Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

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

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

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 Units
Lab : Creating an OU Infrastructure
Creating AD DS Groups
Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
Creating an OU Hierarchy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.