Course Description This course combines Windows Server 2008 training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses into five days. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to: Manage accounts and resources Maintain server resources Monitor server performance Safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment. This course covers Server 2008 Release 2 (R2) key topics and Windows Server 2008 core skills, and it incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008. What You'll Learn The latest feature updates for Server 2008 R2 Administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008 Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) user and computeraccounts Create Groups and Organizational Units Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts Create and configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy Implement security by using Group Policy Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008 Configure and manage Distributed File System Configure Network Access Protection Configure availability of network resources Monitor and maintain servers running Windows Server 2008 Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore Who Should Attend 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 Prerequisites: 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 Course Outline: Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. Lessons Exclusive - Introduction to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Functionality of Windows Server 2008 Network Operating Systems: Product History Windows Server 2008 Editions Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Server Core Overview New Features in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 New Features of SP1 for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 Lesson 1: Windows Server 2008 Management Environment Understanding the Windows Server 2008 Environment Windows Server 2008 Server Roles and Features Windows Server 2008 Administration Tools Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core Lesson 2: Managing Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles IPv6 Addressing Domain Name System Server Role Configuring DNS Zones DHCP Server Role Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options Lesson 3: Configuring Access to File Services Access Control Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions Managing Permissions for Shared Resources Determining Effective Permissions Lesson 4: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System Distributed File System (DFS) Overview Configuring DFS Namespaces Configuring DFS Replication Lesson 5: Managing File Resources by Using File Server Resource Manager File Server Resource Manager Configuring Quota Management Implementing File Screening Managing Storage Reports Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks Lesson 6: Configuring and Securing Remote Access Configuring a Virtual Private Network Connection Network Policies Integrating Network Access Protection with VPNs Configuring VPN Enforcement by Using NAP Basics of DirectAccess Deploying DirectAccess Lesson 7: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Active Directory Infrastructure Working with Active Directory Administration Tools Managing User Accounts Managing Computer Accounts Managing Groups Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS Lesson 8: Configuring Active Directory Object Administration and Domain Trust Configuring Active Directory Object Administration Configuring Active Directory Trusts Lesson 9: Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects Group Policy Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects Managing Group Policy Objects Evaluating and Troubleshooting Group Policy Processing Lesson 10: Using Group Policy to Configure User and Computer Settings Using Group Policy to Configure Folder Redirection and Scripts Using Administrative Templates to Manage Users and Computers Deploying Software by Using Group Policy Deploying Group Policy Preferences Lesson 11: Implementing Security Settings Using Group Policy Security Settings Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software Lesson 12: Providing Efficient Network Access for Remote Offices Remote Office Requirements Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers Implementing BranchCache Lesson 13: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Planning Maintenance Tasks Calculating a Server Baseline Interpreting Performance Counters Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools Lesson 14: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Recovery Planning and Implementing File Backups on Windows Server 2008 Planning and Implementing File Recovery Recovering Active Directory Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup Lesson 15: Exclusive - Remote Desktop Services Remote Desktop Services Overview Remote Management New Features of Remote Desktop Services Lesson 16: Exclusive - Internet Information Services 7.x Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Features New Features in IIS 7.5 Installing IIS 7.0 .NET on Server Core Managing IIS 7.0 Configuring FTP Sites Labs Exclusive - Introduction to Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2 Examine Hardware Components Explore and Configure the Host Operating System Lab 1: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008 Install Windows Server 2008 Explore Windows Server 2008 Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 Use the New Server Manager Console Enable Remote Management Features Use the Computer Lab 2: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles Configure and Manage DHCP Install and Configure DNS Lab 3: Exclusive - Configuring Access to File Services Manage NTFS Permissions Manage Share Permissions Calculate Effective Permissions Use Windows PowerShell to Display Permissions Lab 4: Exclusive - Configuring and Managing Distributed File System Prepare for DFS Install DFS Create the DFS Namespace Implement DFS Replication Lab 5: Exclusive - Managing File Resources Using File Server Resource Manager Manage Disk Resources Use the File Server Resource Manager Implement Printing Lab 6: Exclusive - Configuring and Securing Remote Access Configure a VPN Server on Windows Server 2008 R2 Create a VPN Connection with Windows 7 Install and Configure Network Access Protection Lab 7: Exclusive - Managing Active Directory Domain Services Create Local Users and Groups Create Domain User and Computer Accounts Install a New Active Directory Domain Controller (DC) Use Server Core as a DC Remove a DC from the Domain Examine Users, Groups, and OUs Manage Accounts with Windows PowerShell Use the Restartable Directory Services Feature Lab 8: Exclusive - Configuring Active Directory Object Administration and Domain Trust Delegate Access to Active Directory Objects Configure Trusts Use Windows PowerShell to Navigate Active Directory Lab 9: Exclusive - Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects Explore the Group Policy Management Tools Group Policy Backup and Restore Working with Starter GPOs Delegating Control for Policy Management Create a Group Policy Lab 10: Exclusive Using Group Policy to Configure User and Computer Settings o Preparing the GPO Environment o Deploying Software with a GPO o Implementing Login Scripts o Implementing Folder Redirection o Implementing Group Policy Preferences Lab 11: Exclusive - Implementing Security Settings Using Group Policy Configure Standard Password Policies Configure Fine-Grained Password Policies Configure Restricted Groups Configure Software Restriction Policies Configuring Auditing Creating a Windows Firewall Policy Force a Secure Connection with the Windows Firewall Use Security Templates Lab 12: Exclusive - Providing Efficient Network Access for Remote Offices Configure a BranchCache Environment Implement an RODC Lab 13: Exclusive - Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Performance Monitoring Use the Task Manager Use the Resource Monitor Use the Event Viewer Lab 14: Exclusive - Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore Manage Volume Shadow Copy Backup and Recovery Use the Active Directory Recycle Bin Use the Repair Your Computer Boot Option Build WinRE on a UFD Implement NLB Deploy a Failover Cluster with iSCSI Lab 15: Exclusive - Remote Desktop Services Implement Remote Desktop Enable the Remote Desktop Services Role Manage and Test the RD Gateway Remote Desktop RemoteApp Remote Desktop Web Access Lab 16: Exclusive - IIS-7.0 Install IIS 7.0 Manage IIS 7.0 Manage FTP 7.0 Manage IIS with Windows PowerShell Price: $2,995.00 Duration: 5 days Time: 10am - 6pm Contact: Cari Jones, Corporate Account Manager Email: CariJ@fmctraining.com Phone: 407-354-4866 FUTURE MEDIA CONCEPTS, INC., the nation's premier digital media training center, provides manufacturer-authorized training in all areas of digital media including digital video and film editing, web design and development, sound design, DVD authoring, 3D animation, motion graphics, desktop publishing, architectural and mechanical design and Mac IT. 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