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MS6420 - Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008

If you have any questions about registering for this class, please call (877) 832-0688 Ext. 1493 or email us at getsmart@LRS.com

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.

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Upcoming classes

Number	Class Date	Location	Length	Cost	Sign up
MS6420	Jun 04, 2012 - Jun 08, 2012	Bloomington	5 days	$2095.00	Register
MS6420	Aug 20, 2012 - Aug 24, 2012	Springfield	5 days	$2095.00	Register

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.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Fundamentals of 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

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

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

Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Lesson 1: Identifying Storage Technologies

Lesson 2: Managing Disks and Volumes

Lesson 3: Implementing RAID

Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

Lesson 1: Installing Windows Server

Lesson 2: Managing Services

Lesson 3: Managing Peripherals and Devices

Module 6: Windows Server Roles

Lesson 1: Role-Based Deployment

Lesson 2: Deploying Role-Specific Servers

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

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

Lesson 1: Overview of Defense-in-Depth

Lesson 2: Physical Security

Lesson 3: Internet Security

Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

Lesson 1: Overview of Windows Security

Lesson 2: Securing Files and Folders

Lesson 3: Implementing Encryption

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

Lesson 1: Overview of Network Security

Lesson 2: Implementing Firewall

Lesson 3: Network Access Protection

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

Lesson 1: Client Protection Features

Lesson 2: E-Mail Protection

Lesson 3: Server Protection

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

Lesson 1: Overview of Server Components

Lesson 2: Performance Monitoring

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

Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

Lesson 1: Overview of Virtualization Technologies

Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V Role

Module 15: Server Virtualization Overview

Overview of Server Virtualization

Overview of Windows Server Virtualization

Creating a Virtual Environment