6416: Updating
your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to
Windows Server 2008
Five days; Instructor-Led
Introduction
This five-day
instructor-led course from Solartech provides students with the knowledge
and skills to work with Network Infrastructure and Active
Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course
is intended for individuals who already have experience with
Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in
Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their
skills to Windows Server 2008.
Audience
This course is intended for
IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in
Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an
MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
Prerequisites
Before attending this
course, students must have:
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Experience planning, implementing, managing,
maintaining, and securing Microsoft Windows Server
2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network
Infrastructure server roles. |
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Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP
and Domain Name System (DNS). |
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Experience installing, configuring, and
administering Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP
Professional, or Microsoft Vista. |
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MCSA on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows
Server 2003 recommended. |
At Course Completion
After completing this
Windows Server 2008 training
course, students will be able to:
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Install and configure Windows Server 2008. |
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Add and configure Windows Server Core roles. |
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Explain the new backup infrastructure, including
Volume Shadow Copy Service. |
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Identify new and improved networking features with
Windows Server 2008. |
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Configure Hyper-V virtual machines. |
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Identify considerations when upgrading from a
Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active
Directory infrastructure. |
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Install and configure Active Directory Federation
Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory
Services, and Active Directory Rights Management
Services. |
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Use Read-Only Domain Controllers. |
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Identify new features in AD DS auditing. |
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Implement AD DS auditing. |
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Configure Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering. |
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Configure Windows Server 2008 Network Load
Balancing. |
Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and
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,
PowerShell and other aspects of server configuration like
Automatic Updates.
Lessons
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Server Manager Roles |
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Windows Server 2008 Features |
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Active Directory Improvements |
Lab: Configuring Windows
Server 2008
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Initial Configuration Tasks |
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Server Manager Console |
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Server Manager Wizards |
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Windows PowerShell |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Server 2008 roles. |
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Describe Windows Server 2008 features. |
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Describe Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Improvements. |
Module 2: Windows
Deployment Services
This module explains how to
use benefits and components of Windows Deployment Services,
including image capture and management.
Lessons
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Introducing Windows Deployment Services |
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WDS Components |
Lab: Working With
Windows Deployment Services
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Install and Configure Windows Deployment Services |
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Working with Images |
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Creating Images |
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Using Unattend Files |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Deployment Services benefits. |
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Describe Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
components. |
Module 3: Windows Server
2008 Server Core
This module explains how to
use key functionality and benefits of a Server Core
installation, including adding and configuring roles.
Lessons
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Server Core Introduction |
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Configuring and Managing Server Core |
Lab: Server Core
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Installing Windows Server Core |
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Configure Server Core |
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Add and Configure Server Roles |
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Add Backup Feature |
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Managing Server Core |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Server Core. |
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Add and configure Windows Server Core roles. |
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
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Backup Infrastructure |
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Optical Media |
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Restore Utilities |
Lab: Backup and Restore
System Data
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Perform Installation Tasks |
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Schedule a Backup |
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Create a Manual Backup |
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Schedule Daily AD DS Backup via Command Line |
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Backup and Recovery with Vista Client |
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Restore Files and Folders |
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Perform Windows RE Tasks |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Explain the new backup infrastructure, including
Volume Shadow Copy Service. |
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Identify backup-capable media in Windows Server
2008. |
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Restore Windows Server 2008 backups. |
Module 5: Windows Server
2008 Updates to 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
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Networking with Windows Server 2008 |
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New Networking Features |
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DNS with Windows Server 2008 |
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Configuring Routing |
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Configuring Wireless Settings in Server 2008 |
Lab 1: Reviewing
Networking Defaults and Settings
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Review the Network Center |
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Creating Domain Isolation Policies |
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Create a Centralized QoS Policy |
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Communicate with Link-Local Addresses |
Lab 2: DNS Management
Settings
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Creating Zones in Windows Server 2008 |
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Create Resource Records |
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Configure Zone Transfers |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Windows Server 2008 network
architecture. |
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Identify new and improved networking features with
Windows Server 2008. |
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List new improvements to DNS with Windows Server
2008. |
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Describe routing configuration components in Windows
Server 2008. |
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Describe new features for wireless networks. |
Module 6: 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
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Network Policies Access Protection |
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Enforcement Options |
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Network Access Protection Scenarios |
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Routing and Remote Access |
Lab: Using Network
Access Protection
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Configuring Network Access Protection for DHCP |
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Configuring Network Access Protection for VPN |
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Configuring Network Access Protection for IPsec |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe how Network Policies Access Protection
(NAP) works. |
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Identify NAP enforcement options. |
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Identify scenarios for NAP usage. |
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Describe Routing and Remote Access (RRAS). |
Module 7: Hyper-V
This module explains how to
use new capabilities and architecture in Hyper-V, including
integrated management functions for physical and virtual
environments.
Lessons
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Introducing Hyper-V |
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Configuring Hyper-V |
Lab: Configuring Hyper-V
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Install and Configure Hyper-V |
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Configure Virtual Networks |
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Add Virtual Machines |
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Monitoring and Optimization |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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List the new features of Hyper-V. |
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Configure Hyper-V virtual machines. |
Module 8: Planning for
Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services
This module explains how to
install and configure the Active Directory Domain Services
(ADDS) server role and administering it with Server Manager.
It also explores planning for deploying an Active Directory
Domain Services infrastructure.
Lessons
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Planning for AD DS Deployment |
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Upgrade Considerations |
Lab 1: Installing a
Windows Server 2008 Forest
Lab 2: Installing
Windows Server 2008 in an Existing Forest
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Install a Windows Server 2008 DC in an Existing
Forest |
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Verify Active Directory Installation |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Plan for a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Domain Services deployment. |
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Identify considerations when upgrading from a
Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active
Directory infrastructure. |
Module 9: Active
Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to
create and manage accounts, subnets, Site-Links, and Group
Policy with new features in Active Directory Domain
Services.
Lessons
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Whats New in AD DS |
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Manageability and Reliability |
Lab: Exploring Active
Directory Domain Services
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Create Accounts |
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Review Operations Masters Role |
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Review Sites |
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Working with Subnets |
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Working with Site-Links |
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AD DS and Group Policy |
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Review DNS Configuration |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe new features in AD DS. |
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List manageability and reliability enhancements in
AD DS. |
Module 10: Identity and
Access Services in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
This module introduces
Windows Server 2008's new Active Directory Services:
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Active Directory Federation Services for identity
access solution |
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Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
(replaces Active Directory Account Management with
Windows Server 2003), providing directory services
for applications. |
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Active Directory Right Management Services, enabling
the creation of information-protection solutions. |
Lessons
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Active Directory Federation Services |
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Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services |
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Active Directory Rights Management Services |
Lab 1: Active Directory
Federation Services
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Install AD FS |
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Configure Certificates |
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Configure Web Server |
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Configure the Account Federation Server |
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Configure the Resource Federation Server |
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Access Application from Client Computer |
Lab 2: Active Directory
Rights Management Services
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Install and Configure AD RMS |
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Verify AD RMS Functionality |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Install and configure Active Directory Federation
Services. |
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Install and configure Active Directory Lightweight
Directory Services. |
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Install and configure Active Directory Rights
Management Services. |
Module 11: Read-Only
Domain Controllers
This module explains how to
set up and manage a read-only domain controller.
Lessons
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Read-Only Domain Controllers |
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Read-Only Domain Controller Operation |
Lab: Read-Only Domain
Controllers
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Deploying an RODC |
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Administering an RODC |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the Read-Only Domain Controllers role. |
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Use Read-Only Domain Controllers. |
Module 12: Auditing
Active Directory Domain Services Changes
This module explores new
auditing features in Active Directory Domain Services and
how to set up and manage auditing events.
Lessons
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Whats New in AD DS Auditing |
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Implementing AD DS Change Auditing |
Lab: Using AD DS
Auditing
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Set-up AD DS Auditing |
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Create and View Auditing Events |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Identify new features in AD DS auditing. |
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Implement AD DS auditing. |
Module 13: Enterprise
PKI Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
This module explains how to
set up and manage Active Directory Certificate Services
using PKIView.
Lessons
Lab: PKI Enhancements in
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
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Add a Certificate Server Role |
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Exploring New Enrollment UI |
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Introducing CA performance monitors UI |
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Exploring delegated enrollment UI |
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Introducing OCSP configuration UI |
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Explore Certificate Revocation |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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List improvements to Certificate Services. |
Module 14: High
Availability Features
This module explains how to
use failover clustering and network load balancing.
Lessons
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Failover Clustering |
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Network Load Balancing |
Lab: High Availability
Features
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Installing a Two-Node File Server Cluster |
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Configure Network Load Balancing with IIS |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Configure Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering. |
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Configure Windows Server 2008 Network Load
Balancing. |
Module 15: Performance
Monitoring and Optimization
This module explains how to
use Windows Server 2008's performance monitoring tools,
including using Windows System Resource Manager to implement
server resource controls.
Lessons
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Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor |
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Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager |
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Monitoring Events |
Lab: Performance
Monitoring and Optimization
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Reviewing Performance and Reliability Monitoring |
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Key Scenarios for Monitoring Performance and
Reliability |
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Add Windows System Resource Manager Feature |
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Windows System Resource Manager Scenarios |
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Configure Windows System Resource Manager for
Terminal Services |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Describe the features of Windows Reliability and
Performance Monitor. |
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Implement server resource controls using Windows
System Resource Manager. |
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Describe improvements to Windows Server 2008 event
monitoring tools. |
Module 16: Software
Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
This module introduces
Microsoftฎ Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), a tool for
managing and distributing software updates that resolve
known security vulnerabilities and other stability issues in
Microsoft Windowsฎ 2000 and newer operating systems, as well
as other Microsoft applications. This module also describes
how to install the client and server components of WSUS. It
also provides necessary information about managing the WSUS
infrastructure.
Lessons
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Introduction to Windows Server Update Services |
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Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update
Services |
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Managing Windows Server Update Services |
Lab: Installing and
Configuring Windows Server Update Services
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Install Prerequisites |
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Install WSUS |
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Restore a WSUS Installation |
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Create a Computer Group and Manage Updates |
After completing this
module, students will be able to:
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Explain Microsoft WSUS |
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Install and configure WSUS |
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Manage the WSUS infrastructure |
