Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 R2 (M6419)
Who Needs to Attend
Windows Server administrators who operate Windows Servers on a daily basis and want to learn the skills for configuring, managing, and maintaining the core technical areas of Windows Server 2008
Prerequisites
- 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
Follow-On Courses
There are no follow-ons for this course.
Certification Programs and Certificate Tracks
This course is part of the following programs or tracks:
- MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
- MCITP: Server Administrator
- MCITP: Enterprise Administrator
Learning Paths
This course is part of the following job roles:
Master Windows Server 2008 with the most comprehensive Server 2008 course in the market.
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 key topics from Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) and the core skills required by anyone working with Windows Server 2008 Servers. It 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
Why Global Knowledge?
This course incorporates the latest material on Server 2008 R2. You will perform hands-on lab exercises using our Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V virtual machine environment.
What You'll Learn
- The latest feature updates for Server 2008 R2
- 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
0. Exclusive - Introduction to Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2
- Product History
- New Features of Server 2008
- New Features of Server 2008 R2
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
1A. Exclusive - Server Core
- Automating Server Core Installation
- Configuring Server Core
- Enabling Remote Management
- .NET in Server Core
- PowerShell v2.0 in Server Core
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
16. Exclusive - Terminal Services
- Implementing Remote Desktop
- Enabling the Terminal Services Role
- Terminal Services Gateway
- Terminal Services Web
- Terminal Services Remote Application
- Terminal Services Connection Broker
17. Exclusive - IIS 7.0
- Installing IIS 7.0
- Managing IIS 7.0
- Managing FTP
Labs
Lab 0: Exclusive - Introduction to Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2
- Examining Hardware Components
- Exploring and Configuring the Host Operating System
- Exploring the Virtual Lab Environment
Lab 1: Exclusive - Managing the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
- Installing Windows Server 2008
- Exploring Windows Server 2008
- Using the Server Manager Console
- Enabling Remote Management Features
- Using the Computer Management Console
- Using Windows PowerShell
Lab 1A: Exclusive - Server Core
- Automating the Server Core Installation
- Configuring Server Core
- Enabling Remote Management
- .Net in Server Core
- Using Windows PowerShell in Server Core
Lab 2: Exclusive - Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
- Creating Local Users and Groups
- Preparing the Existing Domain for 2008
- Installing a new 2008 DC
- Using Server Core as a DC
- Using the Restartable Directory Services Feature
Lab 3: Exclusive - Creating an OU Infrastructure
- Creating Users and Groups in AD
Lab 4: Exclusive - Managing Access to Resources
- Implementing NTFS Permissions
- Managing Shared Folders
- Calculating Effective Permissions
Lab 5: Exclusive - Configuring Active Directory Delegation
- Delegating Access to AD Objects
- Configuring Trust Relationships
Lab 6: Exclusive - Creating and Configuring GPOs
- Installing the Group Policy Management Tools
- Creating Group Policies
- Testing GPO Application
- Managing and Delegating Control to GPOs
Lab 7: Exclusive - Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
- Configuring GPO Settings and Folder Redirection
- Deploying Software with GPOs
- Configuring GPO Preferences
- Troubleshooting Group Policy
Lab 8: Exclusive - Implementing Security Using Group Policies
- Configuring Standard Password Policies
- Configuring Fine-Grained Password Policies
- Configuring Restricted Groups
- Configuring Software Restriction Policies
- Using Security Templates
Lab 9: Exclusive - Configuring Security Compliance
- Using EFS to Secure Data
- Securing a Windows Infrastructure
- Using EFS to Secure Data
- Configuring Auditing
- Implementing WSUS
Lab 10: Exclusive - Installing the FSRM Role Service
- Managing Disk Resources
- Using the File Server Resource Manager (Quotas, Screens, Reports)
- Implementing Printing
- Using ISCSI SAN resources
Lab 11: Exclusive - Installing the Distributed File System Role Service and Creating a DFS Namespace
- Managing DFS
Lab 12: Exclusive - Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
- Configure NAP for DHCP Clients
Lab 13: Exclusive - Configuring Shadow Copying
- Managing Volume Shadow Copy
- Implementing NLB
- Failover Clustering using ISCSI
Lab 14: Exclusive - Monitoring Server 2008
- Performance Monitoring
- Task Management
- Using the Event Viewer
Lab 15: Exclusive - Managing Backup and Restore
- Backup and Recovery
- Building the Windows Recovery Environment
Lab 16: Exclusive - Terminal Services
- Implementing Remote Desktop
- Enabling the Terminal Services Role
- Using the TS Gateway
- Using the TS Web Feature
- Implementing TS Remote App
- Using the TS Connection Broker
Lab 17: Exclusive - IIS 7.0
- Installing IIS 7
- Managing IIS 7
- Managing FTP
- IIS 7 on Server Core
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Course Code: 6121
Registration Information
$2995 USD
5 Day Course
Microsoft Course: M6419
Eligible for SATV Purchase
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