TRAINING CONTENTS
Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
· Server Roles
· Overview of Active Directory
· Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
· Using Remote Desktop for Administration
Lab : Administering Windows Server 2008
· Install the DNS Server Role
· Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration
Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
· Managing User Accounts
· Creating Computer Accounts
· Automating AD DS Object Management
· Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
Lab : Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts
· Creating and Configuring User Accounts
· Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts
· Automating the Management of AD DS Objects
Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
· Introduction to AD DS Groups
· Managing Group Accounts
· Creating Organizational Units
Lab : Creating an OU Infrastructure
· Creating AD DS Groups
· Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
· Creating an OU Hierarchy
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
· Managing Access Overview
· Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
· Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
· Determining Effective Permission
Lab : Managing Access to Resources
· Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
· Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
· Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
· Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
· Configuring AD DS Trusts
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Delegation
· Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Trusts
· Configuring AD DS Trusts
Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
· Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
· Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
· Managing Group Policy Objects
· Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs
· Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
· Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Lab : Verifying and Managing GPOs
· Verifying GPO Application
· Managing GPOs
· Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy
· Configuring Group Policy Settings
· Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using
Group Policy
· Configuring Administrative Templates
· Deploying Software Using Group Policy
· Configuring Group Policy Preferences
· Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
· Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
· Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab : Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
· Configuring Logon Scripts and Folder Redirection
Lab : Configuring Administrative Templates
· Configure Administrative Templates
Lab : Deploying Software with Group Policy
· Deploy a Software Package with Group Policy
· Verify Software Installation
Lab : Configuring Group Policy Preferences
· Configure Group Policy Preferences
· Verify Group Policy Preferences Application
Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
· Troubleshoot Group Policy Scripts
· Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7B
· Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7C
· Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7D
Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
· Configuring Security Policies
· Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
· Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
· Managing Security Using Security Templates
Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policies
· Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
· Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Lab : Configuring and Verifying Security Policies
· Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
· Configuring Security Templates
· Verifying the Security Configuration
Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance
· Securing a Windows Infrastructure
· Configuring an Audit Policy
· Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
· Managing WSUS
Lab : Manage Server Security
· Configuring Windows Software Update Services
· Configure Auditing
Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
· Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
· Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
· Configuring Quota Management
· Implementing File Screening
· Managing Storage Reports
· Understanding Storage Area Networks
Lab : Installing the FSRM Role Service
· Installing the FSRM Role Service
Lab : Configuring Storage Quotas
· Configuring Storage Quotas
Lab : Configuring File Screening
· Configuring File Screening
Lab : Generating Storage Reports
· Generating Storage Reports
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
· Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
· Configuring DFS Namespaces
· Configuring DFS Replication
Lab : Installing the Distributed File System Role Service and Creating a DFS Namespace
· Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
· Creating a DFS Namespace
Lab : Configuring Folder Targets and Viewing Diagnostic Reports
· Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
· Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection
· Overview of Network Access Protection
· How NAP Works
· Configuring NAP
· Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
· Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
· Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
· Configuring Shadow Copies
· Providing Server and Service Availability
Lab : Configuring Shadow Copying
· Configuring Shadow Copying
Lab : Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
· Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
· Planning Monitoring Tasks
· Calculating a Server Baseline
· Measuring Performance Objects
· Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
· Planning Notification Methods
· Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
· Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Lab : Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements
· Evaluating Performance Metrics
· Monitoring Performance Metrics
Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008 Monitoring
· Configuring Data Collector Sets
· Monitoring Extension Exercise
· Automating Maintenance Tasks
Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore
· Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
· Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
· Planning a Server Restore Policy
· Planning an EFS Restore Policy
· Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Startup
Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup Policy
· Evaluating the Existing Backup Plan
· Updating the Backup Policy
· Reviewing Backup Policy and Plans
· Implementing the Backup Policy
Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore
· Evaluating Backup Data
· Planning a Restore
· Investigating a Failed Restore
· Restoring System State Data