6420 Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008

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

Candidates for this course are seeking to gain fundamental knowledge and skills around security, networking, and administration in Windows Server 2008 R2. It can apply to home computer users, academic, information workers, developers, or help desk technicians wishing to begin a new skills path or up-skill to Windows Server technologies. It is for candidates wishing to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification in Windows Server 2008. 

Candidates for this course may also include IT Pros with skills within other IT areas or operating systems (such as Linux) who wish to gain an insight into Windows Server.

In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have the following technical knowledge:

• A good fundamental knowledge of general computing equivalent with the CompTIA A+ Certification
• An ability to understand basic security, networking and administration concepts
• Some previous knowledge and experience with desktop operating systems, although this is not mandatory

Note: No programming skills are required, although some experience and knowledge of scripting technologies would be advantageous.

The audience for this course are seeking to gain fundamental knowledge and skills around security, networking, and administration in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 or IT Professionals who plan to take the following exam:

• 98-349, MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
• Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
• Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment.
• Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
• Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Describe server roles.
• Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest.
• Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
• Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth.
• Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network.
• Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization’s security.
• Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
• Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
• Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure

Network Architecture Standards
Local Area Networking
Wide Area Networking
Wireless Networking
Connecting to the Internet
Remote Access

Module 2: Connecting Network Components

Understanding the OSI Reference Model
Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
Understanding Routing
Understanding Media Types

Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP

Overview of TCP/IP
IPv4 Addressing
Understanding IPv6
Name Resolution

Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Identifying Storage Technologies
Managing Disks and Volumes
Implementing RAID

Module 5: Windows Server Installation and Configuration

Installing Windows Server
Managing Services
Managing Peripherals and Devices

Module 6: Windows Server Roles

Deploying Role-Specific Servers
Role-Based Deployment

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

Introducing AD DS
Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
Implementing Organizational Units
Implementing Group Policy

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

Overview of Defense-in-Depth
Physical Security
Internet Security

Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

Overview of Windows Security
Securing Files
Implementing Encryption

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

Overview of Network Security
Windows Firewall
Network Access Protection

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

Client Protection Features
E-Mail Protection
Server Protection

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

Overview of Server Components
Performance Monitoring

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
Server Availability and Data Recovery
Applying Updates to Windows Server
Troubleshooting Windows Server

Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Implementing Hyper-V Role

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.