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MOC 6418 - Deploying Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 SATV Eligible

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Class Description

Class Overview

This Windows Server 2008 training class 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.

This class 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.

Class Goals

  • Learn to install Windows Server 2008.
  • Learn to install Windows Server 2008 Server Core.
  • Learn to configure Windows Server Core.
  • Learn to add and configure Windows Server Core roles.
  • Learn to add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core.
  • Learn to manage Windows Server Core.
  • Learn to create an answer file for use with Dcpromo.
  • Learn to create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
  • Learn to deploy a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) using an answer file.
  • Learn to install and configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
  • Learn to create operating system images in WDS.
  • Learn to add components like language packs to an image.
  • Learn to use an Unattend file with WDS.
  • Learn to configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments.
  • Learn to deploy images with WDS.
  • Learn to install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).
  • Learn to configure MDT.
  • Learn to create an MDT build.
  • Learn to create MDT deployment points.
  • Learn to perform a Lite Touch installation using MDT.
  • Learn to prepare a Windows Server 2003 forest for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
  • Learn to prepare a Windows Server 2003 domain for upgrade to Windows Server 2008.
  • Learn to install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Windows interface.
  • Learn to install a domain controller in an existing domain using the Command Line.
  • Learn to describe considerations for upgrading file and print servers.
  • Learn to describe considerations for upgrading Web and application servers.
  • Learn to describe considerations for upgrading remote infrastructure servers.
  • Learn to install and configure the file and print server roles.
  • Learn to create and replicate a Distributed File System (DFS) namespace.
  • Learn to schedule a backup.
  • Learn to migrate a printer.
  • Learn to export an application and configuration from an IIS 6.0 server.
  • Learn to configure IIS 7.0 on Windows Server 2008
  • Learn to import a configuration onto Windows Server 2008
  • Learn to enable Remote Desktop and remote administration of Windows Firewall.
  • Learn to install and configure BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) and BDE Remote Admin Tool.
  • Learn to configure admin role separation on an RODC.
  • Learn to configure Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R).
  • Learn to migrate a Windows NT 4.0 server to a virtual machine.

Class Outline

  1. Windows Server 2008 Installation and Configuration
    1. Windows Server 2008 Setup Improvements and Requirements
    2. Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation
    3. Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK
    4. Lab: Install Windows Server 2008
  2. Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
    1. Server Core Basic Configuration
    2. Configuring Server Core Roles
    3. Lab: Configure Windows Server Core 2008
  3. Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
    1. Unattended Windows Server 2008 Installation
    2. Unattended Domain Controller Installation
    3. Lab: Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend File
    4. Lab: Deploy an RODC in a Remote Infrastructure Using an Unattend File
    5. Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation.
    6. Deploy an RODC using an answer file.
  4. Using Windows Deployment Services
    1. Windows Deployment Services
    2. Working with the WIM Format
    3. Lab: Working with Windows Deployment Services
  5. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
    1. Introduction to the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
    2. Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
    3. Lab: Installing, Configuring, and Using MDT
  6. Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory
    1. Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Overview
    2. Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008
    3. Active Directory Upgrade Sequence
    4. Lab: Preparing the Active Directory Environment for Windows Server 2008
    5. Lab: Installing an Additional Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller
  7. Upgrading File and Print, Web, and Remote Infrastructure Servers
    1. Ugrading File and Print Servers
    2. Upgrading Web and Application Servers
    3. Upgrading Remote Infrastructure Servers
    4. Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server
    5. Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
    6. Lab: Prepare a Windows Server 2008 Server Core Installation for use as a Remote Infrastructure Server
  8. Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
    1. Microsoft Server Virtualization
    2. Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
    3. Lab: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Server Using VSMT
  9. Configuring Windows Server 2008 for Performance
    1. Hardware Considerations
    2. Workload Considerations
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Class Materials

Each student in our Live Online and our Onsite classes receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following areas is required:

  • 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).
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
  • Implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
  • Installing , configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.

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