Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server® 2008 Servers Course 6419A

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Introduction Name Company affiliation Title/function Job responsibility Networking, system administration experience Your expectations for the course

Course Companion CD Course Material Lessons Labs Module Reviews and Takeaways Lab Answers A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your in-class learning experience. Online Resources Student Course Files Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium on-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook. Course Handbook

How to Use the Course Material Use the handbook content as the primary resource for reference during the class. Use the troubleshooting tips and best practices in the Module Reviews and Takeaways section as on-the-job references. During the class, refer to the Companion CD while performing labs or as suggested by the instructor. Use the CD as your extended learning resource on the job. Course Handbook Course Companion CD

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Microsoft Learning Course 6425A: Configuring Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory® Domain Services Course 6421A: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure Course 6419A: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server® 2008 Servers

Microsoft Certification Program Exam number and title Core exam for the following track : Windows Server 2008 Administrator Microsoft Certified Server Administrator: Windows Server 2008 Server : TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration : TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration

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Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy Module 7: Configure User and Computer Environments By Using Group Policy

Course Outline (continued) Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System Module 12: Configuring Network Access Protection Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Content and Resources Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

Introduction to Woodgrove Bank In the labs throughout this course, you will work for Woodgrove Bank As you complete the labs, you will implement an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure

Virtual Machine Environment Virtual machineUsed as: 6419-LON-DC1 Domain Controller for EMEA.WoodgroveBank.com 6419-NYC-CL1Client computer in WoodgroveBank.com 6419-NYC-CL2 Client computer in the Woodgrovebank.com domain 6419-NYC-DC1 Domain Controller for WoodgroveBank.com 6419-NYC-DC2 Domain Controller for WoodgroveBank.com 6419-NYC-INFMember server for WoodgroveBank.com 6419-NYC-SVR1Standalone server 6419-NYC-SVR2Standalone server 6419-VAN-DC1Domain Controller for Fabrikam.com

Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 with SP1 Help the students to familiarize with the Virtual Server environment in which they will work to complete the course’s labs In this demonstration, you will learn how to: 1. Connect to the Virtual Server Administration Web site 2. Configure the virtual machine settings by using the Virtual Server Administration Web site 3. Connect to a virtual machine using the Virtual Machine Remote Control Client 4. Shut down a virtual machine without saving any changes

Demonstration: Using MSL Lab Launcher and Virtual Server The MSL Lab Launcher provides a single console through which all virtual machines in this course can be launched and accessed. All virtual machines will launch at a preconfigured date which allows us to by pass the need for activation. In this demonstration, you will learn how to: Open the Lab launcher Launch virtual machines Logon and Interact with the virtual machines How to shut down a virtual machine How to Reset a virtual machine