This 3-day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008 including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

Forudsætninger

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following: On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server NT 4.0, 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS). Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network. Experience installing , configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2003, Windows XP Professional, or Windows Vista.

Kursets indhold

Windows Server 2008 Installation and Configuration This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using Key Management Service (KMS) and Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) to implement a volume license strategy.

Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic Server Core configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.

Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
This module describes using Unattend.xml files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation and unattended domain controller installation.

Using Windows Deployment Services
This module focuses on using Windows Deployment Services and the new WIM image format to create and deploy custom system images.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
This module introduces the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.

Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory
This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating active directory from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific Active Directory-related services including DNS, Certificate Services, IPSec configuration, and GPO objects. This module provides best-practices for Active Directory upgrades.

Upgrading File and Print, Web, and Remote Infrastructure Servers
This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating file and print servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also includes guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also provides guidance for upgrading and migrating remote servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.

Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
This module provides guidance for migrating existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using either Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or the Windows Server virtualization role of Windows Server 2008.

Configuring Windows Server 2008 for Performance
This module describes considerations for hardware selection, and workload-specific tuning considerations.

Målsætning

After completing this course, students will be able to: Install Windows Server 2008. Install Windows Server 2008 Server Core. Configure Windows Server Core. Add and configure Windows Server Core roles. Add the Backup feature to Windows Server Core. Manage Windows Server Core. Create an answer file for use with Dcpromo. Create an Unattend file to automate RODC installation. Deploy a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC) using an answer file. Install and configure Windows Deployment Services (WDS). Create operating system images in WDS. Add components like language packs to an image. Use an Unattend file with WDS. Configure custom computer naming for large scale WDS deployments. Deploy images with WDS. Install Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Configure MDT. Create an MDT build.

Kursusmateriale

Official Microsoft courseware (MOC) will be used at this course.

Kurset er forberedende til følgende certificering:

TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring (70-643)