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MS-6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008
MS-6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008
This 3-day MS-6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008 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.
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CTCLC Special Discounts
MS-6418 Deploying Windows Server 2008 $1,495.00
MS-6427 Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 $1,495.00
MS-6428 Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services $995.00
List Price
$3,985.00
Special package Student price (3 or More from Same Company)
$2,995.00
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Course Objective
- Install Windows Server 2008.
- Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008.
- Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008.
- Configure Windows Server Core 2008.
- Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008.
- Utilize Windows Server Deployment.
- Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003.
- Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008.
- Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008.
- Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008.
- Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008.
- Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK.
Intended Audience
- This course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008 including installation, configuration, and upgrading. It is intended for IT professionals who are experienced with Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA or have equivalent knowledge.
Prerequisites
- On-the-job experience in Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of networking.
- Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
- Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Microsoft Vista.
Duration
- 3 days, Instructor-led classroom training (8:30am to 5:00pm)
Course Outline
MS-6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration
- Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
- Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
- Using Windows Deployment Services
- Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator
- Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory
- Upgrading File and Print Servers
- Upgrading Application and Web Servers
- Upgrading Branch Office Servers
Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration
- This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using KMS and MAK to implement a Volume License strategy.
- Improvements in setup from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 2008 Installation Requirements
- Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation
- Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK
- Lab: Install Windows Server 2008
- Install Windows Server 2008.
- Install Windows Server Core 2008.
- List improvements in Windows Server 2008 setup.
- Plan a Volume Licensing Strategy.
Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
- This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic server configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.
- Basic Server Core command-line configuration tasks
- Configuring the roles available on Server Core
- Lab: Configure Windows Server Core 2008
- List commands used to configure Server Core.
- Configure Server Core roles.
- Deploy common Server Core configurations.
Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
- This module describes using Unattend files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation, and unattended domain controller installation.
- Unattended 2008 Install.
- Unattended deployment infrastructure.
- Unattended domain controller installation.
- Lab: Deploying Windows Server 2008 Using an Unattend File
- Lab: Install Active Directory on Server Core using an Unattend file
- Lab: Deploy an RODC in a Branch Office Using an Unatted File
- Configure Unattend.xml files for Windows Server 2008 unattended installation.
- Configure an RODC using Unattend files.
Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services
- This module focuses on using the new WIM image format and Widows Deployment Services to create and deploy custom system images.
- Working with the WIM format
- Windows Deployment Services
- Lab: Working with Windows Deployment Services
- Create system images using the WIM format.
- Configure WDS.
- Create custom system images using WDS.
Module 5: Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator
- This module introduces the WSD Solution Accelerator as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.
- Introduction to WSD Solution Accelerator
- Creating Custom Windows Server 2008 builds
- Guidance for Zero-Touch deployment using WSD
- Lab: Working with WSD
- Create custom system images using WSD.
- Use WSD to deploy Windows Server 2008.
Module 6: 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.
- Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Overview
- Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
- Active Directory Upgrade Best Practices
- Lab: Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
- Lab: Using WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office.
- List best practices for Active Directory upgrade
- Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 domain controller to Windows Server 2008.
- Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Forest.
- Use WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office.
Module 7: Upgrading File and Print 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 covers upgrading specific file and print-related services including DFS-R, scheduled backup jobs, and clustered servers. This module provides best-practices for file and print server upgrades.
- Upgrading File and Print Servers
- Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008
- Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008
- Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 print server to Windows Server 2008.
- Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 file server to Windows Server 2008.
- List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server.
Module 8: Upgrading Application and Web Servers
- This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating application and web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific application and web-related services including WebDAV, .NET frameworks and applications, Terminal Server, and Windows SharePoint Services. This module provides best-practices for application and web server upgrades.
- Upgrading Application and Web Servers
- Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Application and Web Server to Windows Server 2008
- Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS7
- Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Windows Server 2008
- Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 application and web Server to Windows Server 2008.
- List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and web servers.
Module 9: Upgrading Branch Office Servers
- This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating branch office servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers implementing common branch office roles including RODC and BitLocker. This module provides best-practices for branch office server upgrades.
- Migrating or Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
- Low-Touch branch office server deployment
- Lab: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
- Upgrade branch office servers to Windows Server 2008.
- List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server.
CTCLC Microsoft Windows Sever 2008 Certification Path
Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
|---|---|
Exam |
6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008 |
| 6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 | |
| 6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Service |
For more Information on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or to Register:
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800
For more Information on Microsoft Windows Sever 2008 or to Register
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800