What you'll learn?

·          Install and configure servers.

·          Configure and troubleshoot DNS.

·          Configure and manage WINS.

·          Configure and troubleshoot DHCP.

·          Configure and troubleshoot IPv6 TCP/IP.

·          Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.

·          Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.

·          Configure Network Access Protection.

·          Configure IPsec.

·          Monitor and troubleshoot IPsec.

·          Configure and manage Distributed File System.

·          Configure and manage storage technologies.

·          Configure availability of network resources and content.

·          Configure server security compliance.

Description

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies.

Audience :

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics: 250 to 5,000 or more users; Three or more physical locations; Three or more domain controllers; Network services and resources, such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management and Connectivity requirements, such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Topics :

Configuring IP Addressing and Services

o  Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing

o  Configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

o  Configure routing

o  Configure IPsec

Configuring Name Resolution

o  Configure a Domain Name System (DNS) server

o  Configure DNS zones

o  Configure DNS records

o  Configure DNS replication

o  Configure name resolution for client computers

Configuring Network Access

o  Configure remote access

o  Configure Network Access Protection (NAP)

o  Configure network authentication

o  Configure wireless access

o  Configure firewall settings

Configuring File and Print Services

o  Configure a file server

o  Configure Distributed File System (DFS)

o  Configure shadow copy services

o  Configure backup and restore

o  Manage disk quotas

o  Configure and monitor print services

Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure

o  Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server settings

o  Capture performance datac

o  Monitor event logs

o  Gather network data

Prerequisities :

Recommended Knowledge :

Working experience with Windows Server 2003; Basic knowledge of Active Directory; An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (for example, corporate policies); Basic knowledge of DHCP and Basic knowledge of Internet Protocol security (IPsec).

Recommended Course(s) :

Category :

  • Networking
  • Network Administration

Training Materials :

Microsoft Official Courseware (MOC)

Labs :

This course includes several labs to ensure you will gain the targeted skills and experience.

Credential :

This package is a credit towards Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Server Administrator and Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP: Enterp