Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (Exam 70-643)
Course ID: HLT 6439A
Course Length: 5 days
Course Description:
This course introduces students to a series of Windows Server 2008 technologies that are used in common business scenarios, and are often the technical underpinnings for business applications. It guides students through the installation, configuration, management and troubleshooting of a Windows Server 2008 technology infrastructure for a large, comprehensive business application, assisting them with the foundational knowledge required for success in supporting such technologies. It covers technologies in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 including Sp1.
Target Student:
This course is intended for IT Professional technical specialists who work in the complex computing environment of a medium to large company and are responsible for the underlying Microsoft technologies that support a business application infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
This course is also intended for IT professional technical specialists seeking to prepare for the 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure, Configuring examination.
Prerequisites:
Before attending this course, students must possess the following skillset and knowledge:
- Up to one year of experience managing Windows Server 2008 and/or Windows Server 2008 R2 in a medium-to-large networking environment of multiple physical locations.
- At least two years of experience configuring and managing Windows Vista or Windows 7 clients
- Experience managing applications and network technologies in an enterprise environment, which may include network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file and print, a firewall, Internet access, an intranet, Public Key Infrastructure, remote access, remote desktop, virtualization, and client computer management.
- Experience managing connectivity requirements such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to corporate resources and connecting corporate networks.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Performance-Based Objectives :
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Configuring Storage for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications
- Configuring High Availability for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications
- RDS in the Single-Server Configuration
- RDS in the Multiple-Server Configuration
- Securely Delivering RDS Applications to the Internet
- IIS Web Applications
- IIS FTP and SMTP Services
- IIS Server and SSL Management
- Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
- Windows Streaming Media Services
Course Content
Module 1: Configuring Storage for Windows Server 2008 Applications
This module covers the storage options most commonly associated with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 instances today. It introduces storage architectures, mediums, and protocols, guides students through the configuration steps for connecting iSCSI storage, and introduces the concept of VHDs as storage and boot devices.
Topic 1A: Storage Concepts in Windows Server 2008
Topic 1B: Configuring iSCSI Storage for Windows Server
Topic 1C: Working with Virtual Hard Disks
Lab: Configuring iSCSI Storage for Windows Server 2008
Lab: Managing Virtual Hard Disks
Module 2: Configuring High Availability for Windows Server 2008 Applications
This module covers Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2’s built-in platforms that facility high availability for business applications. These general-purpose platforms include Network Load Balancing and Windows Failover Clustering in both single-site and multiple-site configurations.
Topic 2A: Network Load Balancing Fundamentals
Topic 2B: Implementing a Network Load Balancing Cluster
Topic 2C: Windows Failover Cluster Fundamentals
Topic 2D: Preparing for Failover Clustering
Topic 2E: Implementing a Windows Failover Cluster
Lab: Installing and Managing an NLB Cluster
Lab: Building a Windows Failover Cluster
Lab: Managing a Windows Failover Cluster
Module 3: Configuring Remote Desktop Services
This module covers the introductory steps required to bring a single Remote Desktop Services Host server online and prepare it for remote application delivery to users. Students in this module will complete all aspects of the single-server configuration while preparing the environment for adding potential future servers.
Topic 3A:Remote Desktop Services Overview
Topic 3B:Configuring a Remote Desktop Services Host Server
Topic 3C:Configuring the Remote Desktop User Experience
Topic 3D:Deploying and Connecting to Remote App programs
Topic 3E:Connecting Users to Applications with RD Web Access and RADC
Topic 3F:Configuring Licensing for Remote Desktop Services
Lab: Installing and Configuring an RD Session Host Server
Lab: Customizing the User Experience
Lab: Deploying and Connecting to Remote App programs
Lab: Connecting Users to Applications with RD Web Access and RADC
Lab: Configuring Licensing for RDS
Module 4: RDS in the Multiple-Server Configuration
This module covers the extra activities and knowledge required to expand a single-RDSH server environment to one with multiple RDSH servers in a farm configuration.
Topic 4A: Building an RDS Server Farm
Topic 4B: Monitoring the RDS Environment
Lab: Building an RDS Server Farm
Lab: Monitoring the RDS Environment
Module 5: Securely Delivering RDS Applications to the Internet
This module covers the additional activities that are necessary to build and secure a Remote Desktop Gateway server for the purposes of protecting RDS communication as it passes through untrusted networks such as the Internet
Topic 5A: Remote Desktop Gateway Fundamentals
Topic 5B: Installing and Managing the RDG
Lab : Installing and Managing the RDG
Module 6: IIS Web Applications
This module covers the primary use of IIS as a Web application platform. Students will learn to set up and maintain a Web site and application configuration based upon business and developer requirements. Although ASP.NET Web sites are commonly maintained by developers, IT professionals are typically called upon to configure the platform and assist with maintenance. This module will cover IIS 7.5 and IIS 7.0 and outline distinctions between them but will focus on IIS 7.5 as in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Topic 6A: IIS Functional Overview
Topic 6B: Creating IIS Web Sites and Applications
Topic 6C: Managing IIS Web Sites and Applications
Lab: Creating IIS Web Sites and Applications
Lab: Managing IIS Web Sites and Applications
Module 7: IIS FTP and SMTP Services
This module covers IIS' other major feature areas such as file transfer and email functionality. These features are commonly used to support Web sites, and this module will discuss how to properly configure these features in accordance with best practices and based upon business requirements.
Topic 7A: Implementing and Configuring IIS FTP Sites
Topic 7B: Implementing and Configuring IIS SMTP Sites
Lab : Implementing FTP and SMTP
Module 8: IIS Server and SSL Management
This module focuses on IIS' security-related features, including SSL, logging, delegated permissions, remote administration, and other features. Students will practice a variety of scenarios that reflect common real-world business requirements.
Lessons
Topic 8A: Monitoring and Logging IIS
Topic 8B: Managing IIS and SSL Security
Topic 8C: Managing IIS Administrative Delegation and Remote Administration
Lab : Managing IIS and SSL Security
Lab : Configuring Remote and Delegated Administration in IIS
Module 9: Microsoft SharePoint Foundation
This module covers the installation and configuration of this evolution of Windows SharePoint Services. Students will learn to set up and configure a basic document-sharing site that meets many common organizational and project requirements. It will focus on SharePoint Foundation 2010 as implemented in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Topic 9A: Installing and Configuring SharePoint Foundation
Topic 9B: SharePoint Foundation Integration
Lab : Installing and Configuring SharePoint Foundation
Module 10: Windows Streaming Media Services
This module looks at the Media Services features of the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platform, and introduces students to key concepts such as Real-Time Streaming Protocol, authentication, authorization, and more. Students will learn to install and configure Media Services to support use of the system features.
Topic 10A: Installing and Configuring Streaming Media Services
Topic 10B: Securing Streaming Media
Lab: Installing and Configuring Media Services
Lab: Configuring Media Services Content Security