Module 1: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Lifecycle
his module explains how to create an effective plan for managing the addition, removal, or migration of Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure roles.
Lessons
- Overview of Server 2008 Roles and Solutions
- Managing Implementation Plans of Server Roles
- Managing Server Roles with the Security Configuration Wizard
Lab 1: Managing Server Roles
- Planning and Deploying Additional Server Roles
- Reviewing and Managing the Network Roles
- Automating Server Roles Using Command-Line Tools
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the server roles and features of Server 2008.
- Create plans for the addition of infrastructure roles within a Server 2008 environment.
- Manage the server roles using the Server Manager console and automate administrative tasks.
Module 2: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles
This module explains how to develop effective baselines for monitoring and managing Windows Server 2008 infrastructure roles. It also explains how to evaluate performance baselines, establish effective monitoring rules, and design acceptable thresholds and alarms when problems occur.
Lessons
- Monitoring Performance and Reliability in Server 2008
- Using the Performance Monitor for Analysis
- Using the Reliability Monitor for Analysis
Lab 2: Monitoring Network Server Roles
- Analyzing and Creating Server Baselines
- Monitoring Network Reliability
- Monitoring Server Performance
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Define the criteria for monitoring key server roles for performance issues.
- Create a performance baseline for monitoring server performance.
- Monitor specific system activity by using the Performance Monitor as well as establish monitoring rules and thresholds.
- Analyze system reports using the Reliability and Performance Monitor.
- Enable data collection sets.
Module 3: Managing Network Access Protection Roles
This module explains how to plan for the implementation of NAP, create solutions by using NAP, and implement NAP.
Lessons
- Planning for the Implementation of Network Access Protection Roles
- Creating Solutions Using Network Access Protection Roles
- Implementing Network Access Protection Roles
Lab 3: Managing the Network Policy and Network Access Protection Roles
- Evaluating Network Policy Implementation
- Using NAP for DHCP Quarantine Enforcement
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the security solutions that are available when implementing and configuring specific roles services within the network Policy and Access Server Roles.
- Describe the considerations for implementing Network Access Protection.
- Plan for implementing the key components of NAP, which include policy validation and NAP enforcement.
Module 4: Managing Remote Access
This module explains how to plan for the implementation of a server environment that is running the Routing and Remote Access (RRAS) role service.
Lessons
- Planning Remote Access Server Roles
- Managing Remote Access Server Roles
- Evaluating Remote Access Policies
Lab 4: Planning for the Implementation and Configuration of a Remote Access Server
- Evaluating a VPN/Network Policy Server Implementation
- Implementing VPN/Network Policy Server
- Creating a Remote Access Server Policy for Additional VPN Security
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Plan and manage RAS roles.
- Evaluate RAS policies.
Module 5: Managing and Maintaining DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
This module explains how to evaluate and plan for the deployment of DNS and DHCP infrastructure Server 2008 roles throughout an enterprise environment.
Lessons
- Managing DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
- Maintaining DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
Lab 5: Managing DNS/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- Evaluating the Implementation of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Role
- Adding Scavenging to the DNS Server Role
- Monitoring the DNS and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Plan the implementation of the DNS and DHCP server roles.
- Maintain DNS and DHCP server roles for optimal operation.
Module 6: Maintaining Security for Network Servers
This module explains how to analyze network server security and enable the host firewall with advanced security.
Lessons
- Network Server Security Tools and Methods
- Configuring Advanced Security with Windows Firewall
Lab 6: Maintaining Security for Network Security
- Identifying Appropriate Network Server Hardening Techniques
- Configuring Security on a Server Using Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Analyze network server security by using the appropriate security tools and methods.
- Enable the host firewall for additional security.
- Use the Security Configuration Wizard to apply security changes.