Course Content
After completing this course, you will be able to:
. Install and configure servers.
. Configure and troubleshoot DNS.
. Configure and manage WINS.
. Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.
. Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP.
. Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.
. Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.
. Configure Network Access Protection.
. Configure Ipsec.
. Monitor and troubleshoot Ipsec.
. Configure and manage Distributed File System.
. Configure and manage storage technologies.
. Configure availability of network resources and content.
. Configure server security compliance.
This exam also counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator
Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator
Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers
Identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features.
Lessons
• Installing Windows Server 2008
• Managing Server Roles and Features
• Overview of the Server Core Installation Option
Lab : Installing and Configuring Servers and Server Roles
• Exercise 1: Identifying Server Types
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features
• Exercise 3: Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Identify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server
2008.
• Describe the difference between server roles and features.
• Describe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation.
Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
Configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to be used in a secure environment.
Lessons
• Installing the DNS Server Role
• Configuring the DNS Server Role
• Configuring DNS Zones
• Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
• Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Verifying a DNS Solution
• Exercise 1: Configuring a DNS Infrastructure
• Exercise 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Install the DNS Server role.
• Configure the DNS Server role to support various query types.
• Configure DNS zones.
• Configure DNS zone transfers.
• Manage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools.
Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS
Configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers.
Lessons
• Overview of the Windows Internet Name Service
• Managing the WINS Server
• Configuring WINS Replication
• Migrating from WINS to DNS
Lab : Configuring a WINS Infrastructu
• Exercise 1: Installing WINS
• Exercise 2: Configuring WINS Burst Handling
• Exercise 3: Configuring WINS Replication
• Exercise 4: Migrating from WINS to DNS
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Install and configure the Windows Internet Name Service.
• Manage WINS client records.
• Configure and manage WINS replication.
• Migrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS.
Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
Configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting an IPV4 infrastructure.
Lessons
• Overview of the DHCP Server Role
• Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options
• Managing a DHCP Database
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
• Securing DHCP
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting the DHCP Server Role
• Exercise 1: Installing and Authorizing the DHCP Server Role
• Exercise 2: Configuring a DHCP Scope
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting Common DHCP Issues
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe how DHCP works.
• Configure DHCP scopes and options.
• Manage a DHCP database.
• Monitor and troubleshoot DHCP.
• Secure DHCP.
Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP
Configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses, including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers.
Lessons
• Overview of IPv6
• Coexistence with IPv6
• IPv6 Tunneling Technologies
• Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
• Troubleshooting IPv6
Lab : Lab A: Configuring an ISATAP Router
• Exercise 1: Configuring a New IPv6 Network and Client
• Exercise 2: Configuring an ISATAP Router to Enable Communication Between an IPv4 Network and an IPv6 Network
Lab : Lab B: Converting the Network
• Exercise 1: Transitioning to an IPv6-Only Network
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and considerations of IPv6.
• Describe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments.
• Describe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks.
• Describe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6.
• Troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity.
Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services.
Lessons
• Configuring Network Access
• Configuring VPN Access
• Overview of Network Policies
• Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
• Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Access
• Exercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution
• Exercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy
• Exercise 3: Configuring Logging
• Exercise 4: Configuring a Connection Profile
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Install and configure the Routing and Remote Access service.
• Configure VPN access.
• Configure network policies.
• Configure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration
Kit.
• Troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.
Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
Install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.
Lessons
• Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
• Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
• NPS Authentication Methods
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Policy Server
• Exercise 1: Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service
• Exercise 2: Configuring a RADIUS Client
• Exercise 3: Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Install and configure the Network Policy Server role.
• Configure a RADIUS client and server.
• Describe NPS authentication methods.
• Monitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server.
Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection
Configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X.
Lessons
• Overview of Network Access Protection
• How NAP Works
• Configuring NAP
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN
• Exercise 1: Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients
• Exercise 2: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients
After completing this module you 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 9: Configuring IPsec
Configure and test IPsec.
Lessons
• Overview of IPsec
• Configuring Connection Security Rules
• Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement
Lab : Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement
• Exercise 1: Preparing the Network Environment for IPsec NAP Enforcement
• Exercise 2: Configuring and Testing IPsec NAP Enforcement
A
fter completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe the benefits and uses of IPsec.
• Configure Connection Security rules.
• Configure IPsec NAP enforcement.
Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
Monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.
Lessons
• Monitoring IPsec Activity
• Troubleshooting IPsec
Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
• Exercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity
• Exercise 2: Configuring Connection Security
• Exercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Monitor IPsec activity.
• Troubleshoot IPsec.
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System
Configure and manage Distributed File System.
Lessons
• DFS Overview
• Configuring DFS Namespaces
• Configuring DFS Replication
Lab : Configuring DFS
• Exercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
• Exercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace
• Exercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
• Exercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe the Distributed File System.
• Manage DFS namespaces.
• Configure DFS replication.
Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
Configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008.
Lessons
• Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
• Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
• Configuring Quota Management
• Implementing File Screening
• Managing Storage Reports
Lab : Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies
• Exercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service
• Exercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas
• Exercise 3: Configuring File Screening
• Exercise 4: Generating Storage Reports
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.
• Manage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
• Configure quota management using FSRM.
• Implement file screening using FSRM.
• Manage storage reports.
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content
Describe and configure backup and recovery methods.
Lessons
• Backing Up Data
• Configuring Shadow Copies
• Providing Server and Service Availability
Lab : Configuring Availability of Network Resources
• Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Server Backup and Restore
• Exercise 2: Configuring Shadow Copying
• Exercise 3:Configuring Network Load Balancing
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Back up data.
• Configure shadow copies.
• Provide server and service availability.
Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance
Configure and analyse server security and security update compliance.
Lessons
• Securing a Windows Infrastructure
• Using Security Templates to Secure Servers
• Configuring an Audit Policy
• Overview of Windows Sever Update Services
• Managing WSUS
Lab : Configuring Server Security Compliance
• Exercise 1: Configuring and Analyzing Security
• Exercise 2: Analyzing Security Templates
• Exercise 3: Configuring Windows Software Update Services
After completing this module you will be able to:
• Secure a server role within a Windows infrastructure.
• Secure servers using security templates.
• Configure an audit policy.
• Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.
• Manage updates using WSUS.