Updating your Applications Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 Course

Course Code: M6417

This instructor-led course provides experienced IT Professionals with an understanding of Web and Applications Platform Services technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Web and Applications Platform Services to update their skills to Windows Server 2008. This course is based on an interim build of Windows Server 2008.

The course is intended for IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.

At the end of this course delegates will be able to:-

• Configure and use Windows Server 2008 as an application server with new Server Roles.
• Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system.
• Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0.
• Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included features and tools.
• Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments.
• Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation.
• Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing.
• Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Delegates should have:

• On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including:- Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
• Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
• Installed, Configured, and Administered Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista.

Topics covered on the 3 day Updating your Applications Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 course

Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks

This module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.

• Application Server Roles
• Application Server Features
• Windows Server 2008 as an Application Server

Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.

• Review of IIS 6.0
• Key Improvements in IIS 7.0IIS 7.0
• Configuration System

Managing Web Apps with IIS 7.0

This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.

• Managing IIS 7.0
• Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
• Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users

Troubleshooting Web Servers

This module describes and demonstrates IIS 7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.

• Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
• Using the Runtime Control and Status API
• Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
• Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules

Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

This module describes and demonstrates Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for implementation and performing a new installation.

• Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Determining Organizational and User Needs
• Review Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
• Review Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site

Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.

• Creating and Configuring Sites
• Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
• Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server

Configuring Terminal Services

Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.

• Terminal Services Overview
• Terminal Services Core Functionality
• Terminal Services Web Access
• Terminal Services Licensing

Managing Terminal Services

With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.

• Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Terminal Services Gateway
• Managing Terminal Services