network Access Protection
* How NAP Works
* Configuring NAP
* Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.
* Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.
* Configure NAP.
* Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 9: Configuring IPsec

This module explains how to configure and test IPsec.

Lessons

* Overview of IPsec
* Configuring Connection Security Rules
* Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the benefits and uses of IPsec.
* Configure Connection Security rules.
* Configure IPsec NAP enforcement.

Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

Lessons

* Monitoring IPsec Activity
* Troubleshooting IPsec

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Monitor IPsec activity.
* Troubleshoot IPsec.

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

This module explains how to configure and manage Distributed File System.

Lessons

* DFS Overview
* Configuring DFS Namespaces
* Configuring DFS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe the Distributed File System.
* Manage DFS namespaces.
* Configure DFS replication.

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008.

Lessons

* Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
* Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
* Configuring Quota Management
* Implementing File Screening
* Managing Storage Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
* Manage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
* Configure quota management using FSRM.
* Implement file screening using FSRM.
* Manage storage reports.

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content

This module explains how to describe and configure backup and recovery methods.

Lessons

* Backing Up Data
* Configuring Shadow Copies
* Providing Server and Service Availability

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Back up data.
* Configure shadow copies.
* Provide server and service availability.

Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance

This module explains how to configure and analyze server security and security update compliance.

Lessons

* Securing a Windows Infrastructure
* Using Security Templates to Secure Servers
* Configuring an Audit Policy
* Overview of Windows Sever Update Services
* Managing WSUS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Secure a server role within a Windows infrastructure.
* Secure servers using security templates.
* Configure an audit policy.
* Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
* Manage updates using WSUS.

Module 1: Planning Windows Server 2008 Deployment

This module explains how to plan the deployment of Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

* Overview of Change Management
* Planning a Single-Server Installation
* Performing a Single-Server Installation
* Automating Windows Server Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe how change management affects a deployment project
* Plan the deployment of a single computer running Windows Server 2008
* Describe how to perform a single-server installation
* Determine how to automatically deploy Windows Server 2008

Module 2: Planning Network Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to plan the network infrastructure for Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

* Planning IPv4 Addressing
* Planning for Name Resolution Services
* Determining the Need for WINS
* Planning a Perimeter Network
* Planning an IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Strategy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan an IPv4 addressing strategy.
* Plan the deployment and configuration of DNS servers.
* Determine how to handle NetBIOS names within your organization.
* Place appropriate servers in your perimeter network.
* Plan an IPv4 to IPv6 transition strategy

Module 3: Planning for Active Directory

This module explains how to plan the Active Directory environment.

Lessons

* Selecting a Domain and Forest Topology
* Selecting a Domain and Forest Functional Level
* Planning Identity and Access Services in Active Directory
* Implementing Active Directory in the Physical Network

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Select an appropriate Active Directory topology.
* Configure the domain and forest functional level.
* Describe Active Directory identity and access services.
* Configure Active Directory to support your physical network.

Module 4: Planning for Group Policy

This module explains how to plan for Group Policy in a Windows Server 2008 network.

Lessons

* Planning Group Policy Application
* Planning Group Policy Processing
* Planning the Management of Group Policy Objects
* Planning the Management of Client Computers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan group policy application.
* Plan group policy processing.
* Plan the management of group policy objects.
* Plan the management of client computers.

Module 5: Planning Application Servers

This module explains how to plan for application servers in a Windows Server 2008 network.

Lessons

* Overview of Application Servers
* Supporting Web-Based Applications
* Supporting SQL Server Databases
* Deploying Client Applications
* Planning Terminal Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe application servers.
* Plan support for Web-based applications.
* Plan support for SQL Server databases.
* Plan the deployment of client applications.
* Plan the implementation of Terminal Services.

Module 6: Planning File and Print Services

This module explains how to plan for File and Print services in your Windows Server 2008 environment.

Lessons

* Planning and Deploying the File Services Role
* Managing Storage
* Planning and Implementing the Distributed File System
* Planning and Implementing Shared Printing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan and deploy the Windows Server 2008 File Services role
* Manage storage effectively
* Implement an appropriate Distributed File System infrastructure
* Implement shared printing

Module 7: Planning Server and Network Security

This module explains how to plan for server and network security in a Windows Server 2008 network.

Lessons

* Overview of Defense-in-Depth
* Planning for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
* Planning Protection Against Viruses and Malware
* Managing Remote Access
* Planning for Network Access Protection (NAP)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe Defense-in-Depth
* Plan for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
* Plan protection against viruses and malware
* Manage remote access
* Plan for NAP

Module 8: Planning Server Administration

This module explains how to plan for effective administration of a Windows Server 2008 network.

Lessons

* Selecting the Appropriate Administration Tool
* Planning Server Core Administration
* Delegating Administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Select an appropriate administrative tool for a given situation.
* Determine where to deploy Server Core servers.
* Delegate administrative tasks.

Module 9: Planning and Implementing Monitoring and Maintenance

This module explains how to plan for and implement monitoring and maintenance in a Windows Server 2008 network.

Lessons

* Planning Monitoring Tasks
* Calculating a Server Baseline
* Tools for Monitoring Server Performance
* Planning Software Updates

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Plan monitoring tasks.
* Calculate a server performance baseline.
* Select the appropriate monitoring and maintenance tool.
* Plan software updates.

Module 10: Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery

This module explains how to plan for high availability and disaster recovery in a Windows Server 2008 environment.

Lessons

* Choosing a High-Availability Solution
* Planning a Backup and Restore Strategy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Select a high-availability solution.
* Select an appropriate backup and restore strategy.

Module 11: Planning Virtualization

This module explains how to plan virtualization to increase the efficiency and availability of applications and services.

Lessons

* Overview of Server Virtualization
* Business Scenarios for Server Virtualization
* Overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
* Planning Host Resources

After completing this module, students will be able to:

* Describe virtualization and the technologies that can be used to implement virtualization.
* Describe the business scenarios for virtualization.
* Describe how System Center Virtual Machine Manager can be used to manage a virtual environment.
* Plan host resources.