Updating your
Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server
2008
Course 6416B: Five days;
Instructor-Led
Introduction
This five-day
instructor-led course 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.
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.
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 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. |
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 |
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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 |
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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
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Install a
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Lab 2:
Installing Windows Server 2008 in an Existing
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Install a
Windows Server 2008 DC in an Existing |
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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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