6415: Updating your Network Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3)

Days: 3

Location: Letchworth

Price: £695 + VAT

Introduction
Microsoft Certification Exams
Prerequisites
Course Outline

Introduction: This three-day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Network Infrastructure technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure technology to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008. This course is based on an interim build of Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft Certifications Exams:  This course will help students prepare for the following Microsoft exam:
Exam 70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

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:

Configuring Windows Server 2008
   Server Manager Roles
   Windows Server 2008 Features

Next Generation Networking
   Networking with Windows Server 2008
   DNS Overview and Improvements

Server Core
   Server Core Introduction
   Configuring and Managing Server Core

Windows Backup
   Backup Infrastructure
   Optical Media
   Restore Utilities

Network Policies and Access Protection
   Network Policies Access Protection
   Enforcement Options
   Network Access Protection Scenarios

Windows Deployment Services
   Introducing Windows Deployment Services
   WDS Components

Windows Server Virtualization
   Introducing Windows Server Virtualization
   Configuring Windows Server Virtualization

High Availability Features
   Failover Clustering
   Network Load Balancing

Performance Monitoring and Optimization
   Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
   Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager

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