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Fundamnetals of Windows Server 2008-Course 6420B

Code: MST6420B
Type: IT InstructorLed Courses
Category: Windows Server 2008
The purpose of this course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. It is intended to provide the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams and begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.

Duration: 35
Location: EDITC & MMC Conference Center, 16 Imvrou Street, 1055 Nicosia
Language: Greek
Attendance: 4-12
 

Topics
Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure
Module 2: Connecting Network Components
Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP
Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server
Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server
Module 6: Windows Server Roles
Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers
Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security
Module 10: Implementing Network Security
Module 11: Implementing Security Software
Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance
Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server
Module 14: Implementing Virtualization


Who Should Attend
Candidates for this course are seeking to gain fundamental knowledge and skills around security, networking, and administration in Windows Server 2008 R2. It can apply to home computer users, academic, information workers, developers, or help desk technicians wishing to begin a new skills path or up-skill to Windows Server technologies. It is for candidates wishing to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification in Windows Server 2008. Candidates for this course may also include IT Pros with skills within other IT areas or operating systems (such as Linux) who wish to gain an insight into Windows Server.

Purpose
The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. It is intended to provide the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams and begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.

Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:


•Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
•Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
•Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment.
•Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
•Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
•Describe server roles.
•Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest.
•Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
•Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth.
•Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network.
•Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization’s security.
•Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
•Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
•Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.


Prerequisites
n 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.


Methodology
1. Training
2.Discusions
3. Labs
4.Exercises


Equipment
1.Microsoft Official training material in english language
2. Personal Computers
3.Video Projector
4. Printer
5. Whiteboard and flip charts


TimeTable
Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure

Lesson 1: Network Architecture Standards
Lesson 2: Local Area Networking
Lesson 3: Wide Area Networking
Lesson 4: Wireless Networking
Lesson 5: Connecting to the Internet
Lesson 6: Remote Access
Lab : Selecting Network Infrastructure Components
Exercise: Determining Appropriate Networking Components


Module 2: Connecting Network Components

Lesson 1: Understanding the OSI Model
Lesson 2: Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
Lesson 3: Understanding Routing
Lesson 4: Understanding Media Types
Lab : Connecting Network Components
Exercise 1: Determining the Appropriate Network Hardware
Exercise 2: Selecting a Suitable Wiring Infrastructure


Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP

Lesson 1: Overview of TCP/IP
Lesson 2: Understanding IPv4 Addressing
Lesson 3: Configuring IPv4
Lesson 4: Understanding IPv6
Lesson 5: Name Resolution
Lab : Implementing TCP/IP
Exercise 1: Determining an Appropriate IPv4 Addressing Scheme
Exercise 2: Configuring IPv4 with Windows Server 2008
Exercise 3: Verifying the Configuration
Exercise 4: Configuring and Testing Name Resolution
Exercise 5: Viewing the IPv6 Configuration

Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Lesson 1: Identifying Storage Technologies
Lesson 2: Managing Disks and Volumes
Lesson 3: Implementing RAID
Lab : Implementing Storage in Windows Server
Exercise 1: Creating a New Volume
Exercise 2: Creating a Fault Tolerant Disk Configuration
Exercise 3: Implementing the Windows iSCSI initiator

Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

Lesson 1: Installing Windows Server
Lesson 2: Managing Services
Lesson 3: Managing Peripherals and Devices
Lab : Installing Windows Server
Exercise 1: Performing a Local Media-Based Installation
Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Server
Exercise 3: Configuring Services
Exercise 4: Configuring Devices

Module 6: Windows Server Roles

Lesson 1: Role-Based Deployment
Lesson 2: Deploying Role-Specific Servers
Lab : Implementing Server Roles
Exercise 1: Determining the Appropriate Roles to Deploy
Exercise 2: Deploying the Determined Server Roles

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

Lesson 1: Introducing AD DS
Lesson 2: Implementing AD DS
Lesson 3: Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
Lesson 4: Implementing Organizational Units
Lesson 5: Implementing Group Policy
Lab : Lab: Implementing AD DS
Exercise 1: Promoting a New Domain Controller
Exercise 2: Creating an Organizational Unit
Exercise 3: Configuring Accounts
Exercise 4: Creating a GPO

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

Lesson 1: Overview of Defense-in-Depth
Lesson 2: Physical Security
Lesson 3: Internet Security
Lab : Implementing IT Security Layers
Exercise 1: Implementing Physical Security
Exercise 2: Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer

Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

Lesson 1: Overview of Windows Security
Lesson 2: Securing Files and Folders
Lesson 3: Implementing Encryption
Lab : Lab: Implementing Windows Security
Exercise 1: Configuring an Accounts Policy
Exercise 2: Securing NTFS Files and Folders
Exercise 3: Encrypting Files

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

Lesson 1: Overview of Network Security
Lesson 2: Implementing Firewall
Lesson 3: Network Access Protection
Lab : Implementing Network Security
Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Exercise 2: Configuring Compliance with NAP

Module 11: Implementing Security Software
Lesson 1: Client Protection Features
Lesson 2: E-Mail Protection
Lesson 3: Server Protection
Lab : Implementing Security Software
Exercise 1: Restricting Applications with AppLocker
Exercise 2: Using the Security Configuration Wizard
Exercise 3: Hardening the Security Settings on Windows Server 2008

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

Lesson 1: Overview of Server Components
Lesson 2: Performance Monitoring
Lab : Monitoring Server Performance
Exercise 1: Creating a Performance Baseline
Exercise 2: Simulating a Server Load
Exercise 3: Gathering Additional Performance Data
Exercise 4: Determining Probable Performance Bottlenecks

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
Lesson 2: Server Availability and Data Recovery
Lesson 3: Applying Updates to Windows Server
Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Windows Server
Lab : Maintaining Windows Server
Exercise 1: Troubleshooting the Startup Process
Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring WSUS
Exercise 3: Gathering Information to Start the Troubleshooting Process

Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

Lesson 1: Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V Role
Lab : Implementing Virtualization
Exercise 1: Creating the VHDs
Exercise 2: Creating New Virtual Machines
Exercise 3: Modifying Virtual Machine Settings
Exercise 4: Creating and Applying Virtual Machine Snapshots




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