Windows Server 2008 Introduction
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 will help you to increase the flexibility of your server infrastructure while saving time and reducing costs. Powerful new management tools and security enhancements allow you to have more control over your servers while providing advanced protection so you can spend less time on everyday tasks and more time bringing greater value to your organisation.
This course is intended for those delegates who work with Windows 2003 and are currently MCSE 2003 and wish to gain some experience of Windows Server 2008. The course provides an in depth introduction to the Windows Server 2008 platform with hands-on labs to enable delegates to appreciate some of the features contained within.
Course Objectives
The primary objective is for delegates to gain a good insight into the features of Windows Server 2008. Upon completion of this course, the attendee will more aware of:
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Further Details
- The advantages of new features in Windows Server 2008
- Server roles with ADS in Windows Server 2008
- Configuration of the server core role as a domain controller
- Managing read-only domain controllers
- Managing Windows deployment services
- Using network policies and network access protection
- Using Windows server 2008 with new server roles
- New features in IIS 7.0 application server
Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Benefits
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Individuals
- Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility
- Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework
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Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits
- Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website
- Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers
- Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities
Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.
You will:
Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.
Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.
Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.
With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Curriculum
- Active Directory improvements
- Planning for ADDS deployment
- Upgrade considerations
- Server core domain controllers
- What's new in AD DS
- Manageability and reliability
- AD federation services
- AD lightweight directory services
- AD rights management services
- Read-only domain controllers
- Auditing features
- AD certificate services
- Server manager roles
- Networking with Server 2008
- DNS improvements
- Introduction to server core
- Configuring and managing server core
- Backup infrastructure
- Restore utilities
- Network policies access protection
- Enforcement options
- Network access protection scenarios
- Windows deployment services
- WDS components
- Windows server virtualization
- Configuring virtualization
- Failover clustering
- Network load balancing
- Windows reliability and performance monitor
- Windows system resource manager
- Application server roles
- Application server features
- IIS 7.0 configuration
- Improvements in IIS 7.0
- Managing IIS 7.0
- Using hierarchical configuration settings
- Delegating configuration
- Certification paths
Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Exam Track
This overview serves as an introduction to Server 2008 and as such does not lead to any specific certifications.
Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - What's Included
With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
And there's more. Along with daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions, you’ll also get:
Our Certification Programs include*
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
- Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Exam vouchers
- On site testing
- Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks
- Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free
* Please note:
- Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.
- Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Prerequisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, attendees are expected to have knowledge of the current Windows server environment.
Delegates must have attained the MCSE 2003 certification.We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.
Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
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