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MS6421 - Configuring & Troubleshooting a Server 2008 Network Infrstr

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance.

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Upcoming classes

Number	Class Date	Location	Length	Cost	Sign up
MS6421	Sep 20, 2010 - Sep 24, 2010	Springfield	5 days	$2095.00	Register
MS6421	Nov 15, 2010 - Nov 19, 2010	Bloomington	5 days	$2095.00	Register

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

Working experience with Windows Server 2003.

Basic knowledge of Active Directory.

An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies).

Basic knowledge of DHCP.

Basic knowledge of IPsec.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers

Installing Windows Server 2008

Managing Server Roles and Features

Overview of the Server Core Installation Option

Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

Installing the DNS Server Role

Configuring the DNS Server Role

Configuring DNS Zones

Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS

Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service

Managing the WINS Server

Configuring WINS Replication

Migrating from WINS to DNS

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP

Overview of the DHCP Server Role

Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options

Managing a DHCP Database

Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP

Securing DHCP

Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP

Overview of IPv6

Coexistence with IPv6

IPv6 Tunneling Technologies

Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

Troubleshooting IPv6

Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

Configuring Network Access

Configuring VPN Access

Overview of Network Policies

Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit

Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access

Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service

Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server

Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers

NPS Authentication Methods

Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection

Overview of Network Access Protection

How NAP Works

Configuring NAP

Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Module 9: Configuring IPsec

Overview of IPsec

Configuring Connection Security Rules

Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement

Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

Monitoring IPsec Activity

Troubleshooting IPsec

Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

Exercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity

Exercise 2: Configuring Connection Security

Exercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec

Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

DFS Overview

Configuring DFS Namespaces

Configuring DFS Replication

Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

Overview of Windows Server 2008 Storage Management

Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager

Configuring Quota Management

Implementing File Screening

Managing Storage Reports

Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content

Backing Up Data

Configuring Shadow Copies

Providing Server and Service Availability

Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance

Securing a Windows Infrastructure

Using Security Templates to Secure Servers

Configuring an Audit Policy

Overview of Windows Sever Update Services

Managing WSUS