| Fee | £1,545 |
|---|---|
| Days | 5 |
| Code | 6420B |
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Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008
The Fundamentals of 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 Wales
Overview
The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It is intended to provide the foundational level knowledge needed to prepare students to begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.
Prerequisites
In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should have the following technical knowledge:
- A good fundamental knowledge of general computing equivalent with the CompTIA A+ Certification
- An ability to understand basic security, networking and administration concepts
- Some previous knowledge and experience with desktop operating systems, although this is not mandatory
Note: No programming skills are required, although some experience and knowledge of scripting technologies would be advantageous.
Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure
In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario. Students will also learn to determine the appropriate network infrastructure component for a given scenario.
Lessons:
- Network Architecture Standards
- Local Area Networing
- Wide Area Networking
- Wireless Networking
- Connecting to the Internet
- Remote Access
Module 2: Connecting Network Components
In this module, students will learn how to build a network using hardware components and tehnologies. The student will also learn to determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
Lessons:
- Understanding the OSI Model
- Understanding Adaptors, Hubs, and Switches
- Understanding Routing
- Understanding Media Types
Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP
In this module, students will describe the protocols and services within the TCP/IP suite of protocols. Students will learn to implement IPv4 within a Windows environment. Students will also learn basic understanding of IPv6 and name resolution.
Lessons:
- Overview of TCP/IP
- Understanding IPv4 Addressing
- Configuring IPv4
- Understanding IPv6
- Name Resolution
Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server
This module will introduce students to different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2008 R2 and will finish with helping you detail a resilient strategy for your storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.
Lessons:
- Identifying Storage Technologies
- Managing Disks and Volumes
- Implementing RAID
Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server
In this module, students will learn to understand the various options available for installing Windows Server and to complete an installation. Students will also launch a local media setup and then perform the post-installation configuration of a server.
Lessons:
- Installing Windows Server
- Managing Services
- Managing Peripherals and Devices
Module 6: Windows Server Roles
In this module, students will learn to deploy server roles to support a business scenario. Students will also learn to implement appropriate server roles to support a given scenario.
Lessons:
- Role-based Deployment
- Deploying Role-Specific Servers
Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
In this module, students will learn to implement an AD DS forest. Students will also create and configure an AD DS forest.
Lessons:
- Introducing AD DS
- Implementing AD DS
- Managing Users, Groups and Computers
- Implementing Organizational Units
- Implementing Group Policy
Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers
In this module, students will learn the concept of defence-in-depth and how to implement this approach with Windows Server. Students will also learn to implement security best practices to help to secure the network.
Lessons:
- Overview of Defense-in-Depth
- Physical Security
- Internet Security
Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security
In this module, students will understand security features in Windows Server to help provide defense-in-depth. Students will also implement some of the Windows Server security features.
Lessons:
- Overview of Windows Security
- Securing Files and Folders
- Implementing Encryption
Module 10: Implementing Network Security
In this module, students will describe the security-related threats to an organization's network and the technologies available in Windows Server to mitigate these risks.
Lessons:
- Overview of Network Security
- Implementing Firewall
- Network Access Protection
Module 11: Implementing Security Software
In this module, students will identify and implement additional software components to enhance an organization's security. Students will also analyze and secure a Windows Server.
Lessons:
- Client Protection Features
- E-Mail Protection
- Server Protection
Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance
In this module, students will identify a poorly performing server. Students will also monitor a server to determine the performance level.
Lessons:
- Overview of Server Components
- Performance Monitoring
Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server
In this module, students will understand the tools available and the methods to employ to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server. Students will also learn how to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server systems.
Lessons:
- Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
- Server Availability and Data Recovery
- Applying Updates to Windows Server
- Troubleshooting Windows Server
Module 14: Implementing Virtualization
In this module, students will understand the virtualization technologies provided by Microsoft. Students will also create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.
Lessons:
- Overview of Virtualization Technologies
- Implementing Hyper-V Role
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