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2008 Training Schedules

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Course 6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008

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 Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator.

Audience

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are experienced with Windows 2000 Server and/or Windows Server 2003, who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification, or have equivalent knowledge.

At Course Completion

After completing the course, students will be able to:

  • Install Windows Server 2008
  • Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008
  • Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008
  • Configure Windows Server Core 2008
  • Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008
  • Utilize Windows Server Deployment
  • Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003
  • Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK

Prerequisites
  • On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 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 Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows Vista

Course Contents
  • Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration
  • Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
  • Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
  • Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services
  • Module 5: Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator
  • Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory
  • Module 7: Upgrading File and Print Servers
  • Module 8: Upgrading Application and Web Servers
  • Module 9: Upgrading Branch Office Servers
  • Module 10: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

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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