M6231

Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (Premier)

M6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Version: A Length: 5 Days Published: May 29, 2008 Language(s): English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish Audience(s): IT Professionals Level: 200 Technology: Windows Server 2008 Type: Course Delivery Method: Instructor-led (classroom) About this Course This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance. Audience Profile The primary audience for this course includes Active Directory technology specialists aspiring to be Enterprise Administrators (Tier 4 day-to-day network operations) or Network Administrators (Tier 2). Experienced Server Administrators aspiring to be Enterprise Administrators would also benefit from this course. The secondary audience for this course includes Storage Area Network Administrators who need to understand this information to deploy or extend their current storage infrastructure. Operations Managers who need this information to support troubleshooting efforts and business decisions would also benefit from this course. At Course Completion After completing this course, students will be able to: oInstall and configure servers. oConfigure and troubleshoot DNS. oConfigure and manage WINS. oConfigure and troubleshoot DHCP. oConfigure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP. oConfigure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access. oInstall, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service. oConfigure Network Access Protection. oConfigure IPsec. oMonitor and troubleshoot IPsec. oConfigure and manage Distributed File System. oConfigure and manage storage technologies. oConfigure availability of network resources and content. oConfigure server security compliance. Before attending this course, students must have: oWorking experience with Windows Server 2003. oBasic knowledge of Active Directory. oAn understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies). oBasic knowledge of DHCP. oBasic knowledge of IPsec. Course Outline Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers This module explains how to identify the appropriate usage scenario and installation type for a server and then install and configure appropriate server roles and features. Lessons oInstalling Windows Server 2008 oManaging Server Roles and Features oOverview of the Server Core Installation Option Lab : Installing and Configuring Servers and Server Roles oExercise 1: Identifying Server Types oExercise 2: Installing and Configuring Server Roles and Features oExercise 3: Configuring Server Core and Performing Basic Management Tasks After completing this module, students will be able to: oIdentify the system requirements and process for installing Windows Server 2008. oDescribe the difference between server roles and features. oDescribe the benefits of and roles supported by a Server Core installation. Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot DNS server and zone properties to be used in a secure environment. Lessons oInstalling the DNS Server Role oConfiguring the DNS Server Role oConfiguring DNS Zones oConfiguring DNS Zone Transfers oManaging and Troubleshooting DNS Lab : Configuring and Verifying a DNS Solution oExercise 1: Configuring a DNS Infrastructure oExercise 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS After completing this module, students will be able to: oInstall the DNS Server role. oConfigure the DNS Server role to support various query types. oConfigure DNS zones. oConfigure DNS zone transfers. oManage DNS zone records and troubleshoot DNS using various tools. Module 3: Configuring and Managing WINS This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot WINS servers. Lessons oOverview of the Windows Internet Name Service oManaging the WINS Server oConfiguring WINS Replication oMigrating from WINS to DNS Lab : Configuring a WINS Infrastructu oExercise 1: Installing WINS oExercise 2: Configuring WINS Burst Handling oExercise 3: Configuring WINS Replication oExercise 4: Migrating from WINS to DNS After completing this module, students will be able to: oInstall and configure the Windows Internet Name Service. oManage WINS client records. oConfigure and manage WINS replication. oMigrate a WINS infrastructure to DNS. Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP This module explains how to configure, manage and troubleshoot a DHCP environment supporting an IPV4 infrastructure. Lessons oOverview of the DHCP Server Role oConfiguring DHCP Scopes and Options oManaging a DHCP Database oMonitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP oSecuring DHCP Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting the DHCP Server Role oExercise 1: Installing and Authorizing the DHCP Server Role oExercise 2: Configuring a DHCP Scope oExercise 3: Troubleshooting Common DHCP Issues After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe how DHCP works. oConfigure DHCP scopes and options. oManage a DHCP database. oMonitor and troubleshoot DHCP. oSecure DHCP. Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot static and dynamic IPv6 addresses, including subnet prefix lengths, gateways and DNS servers. Lessons oOverview of IPv6 oCoexistence with IPv6 oIPv6 Tunneling Technologies oTransitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 oTroubleshooting IPv6 Lab : Lab A: Configuring an ISATAP Router oExercise 1: Configuring a New IPv6 Network and Client oExercise 2: Configuring an ISATAP Router to Enable Communication Between an IPv4 Network and an IPv6 Network Lab : Lab B: Converting the Network oExercise 1: Transitioning to an IPv6-Only Network After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the benefits and considerations of IPv6. oDescribe how IPv6 can coexist with IPv4 environments. oDescribe IPv6 tunneling technologies used to interoperate with IPv4 networks. oDescribe the process used to migrate from IPv4 to IPv6. oTroubleshoot IPv6 connectivity. Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access Services. Lessons oConfiguring Network Access oConfiguring VPN Access oOverview of Network Policies oOverview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit oTroubleshooting Routing and Remote Access Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Access oExercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution oExercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy oExercise 3: Configuring Logging oExercise 4: Configuring a Connection Profile After completing this module, students will be able to: oInstall and configure the Routing and Remote Access service. oConfigure VPN access. oConfigure network policies. oConfigure a connection profile using the Connection Manager Administration Kit. oTroubleshoot Routing and Remote Access. Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service This module explains how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service. Lessons oInstalling and Configuring a Network Policy Server oConfiguring RADIUS Clients and Servers oNPS Authentication Methods oMonitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server Lab : Configuring and Managing Network Policy Server oExercise 1: Installing and Configuring the Network Policy Server Role Service oExercise 2: Configuring a RADIUS Client oExercise 3: Configuring Certificate Auto-Enrollment After completing this module, students will be able to: oInstall and configure the Network Policy Server role. oConfigure a RADIUS client and server. oDescribe NPS authentication methods. oMonitor and troubleshoot a Network Policy server. Module 8: Configuring Network Access Protection This module explains how to configure and manage NAP for DHCP, VPN, and 802.1X. Lessons oOverview of Network Access Protection oHow NAP Works oConfiguring NAP oMonitoring and Troubleshooting NAP Lab : Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN oExercise 1: Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients oExercise 2: Configuring NAP for VPN Clients After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the benefits and uses of NAP. oDescribe how NAP works in various access scenarios. oConfigure NAP. oMonitor and troubleshoot NAP. Module 9: Configuring IPsec This module explains how to configure and test IPsec. Lessons oOverview of IPsec oConfiguring Connection Security Rules oConfiguring IPsec NAP Enforcement Lab : Configuring IPsec NAP Enforcement oExercise 1: Preparing the Network Environment for IPsec NAP Enforcement oExercise 2: Configuring and Testing IPsec NAP Enforcement After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the benefits and uses of IPsec. oConfigure Connection Security rules. oConfigure IPsec NAP enforcement. Module 10: Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec This module explains how to monitor and troubleshoot IPsec. Lessons oMonitoring IPsec Activity oTroubleshooting IPsec Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec oExercise 1: Monitoring IPSec Connectivity oExercise 2: Configuring Connection Security oExercise 3: Troubleshooting IPSec After completing this module, students will be able to: oMonitor IPsec activity. oTroubleshoot IPsec. Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File System This module explains how to configure and manage Distributed File System. Lessons oDFS Overview oConfiguring DFS Namespaces oConfiguring DFS Replication Lab : Configuring DFS oExercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service oExercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace oExercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication oExercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe the Distributed File System. oManage DFS namespaces. oConfigure DFS replication. Module 12: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot file system storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008. Lessons oWindows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview oManaging Storage Using File Server Resource Manager oConfiguring Quota Management oImplementing File Screening oManaging Storage Reports Lab : Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies oExercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service oExercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas oExercise 3: Configuring File Screening oExercise 4: Generating Storage Reports After completing this module, students will be able to: oDescribe storage management solutions included in Windows Server 2008. oManage storage using File Server Resource Manager (FSRM). oConfigure quota management using FSRM. oImplement file screening using FSRM. oManage storage reports. Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network Resources and Content This module explains how to describe and configure backup and recovery methods. Lessons oBacking Up Data oConfiguring Shadow Copies oProviding Server and Service Availability Lab : Configuring Availability of Network Resources oExercise 1: Configuring Windows Server Backup and Restore oExercise 2: Configuring Shadow Copying oExercise 3:Configuring Network Load Balancing After completing this module, students will be able to: oBack up data. oConfigure shadow copies. oProvide server and service availability. Module 14: Configuring Server Security Compliance This module explains how to configure and analyze server security and security update compliance. Lessons oSecuring a Windows Infrastructure oUsing Security Templates to Secure Servers oConfiguring an Audit Policy oOverview of Windows Sever Update Services oManaging WSUS Lab : Configuring Server Security Compliance oExercise 1: Configuring and Analyzing Security oExercise 2: Analyzing Security Templates oExercise 3: Configuring Windows Software Update Services After completing this module, students will be able to: oSecure a server role within a Windows infrastructure. oSecure servers using security templates. oConfigure an audit policy. oDescribe the use of Windows Server Update Services. oManage updates using WSUS.

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