MCTSW2008 - Upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Boot Camp
Course
MCTSW2008
Price:
$3,695.00
Software Assurance Value:
8
Duration:
5 Days
SQLSoft Course MCTSW2008, Upgrade from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Boot Camp
Students in this class will receive a free Transcender test voucher and lunch every day; Daily class times are 8:00am - 6:00pm
Introduction
This five day instructor lead bootcamp will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with network infrastructure, Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008 and Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to 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, and who wish to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008. This course is also intended for IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
Typical students include people who have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system and IT Professionals who work in medium and enterprise organizations with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage a Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 infrastructure.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Install and configure Windows Server 2008.
- Configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
- Configure networking and network services.
- Configure Network Policy Server (NPS) and remote access.
- Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
- Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
- Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
- Configure Active Directory Lightweight Services (AD LDS).
- Configure Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
- Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
- Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).
- Implement Software Maintenance by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
- Configure storage technologies in Windows Server 2008.
- Configure high availability in Windows Server 2008.
- Configure virtualization in Windows Server 2008.
- Configure and use Windows Server as an application server with new Server Roles.
- Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system.
- Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0.
- Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included
- Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments.
- Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation.
- Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing.
- Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
- Configure disk storage in Windows Server 2008.
Before beginning this course, students must have:
- Experience planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure server roles.
- Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Experience installing, configuring, and administering Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.
- MCSA on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 is recommended.
- Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
70-649 upgrade exam for a 2003 MSCE to MCITP
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and other necessary materials
for this class.
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
This module describes how to prepare for and perform an installation of Windows Server 2008. This module also provides details on how to manage the various server roles and Server Core in Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
Installing Windows Server 2008
Managing Server Roles and Features
Configuring Windows 2008 Server Core
Lab :Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install Windows Server 2008.
Manage Server roles and features.
Configure Windows 2008 Server Core.
Module 2: Configuring Windows Deployment Services
This module provides an overview of the Windows installation technologies. This module also describes how to create images for WDS. Finally, the module explains the procedures for deploying images by using WDS.
Lessons
Overview of Windows Installation Technologies
Preparing Images for WDS
Deploying Images using WDS
Lab :Configuring Windows Deployment Services
Installing and Configuring WDS
Adding Images to WDS
Creating an Answer File for the WDS client
Deploying an Image with WDS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2008.
Manage operating system images in the WIM image format.
Deploy images with Windows Deployment Services.
Module 3: Configuring Networking and Network Services
This module describes how to configure IPv6 addressing and how to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6. Additionally, the module examines the new features in DHCP and DNS, the configuration and management of Windows Firewall. Finally, the module covers the basic concepts for wireless connectivity and the authentication options for wireless networks, and then describes how to configure wireless network settings in Group Policy.
Lessons
Configuring IP v6 Addressing
Migrating from IPv4 to IPv6
Configuring DHCP and DNS
Configuring Windows Firewall
Configuring Wireless Networks
Lab :Configuring Networking and Network Services
Configuring an ISATAP Router
Configuring DHCP and DNS
Configuring Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure IPv6 addressing
Describe coexistence and migration from IPv4 to IPv6 addressing.
Configure DHCP and DNS services.
Configure Windows Firewall.
Configure Wireless Networks.
Module 4: Configuring Network Policy Server and Remote Access Services
This module provides an overview of NPS as a RADIUS compliant server and client. The module then describes how to configure NPS and remote access.
Lessons
Overview of Network Policy Server
Configuring Network Policy Server
Configuring Remote Access
Lab :Configuring Network Policy Server and Remote Access Services
Deploying Network Policy Server
Configuring SSTP VPN
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the purpose of the Network Policy and Access Services server role
Configure Network Policy Server (NPS)
Configure Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS)
Configure remote access.
Module 5: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module provides an overview of Network Access Protection (NAP) and the various NAP enforcement methods such as IPsec, 802.1x, VPN, and DHCP enforcements. The module also describes how to implement NAP using System Health Validators (SHVs), health policies, remediation server groups, and NAP tracing. The module also provides details on implementing IPsec enforcement for NAP.
Lessons
Overview of Network Access Protection
Implementing NAP
Implementing IPSec Enforcement for NAP
Lab :Configuring Network Access Protection
Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
Configuring NAP for IPSec Enforcement
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the role of NAP.
Install, configure, and monitor NAP.
Implement IPsec enforcement for NAP.
Module 6: Configuring Active Directory Domain Services
This module describes the requirements and procedures for installing domain controllers and then explains how to deploy read-only domain controllers (RODCs). The module also describes how to implement fine-grained password policies. Additionally, the module covers the new features in Group Policy and provides an overview of Group Policy preferences.
Lessons
Installing Domain Controllers
Configuring Read-Only Domain Controllers
Configuring Fine-Grained Password Policies
New Features in Group Policy
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Lab :Configuring Active Directory Domain Services
Installing and Configuring an RODC
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Lab :Exploring New Features in Group Policy
Creating a Central Store
Configuring Administrative Templates
Configuring Preferences
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install domain controllers.
Configure read-only domain controllers.
Configure fine-grained password policies.
Describe the new features in Group Policy.
Configure Group Policy preferences.
Module 7: Managing Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to use the various tools included in Windows Server 2008 to monitor and manage events related to AD DS. The module then describes how to configure AD DS auditing and to maintain AD DS by using the Windows Server 2008 built-in tools.
Lessons
Managing Events
Configuring AD DS Auditing
Monitoring AD DS
Maintaining AD DS
Lab :Managing Active Directory Domain Services
Monitoring AD DS by Using Event Viewer
Creating a Subscription
Configuring AD DS Auditing
Reanimating Deleted Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage events.
Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) auditing.
Monitor AD DS.
Maintain AD DS.
Module 8: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
This module describes how to install and configure AD LDS. The module explains the procedures for configuring AD LDS instances, AD LDS replication, and AD LDS integration with AD DS.
Lessons
Installing and Configuring AD LDS
Configuring AD LDS Instances
Configuring AD LDS Replication
Configuring AD LDS Integration with AD DS
Lab :Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
No Lab with Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
Module 9: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
This module describes how to deploy and configure the Active Directory Certificates Services in Windows Server 2008. The module covers the procedures for managing certificate templates, certificate enrollment, certificate revocation, and certificate recovery.
Lessons
Deploying Active Directory Certificate Services
Managing Certificate Templates
Managing Certificate Enrollment
Managing Certificate Revocation
Managing Certificate Recovery
Lab :Configuring and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services
Installing the AD CS Server Role and Configuring CAs
Managing Certificate Revocation
Managing Certificate Recovery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Deploy AD CS infrastructure.
Manage certificate templates.
Manage certificate enrollment.
Manage certificate revocation.
Manage certificate recovery.
Module 10: Configuring Active Directory Federation Services
This module provides an overview of identity federation and federation trusts. The module covers the various features and components of AD FS and the options, requirements, and procedure for deploying it. Finally, the module describes the various types of AD FS claims and the procedure for configuring AD FS claim mapping.
Lessons
Overview of AD FS
Deploying AD FS
Implementing AD FS Claims
Lab :Configuring AD FS for the Federated Web SSO Scenario
No Lab with Configuring AD FS for the Federated Web SSO Scenario
Module 11: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
This module provides an overview of AD RMS features and functionality. The module then describes the requirements and procedures for deploying AD RMS servers and clients. Additionally, the module explains how to administer AD RMS templates and policies.
Lessons
Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services
Deploying AD RMS
Administering AD RMS Templates
Administering AD RMS Policies
Lab :Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
Installing the AD RMS Server Role
Managing AD RMS Rights Policy Templates
Configuring Trust Policies
Testing AD RMS Functionality
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).
Deploy AD RMS.
Administer AD RMS templates.
Administer AD RMS policies.
Module 12: Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services
This module provides an overview of WSUS and its features. The module also describes the requirements and procedures for installing, configuring, and managing WSUS.
Lessons
Introduction to Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1
Installing and Configuring WSUS
Managing WSUS
Lab :Maintaining Software by Using Windows Server Update Services
No Lab with Maintaining Software by Using Windows Server Update Services
Module 13: Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008
This module describes how to configure the Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2008. The module then explains how to manage storage by using File System Resource Manager (FSRM). Finally, the module covers how to configure storage are network (SAN) connectivity.
Lessons
Configuring Distributed File System
Managing Storage with File System Resource Management
Configuring Storage Area Network Connectivity
Lab :Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008
Installing and Configuring the DFS Role Service
Installing and Configuring the File Server Resource Manager Role Service
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure DFS.
Manage storage by using File System Resource Management.
Describe storage area network connectivity.
Module 14: Configuring High Availability in Windows Server 2008
This module describes the various options available in Windows Server 2008 that you can use to provide highly available network services. The module covers options such as Network Load Balancing (NLB) and Failover Clustering.
Lessons
Configuring Network Load Balancing
Overview of Windows Server 2008Failover Clusters
Preparing for Failover Clusters
Creating and Configuring Failover Clusters
Lab :Configuring High Availability in Windows Server 2008
Creating and Validating a Cluster
Clustering the Print Services Role by Using Failover Cluster Management
Configuring Cluster Resources
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure NLB.
Describe how failover clusters work in Windows Server 2008.
Prepare your environment for failover clustering.
Create and configure failover clusters.
Module 15: Configuring Virtualization in Windows Server 2008
This module provides an overview of virtualization in Windows Server 2008 and the features and architecture of Microsoft Hyper-V. The module also describes the requirements and considerations for installing Hyper-V. Finally, the module covers how to configure and manage virtual machines in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.
Lessons
Overview of Hyper-V
Installing Hyper-V
Configuring Hyper-V
High Availability in a Hyper-V Environment
Lab :Configuring a Hyper-V Environment
Configuring Hyper-V Settings
Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
Creating Virtual Hard Disks
Creating and Managing Virtual Machines
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Hyper-V and identify its key features.
Install Hyper-V.
Configure Hyper-V settings.
Configure highly available virtual machines.
Module 16: Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks
This module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.
Lessons
Application Server Roles
Application Server Features
Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK
Lab :Server Roles and Configuration Tasks
No Lab with Server Roles and Configuration Tasks
Module 17: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server
This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.
Lessons
Review of IIS 6.0
Review SMTP in Windows Server 2008
Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
IIS 7.0 Configuration System
Adding the SMTP Feature
Lab :Introducing IIS 7.0
Adding the Web Server Role and Additional Services
Reviewing the IIS 7.0 Administration Interface
Add an ASP.NET Application
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Review key IIS 6.0 design elements.
Install and configure the SMTP feature.
Identify key improvements in IIS 7.0.
Describe the new IIS 7.0 configuration system.
Module 18: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.
Lessons
Managing IIS 7.0
Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users
Lab :Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
Using IIS 7.0 Configuration Files to Control Delegation
Extending the User Interface with Custom Features
Controlling Delegation Using Locking
Using IIS 7.0 to Configure SSL
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain management approaches for IIS 7.0.
Use the IIS 7.0 configuration system.
Grant non-administrative users access to IIS 7.0 configuration settings.
Module 19: Troubleshooting Web Servers
This module describes and demonstrates IIS 7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.
Lessons
Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
Using the Runtime Control and Status API
Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules
Lab :Troubleshooting Web Servers
No Lab with Troubleshooting Web Servers
Module 20: Configuring Terminal Services
Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.
Lessons
Terminal Services Overview
Terminal Services Core Functionality
Terminal Services Web Access
Terminal Services Licensing
Lab :Exploring Terminal Services
Installing Terminal Services
Remote Desktop Connection
Configure TS Web Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how the components of Terminal Services work together.
Identify new Terminal Services core features.
Use Terminal Services Web Access.
Describe Terminal Services Licensing.
Module 21: Managing Terminal Services
With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.
Lessons
Terminal Services RemoteApp Programs
Terminal Services Gateway
Managing Terminal Services
Lab :Managing Terminal Services
Using Terminal Services RemoteApp Programs
Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
Managing TS Remote Programs
Managing Terminal Server
Optimizing Terminal Services Performance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use and manage Terminal Services RemoteApp programs.
Use and manage Terminal Services Gateway.
Optimize and monitor Terminal Services.
Module 22: Overview of Windows Server� 2008 R2
This module provides students with an overview of the new features provided with Windows Server 2008 R2. There are no labs corresponding with this module. This module will cover the following topics:
Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
Configuring Active Directory in Windows Server 2008 R2
Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V
Configuring Remote Desktop Services and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2
Deploying and Configuring Remote Access Services
Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices
Configuring and Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Services
Managing Windows Server 2008 R2 with Windows PowerShell 2.0
