Course Overview
This 3-day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008 including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced with Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Install Windows Server 2008.
- Install Windows Server 2008 Server Core.
- Configure Windows Server Core.
- Add and configure Windows Server Core roles.
- Add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core.
- Manage Windows Server Core.
- Create an answer file for use with Dcpromo.
- Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
- Deploy a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) using an answer file.
- Install and configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
- Create operating system images in WDS.
- Add components like language packs to an image.
- Use an Unattend file with WDS.
- Configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments.
- Deploy images with WDS.
- Install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
- Configure MDT.
- Create an MDT build.
- Create MDT deployment points.
- Perform a Lite Touch installation using MDT.
- Prepare a Windows Server 2003 forest for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
- Prepare a Windows Server 2003 domain for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
- Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Windows interface.
- Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Command Line.
- Describe considerations for upgrading file and print servers.
- Describe considerations for upgrading Web and application servers.
- Describe considerations for upgrading remote infrastructure servers.
- Install and configure the file and print server roles.
- Create and replicate a Distributed File System (DFS) namespace.
- Schedule a backup.
- Migrate a printer.
- Export an application and configuration from an IIS 6.0 server.
- Configure IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008
- Import a configuration onto Windows Server 2008
- Enable Remote Desktop and remote administration of Windows Firewall.
- Install and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) and BDE Remote Admin Tool.,/li>
- Configure admin role separation on an RODC.
- Configure Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R).
- Migrate a Windows NT 4.0 server to a virtual machine.
Course Outline
Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation and Configuration
This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) to implement a volume license strategy.
Lessons
- Windows Server 2008 Setup Improvements and Requirements
- Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation
- Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK
Lab : Install Windows Server 2008
- Install Windows Server 2008
- Install Windows Server Core 2008
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Windows Server 2008 setup improvements.
- Describe the Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation option.
- Automate server activation using Microsoft Volume Activation.
Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic Server Core configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.
Lessons
- Server Core Basic Configuration
- Configuring Server Core Roles
Lab : Configure Windows Server Core 2008
- Configure Windows Server Core
- Add and configure Windows Server Core roles
- Add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core
- Manage Windows Server Core
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure Server Core.
- Describe how to add roles to Server Core.
Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
This module describes using Unattend.xml files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation and unattended domain controller installation.
Lessons
- Unattended Windows Server 2008 Installation
- Unattended Domain Controller Installation
Lab : Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend File
- Create an answer file for use with Dcpromo.
Lab : Deploy an RODC in a Remote Infrastructure Using an Unattend File
- Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
- Deploy an RODC using an answer file.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Perform an unattended Windows Server 2008 installation.
- Perform an unattended domain controller installation.
Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services
This module focuses on using Windows Deployment Services and the new WIM image format to create and deploy custom system images.
Lessons
- Windows Deployment Services
- Working with the WIM Format
Lab : Working with Windows Deployment Services
- Install and configure Windows Deployment Services.
- Create operating system images in WDS.
- Add components like language packs to an image.
- Use an Unattend file with WDS.
- Configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments.
- Deploy images with WDS.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Co nfigure and use Window Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:
- On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
- Experience installing , configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:
- On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
- Experience installing , configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.
Additional requirements for MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration certification:
- 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 (3 Days).
- 6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (2 Days).
- Note: Exam 70-643 is a prerequisite for MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator.