6423: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Clustering

Days: 3

Location: Letchworth

Price: £695 + VAT

Introduction
Prerequisites
Course Outline

Introduction: This three-day instructor-led course on Windows Server 2008 clustering provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters.

Prerequisites: Before attending this course, students must have:
* Experience with network load balancing
* Basic knowledge of clustering theory
* Experience in an enterprise environment managing applications and network topologies
* Basic troubleshooting skills

In addition, students who attend this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses:
* 6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform
* 6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

Course Outline:

Introduction to Clusters
   Overview of Clusters
   Benefits of Using Clusters
   Overview of the Windows Server 2008 High-Availability Solutions

Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
   Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
   Key Windows server 2008 Failover Cluster Features
   Overview of the Windows Server 2008 Quorum Models

Preparing to Install a Failover Cluster
   Overview of Requirements for Installing a Failover Cluster
   Planning the Failover Cluster Implementation
   Installing the Failover Clustering Feature and Validating the Cluster Configuration
   Installing the Failover Cluster on Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Overview of Failover Cluster Storage Requirements
   Overview of Storage Technologies
   Introduction to Storage Area Networks
   Planning a Storage Solution for Failover Clusters
   Configuring an iSCSI Storage Connection

Configure a Failover Cluster
   Creating a New Failover Cluster
   Managing a Failover Cluster
   Verifying Failover Functionality

Configuring Cluster Resources and Server Roles
   Configuring Cluster Resources
   Implementing Failover Clusters for Server Roles Using Failover Cluster Management
   Clustering Server Roles Using Windows Server Core

Maintaining Microsoft Failover Clusters
   Monitoring Failover Clusters
   Backing Up and Restoring Failover Clusters
   Troubleshooting Failover Clusters

Implementing Multi-Site Clusters
   Overview of Multi-Site Clusters
   Implementing Multi-Site Clusters Using Windows Server 2008

Implementing Network Load Balancing Clusters
   Overview of Network Load Balancing Clusters
   Configuring a Network Load Balancing Cluster
   Maintaining a Network Load Balancing Cluster

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