Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

About this Course
This five-day instructor-led course combines five days worth of instructor-led training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses of Windows Server 2008 to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment. This course covers the core skills required by anyone working with Windows Server 2008 Servers.

Audience Profile
This course is intended for Windows Server administrators who operate Windows Servers on a daily basis and want to learn the skills for configuring, managing, and maintaining the core technical areas of Windows Server 2008.

At Course CompletionAfter completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe the different administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008.
Configure AD DS user and computer accounts.
Create Groups and Organizational Units.
Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment.
Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts.
Create and configure Group Policy Objects.
Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy.
Implement security by using Group Policy.
Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance.
Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008.
Configure and manage Distributed File System.
Configure Network Access Protection.
Configure availability of network resources.
Monitor and Maintain servers running Windows Server 2008.
Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore.

Prerequistes

Before attending this course, students must have:
At least one year experience operating Windows Servers in the area of account management, server maintenance, server monitoring, or server security.
A+, Server+, hardware portion of Net+, and familiarity with Windows (client side).
Working knowledge of networking technologies.
Intermediate understanding of network operating systems.
Working experience with Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Basic knowledge of Active Directory.
An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP.
Basic knowledge of scripting tools such as Powershell and WMI.

Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft 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 : Administering Windows Server 2008
Install the DNS Server Role
Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe server roles and how they are categorized.
Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.
Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools.
Describe how to use 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure AD DS user accounts.
Configure AD DS computer accounts.
Automate AD DS Object Management.
Use queries to search AD DS.

Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational Units
This module introduces groups and how to manage them.
Lessons
Introduction to AD DS Groups
Managing Group Accounts
Creating Organizational Units
Lab : Creating an OU Infrastructure
Creating AD DS Groups
Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
Creating an OU Hierarchy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the options for creating groups.
Configure groups in AD DS.
Configure OUs in AD DS.

Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain ServicesThe module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.
Lessons
Managing Access Overview
Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
Determining Effective Permission
Lab : Managing Access to Resources
Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe how access management works in AD DS.
Assign permissions to shared folders.
Configure permissions using NTFS.
Determine effective permissions.

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and TrustsThis 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 : Configuring Active Directory Delegation
Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
Lab : Configuring Active Directory Trusts
Configuring AD DS Trusts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects.
Configure Active Directory trusts.

Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group PolicyThis 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 and Configuring GPOs
Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
Managing the Scope of GPO Application
Lab : Verifying and Managing GPOs
Verifying GPO Application
Managing GPOs
Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Group Policy.
Configure the application scope for Group Policy Objects.
Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects.
Manage Group Policy Objects.
Delegate administrative control of Group Policy Objects.

Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group PolicyThis 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
Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Lab : Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy
Configuring Logon Scripts and Folder Redirection
Lab : Configuring Administrative Templates
Configure Administrative Templates
Lab : Deploying Software with Group Policy
Deploy a Software Package with Group Policy
Verify Software Installation
Lab : Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Configure Group Policy Preferences
Verify Group Policy Preferences Application
Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues
Troubleshoot Group Policy Scripts
Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7B
Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7C
Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7D
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Group Policy settings.
Configure scripts and folder redirection by using Group Policy.
Configure administrative templates.
Configure Group Policy Preferences.
Deploy software by using Group Policy.
Troubleshoot Group Policy Application.
Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

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 : Implementing Security Using Group Policies
Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings
Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
Lab : Configuring and Verifying Security Policies
Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies
Configuring Security Templates
Verifying the Security Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure security policies.
Implement fine-grained password policies.
Restrict group membership and access to applications by using security policies.
Apply security policies by using security templates.

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 (WSUS)
Managing WSUS
Lab : Manage Server Security
Configuring Windows Software Update Services
Configure Auditing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Secure a server role within a windows infrastructure.
Configure an audit policy.
Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
Manage updates using WSUS.
Plan for security update management by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

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
Understanding Storage Area Networks
Lab : Installing the FSRM Role Service
Installing the FSRM Role Service
Lab : Configuring Storage Quotas
Configuring Storage Quotas
Lab : Configuring File Screening
Configuring File Screening
Lab : Generating Storage Reports
Generating Storage Reports
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
Manage storage using FSRM.
Configure quota management using FSRM.
Implement file screening using FSRM.
Manage storage reports.
Troubleshoot storage issues.

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
This module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.
Lessons
Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
Configuring DFS Namespaces
Configuring DFS Replication
Lab : Installing the Distributed File System Role Service and Creating a DFS Namespace
Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
Creating a DFS Namespace
Lab : Configuring Folder Targets and Viewing Diagnostic Reports
Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the distributed file system.
Manage DFS namespaces.
Configure DFS replication.

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 and VPN
Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the benefits and uses of NAP.
Describe how NAP works in various access scenarios.
Configure NAP.
Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

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 Shadow Copying
Lab : Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure shadow copies.
Provide server and service availability.

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
Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
Planning Notification Methods
Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Lab : Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements
Evaluating Performance Metrics
Monitoring Performance Metrics
Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008 Monitoring
Configuring Data Collector Sets
Monitoring Extension Exercise
Automating Maintenance Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan monitoring tasks.
Determine an appropriate server baseline.
Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.
Analyze key performance counters.
Select appropriate monitoring tools.
Identify appropriate notification methods.
Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.
List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.

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
Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Startup
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
Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore
Evaluating Backup Data
Planning a Restore
Investigating a Failed Restore
Restoring System State Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.
Develop a backup policy for Windows Server Backup.
Create a server restore plan.
Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.
Verify the restore procedure.