Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server

2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration M6418 70-643

Course Title: Deploying Windows Server 2008

Course Code: M6418
Version: C
Level: 300
Duration: 3 Days

Course Overview

The Deploying Windows Server 2008 M6418 Microsoft training course has been designed to provide candidates with the necessary skills knowledge to install and deploy Windows Server 2008 R2. This course also teaches candidates how to automate server deployment and provides guidelines, best practices and considerations that will assist in migrating existing services to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Target Audience

Candidates who should consider attending the M6418 Microsoft training course are information technology (IT) professionals who have experience with Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008, and who hold either a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification or possess the equivalent skills and knowledge.

Course Objectives

On successfully completing the M6418 course candidates will be able to:

• Describe Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 installation and configuration options, and select an appropriate volume-licensing option for Windows Server 2008 R2
• Deploy and configure a Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Core installation
• Implement various Windows Server deployment technologies
• Implement Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments with Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Implement Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 (MDT 2010)
• Migrate earlier versions of Active Directory directory service to AD DS
• Migrate file and print, and Web servers to Windows Server 2008 R2
• Migrate remote infrastructure servers to support branch offices
• Virtualize workloads by migrating physical servers to guests in Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

Course Prerequisites

Candidates attending the M6418 Microsoft training course should be able to perform server and desktop installation, upgrades, and configuration and have a conceptual understanding of automated deployment.

Candidates are required to have a basic understanding of the processes in Microsoft Operations Connector Framework, Microsoft Solutions Framework, and ITIL 3.0, basic skills with Windows PowerShell 2.0 and windows command line and an understanding of, and experience with, monitoring and management tools.
Candidates should have knowledge of: networking, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and security as well as an understanding of, and experience with, performance monitoring and troubleshooting skills. Finally, candidates should be familiar and have experience with Windows PowerShell 2.0, Windows Command line, scripting of imaging and virtualization technologies, and general batch scripting.

Testing and Certification

The M6418 Microsoft training course is the recommended preparation for the 70-643 - TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring exam.

Course Content

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

In this module candidates will learn about the installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons:

• Planning Windows Server 2008 R2 Installations
• Performing a Windows Server 2008 R2 Installation
• Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Following Installation
• Automating Server Activation Using Microsoft Volume Activation

Lab: Planning to Install Windows Server 2008 R2

• Exercise: Using the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP)Toolkit

Lab: Installing Windows Server and Configuring Post-Installation Settings

• Installing Windows Server 2008 R2
• Configuring Server Core
• Enabling Remote Management

Lab: Managing Roles and Features

• Adding the DNS and DHCP Server Roles
• Managing Server Core

Lab: Configuring Windows Server 2008 R2 Licensing

• Planning Volume Activation

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Plan Windows Server 2008 R2 installations
• Perform a Windows Server 2008 R2 installation
• Configure Windows Server 2008 R2 following installation
• Automate server activation using Microsoft Volume Activation

Module 2: Implementing Deployment Technologies

In this module candidates will learn about the various deployment technologies available for use with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.

Lessons:

• Selecting a Deployment Strategy
• Using the Windows Automated Installation Kit
• Working with Images
• Working with Unattended Answer Files

Lab: Deploying Windows Server 2008 with an Answer File

• Verifying the Configuration of WAIK
• Creating an Answer File

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Select a suitable deployment strategy
• Describe the Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK)
• Describe the different types of images
• Perform an unattended Windows Server 2008 R2 installation

Module 3: Using Windows Deployment Services

In this module candidates will learn how to create and deploy custom system images by using Windows Deployment Services and images.

Lessons:

• Overview of Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
• Implementing Deployment with WD
• Maintaining Images

Lab: Using WDS to Deploy Windows Server

• Installing and configuring WDS
• Creating Operating System Images with WDS
• Using an Unattended File with WDS
• Configuring Custom Computer Naming for Large-Scale Deployments
• Deploying Images with WDS

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the important features and functionality of WDS
• Configure WDS in Windows Server 2008 R2
• Perform deployments with WDS

Module 4: Implementing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

In this module candidates will learn how to deploy and create custom system images for common server configurations by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit.

Lessons:

• Introducing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
• Maintaining Images with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

Lab: Implementing the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit

• Installing MDT 2010
• Configuring MDT 2010
• Creating an MDT 2010 Build
• Creating Deployment Points
• Performing a Lite-Touch Deployment

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the MDT
• Use the MDT for low and zero-touch deployments
• Use MDT to maintain image files

Module 5: Migrating Active Directory, Directory Service

In this module candidates will learn how to upgrade and migrate the Active Directory, directory service from Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons:

• Overview of Upgrading Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory
• Upgrading Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 R2

Lab: Migrating Active Directory

• Preparing the Existing Forest
• Deploying a Windows Server 2008 R2 DC
• Removing Legacy Domain Controllers
• Enabling New Active Directory Features

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the considerations and changes resulting from the Active Directory upgrade
• Upgrade a legacy forest

Module 6: Migrating File, Print, and Web Services

In this module candidates will learn how to upgrade and migrate file and print servers from Microsoft Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2. The module also includes guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons:

• Introducing the Windows Server Migration Tools
• Migrating File and Print Servers
• Migrating Web and Application Servers

Lab: Migrating Windows Server 2003 File and Print Services

• Installing and Configuring the File and Print Server Roles
• Enabling Windows Server Migration Tools
• Migrating File and Print Services
• Verifying the migration of file and print services

Lab: Migrating Web and Application Servers

• Installing the Required Roles on Windows Server 2008 R2
• Installing the Migration Tools
• Migrating the Application
• Verifying the Migration

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Server Migration Tools
• Upgrade file and print servers
• Upgrade Web and application servers

Module 7: Deploying Branch Office and Remote Access Services

In this module candidates will learn how to upgrade and migrate branch offices and Remote Access Services to Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons:

• Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Implementing Remote Infrastructure

Lab: Deploying an RODC to a Branch Office

• Enabling the Forest to Support RODC Deployment
• Deploying the RODC Role on Server Core
• Creating the Branch Office Site
• Securing the RODC

Lab: Implementing Branch Cache

• Configuring BranchCache on a Server
• Configuring Client-Side BranchCache Settings
• Verify BranchCache Functionality

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Implement read-only domain controllers (RODC) to support branch offices
• Implement remote infrastructure features to support branch offices

Module 8: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

In this module candidates will learn how to migrate existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using the Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V role.

Lessons:

• Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
• Installing Hyper-V
• Migrating workloads to Hyper-V

Lab: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

• Planning to Migrate Workloads
• Deploying the Hyper-V Role
• Creating Virtual Machines, Virtual Networks, and Virtual Hard Disks

After completing this module, candidates will be able to:

• Describe Microsoft server virtualization solutions
• Install and configure Hyper-V
• Plan the migration of workloads to Microsoft virtual machines