Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2: Updating Your Networking Technology
Skills To Windows Server 2008 R2

Product Description

Overview

This class will provide you with the knowledge & skills to work with network infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008 & Windows Server 2008 R2. This class is based fully on standard Microsoft class material.
Audience Profile
This class is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, & who wish to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008 R2.
Typical students include people who have at least one year of experience implementing & administering a network operating system & IT Professionals who work in medium & enterprise organizations with the knowledge & skills to design, implement, & manage a Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 infrastructure.
Class outline
Module 1: Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2008
This module describes how to prepare for & perform an installation of Windows Server 2008. This module also provides details on how to manage the various server roles & Server Core in Windows Server 2008.
? Installing Windows Server 2008
? Managing Server Roles & Features
? Configuring Windows 2008 Server Core
? Lab: Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2008: Installing & Configuring Server Roles & Features; Configuring Server Core & Performing Basic Management Tasks
Module 2: Configuring Windows Deployment Services
This module provides an overview of the Windows installation technologies. This module also describes how to create images for WDS. Finally, the module explains the procedures for deploying images by using WDS.
? Overview of Windows Installation Technologies
? Preparing Images for WDS
? Deploying Images using WDS
? Lab: Configuring Windows Deployment Services: Installing & Configuring WDS; Adding Images to WDS; Creating an Answer File for the WDS client; Deploying an Image with WDS
Module 3: Configuring Networking & Network Services
This module describes how to configure IPv 6 addressing & how to migrate from IPv 4 to IPv 6. in addition, the module examines the new features in DHCP & DNS, the configuration & management of Windows Firewall. Finally, the module covers the basic concepts for wireless connectivity & the authentication options for wireless networks, & then describes how to configure wireless network settings in Group Policy.
? Configuring IP v 6 Addressing
? Migrating from IPv 4 to IPv 6
? Configuring DHCP & DNS
? Configuring Windows Firewall
? Configuring Wireless Networks
? Lab: Configuring Networking & Network Services: Configuring an ISATAP Router; Configuring DHCP & DNS; Configuring Windows Firewall
Module 4: Configuring Network Policy Server & Remote Access Services
This module provides an overview of NPS as a RADIUS compliant server & client. The module then describes how to configure NPS & remote access.
? Overview of Network Policy Server
? Configuring Network Policy Server
? Configuring Remote Access
? Lab: Configuring Network Policy Server & Remote Access Services: Deploying Network Policy Server; Configuring SSTP VPN
Module 5: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module provides an overview of Network Access Protection (NAP) & the various NAP enforcement methods such as IPsec, 802.1x, VPN, & DHCP enforcements. The module also describes how to implement NAP using System Health Validators (SHVs), health policies, remediation server groups, & NAP tracing. The module also provides details on implementing IPsec enforcement for NAP.
? Overview of Network Access Protection
? Implementing NAP
? Implementing IPSec Enforcement for NAP
? Lab: Configuring Network Access Protection: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients; Configuring NAP for IPSec Enforcement
Module 6: Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008
This module describes how to configure the Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2008. The module then explains how to manage storage by using File System Resource Manager (FSRM). Finally, the module covers how to configure storage are network (SAN) connectivity.
? Configuring Distributed File System
? Managing Storage with File System Resource Management
? Configuring Storage Area Network Connectivity
? Lab: Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008: Installing & Configuring the DFS Role Service; Installing & Configuring the File Server Resource Manager Role Service
Module 7: Configuring High Availability in Windows Server 2008
This module describes the various options available in Windows Server 2008 that you can use to provide highly available network services. The module covers options such as Network Load Balancing (NLB) & Failover Clustering.
? Configuring Network Load Balancing
? Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
? Preparing for Failover Clusters
? Creating & Configuring Failover Clusters
? Lab: Configuring High Availability in Windows Server 2008: Creating & Validating a Cluster; Clustering the Print Services Role by Using Failover Cluster Management; Configuring Cluster Resources
Module 8: Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
This module explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2. It also describes the steps to install Windows Server 2008 R2. It also explains the methods to configure Windows deployment services & the methods to migrate server roles, features, & settings to Windows Server 2008 R2.
? Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
? Configuring Windows Deployment Services
? Migrating Server Roles, Features, & Settings to Windows Server 2008 R2
Lab: Deploying Windows Server 2008 R2
? Configuring & Testing Virtual Hard Disk with Native Boot
? Configuring New Features in Windows Deployment Services
? Migrating Server Roles
Module 9: Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
This module explains how to manage Windows Server 2008 R2. It also explains management enhancements & backup features that help manage Windows Server 2008 R2.
? Management Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 R2
? Working with File Classification Infrastructure
? Using Backup Features in Windows Server 2008 R2
? Administering Windows Server 2008 R2
Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 R2
? Using Server Manager for Remote Administration
? Removing Anonymous Access to Confidential Files Automatically
? Configuring File Management Tasks
? Using Windows Server Backup Features
Module 10: Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V
This module explains how to configure Server Virtualization by using Hyper-V. It explains the features of Hyper-V. It also describes how to configure Live Migration in Hyper-V & how to effectively use System Center Virtual Machine Manager R2.
? Configuring the Features of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
? Configuring Live Migration in Hyper-V
system Center Virtual Machine Manager R2
Lab: Configuring Server Virtualization by Using Hyper-V
? Installing & Configuring Failover Clustering
? Configuring Cluster Shared Volumes
setting Up a Virtual Machine for Live Migration
Module 11: Deploying & Configuring Remote Access Services
This module explains how to deploy & configure Remote Access Services. It explains Direct Access, including the methods for deploying Direct Access. It also describes how to configure VPN Reconnect.
? Overview of Direct Access
? Deploying Direct Access
? Configuring VPN Reconnect
Lab: Deploying & Configuring Remote Access Services
? Reviewing Existing Infrastructure Configuration
? Configuring Infrastructure Services for Direct Access
? Configuring the Direct Access Server & Verifying ISATAP-Based Connectivity
? Implementing VPN Reconnect
Module 12: Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices
This module explains how to configure Windows Server 2008 R2 features for branch offices of a business enterprise. The module discusses the features for optimizing branch office network access. It also explains how to configure the branch office security features.
? Features for Optimizing Branch Office Network Access
? Configuring Branch Cache
? Configuring Branch Office Security Features
Lab: Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Features for Branch Offices
? Configuring Branch Cache in Distributed Cache Mode
? Configuring Branch Cache in Hosted Cache Mode
? Configuring Read-Only DFS Replica