Course Introduction
Course Introduction
Module 1 - Preparing for the Windows 2008 Installation
Preparing for the Windows 2008 Installation
Lesson: Overview of Windows Server 2008 Deployment
Business Requirements
64-bit Systems
Consolidation with Server 2008
High Availability
Virtualization
Are there any Windows 2008 Server compatibility Issues?
Planning an Application Migration Plan
The Upgrade Plan
What can delay your Windows 2008 Server Installation?
Lesson: Making a Deployment Plan for Windows 2008 Server
Analyze the Current Network
Designing Server Deployments
Scheduling Deployment
Module 1 Review
Module 2 - Managing Server Migration
Managing Server Migration
Making a Windows 2008 Server Deployment Plan
How Virtualization Helps
Planning for a Rollback
Migrating Data And Services
Lesson: Planning the Server Decommissioning Process
Licensing
Decommissioning
Considerations for Decommissioning a Server
Lesson: Commissioning a Windows Server 2008 File Server
Deployment Tools
Planning based on Policies
Migrating File Servers
Demo - Installation Part A
Demo - Installation Part B
Module 2 Review
Module 3 - Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
Lesson: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Hardware
Process and Memory Utilization
Considerations for 32-Bit and 64-Bit Hardware
Guidelines for Consolidating Server Roles
Redundancy through Hardware
Lesson: Combining Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
Server Roles
Performance Impact with Combining Server Roles
Recommendations for Combining Servers
High Availability Options
Lesson: Planning for Windows Server 2008 File Servers
Windows 2008 File Storage
Recommendations for File Storage
High-Availability File Servers
Clustering Options
Lesson: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Core
Server Core
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Demo - Role Consolidation
Demo - File Resource Manager
Module 3 Review
Module 4 - Planning for Changes to Windows 2008 Server
Planning for Changes to Windows 2008 Server
Lesson: Developing a Change Control Process
Change Request
Establishing a Communication Plan
Classifying Change Requests
Change Approval Process
Emergency Change Planning
Lesson: Developing Configuration Changes
Planning for Configuration Changes
Impact Analysis of Change
Testing Changes
Rollback Plans
Lesson: Reviewing Configuration Changes
Verifying the Success of Changes
Success?
Documentation Update
Module 4 Review
Module 5 - Managing Windows Server 2008 Security
Managing Windows Server 2008 Security
Lesson: Planning a Defense-in-Depth Strategy
In-Depth Defense Strategy
What Defense Layers should be Considered?
Lesson: Implementing Host-Level Security for Windows Server 2008
Assigning Administrative Permissions
Windows 2008 Firewall Configuration
Security Templates
Converting Security Configuration Wizard Settings to Security Templates
Lesson: Implementing Network Security for Windows Server 2008
Network Security Terms
Network Security Options
Recommendations for Implementing Windows Server 2008 Server Core
Demo - Security
Demo - Server Core Introduction
Module 5 Review
Module 6 - Planning for the Application Server Role
Planning for the Application Server Role
Lesson: Determining Application Server Role Requirements
What might require the Application Server Role?
Getting Ready for the Application Server Role
Application Supporting Technologies
Compatibility
Lesson: Overview of the Application Server Role Components
Windows Communication Foundation
Windows Workflow Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
Lesson: Supporting the .NET Framework
How the .NET Framework is Used
.NET Versions
Module 6 Review
Module 7 - Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability
Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability
Lesson: Network Load Balancing
Network Load Balancing
Changes in Network Load Balancing
Troubleshooting NLB
Lesson: Review of Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2008
Clustering Features in Windows Server 2008
Failover Clustering Enhancements in Windows Server 2008
Verifying a Failover Clustering Solution
Failover Clustering Management Tools
Lesson: Creating Clusters in Windows Server 2008
Failover Clustering Hardware Requirements
Planning the Failover Cluster
Managing Failover Clustering
Module 7 Review
Module 8 - Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
Lesson: Overview of Windows Server 2008 Management Tasks
Windows Server 2008 Management Tasks
Common Tasks for Different Server Roles
Frequency of Management Tasks
Lesson: Planning for Security Update Management
WSUS Deployment Considerations
WSUS Group Policy Settings
Obtaining Updates
Server Core Security Updates
Lesson: Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Automation Requirements
Task Automation Tools
Tool Selection Process
Demo - Management Tasks
Module 8 Review
Module 9 - Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008
Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008
Lesson: Planning Components Required for DFS
Services Required for DFS
DFS Architecture
Lesson: Planning for High Availability in DFS
DFS Namespaces
DFS Replication
Data Storage
Comparing Domain and Stand-Alone DFS
Lesson: Managing DFS
DFS Management Tools
Delegating DFS Administration
Demo - DFS
Module 9 Review
Module 10 - Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup
Planning Windows Server 2008 Backup
Lesson: Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008 Backup
Selecting Backup Software and Backup Operators
Process for Planning Backup in Windows Server 2008
Creating a Backup Schedule
Creating the Data Retention Plan
Backing Up Encrypted Files and Virtual Machines
Lesson: Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
Factors Affecting Backup Policy
Security Considerations
Process for Selecting Backup Operators
Demo - Backup
Module 10 Review
Module 11 - Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Restore Policy
Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Restore Policy
Considerations for a Server Restore
Challenges of a Server Restore
Improving the Backup Plan
Change Management Considerations
Lesson: Planning an EFS restore policy
Considerations When Restoring EFS Data
Requirements for EFS Recovery
Lesson: Verifying Restored Data
Restore Logs
Accessing Data After Restore
Security Analysis
Updating Backup and Restore Policy
Module 11 Review
Module 12 - Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Servers
Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Servers
Lesson: Planning Monitoring Tasks
Reasons for Monitoring
Monitoring Methods
Planning for Event Monitoring
Lesson: Calculating a Server Baseline
Key Hardware Components to Monitor
Common Performance Metrics
Analyzing Performance Trends
Planning for Future Capacity Requirements
Lesson: Measuring Performance Objects
What are some Server Role Performance Metrics?
What are some Key Performance Counters?
Lesson: Which Monitoring Tools to Use
Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Tools
Reliability and Performance Monitor
Windows Performance Monitor
Third-Party Monitoring Tools
Lesson: Planning Notification Methods
Identifying Business Requirements
Suitable Notification Methods
Establishing an Escalation Path
Demo - WRPM
Module 12 Review
Module 13 - Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Hardware
Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Hardware
Lesson: Identifying Hardware Support Issues
Troubleshooting Tools
Evaluating Hardware Devices
Lesson: Handling Hardware Component Failures
Identifying Vulnerable Hardware Components
Replacing Devices
Lesson: Handling Device Driver Failures
Determining Drivers in Use
Establishing an Escalation Path
Replacing Drivers
Module 13 Review
Module 14 - Planning for Business Continuity
Planning for Business Continuity
Lesson: Planning for Business Continuity
Determining the Business Impact of Software Failure
Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Software
Measuring the Scale of Software Failure
Monitoring Service Level Agreements
Establishing Change Management Procedures
Typical Stages in a Troubleshooting Methodology
Lesson: Reviewing Log Files
Monitoring Log Files by Using Event Viewer
Monitoring Application Logs
Lesson: Reviewing Core Operating System Components
Identifying Core Operating System Components
Identifying Additional Roles and Services
Server Applications
Lesson: Evaluating Security Issues
Troubleshooting Group Policy Security Settings
Defense-in-Depth Components
Identifying Faults
Module 14 Review
Module 15 - Troubleshooting Network Problems
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Lesson: Analyzing the Scale of Network Issues
Business Impact of Network Failure
Scale of Failure
Service Level Agreements
Change Management Procedures
Interaction with Other Teams
Lesson: Correcting IP Connectivity Issues
IP Version in Use
Resolving Logical Addressing Problems
Lesson: Resolving Names in Windows Server 2008
Domain Name System
Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution
Legacy Protocols
Module 15 Review
Course Closure