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Course 6420 Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008Network and Applications Infrastructure

40H

Course 6424

Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

24H

Course 6421 Configuring and Troubleshooting aWindows Sever 2008 Network Infrastructure

40H

Course 6425 Configuring and Troubleshooting WindowsServer 2008 Active Directory Domain

Services

40H

Course 6426 Configuring Identity and Access Solutionswith Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

24H

Course 6430 Managing and Maintaining Windows Server2008 Servers

40H

Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications InfrastructureCourse 6420A: Five days; Instructor-Led

AudienceThis course is intended for new IT employees or Desktop Support workers moving into server support.

The information in this course allows them acquire a fundamental understanding of Windows networks

to pursue advanced topics. This course is also useful for those migrating from competitive platforms toWindows Server 2008.

PrerequisitesBefore attending this course, students must have:

• A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side)

• Working knowledge of networking technologies



At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the fundamentals of an enterprise networking environment.

• Describe the typical roles of IT Professionals in an enterprise environment.

• Describe TCP/IPv4 configurations, protocols, and tools.

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Describe the fundamentals of communication technologies.

• Create an IPv4 address range and subnet.

• Configure IPv6 addresses.

• Administer a Windows 2008 server.

• Describe basic security concepts for server roles.

• Describe how to secure network traffic by using certificates.

• Configure Windows Firewall.

• Configure and troubleshoot remote access.

• Describe routing concepts, protocols, and quality of service.

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Configure and test network load balancing.

• Configure network print resources and printing pools.

• Describe the functions included with Windows Server Virtualization (WSV).

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Course OutlineModule 1: Fundamentals of Network Infrastructure

This module describes the fundamentals of an enterprise networking environment, which consists of

Windows Infrastructure Services, Windows Application Platform Services, and Active Directory.

Lessons

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Network Communication Standards

• Physical Network Infrastructure

• Logical Network Organization

• Overview of Active Directory

• Server Roles

Lab: Identifying Network Components

• Exercise 1: Creating a Network Diagram

• Exercise 2: Expanding the Network Diagram

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Describe the purpose of network communication standards and the OSI model.

• Describe the components of physical network infrastructure.

• Describe the logical organization of networks.

• Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.

• Describe server roles and how they are categorized.

Module 2: IT Professionals in the Enterprise

This module describes the IT Professional roles (and their respective responsibilities) that may exist in a

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typical enterprise environment.

Lessons

• IT Professional Roles

• IT Management and Processes

• Professional Development for IT Professionals

Lab: Developing a Training Plan

• Exercise 1: Reviewing Information about Microsoft Learning Resources

• Exercise 2: Creating a Training Plan


• Describe the IT professional roles.

• Describe IT management and processes.

• Describe options for the professional development of IT professionals.

Module 3: Configuring Basic TCP/IPv4

This module describes the TCP/IPv4 configuration, protocols and the tools used to validate

configurations.

Lessons

• Overview of the TCP/IP Protocol Suite

• Overview of TCP/IP Addressing

• Name Resolution

• Dynamic IP Addressing

• TCP/IPv4 Tools

Lab: Configuring Basic TCP/IPv4 Settings and Validating TCP/IPv4 Connectivity

• Exercise 1: Configuring a Dynamic IP Address

• Exercise 2: Configuring a Static IP Address

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Exercise 3: Testing DNS Configuration

• Exercise 4: Connecting to a Web Application


• Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite and the individual protocols that are part of it.

• Describe the components of IPv4 addressing.

• Describe NetBIOS and DNS name resolution.

• Describe how IPv4 addresses can be assigned dynamically.

• Describe tools that can be used to manage and monitor IPv4.

Module 4: Fundamentals of Communication Technologies

This module describes static and dynamic HTTP content, how to differentiate between the two, and the

various mechanisms used by TCP/IPv4 to send and receive data traffic.

Lessons

• Network Content Types

• Packet Delivery Methods


• Describe static, dynamic, and streaming content.



• Describe unicast, broadcast, and multicast packet delivery.

Module 5: Creating IPv4 Address Spaces

This module explains how to define and create an IPv4 address range and subnetting for a network.

Lessons

• Overview of IP Communication

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Subnetting Overview

• Subnetting for Complex Networks

Lab: Creating IPv4 Address Spaces

• Exercise 1: Defining the Subnet Mask for a WAN

• Exercise 2: Defining the Hosts for a Network


• Describe the IPv4 communication process between computers.

• Describe the concept of subnetting.

• Create IPv4 networks by performing subnetting.

Module 6: IPv6 Fundamentals

This module introduces IPv6, describes the differences between IPV4 and IPv6, and explains how to

configure IPv6 addresses.

Lessons

• Introduction to IPv6

• Unicast IPv6 Addresses

• Configuring IPv6

Lab: Configuring IPv6

• Exercise 1: Defining IPv6 Networks for Internal Use

• Exercise 2: Configuring a Static IPv6 Address on a Server


• Describe the characteristics of IPv6.

• Describe the characteristics of IPv6 unicast addresses.

• Describe how IPv6 can be configured automatically and statically.

Module 7: Fundamentals of Administering Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to use the administrative tools available in Windows 2008 server to monitor

system performance, monitor system status, and manage a server from a remote computer rather than

the server console.

Lessons

• Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools

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Monitoring Performance

• Monitoring Events

• Using Remote Desktop for Administration

• Configuring Security for Server Administration

Lab: Administering Windows Server 2008

• Exercise 1: Joining a Server to the Domain

• Exercise 2: Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration



• Exercise 3: Centralizing Event Logging

• Exercise 4: Resolving a Performance Issue by Using Reliability and Performance Monitor


• Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools.

• Describe how to monitor performance.

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Describe how to monitor events.

• Describe how to use Remote Desktop for administration.

• Describe how to configure security for server administration.

Module 8: Security Fundamentals

This module introduces basic industry standard security concepts for server roles.

Lessons

• Defense-in-Depth

• Securing Access to Web Content

• Securing Access to Files

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Data EncryptionLab: Configuring Data Security

• Exercise 1: Creating a Simple Share

• Exercise 2: Creating an Advanced Share

• Exercise 3: Configuring Web Content for Anonymous Access

• Exercise 4: Securing Web Content


• Describe how Defense in Depth is used to secure computers.

• Describe how to secure access to Web content.

• Describe how to secure access to files.

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Describe data encryption and how it is used to protect data on disk.

Module 9: Fundamentals of Securing Network Communication

This module describes how to secure network traffic by using certificates.

Lessons

• Public Key Infrastructure

• Using Certificates

Lab: Securing a Web Site by using SSL

• Exercise 1: Verifying the Trusted Root CA

• Exercise 2: Securing a Web site by using SSL


• Describe public key infrastructure components and certificates.

• Describe methods for securing network communication by using certificates.

Module 10: Windows Firewall and Caching Fundamentals

This module describes proxy and caching services; how to configure Windows Firewall by creating

exceptions and modifying firewall rules; how to configure auditing and monitoring; and how to

troubleshoot Windows Firewall.

Lessons



• Overview of Perimeter Security

• Windows Firewall Overview

• Creating Windows Firewall Rules

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Firewall

Lab: Using Windows Firewall

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Exercise 1: Limiting Access to a Web Application

• Exercise 2: Distributing Windows Firewall Rules by Using Group Policy


• Describe firewall and proxy server characteristics.

• Describe Windows Firewall and how to perform basic administration.

• Describe how to create Windows Firewall rules.

• Describe how to monitor and troubleshoot Windows Firewall.

Module 11: Remote Access Fundamentals

This module explains how to configure network policies, configure a radius proxy, and how to

troubleshoot NPS as a radius proxy.Lessons

• Remote Access Overview

• RADIUS Overview

• Network Policy Server

• Troubleshooting Remote Access

Lab: Implementing Remote Access

• Exercise 1: Implementing a VPN server

• Exercise 2: Implementing a RADIUS server

• Exercise 3: Implementing a RADIUS proxy


• Describe the characteristics of remote access methods.

• Describe how RADIUS is used.

• Describe how to implement network policies on a Network Policy Server.

• Describe how to troubleshoot remote access.

Module 12: Routing Fundamentals

This module describes routing concepts and protocols, and explains how quality of service can be used

within a network environment.

Lessons

• Routing Overview

• Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a Router

• Quality of Service

Lab: Configuring Routing

• Exercise 1: Configuring a LAN Router

• Exercise 2: Implementing RIPv2

• Exercise 3: Configuring a Demand-dial Router



• Exercise 4: Configuring QoS


• Describe routing protocols and routing tables.

• Describe how to configure RRAS as a LAN router.

• Describe Quality of Service (QoS) and how to implement it.

Module 13: Network Load Balancing Fundamentals

This module explains how to configure and test network load balancing.

Lessons

• Server Availability and Scalability Overview

• Network Load Balancing

• Configuring Windows NLB

Lab: Implementing Network Load Balancing

• Exercise 1: Preparing Web Servers for NLB

• Exercise 2: Creating an NLB Cluster for Failover

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Exercise 3: Configuring an NLB Cluster for Load BalancingAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe server availability and scalability options.

• Describe Windows Network Load Balancing.

• Describe how to configure Windows Network Load Balancing.

Module 14: Configuring Print Resources and Printing Pools

This module explains how to configure network print resources and printing pools.

Lessons

• Printing Overview

• Configuring Network Printers

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Using Print Management

• Managing Printers

• Troubleshooting Network Printing

Lab: Implementing Printing

• Exercise 1: Creating an XPS document

• Exercise 2: Adding a Printer by Using Control Panel

• Exercise 3: Using Print Management

• Exercise 4: Deploying Printers by Using Group Policy

• Exercise 5: Migrating a Printer to a New Server


• Describe the printing process.

• Describe how to configure network printers.

• Describe how to manage servers by using Print Management.

• Describe how to manage printers by using Print Management.

• Describe how to troubleshoot network printing.

Module 15: Server Virtualization Overview



This module describes the fundamental functions included with Windows Server Virtualization (WSV).

Lessons

• Overview of Server Virtualization

• Overview of Windows Server Virtualization

• Creating a Virtual Environment


• Describe benefits and characteristics of server virtualization.

• Describe benefits and characteristics of Windows Server Virtualization.

• Describe how to configure and manage a virtual environment.

Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active DirectoryCourse 6424A: Three days; Instructor-Led

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Introduction

Audience

Prerequisites

At Course Completion

Course Outline

Take This Training

IntroductionThis three-day instructor-led course provides Active Directory Technology Specialists an introduction to

Active Directory server roles in Windows Server 2008. The course is intended for entry level students

who want to get familiar with the Active Directory server roles and their basic functionality.

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AudienceThe primary audience for this course is IT Professionals who are new to Active Directory and want to

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Before attending this course, students must have:

• Basic understanding of networking.

• Basic understanding of network operating systems.

• Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge (not required but expected).

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At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will understand how Active Directory server roles are used and

learn about the purpose and components of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Students will

learn how to configure organizational units and user, computer and group accounts. Lastly, students

will learn how to manage access to shared resources.

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Course OutlineModule 1: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles

This module provides an overview of the Active Directory server roles.Lessons

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services

• Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

• Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services

• Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Services

• Overview of Active Directory Federation Services

Lab: Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles

• Exercise 1: Planning Active Directory Server Role Implementations

• Exercise 2: Understanding Active Directory Server Role Integration with AD DS


• Describe the Active Directory server roles required for a variety of Active Directory deployment

scenarios.

• Describe the integration of AD DS with other Active Directory server roles

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains the reasons for deploying AD DS and describes the AD DS components.

Lessons

• Overview of AD DS

• Overview of AD DS Logical Components

• Overview of AD DS Physical Components

Lab: Exploring AD DS Components and Tools

• Exercise 1: Examining the AD DS Logical Components

• Exercise 2: Examining the AD DS Physical Components


• Install the AD DS management tools on a Windows Vista computer.

• Describe the AD DS logical components











• Describe the AD DS physical components

Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

This module explains how Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS) works and how to

configure AD LDS components.

Lessons

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AD LDS Overview

• Implementing and Administering AD LDS

• Implementing AD LDS Replication

• Comparing AD DS and AD LDS

Lab: Configuring AD LDS

• Exercise 1: Configuring AD LDS Instances and Application Partitions

• Exercise 2: Configuring AD LDS Access Control

• Exercise 3: Configuring AD LDS Replication


• Configure AD LDS instances and application partitions.

• Configure AD LDS access control.

• Configure AD LDS replication.

Module 4: Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) works and how to implement

AD CS certificate enrollment.

Lessons

• Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services

• Understanding Active Directory Certificate Services Certificates

• Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation

Lab: Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services

• Exercise 1: Requesting Certificates Using Web Enrollment

• Exercise 2: Managing Certificate Requests and Revocation


• Request certificates using Web enrollment.

• Manage certificate requests.

Module 5: Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services

This module explains how Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) works and how to

configure AD RMS settings.

Lessons

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AD RMS Overview

• Understanding AD RMS

• Managing AD RMS

Lab: Exploring AD RMS

• Exercise 1: Verifying AD RMS Functionality

• Exercise 2: Customizing the AD RMS Configuration




• Verify AD RMS functionality.

• Customize the AD RMS configuration.

Module 6: Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services

This module explains how Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) works and how to configure AD

FS components.

Lessons

• AD FS Overview

• AD FS Deployment Scenarios

• Configuring AD FS Components

Lab: Exploring AD FS

• Exercise 1: Implementing the AD FS Components (Discussion)

• Exercise 2: Configuring the AD FS Resource Partner Organization


• Describe how to implement the AD FS components.

• Configure the AD FS resource partner organization.

Module 7: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects

This module explains how to configure AD DS user and computer accounts.

Lessons

• Managing User Accounts

• Creating Computer Accounts

• Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

Lab: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts

• Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring User Accounts

• Exercise 2: Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts


• Create and configure user accounts

• Create and configure computer accounts.

Module 8: Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units

This module explains how to configure AD DS group accounts and organizational units (OU).

Lessons

• Introduction to AD DS Groups

• Managing Group Accounts

• Creating Organizational Units

Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure

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Exercise 1: Creating AD DS Groups

• Exercise 2: Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)

• Exercise 3: Creating an OU Hierarchy


• Create and configure group accounts.

• Create and configure organizational units



• Apply considerations when creating an OU design.

Module 9: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.

Lessons

• Managing Access Overview

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Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources

• Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions

• Determining Effective Permission

Lab: Managing Access to Resources

• Exercise 1: Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)

• Exercise 2: Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation

• Exercise 3: Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation


• Plan a shared folder implementation.

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Implement a secure shared folder implementation.

• Evaluate the shared folder implementation.



Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Sever 2008Network InfrastructureCourse 6421A: Five days; Instructor-Led

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Introduction

Audience

Prerequisites


Course Outline

Take This Training

IntroductionThis five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and

troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and

configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will

gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008

and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update

compliance.

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AudienceThe primary audience for this course includes Active Directory technology specialists aspiring to be

Enterprise Administrators (Tier 4 day-to-day network operations) or Network Administrators (Tier

2). Experienced Server Administrators aspiring to be Enterprise Administrators would also benefit

from this course.

The secondary audience for this course includes Storage Area Network Administrators who need to

understand this information to deploy or extend their current storage infrastructure. Operations

Managers who need this information to support troubleshooting efforts and business decisions wouldalso benefit from this course.

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• Working experience with Windows Server 2003.




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• Basic knowledge of Active Directory.

• An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).

• Basic knowledge of DHCP.

• Basic knowledge of IPsec.

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• Install and configure servers.

• Configure and troubleshoot DNS.

• Configure and manage WINS.

• Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.

• Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP.

• Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

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Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.

• Configure Network Access Protection.

• Configure IPsec.

• Monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

• Configure and manage Distributed File System.

• Configure and manage storage technologies.

• Configure availability of network resources and content.

• Configure server security compliance.

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Course OutlineModule 1: Installing and Configuring Servers

This module explains how to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a

server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features.

Lessons

• Installing Windows Server 2008

• Managing Server Roles and Features

• Overview of the Server Core Installation Option

Lab: Installing and Configuring Servers and Server Roles

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Exercise 1: Identifying Server Types

• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features

• Exercise 3: Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks


• Identify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server 2008.

• Describe the difference between server roles and features.

• Describe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation.











Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to

be used in a secure environment.

Lessons

• Installing the DNS Server Role

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Configuring the DNS Server Role

• Configuring DNS Zones

• Configuring DNS Zone Transfers

• Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Lab: Configuring and Verifying a DNS Solution

• Exercise 1: Configuring a DNS Infrastructure

• Exercise 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS


• Install the DNS Server role.

• Configure the DNS Server role to support various query types.

• Configure DNS zones.

• Configure DNS zone transfers.

• Manage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools.

Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers.

Lessons

• Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service

• Managing the WINS Server

• Configuring WINS Replication

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Migrating from WINS to DNS

Lab: Configuring a WINS Infrastructure

• Exercise 1: Installing WINS

• Exercise 2: Configuring WINS Burst Handling

• Exercise 3: Configuring WINS Replication

• Exercise 4: Migrating from WINS to DNS


• Install and configure the Windows Internet Name Service.

• Manage WINS client records.

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Configure and manage WINS replication.

• Migrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS.

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP

This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting

an IPV4 infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of the DHCP Server Role



• Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options

• Managing a DHCP Database

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP

• Securing DHCP

Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting the DHCP Server Role

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Exercise 1: Installing and Authorizing the DHCP Server Role

• Exercise 2: Configuring a DHCP Scope

• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Common DHCP Issues


• Describe how DHCP works.

• Configure DHCP scopes and options.

• Manage a DHCP database.

• Monitor and troubleshoot DHCP.

• Secure DHCP.

Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses,

including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers.

Lessons

• Overview of IPv6

• Coexistence with IPv6

• IPv6 Tunneling Technologies

• Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

• Troubleshooting IPv6

Lab A: Configuring an ISATAP Router

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Exercise 1: Configuring a New IPv6 Network and Client

• Exercise 2: Configuring an ISATAP Router to Enable Communication Between an IPv4 Network

and an IPv6 Network

Lab B: Converting the Network

• Exercise 1: Transitioning to an IPv6-Only Network


• Describe the benefits and considerations of IPv6.

• Describe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments.

• Describe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks.

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Describe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.

• Troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity.

Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services.

Lessons

• Configuring Network Access

• Configuring VPN Access



• Overview of Network Policies

• Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit

• Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

Lab: Configuring and Managing Network Access

• Exercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution

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Exercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy

• Exercise 3: Configuring Logging

• Exercise 4: Configuring a Connection Profile


• Install and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.

• Configure VPN access.

• Configure network policies.

• Configure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration Kit.

• Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service

This module explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role

service.

Lessons

• Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server

• Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers

• NPS Authentication Methods

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

Lab: Configuring and Managing Network Policy Server

• Exercise 1: Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service

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Exercise 2: Configuring a RADIUS Client

• Exercise 3: Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment


• Install and configure the Network Policy Server role.

• Configure a RADIUS client and server.

• Describe NPS authentication methods.

• Monitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server.

Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection

This module explains how to configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X.

Lessons

• Overview of Network Access Protection

• How NAP Works

• Configuring NAP

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Lab: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN

• Exercise 1: Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients



• Exercise 2: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients


• Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.

• Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.

• Configure NAP.

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Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 9: Configuring IPsec

This module explains how to configure and test IPsec.

Lessons

• Overview of IPsec

• Configuring Connection Security Rules

• Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement

Lab: Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement

• Exercise 1: Preparing the Network Environment for IPsec NAP Enforcement

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Exercise 2: Configuring and Testing IPsec NAP EnforcementAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the benefits and uses of IPsec.

• Configure Connection Security rules.

• Configure IPsec NAP enforcement.

Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

Lessons

• Monitoring IPsec Activity

• Troubleshooting IPsec

Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

• Exercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity

• Exercise 2: Configuring Connection Security

• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec


• Monitor IPsec activity.

• Troubleshoot IPsec.

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

This module explains how to configure and manage Distributed File System.

Lessons

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DFS Overview

• Configuring DFS Namespaces

• Configuring DFS Replication

Lab: Configuring DFS

• Exercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service

• Exercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace



• Exercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication

• Exercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders


• Describe the Distributed File System.

• Manage DFS namespaces.

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Configure DFS replication.

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included

with Windows Server 2008.

Lessons

• Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview

• Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager

• Configuring Quota Management

• Implementing File Screening

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Managing Storage ReportsLab: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

• Exercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service

• Exercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas

• Exercise 3: Configuring File Screening

• Exercise 4: Generating Storage Reports


• Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.

• Manage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).

• Configure quota management using FSRM.

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Implement file screening using FSRM.

• Manage storage reports.

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content

This module explains how to describe and configure backup and recovery methods.

Lessons

• Backing Up Data

• Configuring Shadow Copies

• Providing Server and Service Availability

Lab: Configuring Availability of Network Resources

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Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Server Backup and Restore

• Exercise 2: Configuring Shadow Copying

• Exercise 3:Configuring Network Load Balancing


• Back up data.

• Configure shadow copies.

• Provide server and service availability.



Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance

This module explains how to configure and analyze server security and security update compliance.

Lessons

• Securing a Windows Infrastructure

• Using Security Templates to Secure Servers

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Configuring an Audit Policy

• Overview of Windows Sever Update Services

• Managing WSUS

Lab: Configuring Server Security Compliance

• Exercise 1: Configuring and Analyzing Security

• Exercise 2: Analyzing Security Templates

• Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Software Update Services


• Secure a server role within a Windows infrastructure.

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Secure servers using security templates.

• Configure an audit policy.

• Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.

• Manage updates using WSUS.




Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 ActiveDirectory Domain ServicesCourse 6425A: Five days; Instructor-Led

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Introduction

Audience

Prerequisites


Course Outline

Take This Training

IntroductionThis five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with

the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed

environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot

Active Directory related issues.

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AudienceThe primary audience for this course are AD Technology Specialists, Server Administrators, and

Enterprise Administrators who want to learn how to implement AD in a distributed environment,

secure domains using Group Policies, and perform backup, restore, and monitor and troubleshoot

AD configuration to ensure trouble free operation.

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• Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.

• An awareness of security best practices.







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• Basic knowledge of server hardware. A+ or equivalent knowledge

• Some experience creating objects in Active Directory.

• Foundation course (6424A) or equivalent knowledge.

• Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment.

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At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be able to implement and configure Active Directory

domain services in their enterprise environment.

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Course OutlineModule 1: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to install and configure Active Directory Domain Services and install and

configure a read-only domain controller.

Lessons

• Installing Active Directory Domain Services

• Deploying Read-Only Domain Controllers

• Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles

Lab: Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers

• Exercise 1: Evaluating Forest and Server Readiness for Installing an RODC

• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring an RODC

• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Domain Controller Roles


• Install Active Directory Domain Services.

• Deploy Read-Only Domain Controllers.

• Configure AD DS Domain Controller Roles.

Module 2: Configuring Domain Name Service for Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to configure Domain Name Services (DNS) for Active Directory Domain

Services.

Lessons

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services and DNS Integration

• Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones

• Configuring Read Only DNS Zones

Lab: Configuring AD DS and DNS Integration

• Exercise 1: Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones

• Exercise 2: Configuring Read-Only DNS Zones


• Describe Active Directory Domain Services and DNS integration.

• Configure Active Directory Integrated Zones.

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Module 3: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.

Lessons

• Configuring Active Directory Objects

• Strategies for Using Groups

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Automating AD DS Object Management

• Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects

• Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab A: Configuring Active Directory Objects

• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Objects

• Exercise 2: Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy

• Exercise 3: Automating the Management of AD DS Objects

Lab B: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

• Exercise 1: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects

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Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS TrustsAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Active Directory Objects.

• Describe strategies for using groups.

• Automate AD DS object management.

• Delegate Administrative access to AD DS objects.

• Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

This module explains how to configure Active Directory sites and replication.

Lessons

•

Overview of AD DS Replication

• Overview of AD DS Sites and Replication

• Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Sites and Replication

• Exercise 1: Configuring AD DS Sites and Subnets

• Exercise 2: Configuring AD DS Replication

• Exercise 3: Monitoring AD DS Replication


• Describe AD DS replication.

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Configure Active Directory Domain Services sites.

• Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Creating and Configuring Group Policy

This module explains how to create and configure Group Policy.

Lessons

• Overview of 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

• Exercise 1: Creating Group Policy Objects

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Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application

• Exercise 3: Verifying GPO Application

• Exercise 4: Managing GPOs

• Exercise 5: Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs


• Describe Group Policy.

• Configure the scope of Group Policy objects.

• Evaluate the application of Group Policy objects.

• Manage Group Policy objects.

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Delegate administrative control of Group Policies.

Module 6: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure user environments using Group Policy.

Lessons

• Configuring Group Policy Settings

• Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policies

• Configuring Administrative Templates

• Group Policy Preferences

• Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Lab Configuring User Environments Using Group Policies

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Exercise 1: Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection

• Exercise 2: Configuring Administrative Templates

• Exercise 3: Configuring Preferences

• Exercise 4: Verifying GPO Application


• Configure Group Policy settings.

• Configure scripts and folder redirection using Group Policy.

• Configure administrative templates.

• Describe Group Policy preferences.

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Deploy software using Group Policy.

Module 7: Implementing Security Using Group Policy

This module explains how to implement security using Group Policy.

Lessons

• 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

• Exercise 1: Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings

• Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies

• Exercise 3: Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies

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Exercise 4: Configuring Security Templates

• Exercise 5: Verifying the Security Configuration


• Configure security settings.

• Implement fine-grained password policies.

• Restrict group membership and access to software.

• Manage security using security templates.

Module 8: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Monitoring Plan

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services monitoring plan.

Lessons

• Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer

• Monitoring Active Directory Domain Servers Using Reliability and Performance Monitor

• Configuring AD DS Auditing

Lab: Monitoring Active Directory Domain Services

• Exercise 1: Monitoring AD DS Using Event Viewer

• Exercise 2: Monitoring AD DS Using Performance and Reliability Monitor

• Exercise 3: Configuring AD DS Auditing


• Monitor Active Directory Domain Services using Event Viewer.

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Monitor Active Directory Domain servers using reliability and performance monitor.

• Configure Active Directory Domain Services Auditing.

Module 9: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services maintenance plan.

Lessons

• Maintaining the AD DS Domain Controllers

• Backing Up Active Directory Domain Services

• Restoring Active Directory Domain Services

Lab: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Maintenance Plan

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Exercise 1: Maintaining AD DS Domain Controllers

• Exercise 2: Backing Up AD DS

• Exercise 3: Performing an Authoritative Restore of the AD DS Database

• Exercise 4: Restoring Data Using the AD DS Snapshot Viewer


• Maintain the AD DS Domain Controllers.

• Back up the Active Directory Domain Services.



• Restore the Active Directory Domain Services.

Module 10: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services, Domain Name Service,

and Active Directory replication.

Lessons

•

Troubleshooting Active Directory Domain Services

• Troubleshooting DNS Integration with AD DS

• Troubleshooting AD DS Replication

Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory, DNS, and Replication Issues

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Authentication and Authorization Errors

• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting the Integration of DNS and AD DS

• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting AD DS Replication


• Troubleshoot Active Directory Domain Services.

• Troubleshoot DNS integration with AD DS.

• Troubleshoot AD DS replication.

Module 11: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

This module explains how to troubleshoot the application of Group Policy objects.

Lessons

• Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting

• Troubleshooting Group Policy Application

• Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting Group Policy Scripts

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Exercise 2: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11B

• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11C

• Exercise 4: Troubleshooting GPO Lab11D


• Describe Group Policy troubleshooting.

• Troubleshoot Group Policy application.

• Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 12: Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Domain Services Infrastructure.

Lessons

•

Overview of the AD DS Deployment

• Planning a Group Policy Strategy

Lab A: Deploying Active Directory Domain Services

• Exercise 1: Installing a Read-only Domain Controller (RODC) onto a Server Core, and Creating a

Branch Office Site

• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site

Lab B: Configuring Forest Trust Relationships



• Exercise: Upgrading the Fabrikam Domain, and Creating a Forest Trust with Woodgrove Bank

Lab C: Planning a Group Policy Strategy

• Exercise 1: Planning Group Policy

• Exercise 2: Creating a Domain in a Separate Tree and Separate Site

• Exercise 3: Implementing the Corporate Desktop Policy


• Implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure.

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environment. Most students will be IT professionals who are responsible for integrating applications

and platforms with enterprise directory and security services while increasing access to a growing

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• Describe identity and access solutions.

• Configure Active Directory Certificate Services.

• Deploy and manage certificates.

• Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.

• Configure Active Directory Federation Services.

• Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services.

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Maintain access management solutions.

• Troubleshoot identity and access solutions.

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• Technical knowledge equivalent to 6424: Fundamentals of Microsoft Server 2008 Active Directory

• Technical background knowledge and hands-on experience of Active Directory Domain Services

(AD DS from the AD TS foundation exam). This includes technical knowledge equivalent to

6425A: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

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Course OutlineModule 1: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions

After completing this module, students will be able to explore identity and access solutions.

Lessons

• Overview of Identity and Access Management

• Active Directory Server Roles in Identity and Access Management

• Identity Lifecycle Manager

Lab: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions 2008

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Exploring how Active Directory server roles will provide identity and access management

solutions


• Describe identity and access management.

• Identify Active Directory server roles in identity and access management.

• Understand Identity Lifecycle Manager.

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After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory Certificate Services.

Lessons

• Overview of Public Key Infrastructure

• Deploying a Certification Authority Hierarchy

• Installing Active Directory Certificate Services

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Managing a Certification Authority

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

• Installing AD CS as an Enterprise Root CA

• Installing Enterprise Subordinate CA

• Configuring CA

• Configuring AD CS


• Describe Public Key Infrastructure.

• Deploy a Certification Authority hierarchy.

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Install Active Directory Certificate Services.

• Manage a Certification Authority.

Module 3: Deploying and Managing Certificates

After completing this module, students will be able to deploy and manage certificates.

Lessons

• Deploying Certificates by Using AD CS

• Deploying Certificates by Using Autoenrollment

• Revoking Certificates

• Configuring Certificate Templates

• Configuring Certificate Recovery

Lab: Deploying and Managing Certificates

• Issuing and Automating the Issuing of Certificates by Using AD CS

• Managing Enrollment

• Revoking Certificates

• Configuring and Issuing Certificate Templates

• Configuring Certificate Recovery


• Deploy certificates by using AD CS.

• Use autoenrollment to deploy certificates.

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Revoke certificates.

• Configure certificate templates.

• Configure certificate recovery.

Module 4: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory Lightweight

Directory Services.

Lessons



• Installing and Configuring AD LDS

• Configuring AD LDS Instances

• Configuring AD LDS Replication

• Configuring AD LDS Integration with AD DS

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services

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Installing and Configuring AD LDS

• Creating AD LDS Partitions and Instances

• Configuring AD LDS Replication Discussions about Exercise 1-3 results


• Install and configure AD LDS.

• Configure AD LDS instances.

• Configure AD LDS replication.

• Configure AD LDS integration with AD DS.

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Federation Services

After completing this module, students will be able to configure Active Directory FederationServices.

Lessons

• Overview of AD FS

• AD FS Deployment Scenarios

• Deploying AD FS

• Implementing AD FS Claims

Lab: Configuring AD FS

• Installing AD FS in the Partner and Account Organization

• Configuring AD FS Proxy Servers

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Configuring Web Application Server

• Configuring Claims Aware Application

• Testing the Functionality of AD FS

• Installing Identity Management for UNIX (Server-only)


• Describe AD FS.

• Understand AD FS deployment scenarios.

• Deploy AD FS.

• Implement AD FS claims.

Module 6: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services After completing this module, students will be able to configuring Active Directory Rights

Management Services.

Lessons

• Overview of AD RMS

• Installing and Configuring AD RMS Server Components

• Administering AD RMS



• Implementing AD RMS Trust Policies

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services

• Installing and Configuring AD RMS

• Configuring ADRMS Client Settings and AD RMS Templates

• Testing AD RMS Functionality


• Describe AD RMS.

• Install and configure AD RMS server components.

• Administer AD RMS.

• Implement AD RMS trust policies.

Module 7: Maintenance of Access Management Solutions

After completing this module, students will be able to maintain access management solutions.

Lessons

• Support for AD CS

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Maintenance of AD LDS

• Long-term support for AD FS

• Preservation of AD RMS

Lab: Maintaining Access Management Solutions

• Maintaining AD CS

• Maintaining AD LDS

• Maintaining AD FS

• Maintaining AD RMS


• Support AD CS.

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Maintain AD LDS.

• Provide long-term support for AD FS.

• Preserve AD RMS.

Module 8: Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions

After completing this module, students will be able to Design Active Directory disaster recovery in

Windows Server 2008.

Lessons

• Troubleshooting AD CS

• Troubleshooting AD LDS

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Troubleshooting AD FS

• Troubleshooting AD RMS

Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory Server Roles

• Troubleshooting AD CS

• Troubleshooting AD LDS

• Troubleshooting AD FS

• Troubleshooting AD RMS




• Troubleshoot AD CS.

• Troubleshoot AD LDS.

• Resolve AD FS issues.

• Solve AD RMS problems.

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• Plan a Windows Server 2008 Deployment.

• Plan and implement server commissioning and decommissioning for Windows Server 2008.

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Plan the installation of server roles for Windows Server 2008.

• Create a configuration change plan for Windows Server 2008.

• Plan and implement Windows Server 2008 security.

• Manage application versioning in Windows Server 2008.

• Plan for a high-availability Windows Server 2008 deployment.

• Plan a server update maintenance schedule for Windows Server 2008.

• Maintain Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2008.

• Define server backup requirements and policies for Windows Server 2008 backup.

• Plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore.

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Plan Windows Server 2008 monitoring.

• Troubleshoot hardware issues.

• Troubleshoot software issues.

• Troubleshoot network issues.

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This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites:

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A strong familiarity with Windows deployment technologies and implementation.

• A strong familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation.

• A strong familiarity with Active Directory technologies and implementation.

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• 6418 - Deploying Windows Server 2008

• 6420 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure

• 6421 - Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

• 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

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Lessons

















• Identify performance implications when combining server roles.

• List guidance for installing file servers.

• Plan for Windows Server 2008 Server Core.

Module 4: Creating a Configuration Change Plan for Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to create a configuration change plan in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Developing a change control process

• Planning configuration changes

• Evaluating configuration changes

Lab: Creating a Configuration Change Plan

• Plan a Windows Server 2008 server configuration

• Discussion – Sharing best practice


• Design a change control process for implementing configuration changes.

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Plan for configuration changes.

• Evaluate the success of configuration changes.

Module 5: Managing Windows Server 2008 Security

This module explains how to plan and implement security in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Planning a defense-in-depth strategy

• Implementing host level security for Windows Server 2008

• Implementing server security by using Group Policies

• Implementing network security for Windows Server 2008

Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 Security

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Planning a Windows Server 2008 security configuration

• Implementing file server security


• Plan a defense-in-depth strategy for Windows Server 2008 security.

• Implement host-level security for Windows Server 2008.

• Implement server security by using Group Policy.

• Implement network security for Windows Server 2008 servers.

Module 6: Planning for the Application Server Role

This module explains how to manage versioning and related frameworks in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

•

Determining application server role requirements

• Overview of the application server role components

• Supporting the .NET framework

Lab: Planning for the Application Server Role

• Identifying the server roles required to support a LOB application

• Identifying .NET framework requirements



• Planning security requirements for the application


• Determine the requirement for application servers.

• Identify application server role components.

• Plan for supporting the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Module 7: Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability

This module explains how to plan for high availability in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Planning for Network Load Balancing

• Overview of failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008

• Creating clusters in Windows Server 2008

Lab: Planning for Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008

• Planning hardware requirements for Windows Server 2008 failover clusters

• Planning for Network Load Balancing

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Planning for a high availability LOB applicationAfter completing this module, students will be able to:

• Develop a plan for Network Load Balancing (NLB).

• Describe the improved failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008.

• Plan for failover clustering in Windows Server 2008.

Module 8: Maintaining Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to plan a server update maintenance schedule in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Overview of Windows Server 2008 management tasks

• Planning for security update management

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Automating Windows Server 2008 maintenance

Lab: Developing a Maintenance Plan for Windows Server 2008

• Evaluating log files and reports

• Planning the maintenance schedule

• Automating maintenance tasks

• Reviewing the maintenance plan


• Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.

• Plan for security update management plan by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

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List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.

Module 9: Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to maintain a Distributed File System (DFS) on Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Planning components required for DFS

• Planning for fault tolerance in DFS

• Tools for managing DFS

Lab: Planning for DFS



• Evaluating the existing server environment

• Deployment considerations for DFS

• Designing a fault tolerant DFS solution


• Identify services required for Distributed File System (DFS).

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Explain DFS fault tolerance.

• Identify DFS management tools.

Module 10: Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup

This module explains how to define backup requirements and policies for administering Windows

Server 2008

Lessons

• Plan Backups by Using the Windows Server 2008 Backup Feature

• Plan a backup policy for Windows Server 2008

Lab: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup

• Evaluating the existing backup plan

• Updating the backup policy

• Reviewing backup policy and plans

• Backing up a server


• Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.

• Develop a backup policy for using Windows Server Backup.

Module 11: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Restore

This module explains how to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore

Lessons

•

Planning a server restore policy

• Planning an EFS restore policy

• Verifying restored data

Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore

• Evaluating the backup data

• Planning a restore including System State Data

• Investigating a failed restore


• Create a server restore plan.

• Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.

• Verify the restore procedure.

Module 12: Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Servers

This module explains how to plan for monitoring Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Planning monitoring tasks

• Calculating a server baseline



• Measuring performance objects

• Selecting appropriate monitoring tools

• Planning notification methods

Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements

• Evaluating performance metrics

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Monitoring performance metrics

• Configuring Data Collector sets

• Evaluating trends

• Remote monitoring extension


• Plan monitoring tasks.

• Determine an appropriate server baseline.

• Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.

• Select the appropriate monitoring tools.

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Identify appropriate notification methods.

Module 13: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hardware

This module explains how to troubleshoot hardware issues in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Identifying hardware support issues

• Dealing with physical failures

• Dealing with device driver failures

Lab: Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

• Evaluating disk issues

• Planning for server availability

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Planning for future capacity requirements

• Discussion – Server Hardware Issues


• Identify hardware issues.

• Explain physical component failure.

• Manage device driver failure.

Module 14: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software

This module explains how to troubleshoot software issues in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

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Planning for business continuity

• Reviewing log files

• Reviewing core OS components

• Evaluating security issues

Lab: Troubleshooting Software Issues

• Resolving driver update issues

• Rolling back a patch



• Fixing version incompatibilities

• Reconfiguring software settings


• Evaluate the effect of software problems.

• Identify troubleshooting log files.

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Identify core operating system components.

• Evaluate software security issues.

Module 15: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Networks

This module explains how to troubleshoot network issues in Windows Server 2008

Lessons

• Analyzing the scale of network issues

• Correcting IP connectivity issues

• Resolving names in Windows Server 2008

Lab 15: Troubleshooting Network Problems

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Resolving high network usage issues

• Resolving server connectivity problems

• Resolving name resolution problems

• Resolving slow server response times


• Identify common types of network problems.

• Resolve IP connectivity issues.

• Resolve name resolution issues.

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