Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

 

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Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Course OutlineModule

1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment

The module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.

Lessons

• Server Roles
• Overview of Active Directory
• Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
• Using Remote Desktop for Administration<

Lab : Administering Windows Server 2008

 Install the DNS Server Role

 Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe server roles and how they are categorized.

 Describe the characteristics of Active Directory components.

 Describe common Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools.

 Describe how to use Remote Desktop for Administration

Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects

This module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects. Lessons

 Managing User Accounts

 Creating Computer Accounts

 Automating AD DS Object Management

 Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

Lab : Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts

 Creating and Configuring User Accounts

 Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts

 Automating the Management of AD DS Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Configure AD DS user accounts.

 Configure AD DS computer accounts.

 Automate AD DS Object Management.

 Use queries to search AD DS.

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Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational UnitsThis module introduces groups and how to manage them.

Lessons

 Introduction to AD DS Groups

 Managing Group Accounts

 Creating Organizational Units

Lab : Creating an OU Infrastructure

 Creating AD DS Groups

 Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)

 Creating an OU Hierarchy

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe the options for creating groups.

 Configure groups in AD DS.

 Configure OUs in AD DS.

Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services

The module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.Lessons

 Managing Access Overview

 Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions

 Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources

 Determining Effective Permission

Lab : Managing Access to Resources

 Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)

 Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation

 Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe how access management works in AD DS.

 Assign permissions to shared folders.

 Configure permissions using NTFS.

 Determine effective permissions.

Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

This module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.

Lessons

 Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects

 Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Delegation

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 Delegating Control of AD DS Objects

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Trusts

 Configuring AD DS Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Delegate administrative access to Active Directory objects.

 Configure Active Directory trusts.

Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group Policy

This module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.Lessons

 Overview of Group Policy

 Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects

 Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects

 Managing Group Policy Objects

 Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy

Lab : Creating and Configuring GPOs

 Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects

 Managing the Scope of GPO Application

Lab : Verifying and Managing GPOs

 Verifying GPO Application

 Managing GPOs

 Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe Group Policy.

 Configure the application scope for Group Policy Objects.

 Evaluate the application of Group Policy Objects.

 Manage Group Policy Objects.

 Delegate administrative control of Group Policy Objects.

Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure user environments using group policy.

Lessons

 Configuring Group Policy Settings

 Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy

 Configuring Administrative Templates

 Deploying Software Using Group Policy

 Configuring Group Policy Preferences

 Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting

 Troubleshooting Group Policy Application

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 Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings

Lab : Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using Group Policy

 Configuring Logon Scripts and Folder Redirection

Lab : Configuring Administrative Templates

 Configure Administrative Templates

Lab : Deploying Software with Group Policy

 Deploy a Software Package with Group Policy

 Verify Software Installation

Lab : Configuring Group Policy Preferences

 Configure Group Policy Preferences

 Verify Group Policy Preferences Application

Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy Issues

 Troubleshoot Group Policy Scripts

 Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7B

 Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7C

 Troubleshoot GPO Lab-7D

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Configure Group Policy settings.

 Configure scripts and folder redirection by using Group Policy.

 Configure administrative templates.

 Configure Group Policy Preferences.

 Deploy software by using Group Policy.

 Troubleshoot Group Policy Application.

 Troubleshoot Group Policy Settings.

Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group Policy

This module explains how to configure security policies, implement password policies, restrict access to software and user security templates.

Lessons

 Configuring Security Policies

 Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies

 Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software

 Managing Security Using Security Templates

Lab : Implementing Security Using Group Policies

 Configuring Account and Security Policy Settings

 Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies

Lab : Configuring and Verifying Security Policies

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 Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies

 Configuring Security Templates

 Verifying the Security Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Configure security policies.

 Implement fine-grained password policies.

 Restrict group membership and access to applications by using security policies.

 Apply security policies by using security templates.

Module 9: Configuring Server Security Compliance

This module explains how to secure a windows infrastructure, configure an audit policy, manage WSUS and plan for a security update.

Lessons

 Securing a Windows Infrastructure

 Configuring an Audit Policy

 Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

 Managing WSUS

Lab : Manage Server Security

 Configuring Windows Software Update Services

 Configure Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Secure a server role within a windows infrastructure.

 Configure an audit policy.

 Describe the use of Windows Server Update Services.

 Manage updates using WSUS.

 Plan for security update management by using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

This module explains how to manage storage using File Server Resource Manager, configure quota management, implement file screening and manage storage reports.

Lessons

 Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview

 Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager

 Configuring Quota Management

 Implementing File Screening

 Managing Storage Reports

 Understanding Storage Area Networks

Lab : Installing the FSRM Role Service

 Installing the FSRM Role Service

Lab : Configuring Storage Quotas

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 Configuring Storage Quotas

Lab : Configuring File Screening

 Configuring File Screening

Lab : Generating Storage Reports

 Generating Storage Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Describe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008.

 Manage storage using FSRM.

 Configure quota management using FSRM.

 Implement file screening using FSRM.

 Manage storage reports.

 Troubleshoot storage issues.

Module 11: Configuring Availability of Network Resources

This module explains how to configure shadow copies and provide server and service availability.

Lessons

 Configuring Shadow Copies

 Providing Server and Service Availability

Lab : Configuring Shadow Copying

 Configuring Shadow Copying

Lab : Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing

 Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Configure shadow copies.

 Provide server and service availability.

Module 12: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

 Planning Monitoring Tasks

 Calculating a Server Baseline

 Measuring Performance Objects

 Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools

 Planning Notification Methods

 Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks

 Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance

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Lab : Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements

 Evaluating Performance Metrics

 Monitoring Performance Metrics

Lab : Configuring Windows Server 2008 Monitoring

 Configuring Data Collector Sets

 Monitoring Extension Exercise

 Automating Maintenance Tasks

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Plan monitoring tasks.

 Determine an appropriate server baseline.

 Determine objects and counters to monitor based on server role.

 Analyze key performance counters.

 Select appropriate monitoring tools.

 Identify appropriate notification methods.

 Create a server management task schedule for Windows Server 2008.

 List automated maintenance tools for Windows Server 2008.

Module 13: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

This module explains how to back up and restore Windows Server 2008 servers.

Lessons

 Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008

 Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008

 Planning a Server Restore Policy

 Planning an EFS Restore Policy

 Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Startup

Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup Policy

 Evaluating the Existing Backup Plan

 Updating the Backup Policy

 Reviewing Backup Policy and Plans

 Implementing the Backup Policy

Lab : Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore

 Evaluating Backup Data

 Planning a Restore

 Investigating a Failed Restore

 Restoring System State Data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Create a backup and recovery plan by using Windows Server Backup.

 Develop a backup policy for Windows Server Backup.

 Create a server restore plan.

 Create a plan for restoring Encrypting File System (EFS) files.

 Verify the restore procedure.

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