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Course details
Fee £1,145
Days 3
Code 6418

There are currently no dates scheduled for this course.

However it can still be provided on a closed-company basis – or we may schedule it on demand. Please contact us for further information.

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Deploying Windows Server 2008

The Deploying Windows Server 2008 training course is available at our Cardiff training centre in Wales, which is also within easy reach of Newport, Bristol and South WalesMicrosoft Certified Gold Partner for Learning Solutions

Overview

This 3 day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Sever 2008, including installation, configuration and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator.

Examination information

  • There is currently no examination associated with this course.

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
  • Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
  • Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.

Course outline

Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation and Configuration

  • Improvements in setup from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 installation requirements
  • Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation.
  • Implement a volume license strategy using KMS and MAK

Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration

  • Basic Sevrer Core command-line configuration tasks
  • Configuring the roles available on Server Core

Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation

  • Unattended 2008 Install
  • Unattended deployment infrastructure
  • Unattended domain controller installation

Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services

  • Working with the WIM format
  • Windows Deployment services

Module 5: Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator

  • Introduction to WSD Solution Accelerator
  • Creating Custom Windows Server 2008 builds
  • Guidance for Zero-Touch deployment using WSD

Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory

  • Windows Server 2008 upgrade overview
  • Upgrading Windows Server 2003 domain controllers to Windows Server 2008 domain controllers
  • Active Directory upgrade best practices

Module 7: Upgrading File and Print Servers

  • Upgrading file and print servers
  • Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server to Windows Server 2008

Module 8: Upgrading Application and Web Servers

  • Upgrading application and web servers
  • Best practises for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server to Windows Server 2008

Module 9: Upgrading Branch Office Servers

  • Migrating or upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
  • Low-touch branch office server deployment

Module 10: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

  • Microsoft Server Virtualisation
  • Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines