Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration (Exam 70-640) (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. You should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008. Many students use this course as progression from CompTia A+.

What will I study?

By the end of this course you will be able to…

• Configure Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory. Configure zones; Configure DNS server settings; Configure zone transfers and replication.
• Configure the Active Directory infrastructure. Configure a forest or a domain; Configure trusts; Configure sites; Configure Active Directory replication; Configure the global catalog; Configure operations masters.
• Configure Active Directory Roles and Services. Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS); Configure Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS); Configure the read-only domain controller (RODC); Configure Active Directory Federation Services (AD FSv2).
• Create and maintain Active Directory objects. Automate creation of Active Directory accounts; Maintain Active Directory accounts; Create and apply Group Policy objects (GPOs); Configure GPO templates; Deploy and manage software by using GPOs; Configure account policies; Configure audit policy by using GPOs.
• Maintain the Active Directory environment. Configure backup and recovery; Perform offline maintenance; Monitor Active Directory.
• Configure Active Directory Certificate Services. Install Active Directory Certificate Services; Configure CA server settings; Manage certificate templates; Manage enrolments; Manage certificate revocations.

How will the course be delivered?

The courses take place over 10 x 3 hour evening sessions. The emphasis is on practical deployment and configuration. Information will be presented in a lecture format with practical labs, allowing students to gain hands-on experience. We recommend that students undertake additional self-study. We will recommend a course text that we suggest you purchase.

Course Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium to large companies. You should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering Windows Server 2008. Many students use this course as progression from CompTia A+.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring which is assessed through an on-line test. Microsoft often promotes special offers for the exams, such as discounts or free re-sits.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of exam 70-640 will give you ‘Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist’ status, if you also achieve exams 70-642 and 70-646 you gain Microsoft Certified Solution Associates.

How much does it cost?

£300 per person.
Prices are subject to change and exam fees do incur an extra charge. The exam can be scheduled through Prometric: https://www.prometric.com/en-us/Pages/home.aspx. Microsoft often promotes special offers for the exams, such as discounts or free re-sits.