Module 1: Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks
This module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.
Lessons
- Application Server Roles
- Application Server Features
- Windows Server as an Application Server
Lab 1: Server Roles and Configuration Tasks
- Review Default State
- Initial Configuration Tasks
- Unix Interoperability
Module 2: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server
This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.
Lessons
- Review of IIS 6.0
- Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
- IIS 7.0 Configuration System
Lab 1: Introducing IIS 7.0
- Adding the Web Server Role and Additional Services
- Reviewing the IIS 7.0 Administration Interface
- Add an ASP.NET Application
Module 3: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.
Lessons
- Managing IIS 7.0
- Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
- Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users
Lab 1: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
- Using IIS 7.0 Configuration Files to Control Delegation
- Extending the User Interface with Custom Features
- Controlling Delegation Using Locking
- Configuring IIS 7.0 using the Managed API
- Using AppCMD
Module 4: Troubleshooting Web Servers
This module describes and demonstrates IIS 7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.
Lessons
- Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
- Using the Runtime Control and Status API
- Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
- Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules
Lab 1: Troubleshooting Web Servers
- Locating Failures using FREB
- Tracing Failed Requests
- Using RSCA to View Executing Requests
- Using Managed APIs to Access RSCA Data
- Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
- Using Trace Events in ASPX Pages
- Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules
Module 5: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
This module describes and demonstrates Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for implementation and performing a new installation.
Lessons
- Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Determining Organizational and User Needs
- Review Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
- Review Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
- Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
Lab 1: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
- Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
- Installing the Central Administration Site
- Configuring the Services on the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
Module 6: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.
Lessons
- Creating and Configuring Sites
- Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
- Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
Lab 1: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
- Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
- Creating a Web Application
- Creating a Site Collection
- Starting the Windows SharePoint Services Search Service
- Configuring the Alternate Access Mappings
- Managing Site Settings
- Troubleshooting Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server Performance Issues
Module 7: Configuring Terminal Services
Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.
Lessons
- Terminal Services Overview
- Terminal Services Core Functionality
- Terminal Services Web Access
- Terminal Services Licensing
Lab 1: Exploring Terminal Services
- Installing Terminal Services
- Remote Desktop Connection
- Configure TS Web Access
Module 8: Managing Terminal Services
With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.
Lessons
- Terminal Services Remote Programs
- Terminal Services Gateway
- Managing Terminal Services
Lab 1: Managing Terminal Services
- Using Terminal Services Remote Programs
- Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
- Managing Terminal Services Remote Programs
- Managing Terminal Server
- Optimizing Terminal Services Performance
