6423 Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Clustering

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

This course is intended for IT professional technical specialists responsible for implementing and maintaining high availability solutions utilizing clustering technologies.

• Experience with network load balancing
• Basic knowledge of clustering theory
• Experience in an enterprise environment managing applications and network topologies
• Basic troubleshooting skills

After completing this course, students will be able to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters in their enterprise environment.

Module 1: Introduction to Clusters

Overview of Clusters
Benefits of Using Clusters
Overview of the Windows Server 2008 High Availability Solutions

Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters

Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
Key Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster Features
Overview of the Windows Server 2008 Quorum Models

Module 3: Preparing to Install a Failover Cluster

Overview of Requirements for Installing a Failover Cluster
Planning the Failover Cluster Implementation
Installing the Failover Cluster Feature and Validating the Cluster Configuration
Installing the Failover Cluster on Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Module 4: Overview of Failover Cluster Storage Requirements

Overview of Storage Technologies
Introduction to Storage Area Networks
Planning a Storage Solution for Failover Clusters
Configuring an iSCSI Storage Connection

Module 5: Configuring a Failover Cluster

Creating a New Failover Cluster
Managing a Failover Cluster
Verifying Failover Functionality

Module 6: Configuring Cluster Resources and Server Roles

Configuring Cluster Resources
Implementing Failover Clusters for Server Roles Using Failover Cluster Management
Clustering Server Roles Using Windows Server Core

Module 7: Maintaining Microsoft Failover Clusters

Monitoring Failover Clusters
Backing Up and Restoring Failover Clusters
Troubleshooting Failover Clusters

Module 8: Implementing Geographically Dispersed Clusters

Overview of Geographically Dispersed Clusters
Implementing Geographically Dispersed Clusters Using Windows Server 2008

Module 9: Implementing Network Load Balanced Clusters

Overview of Network Load Balancing
Configuring a Network Load Balanced Cluster
Maintaining a Network Load Balanced Cluster

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