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Training: Course Outline

Course 6417: Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

This 3 day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Applications Platform technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Platform technologies to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.



Audience

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.


At Course Completion

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Configure and use Windows Server as an application server with new Server Roles
  • Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system
  • Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0
  • Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included features and tools
  • Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments
  • Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation
  • Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing
  • Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization


Prerequisites
  • 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


Course Contents
  • Module 1: Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks
  • Module 2: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server
  • Module 3: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
  • Module 4: Troubleshooting Web Servers
  • Module 5: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
  • Module 6: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
  • Module 7: Configuring Terminal Services
  • Module 8: Managing Terminal Services

Student Responsibilities
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.
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