Windows Server 2008

Boot Camp for IT Professionals

Introduction

This 5 day intensive boot camp provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure, Active Directory Infrastructure and Applications Platform technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience in these areas with pervious Windows Server versions technology to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.

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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 this course, students will be able to:

• Take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008, including server and domain isolation, IPv6, and improved DNS functionality.
• Manage the new backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled and manual backups, media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data.
• Describe and use Network Policies and Network Access Protection (NAP) and identify enforcement options.
• Describe and use new Windows Server Virtualization features to consolidate servers, provide for disaster recovery, and optimize server utilization.
• Use failover clustering and load balancing to maintain a high level of network availability.
• Plan for and deploy Active Directory Domain Services.
• Install, configure, and manage the Server Core role as a domain controller.
• Manage accounts, subnets, Site-Links, Group Policy, and DNS configuration with Active Directory Domain Services.
• Manage new Active Directory services, including Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, and Active Directory Rights Management Services.
• Set up and manage Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODC).
• Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system.
• Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0.
• 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

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:

• 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 Outline

Module 1: Configuring Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2008. It also explores using Server Manager to work with roles, features, and other aspects of server configuration like Automatic Updates.

Lessons

Server Manager Roles

Windows Server 2008 Features

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Windows Server 2008 roles.
• Describe Windows Server 2008 features.

Module 2: Next Generation Networking

This module explains how to use new and improved networking features in Windows Server 2008, including server and domain isolation, IPv6, and DNS.

Lessons

Networking with Windows Server 2008

DNS Overview and Improvements

Lab 1: Reviewing Networking Defaults and Settings

• Review the Network Center
• Creating Domain Isolation Policies
• Create a Centralized QoS Policy
• Communicate with Link-Local Addresses

Lab 2: DNS: Explore Management Settings

• Explore the Active Directory Snap-Ins
• Create a Forward Lookup Zone
• Create a Reverse Lookup Zone
• Create Resource Records
• Configure Zone Transfers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008.
• Explain how Server and Domain Isolation protects your network.
• Know the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
• Know how DNS is used.
• Explain how DNS and Active Directory work together.
• List new improvements to DNS with Windows Server 2008.

Module 3: Windows Backup

This module provides an overview of the new backup infrastructure in Windows Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled vs. manual backups, media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data.

Lessons

Backup Infrastructure

Optical Media

Restore Utilities

Lab 1: Backup and Restore System Data

• Perform Installation Tasks
• Schedule a Backup
• Create a Manual Backup
• Schedule Daily AD DS Backup via Command Line
• Perform Windows RE Tasks
• Restore Files and Folders
• Backup and Recovery with Vista Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• List new features with Windows Server 2008.
• Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service.
• Explain the difference between scheduled and manual backups.
• Identify which media you can use for backups in Windows Server 2008.
• Describe the Universal Disk Format.
• Identify ways to restore data in Windows Server 2008.

Module 4: Network Policies and Access Protection

This module explains how to use Network Access Protection (NAP) and related technologies to enforce security and client health policies.

Lessons

Network Policies Access Protection

Enforcement Options

Network Access Protection Scenarios

Lab 1: Using Network Access Protection

• Configuring Network Access Protection for DHCP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how Network Policies Access Protection works.
• Identify the enforcement options.
• List Network Access Protection scenarios.

Module 5: Windows Server Virtualization

This module explains how to use new capabilities and architecture in Windows Server Virtualization, including integrated management functions for physical and virtual environments.

Lessons

Introducing Windows Server Virtualization

Configuring Windows Server Virtualization

Lab 1: Accessing Data by Using ADO.NET

• Configure Server Virtualization
• Configure Virtual Networks
• Add Virtual Machines
• Monitoring and Optimization

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• List the new features of Windows Server virtualization.
• Configure Windows Server virtualization virtual machines.
• Create virtual machine snapshots.
• Migrate Virtual Server 2005 virtual machines to Windows Server virtualization.

Module 6: High Availability Features

This module explains how to use failover clustering and network load balancing..

Lessons

Failover Clustering

Network Load Balancing

Lab 1: High Availability Features

• Installing a Two-Node File Server Cluster
• Configuring Network Load Balancing with Terminal Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• List suitable scenarios for Failover Cluster use.
• List suitable scenarios for Network Load Balancing use
• Describe how Failover Clustering is used to support availability and scalability
• List new features in Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering.
• Describe Failover Clustering requirements.

Module 7: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services

This module explains how to install and configure the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) server role and administering it with Server Manager. It also explores planning for deploying an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

Lessons

Planning for ADDS Deployment

Upgrade Considerations

Lab 1: Installing a Windows Server 2008 Forest

• Install a New Forest

Lab 2: Installing Windows Server 2008 in an Existing Forest

• Install a Windows Server 2008 DC in an Existing Forest
• Install a RODC in an Existing Forest
• Verify Active Directory Installation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan for a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services deployment.
• Identify considerations when upgrading from a Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory infrastructure.
• Install Windows Server 2008 AD DS.

Module 8: Server Core Domain Controllers

This module explains how to install and configure the Server Core role in Windows Server 2008 as a domain controller. It also covers adding roles and features and managing Server Core.

Lessons

Server Core Domain Controllers

Lab 1: Server Core Domain Controller

• Installing Server Core
• Configure Server Core
• Adding Roles and Features
• Managing Server Core

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Server Core.
• List Server Core benefits.
• Add Server Core roles.
• Configure a Server Core Domain Controller.

Module 9:Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to create and manage accounts, subnets, Site-Links, and Group Policy with new features in Active Directory Domain Services.

Lessons

What’s New in AD DS

Improved Security

Manageability and Reliability

Lab 1: Exploring Active Directory Domain Services

• Create Accounts
• Review Operations Masters Role
• Review Sites
• Working with Subnets
• Working with Site-Links
• AD DS and Group Policy
• Review DNS Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify new features of AD DS with Windows Server 2008
• Use all Active Directory Domain Services management consoles
• Describe how Read-Only Domain Controllers and Server Core work with Active Directory
• List reliability and manageability improvements with AD DS

Module 10: Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services

This module introduces Windows Server 2008's new Active Directory Services:

• Active Directory Federation Services for identity access solution
• Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (replaces Active Directory Account Management with Windows Server 2003), providing directory services for applications.
• Active Directory Right Management Services, enabling the creation of information-protection solutions.

Lessons

Active Directory Federation Services

Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

Active Directory Rights Management Services

Lab 1: Active Directory Federation Services

• Install AD FS
• Configure Web Server
• Configure Federation Server
• Access Application from Client Computer

Lab 2: Active Directory Rights Management Services

• Install and Configure AD RMS
• Add New AD RMS Cluster
• Register the Service Connection Point in Active Directory
• Verify AD RMS Functionality

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use Active Directory Federation Services.
• Explain Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.
• Use Active Directory Rights Management Services.

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Module 11: Read-Only Domain Controllers

This module explains how to set up and manage a read-only domain controller.

Lessons

Read-Only Domain Controllers

Read-Only Domain Controller Operation

Lab 1: Read-Only Domain Controllers

• Deploying an RODC
• Administering an RODC

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the role of Read-Only Domain Controllers.
• List the prerequisites for RODC deployment.
• Describe how the RODC can be used to achieve Administrator role separation.
• Describe scenarios in which RODC usage is recommended.

Module 12: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.

Lessons

Review of IIS 6.0

Key Improvements in IIS 7.0

IIS 7.0 Configuration System

Lab 1: Introducing IIS 7.0

• Adding the Web Server Role and Additional Services
• Reviewing the IIS 7.0 Administration Interface
• Add an ASP.NET Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify new features in IIS 7.0.
• Navigate the IIS 7.0 user interface.
• Explain the new IIS 7.0 configuration system.

Module 13: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0

This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.

Lessons

Managing IIS 7.0

Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings

Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users

Lab 1: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0

• Using IIS 7.0 Configuration Files to Control Delegation
• Extending the User Interface with Custom Features
• Controlling Delegation Using Locking
• Configuring IIS 7.0 using the Managed API
• Using AppCMD

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain management approaches for IIS 7.0.
• Use appcmd.exe to perform basic administration tasks.
• List the components of IIS configuration files.
• Locate IIS 7.0 configuration files.
• Grant non-administrative users access to IIS 7.0 configuration settings.

Module 14: Configuring Terminal Services

Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.

Lessons

Terminal Services Overview

Terminal Services Core Functionality

Terminal Services Web Access

Terminal Services Licensing

Lab 1: Exploring Terminal Services

• Installing Terminal Services
• Remote Desktop Connection
• Configure TS Web Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how Terminal Services works.
• Identify new Terminal Services core features.
• Use Terminal Services Web Access.
• Describe how Terminal Services Licensing functions

Module 15: Managing Terminal Services

With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.

Lessons

Terminal Services Remote Programs

Terminal Services Gateway

Managing Terminal Services

Lab 1: Managing Terminal Services

• Using Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
• Managing Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Managing Terminal Server
• Optimizing Terminal Services Performance

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use and Manage Terminal Services Remote Programs.
• Use and Manage Terminal Services Gateway.
• Optimize and Monitor Terminal Services.
• Migrate Virtual Server 2005 virtual machines to Windows Server virtualization.