Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 M6420

Course Title: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008

Course Code: M6420
Version: B
Level: 100
Duration: 5 Days

Course Overview

The Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 M6420 instructor-led training course has been designed to teach candidates the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. The course is intended to provide the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams and begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M6420 Microsoft training course are those seeking to gain fundamental knowledge and skills around security, networking, and administration in Windows Server 2008 R2. The course can apply to home computer users, academic, information workers, developers, or help desk technicians wishing to begin a new skills path or up-skill to Windows Server technologies and is for candidates wishing to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification in Windows Server 2008. Candidates for this course may also include IT Pros with skills within other IT areas or operating systems (such as Linux) who wish to gain an insight into Windows Server.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M6420 course candidates will be able to:

• Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario
• Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation
• Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment
• Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server
• Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2
• Describe server roles
• Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest
• Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server
• Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth
• Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network
• Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization`s security
• Monitor a server to determine the performance level
• Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server
• Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M6420 Microsoft training course should have a good fundamental knowledge of general computing equivalent with the CompTIA A+ Certification and an ability to understand basic security, networking and administration concepts. Candidates should also have some previous knowledge and experience with desktop operating systems, although this is not compulsory. Please note that no programming skills are required, although some experience and knowledge of scripting technologies would be an advantage.

Course Content

Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure

In this module candidates will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the candidate to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario. Candidates will also learn to determine the appropriate network infrastructure component for a given scenario.

Lessons:

• Network Architecture Standards
• Local Area Networking
• Wide Area Networking
• Wireless Networking
• Connecting to the Internet
• Remote Access

Lab: Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

• Determining Appropriate Networking Components

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe physical network topologies and standards
• Define local area networks (LANs)
• Define wide area networks (WANs)
• Describe wireless networking technologies
• Explain how to connect a network to the Internet
• Describe how technologies connect remote access

Module 2: Connecting Network Components

In this module candidates will learn how to build a network using network hardware components and technologies. Candidates will also learn to determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.

Lessons:

• Understanding the OSI Model
• Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
• Understanding Routing
• Understanding Media Types

Lab: Connecting Network Components

• Determining the Appropriate Network Hardware
• Selecting a Suitable Wiring Infrastructure

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the industry standard protocol model
• Describe adapters, hubs, and switches
• Describe routing technologies and protocols
• Describe wiring methodologies and standards

Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP

In this module candidates will learn about the protocols and services within the TCP/IP suite of protocols and how to implement IPv4 within a Windows environment. Candidates will also learn basic understanding of IPv6 and name resolution.

Lessons:

• Overview of TCP/IP
• Understanding IPv4 Addressing
• Configuring IPv4
• Understanding IPv6
• Name Resolution

Lab: Implementing TCP/IP

• Determining an Appropriate IPv4 Addressing Scheme
• Configuring IPv4 with Windows Server 2008
• Verifying the Configuration
• Configuring and Testing Name Resolution
• Viewing the IPv6 Configuration

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the functionality of the TCP/IP suite
• Describe IPv4 addressing
• Configure an IPv4 network
• Describe IPv6 addressing and transition
• Describe the various name resolution methods used by TCP/IP hosts

Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

In this module candidates will learn about different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2008 R2 and will finish with helping to detail a resilient strategy for storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.

Lessons:

• Identifying Storage Technologies
• Managing Disks and Volumes
• Implementing RAID

Lab: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

• Creating a New Volume
• Creating a Fault Tolerant Disk Configuration
• Implementing the Windows iSCSI initiator

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Identify storage technologies
• Manage disks and volumes
• Implement RAID

Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

In this module candidates will learn about the various options available for installing Windows Server and to complete an installation. Candidates will also launch a local media setup and then perform the post-installation configuration of a server.

Lessons:

• Installing Windows Server
• Managing Services
• Managing Peripherals and Devices

Lab: Installing Windows Server

• Performing a Local Media-Based Installation
• Configuring Windows Server
• Configuring Services
• Configuring Devices

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Install Windows Server 2008 R2
• Manage Services
• Manage Devices and Device Drivers

Module 6: Windows Server Roles

In this module candidates will learn how to deploy server roles to support a business scenario. Candidates will also learn to implement appropriate server roles to support a given scenario.

Lessons:

• Role-Based Deployment
• Deploying Role-Specific Servers

Lab: Implementing Server Roles

• Determining the Appropriate Roles to Deploy
• Deploying the Determined Server Roles

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe different types of servers
• Select and install server roles and features to support different types of servers

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

In this module candidates will learn how to implement an AD DS forest. Candidates will also create and configure an AD DS forest.

Lessons:

• Introducing AD DS
• Implementing AD DS
• Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
• Implementing Organizational Units
• Implementing Group Policy

Lab: Implementing AD DS

• Promoting a New Domain Controller
• Creating an Organizational Unit
• Configuring Accounts
• Creating a GPO

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental features of AD DS
• Manage objects in a domain
• Implement organizational units (OUs) for managing groups and objects
• Configure client computers centrally with group policy objects (GPOs)

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

In this module candidates will learn how about the concept of defense-in-depth and how to implement this approach with Windows Server. Candidates will also learn to implement security best practices to help to secure the network.

Lessons:

• Overview of Defense-in-Depth
• Physical Security
• Internet Security

Lab: Implementing IT Security Layers

• Implementing Physical Security
• Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Identify security threats at all levels and mitigate those threats
• Describe physical security risks and identify mitigations
• Identify Internet-based security threats and protect against them

Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

In this module candidates will learn about security features in Windows Server to help to provide defense-in-depth. Candidates will also implement some of the Windows Server security features.

Lessons:

• Overview of Windows Security
• Securing Files and Folders
• Implementing Encryption

Lab: Implementing Windows Security

• Configuring an Accounts Policy
• Securing NTFS Files and Folders
• Encrypting Files

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Configure a password policy
• Secure an NTFS folder
• Encrypt files

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

In this module candidates will learn about the security-related threats to an organisation`s network and the technologies available in Windows Server to mitigate these risks. Candidates will also implement network-related security features in Windows Server.

Lessons:

• Overview of Network Security
• Implementing Firewall
• Network Access Protection

Lab: Implementing Network Security

• Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring Compliance with NAP

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Identify network-based security threats
• Implement Windows Firewall to secure Windows hosts
• Explain how to enforce corporate compliance

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

In this module candidates will learn how to identify and implement additional software components to enhance an organisation`s security. Candidates will also analyse and secure a Windows Server.

Lessons:

• Client Protection Features
• E-Mail Protection
• Server Protection

Lab: Implementing Security Software

• Restricting Applications with AppLocker
• Using the Security Configuration Wizard
• Hardening the Security Settings on Windows Server 2008

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Implement Windows Server and features to improve client security
• Describe security threats posed by e-mail and how to mitigate these threats
• Explain how to improve server security using Windows Server security analysis and hardening tools

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

In this module candidates will learn how to identify a poorly performing server. Candidates will also monitor a server to determine the performance level.

Lessons:

• Overview of Server Components
• Performance Monitoring

Lab: Monitoring Server Performance

• Creating a Performance Baseline
• Simulating a Server Load
• Gathering Additional Performance Data
• Determining Probable Performance Bottlenecks

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Identify server components that are impacted through excessive workloads
• Measure system resource usage and identify component bottlenecks

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

In this module candidates will learn about the tools available and the methods to employ to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server. Candidates will also learn how to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server systems.

Lessons:

• Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
• Server Availability and Data Recovery
• Applying Updates to Windows Server
• Troubleshooting Windows Server

Lab: Maintaining Windows Server

• Troubleshooting the Startup Process
• Installing and Configuring WSUS
• Gathering Information to Start the Troubleshooting Process

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process
• Implement high-availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability
• Explain the importance of system updates
• Implement an appropriate troubleshooting methodology to resolve problems with Windows Server

Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

In this module candidates will learn about the virtualization technologies provided by Microsoft. Candidates will also create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

Lessons:

• Overview of Virtualization Technologies
• Implementing Hyper-V Role

Lab: Implementing Virtualization

• Creating the VHDs
• Creating New Virtual Machines
• Modifying Virtual Machine Settings
• Creating and Applying Virtual Machine Snapshots

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the various virtualization technologies
• Implement server virtualization with Hyper-V