Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Plan a Windows Server 2008 Deployment.
• Plan and implement server commissioning and decommissioning for Windows Server 2008.
• Plan the installation of server roles for Windows Server 2008.
• Create a configuration change plan for Windows Server 2008.
• Plan and implement Windows Server 2008 security.
• Manage application versioning in Windows Server 2008.
• Plan for a high-availability Windows Server 2008 deployment.
• Plan a server update maintenance schedule for Windows Server 2008.
• Maintain Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2008.
• Define server backup requirements and policies for Windows Server 2008 backup.
• Plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore.
• Plan Windows Server 2008 monitoring.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Troubleshoot software issues.
• Troubleshoot network issues.

Course OutlineModule 1: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Deployment This module explains how to deploy Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Overview of Windows Server 2008 Deployment
• Identifying Windows Server 2008 Compatibility Issues
• Developing a Windows Server 2008 Deployment Plan

Lab : Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Server Deployment

• Reviewing the Existing Server Environment
• Reviewing Business Requirements and SLAs
• Creating a Deployment Plan
• Discussion – Reviewing the Deployment Plans

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain the advantages of deploying Windows Server 2008.
• Identify Windows Server 2008 compatibility issues.
• Develop a Windows Server 2008 deployment plan.

Module 2: Managing Server Migration This module explains how to commission and decommission Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Creating a Windows Server 2008 Deployment Plan
• Planning the Server Decommissioning Process
• Commissioning a Windows Server 2008 File Server

Lab : Migrating a File Server to Windows Server 2008

• Reviewing the Existing Server Environment
• Planning for the Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Deploying a Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Verifying the Windows Server 2008 File Server Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create a deployment plan for Windows Server 2008.
• Identify server decommissioning steps.
• List Windows Server 2008 deployment and migration tools.

Module 3: Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles This module explains how to plan the installation of server roles in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Hardware
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 File Servers
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Core

Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Servers

• Planning a Windows Server 2008 Server Configuration
• Planning a Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Implementing Windows Server 2008 File Servers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify hardware configuration options for Windows Server 2008.
• Identify performance implications when combining server roles.
• List guidance for installing file servers.
• Plan for Windows Server 2008 Server Core.

Module 4: Creating a Configuration Change Plan for Windows Server 2008 This module explains how to create a configuration change plan in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Developing a change control process
• Planning configuration changes
• Evaluating configuration changes

Lab : Creating a Configuration Change Plan

• Plan a Windows Server 2008 server configuration
• Discussion – Sharing best practice

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Design a change control process for implementing configuration changes.
• Plan for configuration changes.
• Evaluate the success of configuration changes.

Module 5: Managing Windows Server 2008 Security This module explains how to plan and implement security in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning a defense-in-depth strategy
• Implementing host level security for Windows Server 2008
• Implementing server security by using Group Policies
• Implementing network security for Windows Server 2008

Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008 Security

• Planning a Windows Server 2008 security configuration
• Implementing file server security

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan a defense-in-depth strategy for Windows Server 2008 security.
• Implement host-level security for Windows Server 2008.
• Implement server security by using Group Policy.
• Implement network security for Windows Server 2008 servers.

Module 6: Planning for the Application Server Role This module explains how to manage versioning and related frameworks in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Determining application server role requirements
• Overview of the application server role components
• Supporting the .NET framework

Lab : Planning for the Application Server Role

• Identifying the server roles required to support a LOB application
• Identifying .NET framework requirements
• Planning security requirements for the application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Determine the requirement for application servers.
• Identify application server role components.
• Plan for supporting the Microsoft .NET Framework.

Module 7: Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability This module explains how to plan for high availability in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning for Network Load Balancing
• Overview of failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008
• Creating clusters in Windows Server 2008

Lab : Planning for Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008

• Planning hardware requirements for Windows Server 2008 failover clusters
• Planning for Network Load Balancing
• Planning for a high availability LOB application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Develop a plan for Network Load Balancing (NLB).
• Describe the improved failover clustering support in Windows Server 2008.
• Plan for failover clustering in Windows Server 2008.

Module 8: Maintaining Windows Server 2008 This module explains how to plan a server update maintenance schedule in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Overview of Windows Server 2008 management tasks
• Planning for security update management
• Automating Windows Server 2008 maintenance

Lab : Developing a Maintenance Plan for Windows Server 2008

• Evaluating log files and reports
• Planning the maintenance schedule
• Automating maintenance tasks
• Reviewing the maintenance plan

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.
• Plan for security update management plan by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.

Module 9: Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008 This module explains how to maintain a Distributed File System (DFS) on Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning components required for DFS
• Planning for fault tolerance in DFS
• Tools for managing DFS

Lab : Planning for DFS

• Evaluating the existing server environment
• Deployment considerations for DFS
• Designing a fault tolerant DFS solution

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify services required for Distributed File System (DFS).
• Explain DFS fault tolerance.
• Identify DFS management tools.

Module 10: Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup This module explains how to define backup requirements and policies for administering Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Plan Backups by Using the Windows Server 2008 Backup Feature
• Plan a backup policy for Windows Server 2008

Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup

• Evaluating the existing backup plan
• Updating the backup policy
• Reviewing backup policy and plans
• Backing up a server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.
• Develop a backup policy for using Windows Server Backup.

Module 11: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Restore This module explains how to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore Lessons

• Planning a server restore policy
• Planning an EFS restore policy
• Verifying restored data

Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore

• Evaluating the backup data
• Planning a restore including System State Data
• Investigating a failed restore

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create a server restore plan.
• Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.
• Verify the restore procedure.

Module 12: Monitoring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Servers This module explains how to plan for monitoring Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning monitoring tasks
• Calculating a server baseline
• Measuring performance objects
• Selecting appropriate monitoring tools
• Planning notification methods

Lab : Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements

• Evaluating performance metrics
• Monitoring performance metrics
• Configuring Data Collector sets
• Evaluating trends
• Remote monitoring extension

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan monitoring tasks.
• Determine an appropriate server baseline.
• Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.
• Select the appropriate monitoring tools.
• Identify appropriate notification methods.

Module 13: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hardware This module explains how to troubleshoot hardware issues in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Identifying hardware support issues
• Dealing with physical failures
• Dealing with device driver failures

Lab : Troubleshooting Hardware Issues

• Evaluating disk issues
• Planning for server availability
• Planning for future capacity requirements
• Discussion – Server Hardware Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify hardware issues.
• Explain physical component failure.
• Manage device driver failure.

Module 14: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Software This module explains how to troubleshoot software issues in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Planning for business continuity
• Reviewing log files
• Reviewing core OS components
• Evaluating security issues

Lab : Troubleshooting Software Issues

• Resolving driver update issues
• Rolling back a patch
• Fixing version incompatibilities
• Reconfiguring software settings

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Evaluate the effect of software problems.
• Identify troubleshooting log files.
• Identify core operating system components.
• Evaluate software security issues.

Module 15: Troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Networks This module explains how to troubleshoot network issues in Windows Server 2008 Lessons

• Analyzing the scale of network issues
• Correcting IP connectivity issues
• Resolving names in Windows Server 2008

Lab : Troubleshooting Network Problems

• Resolving high network usage issues
• Resolving server connectivity problems
• Resolving name resolution problems
• Resolving slow server response times

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify common types of network problems.
• Resolve IP connectivity issues.
• Resolve name resolution issues.

Before attending this course, students should have up to 1 year experience implementing server plans although have probably not yet had full responsibility for planning. This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites:

• A strong familiarity with Windows deployment technologies and implementation.
• A strong familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
• A strong familiarity with Active Directory technologies and implementation.

Recommended Courses

• 6418 - Deploying Windows Server 2008
• 6420 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure
• 6421 - Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
• 6424 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
• 6425 - Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services

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