6419 - Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the different administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008
• Configure AD DS user and computer accounts
• Create Groups and Organizational Units
• Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment
• Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts
• Create and configure Group Policy Objects
• Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy
• Implement security by using Group Policy
• Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance
• Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008
• Configure and manage Distributed File System
• Configure Network Access Protection
• Configure availability of network resources
• Monitor and Maintain servers running Windows Server 2008
• Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
The module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe server roles and how they are categorized
• Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components
• Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
• Describe how to use Remote Desktop for Administration

Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects
This module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure AD DS user accounts
• Configure AD DS computer accounts
• Automate AD DS Object Management
• Use queries to search AD DS

Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
This module introduces groups and how to manage them.

Lessons
• Introduction to AD DS Groups
• Managing Group Accounts
• Creating Organizational UnitsLab : Creating an OU Infrastructure
• Creating AD DS Groups
• Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
• Creating an OU Hierarchy

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the options for creating groups
• Configure groups in AD DS
• Configure OUs in AD DS

Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services
The module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe how access management works in AD DS
• Assign permissions to shared folders
• Configure permissions using NTFS
• Determine effective permissions

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts
This module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects
• Configure Active Directory trusts

Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy
This module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.

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
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe Group Policy
• Configure the application scope for Group Policy Objects
• Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects
• Manage Group Policy Objects
• Delegate administrative control of Group Policy Objects

Module 7: Configuring User and Computer 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 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure Group Policy settings
• Configure scripts and folder redirection by using Group Policy
• Configure administrative templates
• Configure Group Policy Preferences
• Deploy software by using Group Policy
• Troubleshoot Group Policy Application
• Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings

Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy
This module explains how to configure security policies, implement password policies, restrict access to software and user security templates.

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
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure security policies
• Implement fine-grained password policies
• Restrict group membership and access to applications by using security policies
• Apply security policies by using security templates

Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance
This module explains how to secure a windows infrastructure, configure an audit policy, manage WSUS and plan for a security update.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Secure a server role within a windows infrastructure
• Configure an audit policy
• Describe the use of  Windows Server Update Services
• Manage updates using WSUS
• Plan for security update management by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
This module explains how to manage storage using File Server Resource Manager, configure quota management, implement file screening and manage storage reports.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008
• Manage storage using FSRM
• Configure quota management using FSRM
• Implement file screening using FSRM
• Manage storage reports
• Troubleshoot storage issues

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the distributed file system
• Manage DFS namespaces
• Configure DFS replication

Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure, monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and uses of NAP
• Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios
• Configure NAP
• Monitor and troubleshoot NAP

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources
This module explains how to configure shadow copies and provide server and service availability.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Configure shadow copies
• Provide server and service availability

Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Plan monitoring tasks
• Determine an appropriate server baseline
• Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role
• Analyze key performance counters
• Select appropriate monitoring tools
• Identify appropriate notification methods
• Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008
• List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008

Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore
This module explains how to back up and restore Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons
• 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

After completing this module, students will be able to:
• Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup
• Develop a backup policy for Windows Server Backup
• Create a server restore plan
• Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files
• Verify the restore procedure

This course is intended for Windows Server administrators who operate Windows Servers on a daily basis and want to learn the skills for configuring, managing, and maintaining the core technical areas of Windows Server 2008.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• At least one year experience operating Windows Servers in the area of account management, server maintenance, server monitoring or server security
• A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+ and familiarity with Windows (client side)
• Working knowledge of networking technologies
• Intermediate understanding of network operating systems
• Working experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008
• Basic knowledge of Active Directory
• An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies)
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP
• Basic knowledge of scripting tools such as Powershell and WMI