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6431: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers
Two DayInstructor-led
Introduction
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage and maintain Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure servers. The course focuses on creating a plan for managing the server lifecycle, developing and evaluating baselines for monitoring and managing server roles, and analyzing the implementation and configuration of several different server roles for Windows Server 2008. The course will also focus on analyzing and maintaining network server security.
Audience
This course is intended for Server Administrators who are familiar with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and who are, or will be, responsible for the overall lifecycle management of Server 2008 Network Server Roles. It is also intended for IT professionals who could benefit from acquiring the skills required by a Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Administrator, such as a Server Administrator who is responsible for Network servers that will work closely with Enterprise Administrators and who want to understand the operational lifecycle of Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles.
Prerequisites
Students should have several years of experience deploying and maintaining Microsoft Window 2003 servers and networks. A good understanding of core networking services including DHCP, DNS, and terminal services is also required.
In addition to their professional experience, students who at tend this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
6420 Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure
6421 Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
6425 Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
6426 Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
6430 Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
Course Outline
Module 1: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Lifecycle
This module explains how to create an effective plan for managing the addition, removal, or migration of Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure roles.
Lessons
Overview of Server 2008 Roles and Solutions
Managing Implementation Plans of Server Roles
Managing Server Roles with the Security Configuration Wizard
Lab 1: Managing Server Roles
Planning and Deploying Additional Server Roles
Reviewing and Managing the Network Roles
Automating Server Roles Using Command-Line Tools
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the server roles and features of Server 2008.
Create plans for the addition of infrastructure roles within a Server 2008 environment.
Manage the server roles using the Server Manager console and automate administrative tasks.
Module 2: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles
This module explains how to develop effective baselines for monitoring and managing Windows Server 2008 infrastructure roles. It also explains how to evaluate performance baselines, establish effective monitoring rules, and design acceptable thresholds and alarms when problems occur.
Lessons
Monitoring Performance and Reliability in Server 2008
Using the Performance Monitor for Analysis
Using the Reliability Monitor for Analysis
Lab 2: Monitoring Network Server Roles
Analyzing and Creating Server Baselines
Monitoring Network Reliability
Monitoring Server Performance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Define the criteria for monitoring key server roles for performance issues.
Create a performance baseline for monitoring server performance.
Monitor specific system activity by using the Performance Monitor as well as establish monitoring rules and thresholds.
Analyze system reports using the Reliability and Performance Monitor.
Enable data collection sets.
Module 3: Managing Network Access Protection Roles
This module explains how to plan for the implementation of NAP, create solutions by using NAP, and implement NAP.
Lessons
Planning for the Implementation of Network Access Protection Roles
Creating Solutions Using Network Access Protection Roles
Implementing Network Access Protection Roles
Lab 3: Managing the Network Policy and Network Access Protection Roles
Evaluating Network Policy Implementation
Using NAP for DHCP Quarantine Enforcement
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the security solutions that are available when implementing and configuring specific roles services within the network Policy and Access Server Roles.
Describe the considerations for implementing Network Access Protection.
Plan for implementing the key components of NAP, which include policy validation and NAP enforcement.
Module 4: Managing Remote Access
This module explains how to plan for the implementation of a server environment that is running the Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) role service.
Lessons
Planning Remote Access Server Roles
Managing Remote Access Server Roles
Evaluating Remote Access Policies
Lab 4: Planning for the Implementation and Configuration of a Remote Access Server
Evaluating a VPN/Network Policy Server Implementation
Implementing VPN/Network Policy Server
Creating a Remote Access Server Policy for Additional VPN Security
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and manage RAS roles.
Evaluate RAS policies.
Module 5: Managing and Maintaining DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
This module explains how to evaluate and plan for the deployment of DNS and DHCP infrastructure Server 2008 roles throughout an enterprise environment.
Lessons
Managing DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
Maintaining DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
Lab 5: Managing DNS/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Evaluating the Implementation of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Role
Adding Scavenging to the DNS Server Role
Monitoring the DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan the implementation of the DNS and DHCP server roles.
Maintain DNS and DHCP server roles for optimal operation.
Module 6: Maintaining Security for Network Servers
This module explains how to analyze network server security and enable the host firewall with advanced security.
Lessons
Network Server Security Tools and Methods
Configuring Advanced Security with Windows Firewall
Lab 6: Maintaining Security for Network Security
Identifying Appropriate Network Server Hardening Techniques
Configuring Security on a Server Using Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Analyze network server security by using the appropriate security tools and methods.
Enable the host firewall for additional security.
Use the Security Configuration Wizard to apply security changes.
