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6418 - Deploying Windows Server 2008
Vendor Course Code:6418
Course Length:3 days
Course Price:$2,040.00
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Overview:This 3-day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008 including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
Skills Gained:After completing this course, students will be able to:

. Install Windows Server 2008.
. Install Windows Server 2008 Server Core.
. Configure Windows Server Core.
. Add and configure Windows Server Core roles.
. Add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core.
. Manage Windows Server Core.
. Create an answer file for use with Dcpromo.
. Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
. Deploy a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) using an answer file.
. Install and configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
. Create operating system images in WDS.
. Add components like language packs to an image.
. Use an Unattend file with WDS.
. Configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments.
. Deploy images with WDS.
. Install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
. Configure MDT.
. Create an MDT build.
. Create MDT deployment points.
. Perform a Lite Touch installation using MDT.
. Prepare a Windows Server 2003 forest for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
. Prepare a Windows Server 2003 domain for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
. Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Windows interface.
. Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Command Line.
. Describe considerations for upgrading file and print servers.
. Describe considerations for upgrading Web and application servers.
. Describe considerations for upgrading remote infrastructure servers.
. Install and configure the file and print server roles.
. Create and replicate a Distributed File System (DFS) namespace.
. Schedule a backup.
. Migrate a printer.
. Export an application and configuration from an IIS 6.0 server.
. Configure IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008
. Import a configuration onto Windows Server 2008
. Enable Remote Desktop and remote administration of Windows Firewall.
. Install and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) and BDE Remote Admin Tool.
. Configure admin role separation on an RODC.
. Configure Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R).
. Migrate a Windows NT 4.0 server to a virtual machine.
Key Topics:Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation and Configuration

This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) to implement a volume license strategy.

Lessons
Windows Server 2008 Setup Improvements and Requirements
Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation
Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK

Lab : Install Windows Server 2008
Install Windows Server 2008
Install Windows Server Core 2008

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Windows Server 2008 setup improvements.
Describe the Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation option.
Automate server activation using Microsoft Volume Activation.

Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration

This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic Server Core configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.

Lessons
Server Core Basic Configuration
Configuring Server Core Roles
Lab : Configure Windows Server Core 2008
Configure Windows Server Core
Add and configure Windows Server Core roles
Add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core
Manage Windows Server Core

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Server Core.
Describe how to add roles to Server Core.

Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation

This module describes using Unattend.xml files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation and unattended domain controller installation.

Lessons
Unattended Windows Server 2008 Installation
Unattended Domain Controller Installation

Lab : Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend File
Create an answer file for use with Dcpromo.

Lab : Deploy an RODC in a Remote Infrastructure Using an Unattend File
Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
Deploy an RODC using an answer file.

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Perform an unattended Windows Server 2008 installation.
Perform an unattended domain controller installation.

Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services

This module focuses on using Windows Deployment Services and the new WIM image format to create and deploy custom system images.

Lessons
Windows Deployment Services
Working with the WIM Format

Lab : Working with Windows Deployment Services
Install and configure Windows Deployment Services.
Create operating system images in WDS.
Add components like language packs to an image.
Use an Unattend file with WDS.
Configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments.
Deploy images with WDS.

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure and use Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2008.
Manage operating system images in the WIM image format.

Module 5: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This module introduces the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.

Lessons
Introduction to the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Lab : Installing, Configuring, and Using MDT
Install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Configure Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
Create an MDT build
Create MDT deployment points
Perform a Lite Touch installation using MDT

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.
Use the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating active directory from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific Active Directory-related services including DNS, Certificate Services, IPSec configuration, and GPO objects. This module provides best-practices for Active Directory upgrades.

Lessons
Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Overview
Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008
Active Directory Upgrade Sequence

Lab : Preparing the Active Directory Environment for Windows Server 2008
Prepare a Windows Server 2003 forest for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
Prepare a Windows Server 2003 domain for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.

Lab : Installing an Additional Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller
Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Windows interface.
Install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Command Line.

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the Windows Server 2008 upgrade process.
Describe how to upgrade Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers.
Describe the Active Directory upgrade sequence.

Module 7: Upgrading File and Print, Web, and Remote Infrastructure Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating file and print servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also includes guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also provides guidance for upgrading and migrating remote servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.

Lessons
Ugrading File and Print Servers
Upgrading Web and Application Servers
Upgrading Remote Infrastructure Servers

Lab : Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server
Install and configure the file and print server roles
Create and replicate a DFS namespace
Schedule a backup
Migrate a printer

Lab : Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
Export an application and configuration from an IIS 6.0 server
Configure IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008
Import a configuration onto Windows Server 2008

Lab : Prepare a Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation for use as a Remote Infrastructure Server
Enable Remote Desktop and remote administration of Windows Firewall
Install and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) and BDE Remote Admin Tool
Configure admin role separation on a Read-Only Domain Controller
Configure Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R)

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe considerations for upgrading file and print servers.
Describe considerations for upgrading Web and application servers.
Describe considerations for upgrading remote infrastructure servers.

Module 8: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

This module provides guidance for migrating existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using either Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or the Windows Server virtualization role of Windows Server 2008.

Lessons
Microsoft Server Virtualization
Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

Lab : Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Server Using VSMT
Migrate a Windows NT 4.0 server to a virtual machine.

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Microsoft server virtualization solutions
Migrate workloads to Microsoft virtual machines

Module 9: Configuring Windows Server 2008 for Performance

This module describes considerations for hardware selection, and workload-specific tuning considerations.

Lessons
Hardware Considerations
Workload Considerations

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe hardware considerations for Windows Server 2008 performance.
Describe workload-specific tuning considerations.
Target Audience:This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced with Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
Prerequisites:Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:

- On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
- Experience installing , configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.
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