6419 Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Module 1: Introduction to Administrative Tasks in 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:
· 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 Groups
· Managing Groups
· 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
· Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
· Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
· Determining Effective Permission
Lab:
· 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:
· Delegation and Trusts Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
· 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 Group Policy Objects
· Managing the Scope of GPO Application
· Verifying GPO Application
· Managing GPOs
· Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

Module 7: Configuring User 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
· Configuring Group Policy Preferences
· Deploying Software Using Group Policy
· Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
· Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
· Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab:
· Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection
· Configuring Administrative Templates
· Configuring Preferences
· Verifying GPO Application

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:
· Configuring Domain Security Settings
· Implementing Fine-Grained Password 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
· Managing WSUS
· Planning for Security Update Management
Lab:
· Configuring Windows Software Update Services

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
· Troubleshooting Storage Issues
Lab:
· Installing the FSRM Role Service
· Configuring Storage Quotas
· Configuring File Screening
· Generating Storage Reports

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.
Lessons
· DFS Overview
· Configuring DFS Namespaces
· Configuring DFS Replication
Lab:
· Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
· Creating a DFS Namespace
· 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 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 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
· Analyzing key performance counters
· Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
· Planning Notification Methods
· Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
· Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Lab:
· Evaluating Performance Metrics
· Monitoring Performance Metrics
· Configuring Data Collector Sets
· Evaluating Trends
· 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
· Verifying Restored Data
Lab:
Evaluating Backup Data
· Planning a Restore
· Investigating a Failed Restore
· Restoring System State Data