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MS6421 - Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

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This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 Network Infrastructures. It will cover networking technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 such as DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 network addressing, Network Policy server and Network Access Protection and configuring secure network access. It also covers fault tolerant storage technologies, Network Storage and routing and remote access, monitoring and compliance updates as well as other relevant technologies 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	Jul 30, 2012 - Aug 03, 2012	Springfield	5 days	$2095.00	Register
MS6421	Oct 01, 2012 - Oct 05, 2012	Bloomington	5 days	$2095.00	Register

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, students must have:

You must have an intermediate understanding of Windows Server operating systems such as Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 and Windows client operating systems such as Windows Vista or Windows 7. Client operating system knowledge equivalent to the below certifications would be of benefit.

Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuration
or
Exam 70-620: TS: Windows Vista, Configuring

You should understand how TCP/IP functions and have a basic understanding of addressing, name resolution (Domain Name System [DNS]/Windows Internet Name Service [WINS]), connection methods (wired, wireless, virtual private network [VPN]).

You should have an awareness of security best practices such as understanding file system permissions, authentication methods, workstation, and server hardening methods, and so forth.

The minimum level of knowledge required in the above three bullet points, excluding the client experience, can be covered by having knowledge equivalent to the MOC course 6420B: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008

Basic knowledge of Active Directory would also be of benefit

Detailed Class Syllabus

Module 1: Planning and Configuring IPv4

Implementing an IPv4 Network Infrastructure

Overview of Name Resolution Services in an IPv4 Network Infrastructure

Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP

Overview of the DHCP Server Role

Configuring DHCP Scopes

Configuring DHCP Options

Managing a DHCP Database

Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP

Configuring DHCP Security

Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

Installing the DNS Server Role

Configuring the DNS Server Role

Configuring DNS Zones

Configuring DNS Zone Transfers

Managing and Troubleshooting DNS

Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP

Overview of IPv6

IPv6 Addressing

Coexistence with IPv6

IPv6 Transition Technologies

Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

Module 5: 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

Configuring DirectAccess

Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service

Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service

Configuring a RADIUS Client

Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment

Configuring and Testing the VPN

Module 7: Implementing Network Access Protection

Overview of Network Access Protection

How NAP Works

Configuring NAP

Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Module 8: Increasing Security for Windows Servers

Windows Security Overview

Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Deploying Updates with Windows Server Update Services

Module 9: Increasing Security for Network Communication

Overview of IPsec

Configuring Connection Security Rules

Configuring NAP with IPsec Enforcement

Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec

Module 10: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network File and Print Services

Configuring and Troubleshooting File Shares

Encrypting Network Files with EFS

Encrypting Partitions with BitLocker

Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Printing

Module 11: Optimizing Data Access for Branch Offices

Branch Office Data Access

DFS Overview

Overview of DFS Namespaces

Configuring DFS Replication

Configuring BranchCache

Module 12: Controlling and Monitoring Network Storage

Monitoring Network Storage

Controlling Network Storage Utilization

Managing File Types on Network Storage

Module 13: Recovering Network Data and Servers

Recovering Network Data with Volume Shadow Copies

Recovering Network Data and Servers with Windows Server Backup

Module 14: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers

Monitoring Tools

Using Performance Monitor

Monitoring Event Logs