6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Days: 5

Location: Letchworth

Price: £1095 + VAT

Introduction
Microsoft Certification Exams
Prerequisites
Course Outline

Introduction: This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Server 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.

Microsoft Certifications Exams:  This course will help students prepare for the following Microsoft exam:
Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Prerequisites: Before attending this course, students must have:
* Working experience with Windows Server 2003
* Basic knowledge of Active Directory
* An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).
* Basic knowledge of DHCP
* Basic knowledge of IPSec
 

Course Outline:

 Installing and Configuring Servers
   Installing Windows Server 2008
   Managing Server Roles and Features
   Overview of the Server Core Installation Option

Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
   Installing the DNS Server Role
   Configuring the DNS Server Role
   Configuring DNS Zones
   Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
   Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Configuring and Managing WINS
   Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service
   Managing the WINS Server
   Configuring WINS Replication
   Migrating from WINS to DNS

Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
   Overview of the DHCP Server Role
   Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options
   Managing a DHCP Database
   Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
   Securing DHCP

Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP
   Overview of IPv6
   Coexistence with IPv6
   IPv6 Tunneling Technologies
   Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
   Troubleshooting IPv6

Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
   Configuring Network Access
   Configuring VPN Access
   Overview of Network Policies
   Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
   Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
   Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
   Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
   NPS Authentication Methods
   Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

Configuring Network Access Protection
   Overview of Network Access Protection
   How NAP Works
   Configuring NAP
   Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Configuring IPSec
   Overview of IPSec
   Configuring Connection Security Rules
   Configuring IPSec NAP Enforcement

Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPSec
   Monitoring IPSec Activity
   Troubleshooting IPSec

Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
   DFS Overview
   Configuring DFS Namespaces
   Configuring DFS Replication

Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
   Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
   Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
   Configuring Quota Management
   Implementing File Screening
   Managing Storage Reports

Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content
   Backing Up Data
   Configuring Shadow Copies
   Providing Server and Service Availability

Configuring Server Security Compliance
   Securing a Windows Infrastructure
   Using Security Templates to Secure Servers
   Configuring an Audit Policy
   Overview of Windows Server Update Services
   Managing WSUS

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