Course 6415A: Update your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Server 2008

Course 6415A Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 Package Includes

• 3 DVD-ROMs featuring live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• Printable courseware
• 1 MeasureUp Exam Simulator
• Focused on practical solutions to real-world development problems
• Free 1 Year Upgrade Policy

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This course provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure technology in Windows Server 2008. It is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure technology to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008. An interim build of Windows Server 2008 is the basis for this course. Before taking this course, candidates must have: On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. They must also must have: working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS), Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network, Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure and also Installed, Configured, and Administered Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista.

Candidates for this course are IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.

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List of Course Features

Course 6415A Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 Contents
 

Module 1 : Configuring Windows Server 2008

Configuring Windows Server 2008
Lesson 1: Server Manager Roles
Windows Server Setup Phases
Startup Configuration Steps
Overview
Overview of Server Manager
Server Manager Demo Intro
Demo - Server Manager
Server Roles
Available Roles in Windows 2008
Features of Windows 2008
Windows 2008 Features
What?s New in Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Features
Server Manager Wizards
Demo - Initial 2008 Install
Demo - Server Manager Roles
Demo - Server Manager Features
Module 1 Review

Module 2 : Next Generation Networking

Next Generation Networking
Lesson 1: Networking Features of Windows Server 2008
Let?s review the Windows Network
Architecture
What?s New in Networking
The New TCP/IP Architecture
Routing Compartments
IPv6
Lesson 2: What?s New in Networking
Security Features
Performance
Receive Window Auto Tuning
Policy-Based Quality of Service
Scalability
Server and Domain Isolation
Server and Domain Isolation in Action
Lesson 3: DNS Implementation
Overview
Functionality
New DNS Features in Windows Server 2008
DNS Client Changes
Demo - Custom Settings
Demo - Isolation
Demo - DNS Server
Module 2 Review

Module 3 : Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Windows Server 2008 Server Core
Lesson 1: What is the Server Core?
Windows Server Core Overview
Server Core Architecture
Benefits
Unattended Install
Lesson 2: Configuring and Managing Server Core
Configuring Server Core
Adding Server Roles
DHCP on Server Core
DNS on Server Core
File Server on Server Core
Managing Server Core
Demo - Server Core
Demo - Rename Server Core
Demo - Server Core Roles
Module 3 Review

Module 4 : Windows Backup

Windows Backup
Lesson 1: Backups
Backup Basics
What?s New in Windows Server 2008
Backup
New Backup Infrastructure
Shadow Copies
Scheduled and Manual Backups
Lesson 2: Optical Media
Optical Platform Consumers
UDF Overview
Image Mastering API Overview
Image Mastering API Features
Lesson 3: Utilities for
Restoration
Windows Recovery Environment
System Restore
Demo - Backup
Module 4 Review

Module 5 : Network Policies and Access Protection

Network Policies and Access Protection
Lesson 1: Network Policies for Access Protection
What is Network Access Protection?
Overview of Network Protection Services
Network Access Protection Solution
NAP Architecture Overview
Network Layer Protection with NAP
Host Layer Protection with NAP
Lesson 2: Options for Enforcement
NAP ? Enforcement Options
NAP with DHCP
IPsec-based Communication
NAP with RRAS
Lesson 3: Scenarios for Network Access Protection
Scenario 1: Roaming Laptops
Scenario 2: Health of Desktop Computers
Scenario 3: Health of Visiting Laptops
Scenario 4: Unmanaged Home Computers
Demo - NAP 1
Demo - Nap 2
Module 5 Review

Module 6 : Windows Deployment Services

Windows Deployment Services
Lesson 1: Windows Deployment Services
History of Operating System Deployment
WIM Format
WDS Overview
Benefits of WDS
Lesson 2: Components of WDS
WDS Environment
WDS Server and Client
Windows Pre-Installation Environment with WDS
Image Capture Process
Let?s Talk About Images
WDS Management
Demo - WDS
Module 6 Review

Module 7 : Windows Server Virtualization

Windows Server Virtualization
Lesson 1: Windows Server Virtualization
Server Virtualization Overview
Configuring Virtual Machines
Configuring Networks
Configuring Virtual Machine Files
Lesson 2: Configuring Windows
Server Virtualization
WSv Integration Components
VM Migration Toolkit
Physical to Virtual Wizard
Optimizing Performance
Module 7 Review

Module 8 : High Availability Features

High Availability Features
Lesson 1: Failover Clustering
Failover Clustering Overview
Failover Clustering Benefits
Failover Clustering Scenarios
Failover Clustering Minimum Requirements
New Features of Failover Clustering
Improvements of Failover Clustering
Networking and Security Improvements
Lesson 2: Network Load Balancing
Network Load Balancing
Network Load Balancing Benefits
New Network Load Balancing Features
Module 8 Review

Module 9 : Performance Monitoring and Optimization

Performance Monitoring and Optimization
Lesson 1: The Reliability and Performance Monitor
Performance Monitor in Previous Versions
Performance and Reliability Monitoring
The Benefits of Performance and Reliability Monitoring
The Evolution of Performance Monitor
Lesson 2: Microsoft Windows System
Resource Manager
Windows System Resource Manager Overview
Windows System Resource Manager
Configuration
Windows System Resource Manager Use
Process Matching Criteria Scenarios
Resource Allocation Scenarios
Windows System Resource Manager with Terminal Services
Demo - Performance Monitor
Demo - Install WSRM
Demo - Resource Manager
Module 9 Review
Course Closure