MCSA/MCITP: Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Course 9952; 14 Days, Instructor-led Course Description Whether you are looking to learn new technology, gain Server 2008 certification, or simply improve your marketability, Directions Training can help you achieve your training goals. Upon successful completion of this course, students will walk away with six (6) certifications and the ability to design, evaluate, maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008; as well as install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7 utilizing the most current technologies. This program is designed to assist you in gaining a level of proficiency that can only be taught through hands-on labs, simulations, and the real-world application of skills. Our intensive, instructor-led course equips students with valuable knowledge and skills that directly transfer from the classroom to the workplace. Course Objectives Day-to-day management of the server operating system, file structure, and directory services Software distribution and updates Monitoring servers Tier-2 troubleshooting support Supporting engineering and change management projects Building and configuring Servers Implementing auditing policies Performing scheduled vulnerability-assessment scans Monitoring logs for firewalls and intrusion detection systems Deploying Windows 2008 Servers Configuring RDS/WS Designing Infrastructure requirements Planning Server migrations Prerequisites Before attending this program, students should have fundamental knowledge of networking and Microsoft Server products. Audience This Microsoft course is designed for IT professionals looking to expand their knowledge in the Microsoft Windows Server Environment. It is intended for those who will be responsible for the Enterprise management and design of a Windows 2008 Server Environment. Choosing Microsoft Server 2008 training is the best way to maximize your investment in Microsoft technologies. This Course Includes the Following Microsoft Exams Exam 70-640 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
Exam 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Exam 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Exam 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring Walk Away with the Following Windows Server 2008 Certifications MCTS: Windows 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration MCTS: Windows 2008 Active Directory Configuration MCSA / MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator MCTS: Windows 2008 App Infrastructure, Configuring MCTS: Windows 7 Configuring MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator Course Outline Lesson 1: Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory Configure zones, DNS server settings, & zone transfers and replication Lesson 2: Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure Configure a forest or a domain Configure trusts, sites, Active Directory replication, the global catalog, & operations masters Lesson 3: Configuring Active Directory Roles and Services Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) Configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS) Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC) Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FSv2) Lesson 4: Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects Automate creation of Active Directory accounts Maintain Active Directory accounts Create and apply Group Policy objects (GPOs) Configure GPO templates & account policies Deploy and manage software by using GPOs Configure audit policy by using GPOs Lesson 5: Maintaining the Active Directory Environment Configure backup and recovery Perform offline maintenance Monitor Active Directory Lesson 6: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services Install Active Directory Certificate Services Configure CA server settings Manage certificate templates, enrollments, & certificate revocations Lesson 7: Configuring Addressing and Services Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) & routing Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lesson 8: Configuring Names Resolution Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server Configure DNS zones, records, & replication Configure name resolution for client computers Lesson 9: Configuring Network Access Configure remote access, Network Access Protection (NAP) & DirectAccess Configure Network Policy Server (NPS) Lesson 10: Configuring File and Print Services Configure a file server & Distributed File System (DFS) Configure backup and restore Manage file server resources Configure and monitor print services Lesson 11: Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings Configure performance monitoring & event logs Gather network data Lesson 12: Planning for Server Deployment Plan server installations and upgrades Plan for automated server deployment Plan infrastructure services server roles Plan application servers and services Plan file and print server roles Lesson 13: Planning for Server Management Plan server management strategies Plan for delegated administration Plan and implement group policy strategy Lesson 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Servers Implement patch management strategy Monitor servers for performance evaluation and optimization Monitor and maintain security and policies Lesson 15: Planning Application and Data Provisioning Provision applications Provision data Lesson 16: Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability Plan storage & high availability Plan for backup and recovery Lesson 17: Deploying Servers Deploy images by using Windows Deployment Services Configure Microsoft Windows activation, Windows Server Hyper-V and virtual machines Configure high availability & storage Lesson 18: Configuring Remote Desktop Services Configure RemoteApp and Remote Desktop Web Access
Configure Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) & Connection Broker Configure and monitor Remote Desktop resources Configure Remote Desktop licensing & Session Host Lesson 19: Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure Configure Web applications Manage Web sites Configure a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server Configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Manage the Web Server (IIS) role Configure SSL security & web site authentication and permissions Lesson 20: Configuring Network Application Services Manage the Streaming Media Services role Secure streaming media Configure SharePoint Foundation options & SharePoint Foundation integration Lesson 21: Planning Network and Application Services Plan for name resolution and IP addressing Design for network access Plan for application delivery & Remote Desktop Services Lesson 22: Designing Core Identity and Access Management Components Design Active Directory forests and domains Design the Active Directory physical topology & administrative model Design the enterprise-level group policy strategy Lesson 23: Designing Support Identity and Access Management Components Plan for domain or forest migration, upgrade, and restructuring Design the branch office deployment Design and implement public key infrastructure Plan for interoperability Lesson 24: Designing for Business Continuity and Data Availability Plan for business continuity Design for software updates, compliance management, data management and data access Design the operating system virtualization strategy Lesson 25: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7 Perform a clean installation Upgrade to Windows 7 from previous versions of Windows Migrate user profiles Lesson 26: Deploying Windows 7 Capture & deploy a system image Prepare a system image for deployment Configure a VHD Lesson 27: Configuring Hardware and Applications Configure devices, application compatibility, & application restrictions Configure Internet Explorer
Lesson 28: Configuring Network Connectivity Configure IPv4 & IPv6 network settings Configure networking settings & Windows Firewall Configure remote management Lesson 29: Configuring Access to Resources Configure shared resources & file and folder access Configure user account control (UAC) Configure authentication and authorization Configure BranchCache Lesson 30: Configuring Mobile Computing Configure BitLocker and BitLocker To Go Configure DirectAccess, mobility options, & remote connections Lesson 31: Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7 Configure updates to Windows 7 Manage disks Monitor systems Configure performance settings