Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2008. It also explores using Server Manager to work with roles, features, PowerShell and other aspects of server configuration like Automatic Updates.
Lessons
- Server Manager Roles
- Windows Server 2008 Features
- Active Directory Improvements
Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008
- Initial Configuration Tasks
- Server Manager Console
- Server Manager Wizards
- Windows PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Windows Server 2008 roles.
- Describe Windows Server 2008 features.
- Describe Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Improvements.
Module 2: Windows Deployment Services
This module explains how to use benefits and components of Windows Deployment Services, including image capture and management.
Lessons
- Introducing Windows Deployment Services
- WDS Components
Lab : Working With Windows Deployment Services
- Install and Configure Windows Deployment Services
- Working with Images
- Creating Images
- Using Unattend Files
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Windows Deployment Services benefits.
- Describe Windows Deployment Services (WDS) components.
Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Server Core
This module explains how to use key functionality and benefits of a Server Core installation, including adding and configuring roles.
Lessons
- Server Core Introduction
- Configuring and Managing Server Core
Lab : Server Core
- Installing Windows Server Core
- Configure Server Core
- Add and Configure Server Roles
- Add Backup Feature
- Managing Server Core
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Windows Server Core.
- Add and configure Windows Server Core roles.
Module 4: Windows Backup
This module provides an overview of the new backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled vs. manual backups, media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data.
Lessons
- Backup Infrastructure
- Optical Media
- Restore Utilities
Lab : Backup and Restore System Data
- Perform Installation Tasks
- Schedule a Backup
- Create a Manual Backup,/LI>
- Schedule Daily AD DS Backup via Command Line
- Backup and Recovery with Vista Client
- Restore Files and Folders
- Perform Windows RE Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service.
- Identify backup-capable media in Windows Server 2008.
- Restore Windows Server 2008 backups.
Module 5: Windows Server 2008 Updates to Networking
This module explains how to use new and improved networking features in Windows Server 2008, including server and domain isolation, IPv6, and DNS.
Lessons
- Networking with Windows Server 2008
- New Networking Features
- DNS with Windows Server 2008
- Configuring Routing
- Configuring Wireless Settings in Server 2008
Lab : Reviewing Networking Defaults and Settings
- Review the Network Center
- Creating Domain Isolation Policies
- Create a Centralized QoS Policy
- Communicate with Link-Local Addresses
Lab : DNS Management Settings
- Creating Zones in Windows Server 2008
- Create Resource Records
- Configure Zone Transfers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Windows Server 2008 network architecture.
- Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008.
- List new improvements to DNS with Windows Server 2008.
- Describe routing configuration components in Windows Server 2008.
- Describe new features for wireless networks.
Module 6: Network Policies and Access Protection
Experience planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Microsoft 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 Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista.
- MCSA on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 recommended.