M6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
Version: A
Length: 2 Days
Published: July 11, 2008
Language(s): English, Spanish
Audience(s): IT Professionals
Level: 200
Technology: Windows Server 2008
Type: Course
Delivery Method: Instructor-led (classroom)
About this Course
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. The course focuses on configuring of TS core functionality, licensing, Gateway, and Web Access.
This is the second course in the Windows Application Platform Services Technology Specialists Who Use Windows Server 2008 curriculum and will introduce the students to the Windows 2008 Terminal Services.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for an individual whose primary role is a Technology Specialist in an enterprise environment. Also, individuals who are assuming a new role requiring skills to manage connections served by a terminal server session over the intranet, extranet, and Internet would be interested in this course.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
oInstall and configure the TS role.
oConfigure TS settings.
oIdentify the appropriate licensing scope and configure forest, domain, and workgroup licensing.
oIdentify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes.
oInstall the TS Licensing Role.
oConfigure TS licensing for per-user and device licenses.
oManage the licensing lifecycle.
oConfigure TS connection properties using TS console and Group Policy.
oTroubleshoot TS connection properties for a single user and multiple users.
oIdentify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment.
oInstall applications on TS.
oConfigure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programs available through a Web site.
oConfigure TS Easy Print.
oInstall and configure TS Web Access role service.
oConfigure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm.
oConfigure TS Gateway properties
oMonitor active connections using TS Gateway console.
oTroubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue.
oManage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS.
oResolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC).
oMonitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect.
oIdentify monitoring methods for TS services role.
oConfigure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment.
oMonitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool.
Before attending this course, students must have technical knowledge equivalent to the following course:
oCourse 6420 Foundational Series: Fundamentals of a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform
Or
oWindows Server 2003 Terminal Server experience in an enterprise environment
oMinimum of one year of experience administering and supporting TS
oMinimum of one year of experience administering and supporting Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 R2
oMinimum of one year of administering certificate services
oNetwork + certification
Course Outline
Module 1: Configuring Terminal Services Core Functionality
This module explains how to install TS and configure core functionality.
Lessons
oConfiguring TS Role
oConfiguring TS Settings
Lab : Configuring TS Core Functionali
oInstalling and Configuring TS Role
oConfiguring TS Settings
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oInstall and configure the TS role.
oConfigure TS settings.
Module 2: Configuring and Managing Terminal Services Licensing
This module explains how to configure and manage TS Licensing.
Lessons
oConfiguring TS Licensing
oManaging TS Licenses
Lab : Configuring and Managing TS Licensing
oInstalling the TS Licensing Role
oConfiguring TS Licensing
oManaging TS Licensing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oIdentify the appropriate licensing scope.
oConfigure the license server scope: forest, domain, and workgroup licensing.
oIdentify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes.
oInstall the TS Licensing Role.
oConfigure TS licensing for per-user licenses.
oIdentify considerations when configuring TS licensing for per-device licenses.
oManage the licensing lifecycle.
Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Connections
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot connection properties using TS.
Lessons
oConfiguring TS Connection Properties
oConfiguring TS Properties Using Group Policy
oTroubleshooting TS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Connections
oInstalling the TS Connection Properties
oTroubleshooting Connectivity Issues
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oConfigure TS connection properties using the TS console.
oConfigure TS properties using Group Policy.
oTroubleshoot TS connection properties for a single-user
oTroubleshoot TS connection properties for multiple- users.
Module 4: Configuring Terminal Services Resources
This module explains how to configure TS Easy Print and TS RemoteApp.
Lessons
oInstalling Applications
oConfiguring Remote Applications
oConfiguring Printers
Lab : Configuring TS Resources
oConfiguring and Deploying TS RemoteApp Programs
oConfiguring TS Easy Print
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oIdentify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment.
oInstall applications in a TS environment.
oConfigure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programs available through a Web site.
oConfigure TS Easy Print.
Module 5: Configuring Terminal Services Web Access
This module explains how to configure TS Web Access.
Lessons
oInstalling the TS Web Access Role Service
Lab : Configuring TS Web Access
oConfiguring TS Web Access
oConfiguring TS RemoteApp Programs for TS Web Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oInstall the TS Web Access role service.
oConfigure TS Web Access.
oConfigure TS RemoteApp programs for TS Web Access.
Module 6: Configuring Session Broker
This module explains how to configure TS Session Broker.
Lessons
oConfiguring a TS Session Broker for a Load-Balanced Farm
Lab : Configuring a Session Broker
oConfiguring a Session Broker to Manage Traffic to Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oConfigure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm.
Module 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Gateway
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot TS Gateway.
Lessons
oConfiguring TS Gateway
oTroubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity Issues
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Gateway
oConfiguring and Monitoring TS Gateway
oTroubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oDefine when to use TS Gateway.
oConfigure TS Gateway properties.
oMonitor active connections using TS Gateway console
oTroubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue.
Module 8: Managing and Monitoring Terminal Services
This module explains how to manage and monitor TS connections post installation and configuration. The students will also be introduced to configuring WSRM for TS.
Lessons
oManaging Current TS Connections
oMonitoring TS Connections
oConfiguring WSRM for TS
Lab : Managing and Monitoring TS
oManaging TS Connections
oMonitoring TS Connections
oConfiguring WSRM for TS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
oManage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS.
oResolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using RDC.
oMonitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect.
oIdentify monitoring methods for TS role specific instances.
oConfigure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment.
oMonitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool.
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration M6428 70-643
Course Title: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows
Server 2008 Terminal Services
Course Code: M6428
Version: A
Level: 200
Duration: 2 Days
Course Overview
The Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services
M6428 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. The course focuses on configuring of TS core functionality, licensing, Gateway, and Web Access. This is the second course in the Windows Application Platform Services Technology Specialists Who Use Windows Server 2008 curriculum and will introduce the candidates to the Windows 2008 Terminal Services.
Target Audience
Candidates who should consider attending the
M6428 Microsoft training course are individuals whose primary role is a Technology Specialist in an enterprise environment. Candidates who are assuming a new role requiring skills to manage connections served by a terminal server session over the intranet, extranet, and Internet may benefit from attending this course.
Course Objectives
On successfully completing the M6428 course candidates will be able to:
- Install and configure the TS role
- Configure TS settings
- Identify the appropriate licensing scope and configure forest, domain, and workgroup licensing
- Identify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes
- Install the TS Licensing Role
- Configure TS licensing for per-user and device licenses
- Manage the licensing lifecycle
- Configure TS connection properties using TS console and Group Policy
- Troubleshoot TS connection properties for a single user and multiple users
- Identify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment
- Install applications on TS
- Configure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programmes available through a Web site
- Configure TS Easy Print
- Install and configure TS Web Access role service
- Configure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm
- Configure TS Gateway properties
- Monitor active connections using TS Gateway console
- Troubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue
- Manage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS
- Resolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)
- Monitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect
- Identify monitoring methods for TS services role
- Configure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment
- Monitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool
Course Prerequisites
Candidates attending the
M6428 Microsoft training course should have previously attended and completed the
M6420: Fundamentals of a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform course or possess the equivalent technical knowledge. Alternatively candidates should have: Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server experience in an enterprise environment, a minimum of one year of experience administering and supporting TS, a minimum of one year of experience administering and supporting Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2003 R2, a minimum of one year of administering certificate services and Network + certification.
Course Content
Module 1: Configuring Terminal Services Core Functionality
In this module candidates will learn how to install TS and configure core functionality.
Lessons:
- Configuring TS Role
- Configuring TS Settings
Lab: Configuring TS Core Functionality
- Installing and Configuring TS Role
- Configuring TS Settings
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Install and configure the TS role
- Configure TS settings
Module 2: Configuring and Managing Terminal Services Licensing
In this module candidates will learn how to configure and manage TS Licensing.
Lessons:
- Configuring TS Licensing
- Managing TS Licenses
Lab: Configuring and Managing TS Licensing
- Installing the TS Licensing Role
- Configuring TS Licensing
- Managing TS Licensing
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Identify the appropriate licensing scope
- Configure the license server scope: forest, domain, and workgroup licensing
- Identify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes
- Install the TS Licensing Role
- Configure TS licensing for per-user licenses
- Identify considerations when configuring TS licensing for per-device licenses
- Manage the licensing lifecycle
Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Connections
In this module candidates will learn how to configure and troubleshoot connection properties using TS.
Lessons:
- Configuring TS Connection Properties
- Configuring TS Properties Using Group Policy
- Troubleshooting TS
Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Connections
- Installing the TS Connection Properties
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Configure TS connection properties using the TS console
- Configure TS properties using Group Policy
- Troubleshoot TS connection properties for a single-user
- Troubleshoot TS connection properties for multiple- users
Module 4: Configuring Terminal Services Resources
In this module candidates will learn how to configure TS Easy Print and TS RemoteApp.
Lessons:
- Installing Applications
- Configuring Remote Applications
- Configuring Printers
Lab: Configuring TS Resources
- Configuring and Deploying TS RemoteApp Programmes
- Configuring TS Easy Print
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Identify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment
- Install applications in a TS environment
- Configure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programmes available through a Web site
- Configure TS Easy Print
Module 5: Configuring Terminal Services Web Access
In this module candidates will learn how to configure TS Web Access.
Lessons:
- Installing the TS Web Access Role Service
Lab: Configuring TS Web Access
- Configuring TS Web Access
- Configuring TS RemoteApp Programmes for TS Web Access
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Install the TS Web Access role service
- Configure TS Web Access
- Configure TS RemoteApp programmes for TS Web Access
Module 6: Configuring Session Broker
In this module candidates will learn how to configure TS Session Broker.
Lessons:
- Configuring a TS Session Broker for a Load-Balanced Farm
Lab: Configuring a Session Broker
- Configuring a Session Broker to Manage Traffic to Servers
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Configure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm
Module 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Gateway
In this module candidates will learn how to configure and troubleshoot TS Gateway.
Lessons:
- Configuring TS Gateway
- Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity Issues
Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Gateway
- Configuring and Monitoring TS Gateway
- Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Define when to use TS Gateway
- Configure TS Gateway properties
- Monitor active connections using TS Gateway console
- Troubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue
Module 8: Managing and Monitoring Terminal Services
In this module candidates will learn how to manage and monitor TS connections post installation and configuration. The module also introduces candidates to configuring WSRM for TS.
Lessons:
- Managing Current TS Connections
- Monitoring TS Connections
- Configuring WSRM for TS
Lab: Managing and Monitoring TS
- Managing TS Connections
- Monitoring TS Connections
- Configuring WSRM for TS
After completing this module, candidates will be able to:
- Manage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS
- Resolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using RDC
- Monitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect
- Identify monitoring methods for TS role specific instances
- Configure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment
- Monitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool