6419 Configuring, Managing & Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

This course is intended for 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.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• 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.

The audience for this course is IT Professionals who plan to take the following exam:

• 70-642, MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Server 2008 environment including the roles, features, and the tools used to perform effective server management.
• Manage the DNS and DHCP server infrastructure roles.
• Configure secure and efficient access to file services.
• Configure and manage Distributed File Systems.
• Manage file resources by using File Server Resource Manager.
• Configure and secure Remote Access.
• Manage Active Directory Domain Services.
• Configure Active Directory object administration and Domain Trust.
• Create and manage Group Policy objects.
• Configure user and computer settings by using Group Policy.
• Implement security settings by using Group Policy.
• Provide efficient network access for remote offices.
• Monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008.
• Manage Windows Server 2008 backup, restore, and recovery.

Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment

Server Roles
Overview of Active Directory
Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
Using Remote Desktop for Administration

Module 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

Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units

Introduction to AD DS Groups
Managing Group Accounts
Creating Organizational Units

Module 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

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
Configuring AD DS Trusts

Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy

Overview of Group Policy
Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Objects
Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy

Module 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

Module 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

Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance

Securing a Windows Infrastructure
Configuring an Audit Policy
Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Managing WSUS

Module 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

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
Configuring DFS Namespaces
Configuring DFS Replication

Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection

Overview of Network Access Protection
How NAP Works
Configuring NAP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources

Configuring Shadow Copies
Providing Server and Service Availability

Module 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

Module 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

Infero Training Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.