What you’ll learn

When you complete this course, you will have learnt how to the following effectively: 

• 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 a Distributed File System (DFS) in Windows Server 2008
• Define server backup requirements and policies for Windows Server Backup
• Plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 restore
• Plan Windows Server 2008 monitoring
• Troubleshoot hardware issues
• Troubleshoot software issues
• Troubleshoot network issues.

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How It Works

Retendo students are more successful at work and easily gain Microsoft certifications

Retendo training programmes are delivered in bite-sized chunks, with an emphasis on practice over theory, and progressing at a pace that suits the individual.

Our courses are split into modules. Each module begins with a live instructor-led class, delivered online by a skilled Microsoft Certified Trainer. The online classes are followed by self-paced study. Learners expand their knowledge using Microsoft Premium e-learning, Microsoft Press Books and online reference material and then apply what they have learnt using practice labs. The module is completed with a short assessment.
Each module includes approximately four hours of study and feedback: a two hour live class and two hours of self study.

Retendo programmes are spread over a number of weeks, with two course modules per week. This ensures that learners have the time required to thoroughly understand each topic. More importantly, they can practice and develop the real-world skills that they require to be good at their job.

Live instructor-led classes

Our instructor-led courses do not require a physical classroom. Instead highly interactive, live, synchronous sessions are delivered online by a Microsoft Certified Trainer. Each session is delivered through a virtual classroom using Webex. Students can see and hear the instructor and speak with others on the course. The audio is delivered using Voice over IP (VoIP) technology so there are no additional telephone charges, students simply need to plug a headset into their computer.

Each live instructor class lasts a maximum of two hours. They are highly interactive: students will learn theories, see live technology demonstrations, carry out group and individual tasks and participate in quizzes and polls. The learning is broken down into short sections, and with the student kit to hand, students can concentrate on participating in the class rather than taking notes.

Self-paced study

After each instructor session, learners will need to complete a couple of hours of self paced study. The aim is to build upon the knowledge gained within the class. Typically, this includes e-Learning and reading from the student manual or online reference sites.

Microsoft Premium e-Learning is high quality electronic material which includes animations, assessments and hands-on interactive learning. The materials are accessed over the internet.
The course manual is posted to each student before the course begins.

Practice labs

Our practical exercises are accessed via the internet. Students use live systems which are hosted in a virtual environment, so they can practice without impacting their own live systems. The exercises take the students through real world scenarios. Students have 90 days access to the labs so they can practice as many times as they like before applying their new skills in the real world.

Assessment and feedback

At the end of each module the students complete a short assessment. This enables the instructor to see how they are progressing. The instructor provides feedback on the results and additional help where it’s required.

The Retendo Learning Portal

The training programme is coordinated via a secure website called the Retendo Learning Portal. This can be accessed from any computer with a broadband connection.
To access the live classes, self-paced study materials and assessments, students simply login to the Retendo Learning Portal. Students can communicate with the instructor and their classmates at any time via the Retendo Learning Portal.

With Retendo, learning doesn’t stop at the end of the programme. Students can access the materials, via the Retendo Learning Portal, for 90 days. This includes recordings of the live online classes and access to the practice labs. So it’s easy to revise for exams or practice an implementation one last time before having a go on the live system.

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Course Outline

Module 1.1: 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
• Reviewing Deployment Plans

After completing this Module, you 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 1.2: 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 Server to Windows Server 2008• Reviewing the Existing Server Environment

• Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Server
• Reviewing Deployment Plans
• Deploying a Windows Server 2008 DNS Server

After completing this Module, you 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 2.1: 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

• Combining Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 File Servers
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Server Core
• Planning for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V

Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Servers

• Planning a Windows Server 2008 Server Configuration
• Planning a Windows Server 2008 File Server
• Deploying a Windows Server 2008 File Server

After completing this Module, you 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
• Plan for Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V.

Module 2.2: 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
• Developing Configuration Changes
• Reviewing Configuration Changes

Lab: Creating a Configuration Change Plan• Completing a Change Request Form

• Sharing Best Practice
• Implementing a New Print Server

After completing this Module, you will be able to:

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

Module 3.1: 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 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, you will be able to:

• Plan a defense-in-depth strategy for Windows Server 2008 security.
• Implement host-level security for Windows Server 2008.
• Implement network security for Windows Server 2008.

Module 3.2: 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 Application Server Role Services That Are Required to Support the Application
• Determining Whether There Are Any Compatibility Issues with Existing Applications on the Server
• Configuring the Application Server

After completing this Module, you will be able to:

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

Module 4.1: 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 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
• Planning for Network Load Balancing
• Planning for a High-Availability LOB Application
• Implementing Network Load Balancing

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 4.2: Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

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

After completing this Module, students you 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 5.1: Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to maintain a DFS on Windows Server 2008.

Lessons:

• Planning Components Required for DFS
• Planning for High Availability in DFS
• Tools for Managing DFS

Lab: Planning for DFS

• Evaluating the Existing Server Environment
• Deployment Considerations for DFS
• Designing a High-Availability DFS Solution
• Implementing a High-Availability DFS Solution

After completing this Module, students will be able to:

• Identify services that are required for DFS
• Explain DFS fault tolerance
• Identify DFS management tools.

Module 5.2: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Backup

This module explains how to define backup requirements and policies for administering Windows Server 2008.

Lessons:

• Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
• Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008

Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup Policy

• Evaluating the Existing Backup Plan
• Updating the Backup Policy
• Reviewing Backup Policy and Plans
• Implementing the Backup Policy

After completing this Module, you will be able to:

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

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Getting Certified

This course will help you pass Exam 70-646 which will gain you the MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator certification. 

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Is this course right for you?

This course provides will provide you with the knowledge and skills to implement, monitor, and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.

This course is intended for entry level server administrators or IT professionals who are interested in becoming server administrators as the next step in their career path.

It is very important that you come on this course fully prepared. If you have all of these prerequisite skills you will spend the time learning essential skills in Microsoft technologies. If you are not fully prepared, you are highly likely to struggle during the course.

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.

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