M6417: Updating your Applications Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Prerequisites:

All delegates should have:

On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
Installed, Configured, and Administered Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista

Course Description:

This 3 day instructor-led course provides experienced IT Professionals with an understanding of Web and Applications Platform Services technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Web and Applications Platform Services to update their skills to Windows Server 2008. This course is based on an interim build of Windows Server 2008.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Configure and use Windows Server 2008 as an application server with new Server Roles
• Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system
• Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0
• Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included features and tools
• Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments
• Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation
• Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing
• Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization

This course includes the following modules:

Web and Applications Platform Services technology in Windows Server 2008

• Server Manager
• Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0
• Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
• Windows SharePoint Services

Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks

• Application Server Roles
• Application Server Features
• Windows Server 2008 as an Application Server

Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

• Review of IIS 6.0
• Key Improvements in IIS 7.0IIS 7.0
• Configuration System

Managing Web Apps with IIS 7.0

• Managing IIS 7.0
• Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
• Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users

Call Routing

• Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
• Using the Runtime Control and Status API
• Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
• Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules

Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

• Overview of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Collaboration Technologies Offered by Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Determining Organizational and User Needs
• Review Planning Site Creation, Maintenance, and Security
• Review Planning Server Requirements and Topologies
• Performing a Clean Installation of Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site

Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

• Creating and Configuring Sites
• Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
• Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server

Configuring Terminal Services

• Terminal Services Overview
• Terminal Services Core Functionality
• Terminal Services Web Access
• Terminal Services Licensing

Managing Terminal Services

• Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Terminal Services Gateway
• Managing Terminal Services