Course 6415: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
This 3 day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure technology to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.
This course is 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.
After completing the course, students will be able to:
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Install and configure Windows Server 2008, including using new features and Ro
- Take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008, including server and domain isolation, IPv6, and improved DNS functionality
- Use key functionality and benefits of a Server Core installation, including adding and configuring Roles
- Manage the new backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled and manual backups, media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data
- Describe and use Network Policies and Network Access Protection (NAP) and identify enforcement options
- Describe and manage Windows Deployment Services, including image capture and management
- Describe and use new Windows Server Virtualization features to consolidate servers, provide for disaster recovery, and optimize server utilization
- Use failover clustering and load balancing to maintain a high level of network availability
- Monitor and optimize network performance using Windows Server 2008's included tools like Windows System Resource Manager
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On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
- Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
- Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
- Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
- Installed, Configured, and Administered Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista
Module 1: Configuring Windows Server 2008
Module 2: Next Generation Networking
Module 3: Server Core
Module 4: Windows Backup
Module 5: Network Policies and Access Protection
Module 6: Windows Deployment Services
Module 7: Windows Server Virtualization
Module 8: High Availability Features
Module 9: Performance Monitoring and Optimization
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level
of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take
the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course.
This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.