Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008
This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2008. It
also explores using Server Manager to work with roles, features, PowerShell and
other aspects of server configuration like Automatic Updates.
Lessons
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Server Manager Roles |
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Windows Server 2008 Features |
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Active Directory Improvements |
Lab: Configuring Windows Server 2008
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Initial Configuration Tasks |
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Server Manager Console |
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Server Manager Wizards |
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Windows PowerShell |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Server 2008 roles. |
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Describe Windows Server 2008 features. |
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Describe Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
Improvements. |
Module 2: Windows Deployment Services
This module explains how to use benefits and components of Windows Deployment
Services, including image capture and management.
Lessons
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Introducing Windows Deployment Services |
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WDS Components |
Lab: Working With Windows Deployment Services
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Install and Configure Windows Deployment Services |
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Working with Images |
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Creating Images |
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Using Unattend Files |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Deployment Services benefits. |
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Describe Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
components. |
Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Server Core
This module explains how to use key functionality and benefits of a Server
Core installation, including adding and configuring roles.
Lessons
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Server Core Introduction |
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Configuring and Managing Server Core |
Lab: Server Core
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Installing Windows Server Core |
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Configure Server Core |
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Add and Configure Server Roles |
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Add Backup Feature |
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Managing Server Core |
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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Describe Windows Server Core. |
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Add and configure Windows Server Core roles. |
Module 4: Windows Backup
This module provides an overview of the new backup infrastructure in Windows
Server 2008, including Volume Shadow Copy service, scheduled vs. manual backups,
media, the Universal Disk Format (UDF), and restoring data.
Lessons
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Backup Infrastructure |
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Optical Media |
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Restore Utilities |
Lab: Backup and Restore System Data
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Perform Installation Tasks |
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Schedule a Backup |
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Create a Manual Backup |
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Schedule Daily AD DS Backup via Command Line |
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Backup and Recovery with Vista Client |
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Restore Files and Folders |
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Perform Windows RE Tasks |
more |