Course Overview
This Microsoft course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with network infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This Microsoft course is based fully on standard Microsoft Microsoft course material.
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Audience
This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, and who wish to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008 R2.
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.
Prerequisites
- Experience planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Windows Server 2000 or 2003, 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.
- Install and configure Windows Server 2008 (R2).
- Configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
- Configure networking and network services.
- Configure Network Policy Server (NPS) and remote access.
- Configure Network Access Protection (NAP).
- Configure storage technologies in Windows Server 2008 (R2).
- Configure high availability in Windows Server 2008 (R2).
- Configure virtualization in Windows Server 2008 (R2).
Course Outline
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.
- Installing Windows Server 2008
- Managing Server Roles and Features
- Configuring Windows 2008 Server Core
Lab : Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008:
- Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features;
- Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
Module 6: 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.
- 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
Module 7: 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.
- Configuring Network Load Balancing
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover 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
Module 8: Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
This module explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2. It also describes the steps to install Windows Server 2008 R2. It also explains the methods to configure Windows deployment services and the methods to migrate server roles, features, and settings to Windows Server 2008 R2.
- Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
- Configuring Windows Deployment Services
- Migrating Server Roles, Features, and Settings to Windows Server 2008 R2
Lab : Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
- Configuring and Testing Virtual Hard Disk with Native Boot
- Configuring New Features in Windows Deployment Services
- Migrating Server Roles
Module 9: Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
This module explains how to manage Windows Server 2008 R2. It also explains management enhancements and backup features that help manage Windows Server 2008 R2.
- Management Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2
- Working with File Classification Infrastructure
- Using Backup Features in Windows Server 2008 R2
- Administering Windows Server 2008 R2
Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
- Using Server Manager for Remote Administration
- Removing Anonymous Access to Confidential Files Automatically
- Configuring File Management Tasks
- Using Windows Server Backup Features
Module 10: Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V
This module explains how to configure Server Virtualization by using Hyper-V. It explains the features of Hyper-V. It also describes how to configure Live Migration in Hyper-V and how to effectively use System Center Virtual Machine Manager R2.
- Configuring the Features of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
- Configuring Live Migration in Hyper-V
- System Center Virtual Machine Manager R2
Lab : Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V
- Installing and Configuring Failover Clustering
- Configuring Cluster Shared Volumes
- Setting Up a Virtual Machine for Live Migration
Module 11: Deploying and Configuring Remote Access Services
This module explains how to deploy and configure Remote Access Services. It explains DirectAccess, including the methods for deploying DirectAccess. It also describes how to configure VPN Reconnect.
- Overview of DirectAccess
- Deploying DirectAccess
- Configuring VPN Reconnect
Lab : Deploying and Configuring Remote Access Services
- Reviewing Existing Infrastructure Configuration
- Configuring Infrastructure Services for DirectAccess
- Configuring the DirectAccess Server and Verifying ISATAP-Based Connectivity
- Implementing VPN Reconnect
Module 12: Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices
This module explains how to configure Windows Server 2008 R2 features for branch offices of a business enterprise. The module discusses the features for optimizing branch office network access. It also explains how to configure the branch office security features.
- Features for Optimizing Branch Office Network Access
- Configuring BranchCache
- Configuring Branch Office Security Features
Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices
- Configuring BranchCache in Distributed Cache Mode
- Configuring BranchCache in Hosted Cache Mode
- Configuring Read-Only DFS Replica
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