M2576

Implementing and Administering Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0

Implementing and Administering Microsoft

Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 M2576

Course Title: Implementing and Administering Microsoft

Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0

Course Code: M2576
Version: A
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Implementing and Administering Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 M2576 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to implement and administer IIS 6.0. The course focuses on the IIS 6.0 architectural features that improve reliability, security, manageability and performance. The course also provides candidates with the skills and knowledge required to successfully install, configure, implement security, monitor, and manage Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 servers and Web sites.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M2576 Microsoft training course are experienced systems administrators and engineers (at a 200-300 skill level) who have experience in deploying, administering, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system-based servers and networks.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M6236 course candidates will be able to:

• Describe the main features of IIS 6.0, the IIS 6.0 security model, the request processing and metabase architectures
• Plan the implementation of IIS 6.0 based on the administrative and business needs of an organisation
• Install and configure IIS 6.0
• Implement Web server and Web site security
• Create additional Web and File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites
• Administer the IIS metabase
• Manage Web sites and applications
• Monitor IIS 6.0 performance and Security
• Migrate Web sites and applications from earlier versions of IIS

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M6234 Microsoft training course should have at least two years` experience in administering Microsoft Windows-based servers and knowledge and experience that is equivalent to the skills measured by exams 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment and 70-291Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure.

Candidates are also required to possess skills to perform the following tasks: create user and group accounts, assign file system permissions to resources, configure network interface parameters, create and configure Domain Name System (DNS) entries, monitor server performance and monitor network traffic.

Testing and Certification

There are currently no exams or Microsoft Certification directly associated to this course however this course may assist in preparing candidates for other exams that are closely associated with this technology.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to IIS 6.0

In this module candidates will learn the main features of IIS 6.0. In addition, the module provides an overview of the request processing, metabase architectures, security model, and the deployment considerations for IIS 6.0.

Lessons:

• Overview of the Main Features and Architecture of IIS 6.0
• Deployment Considerations for IIS 6.0

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the main features and architecture of IIS 6.0
• Explain the implementation considerations of IIS 6.0

Module 2: Installing IIS 6.0 and Configuring Baseline Security

In this module candidates will learn how to install and configure IIS 6.0. The module also teaches how to install the IIS 6.0 software, configure the default Web site, and set baseline security by using the Security Configuration Wizard of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1.

Lessons:

• Installing and Configuring IIS 6.0
• Verifying the Installation of IIS 6.0
• Configuring Baseline Security for IIS 6.0

Lab: Installing IIS 6.0 and Configuring Baseline Security

• Installing IIS 6.0
• Verifying the Installation
• Setting Up the Baseline Security

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Install and configure IIS 6.0
• Verify that the IIS 6.0 installation was successful
• Configure baseline security for IIS 6.0

Module 3: Implementing Web Server and Web Site Security

In this module candidates will learn how to secure an IIS 6.0 Web server and Web sites hosted on a Web server. The module also describes the various security techniques candidates can use for user authentication, authorisation, and secure communications.

Lessons:

• Configuring User Authentication and Authorisation
• Encrypting Web Site Communications
• Reducing the Attack Surface of the Web Server

Lab: Implementing Web Server and Web Site Security

• Configuring User Authentication for a Web Site
• Encrypting Web Site Communications
• Configuring Authorisation for a Web Site
• Reducing the Attack Surface of the Web Server

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure user authentication and authorisation for Web sites
• Encrypt Web site communications by using SSL
• Reduce the attack surface of the Web server

Module 4: Creating Additional Web and FTP Sites

In this module candidates will learn how to create additional Web sites and FTP sites. The module also explains how to create and manage virtual directories and various methods of hosting multiple Web sites on a single Web server.

Lessons:

• Creating and Configuring an Additional Web Site
• Creating and Configuring FTP Sites
• Restricting Access to FTP Sites

Lab: Creating Additional Web Sites

• Creating and Configuring Additional Web Sites
• Creating and Configuring FTP Sites
• Restricting Access to FTP Sites

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Create and configure an additional Web site
• Create and configure FTP sites
• Configure security for an FTP site

Module 5: Administering the IIS Metabase

In this module candidates will learn about the IIS 6.0 metabase structure and how to manage the IIS 6.0 metabase. The module also explains how to perform backup and recovery of the metabase and how to export and import metabase files.

Lessons:

• Managing the IIS Metabase
• Back Up and Restore IIS 6.0

Lab: Administering the Metabase

• Managing the Metabase
• Backing Up and Restoring the Metabase
• Importing and Exporting the Metabase

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage the IIS Metabase
• Backup and restore IIS 6.0

Module 6: Managing Web Sites and Applications

In this module candidates will learn about the various server-side application infrastructures that IIS 6.0 supports, the requirements and security considerations for running these applications. The module also explains how to configure IIS 6.0 to support server-side applications, the benefits of application pools and the guidelines for configuring security, reliability, and performance for application pools.

Lessons:

• Managing Server-Side Applications
• Managing Application Pools
• Managing Web Sites

Lab: Managing Web Sites and Applications

• Managing Server-Side Applications
• Managing Application Pools
• Managing Web Sites

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Manage server-side applications
• Manage application pools
• Manage Web sites

Module 7: Monitoring IIS 6.0 Performance and Security

In this module candidates will be introduced to the IIS 6.0 logging functionality, and the IIS 6.0 log formats. The module also explains how to locate relevant event log data, IIS 6.0 tracing and the auditing of the metabase.

Lessons:

• Collecting IIS 6.0 Performance and Security Data
• Analysing Logs for Security and Performance

Lab: Monitoring IIS 6.0 Performance and Security

• Collecting Logs for Security and Performance
• analysing Logs for Security and Performance

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Collect IIS 6.0 performance and security data
• Analyse logs for security and performance

Module 8: Migrating Web Sites and Applications from Earlier Versions of IIS

In this module candidates will learn about the concepts and procedures for migrating. The module also explains the differences between migrating and upgrading, how to run the IIS Migration Tool, the advantages and limitations of the tool, and the manual migration process.

Lessons:

• Preparing a Web Server for Migration
• Manually Migrating Web Sites and Applications
• Migrating Web Sites and Applications by Using the IIS Migration Tool

Lab: Migrating Web Sites and Applications from Earlier Versions of IIS

• Migrating Web Sites and Applications from Earlier Versions of IIS to IIS 6.0

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Prepare a Web server for migration
• Manually migrate Web sites and applications
• Migrate Web sites and applications by using the IIS Migration tool

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