6417: Updating your Applications Infrastructure Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

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 Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to 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 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 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:

Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks
   Application Server Roles
   Application Server Features
   Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK

Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server
   Review of IIS 6.0
   Review SMTP in Windows Server 2008
   Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
   IIS 7.0 Configuration System
   Adding the SMTP Feature

Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
   Managing IIS 7.0
   Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
   Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users

Troubleshooting Web Servers
   Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
   Using the Runtime Control and Status API
   Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
   Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules

Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
   Overview of Windows SharePoint Services
   Collaborative Technologies with WSS
   Planning the WSS 3.0 Environment
   Installing and Configuring WSS 3.0

Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
   Creating and Configuring Sites
   Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Configuring Terminal Services
   Terminal Services Overview
   Terminal Services Core Functionality
   Terminal Services Web Access
   Terminal Services Licensing

Managing Terminal Services
   Terminal Services RemoteApp Programs
   Terminal Services Gateway
   Managing Terminal Services

Configuring Storage
   Preparing Disks
   Managing Disk Properties
   Managing Mounted Drives
   Creating Disks
   Creating Volumes
   Creating Fault-Tolerant Volumes

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