Microsoft 6431 Training
Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers
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Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers M6431
Course Title: Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008
Network Infrastructure Servers
Course Code: M6431
Version: A
Level: 300
Duration: 2 Days
Course Overview
The Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers M6431 instructor-led training course has been designed to provide candidates with the requisite skills and knowledge to manage and maintain Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure servers. The course focuses on creating a plan for managing the server lifecycle, developing and evaluating baselines for monitoring and managing server roles, and analysing the implementation and configuration of several different server roles for Windows Server 2008. The course will also focus on analysing and maintaining network server security.Target Audience
Candidates who should consider attending the M6431 Microsoft training course are Server Administrators who are familiar with Windows Server 2008 and who are, or will be, responsible for the overall lifecycle management of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles.The course is also intended for IT professionals who could benefit from acquiring the skills required by a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Administrator, such as a Server Administrator who is responsible for network servers that will work closely with Enterprise Administrators and who want to understand the operational lifecycle of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles.
Course Objectives
On successfully completing the M6431 course candidates will be able to:- Create a plan for managing the addition, removal, and migration of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles
- Develop baselines for monitoring and managing Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles
- Evaluate performance baselines and establish monitoring rules, and design acceptable thresholds and alarms when problems occur
- Analyse the implementation and configuration of a network environment running several network policy and access server roles
- Plan for the implementation and configuration of a RAS
- Evaluate and plan for the deployment of DNS and DHCP Server roles
- Maintain security for network infrastructure servers
Course Prerequisites
Candidates attending the M6431 Microsoft training course should have several years of experience deploying and maintaining Microsoft Window Server 2003 networks in addition to a good understanding of core networking services including DHCP, DNS, and Terminal Services.Candidates are also required to have previously attended and completed courses: M6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and Application Platform, M6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure and M6430: Planning and Administering Windows Server 2008 Servers, or possess the equivalent skills and knowledge.
Testing and Certification
There are currently no exams or Microsoft Certification directly associated to this course however this course may assist in preparing candidates for other exams that are closely associated with this technology.Course Content
Module 1: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Lifecycle
In this module candidates will learn how to create an effective plan for managing the addition, removal, and migration of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles.
Lessons:
- Key Features of Windows Server 2008
- Managing Implementation Plans of Server Roles
- Managing Server Roles with the SCW
- Planning for Additional Server Roles
- Evaluating the Addition of the Windows Server 2008 File Services Roles for Branch Office Requirements
- Managing Network Roles by Using the SCW
- Automating Server Roles With Command-Line Tools
- Evaluating the Documentation, Backup, and Rollback Plans
- Describe the server roles and features of Windows Server 2008
- Create plans for the addition of infrastructure roles within a Windows Server 2008 environment
- Manage the server roles by using the Server Manager console
- Automate administrative tasks
Module 2: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles
In this module candidates will learn how to develop effective baselines for monitoring and managing Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles. The module also explains how to evaluate performance baselines, establish effective monitoring rules, and design acceptable thresholds and alarms when problems occur.
Lessons:
- Monitoring Reliability and Performance in Windows Server 2008
- Using the Performance Monitor for Analysis
- Using the Reliability Monitor for Analysis
- Evaluating Server Baselines
- Monitoring Network Performance by Using the Reliability and Performance Console
- Monitoring Server Stability by Using the Reliability Monitor
- Evaluating the Performance Baseline Recommendations
- 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
- Enable Data Collector Sets
Module 3: Managing Network Access Protection
In this module candidates will learn how to plan for the implementation of Network Access Protection (NAP), create solutions by using NAP, and implement NAP.
Lessons:
- Planning NAP
- Creating Solutions by Using NAP
- Implementing NAP
- Implementing Network Access Protection
- Discussing How NAP Can Help Protect Woodgrove Bank`s Network From Security Problems
- Configuring NAP by Using DHCP Enforcement
- 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 NAP
- Plan for implementing the key components of NAP, which include policy validation and NAP enforcement
Module 4: Managing Remote Access
In this module candidates will learn how to plan for the implementation of a server environment that is running the Routing and Remote Access Services (RRAS) role.
Lessons:
- Planning RAS Server Roles
- Managing RAS Authentication
- Evaluating Network Policies
- Evaluating a VPN/NPS Implementation
- Implementing a VPN SSTP Connection
- Creating a Network Policy
- Plan and manage RAS roles
- Evaluate RAS policies
Module 5: Managing and Maintaining DNS and DHCP Server Roles
In this module candidates will learn how to evaluate and plan for the deployment of DNS and DHCP infrastructure Windows Server 2008 roles throughout an enterprise environment.
Lessons:
- Managing DNS and DHCP Server Roles
- Maintaining DNS and DHCP Server Roles
- Evaluating the DNS and DHCP Server Roles
- Adding Scavenging to the DNS Server Roles
- Monitoring the DNS and DHCP Server Roles
- 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
In this module candidates will learn how to analyse network server security and enable the host firewall with advanced security.
Lessons:
- Network Server Role Security
- Configuring Windows Firewall With Advanced Security
- Evaluating and Configuring Network Server Hardening
- Configuring Security by Using Windows Firewall With Advanced Security
- Analyse network server security by using the appropriate security tools and methods
- Enable the host firewall for additional security
- Use the Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) to apply security changes
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