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Training Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure – 5 days

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Class overview :

The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. It is intended to provide the foundational knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) exams and begin building a career in Microsoft technologies.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
  • Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
  • Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment.
  • Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
  • Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Describe server roles.
  • Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest.
  • Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
  • Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth.
  • Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network.
  • Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organization’s security.
  • Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
  • Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
  • Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

Content of Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure

Understanding Network Infrastructure

In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario. Students will also learn to determine the appropriate network infrastructure component for a given scenario.

  • Network Communication Standards
  • Local Area Networking
  • Wide Area Networking
  • Wireless Networking
  • Connecting to the Internet
  • Remote Access
  • Lab : Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

Connecting Network Components

In this module, students will learn to build a network using network hardware components and technologies. The student will also learn to determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.

  • Understanding the OSI Model
  • Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
  • Understanding Routing
  • Understanding Media Types
  • Lab : Connecting Network Components

Implementing TCP/IP

In this module, students will describe the protocols and services within the TCP/IP suite of protocols. Students will learn to implement IPv4 within a Windows environment. Students will also learn basic understanding of IPv6 and name resolution.

  • Overview of TCP/IP
  • Understanding IPv4 Addressing
  • Configuring IPv4
  • Understanding IPv6
  • Name Resolution
  • Lab : Implementing TCP/IP

Implementing Storage in Windows Server

This module will introduce students to different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2008 R2 and will finish with helping you detail a resilient strategy for your storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.

  • Identifying Storage Technologies
  • Managing Disks and Volumes
  • Implementing RAID
  • Lab : Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Installing and Configuring Windows Server

In this module, students will learn to understand the various options available for installing Windows Server and to complete an installation. Students will also launch a local media setup and then perform the post-installation configuration of a server.

  • Installing Windows Server
  • Managing Services
  • Managing Peripherals and Devices
  • Lab : Installing Windows Server

Windows Server Roles

In this module, students will learn to deploy server roles to support a business scenario. Students will also learn to implement appropriate server roles to support a given scenario.

  • Role-Based Deployment
  • Deploying Role-Specific Servers
  • Lab : Implementing Server Roles

Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

In this module, students will learn to implement an AD DS forest. Students will also create and configure an AD DS forest.

  • Introducing AD DS
  • Implementing AD DS
  • Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
  • Implementing Organizational Units
  • Implementing Group Policy
  • Lab : Implementing AD DS

Implementing IT Security Layers

In this module, students will learn the concept of defense-in-depth and how to implement this approach with Windows Server. Students will also learn to implement security best practices to help to secure the network.

  • Overview of Defense-in-Depth
  • Physical Security
  • Internet Security
  • Lab : Implementing IT Security Layers

Implementing Windows Server Security

In this module, students will understand security features in Windows Server to help to provide defense-in-depth. Students will also implement some of the Windows Server security features.

  • Overview of Windows Security
  • Securing Files and Folders
  • Implementing Encryption
  • Lab : Implementing Windows Security

Implementing Network Security

In this module, students will describe the security-related threats to an organization’s network and the technologies available in Windows Server to mitigate these risks. Students will also implement network-related security features in Windows Server.

  • Overview of Network Security
  • Implementing Firewall
  • Network Access Protection
  • Lab : Implementing Network Security

Implementing Security Software

In this module, students will identify and implement additional software components to enhance an organization’s security. Students will also analyze and secure a Windows Server.

  • Client Protection Features
  • E-Mail Protection
  • Server Protection
  • Lab : Implementing Security Software

Monitoring Server Performance

In this module, students will identify a poorly performing server. Students will also monitor a server to determine the performance level.

  • Overview of Server Components
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Lab : Monitoring Server Performance

Maintaining Windows Server

In this module, students will understand the tools available and the methods to employ to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server. Students will also learn how to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server systems.

  • Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
  • Server Availability and Data Recovery
  • Applying Updates to Windows Server
  • Troubleshooting Windows Server
  • Lab : Maintaining Windows Server

Implementing Virtualization

In this module, students will understand the virtualization technologies provided by Microsoft. Students will also create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.

  • Overview of Virtualization Technologies
  • Implementing Hyper-V Role
  • Lab : Implementing Virtualization
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  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
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  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
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Training Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers – 5 days

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Class overview :

This five-day instructor-led course combines five days worth of instructor-led training content from the Network Infrastructure Technology Specialist, Active Directory Technology Specialist, and IT Professional Server Administrator courses of Windows Server 2008 to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to manage accounts and resources, maintain server resources, monitor server performance, and safeguard data in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 environment.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Describe the different administrative tools and tasks in Windows Server 2008
  • Configure AD DS user and computer accounts
  • Create Groups and Organizational Units
  • Manage access to shared resources in an AD DS environment
  • Configure Active Directory Objects and Trusts
  • Create and configure Group Policy Objects
  • Configure user and computer environments by using Group Policy
  • Implement security by using Group Policy
  • Configure and analyze server security and security update compliance
  • Configure and manage storage technologies included with Windows Server 2008
  • Configure and manage Distributed File System
  • Configure Network Access Protection
  • Configure availability of network resources
  • Monitor and Maintain servers running Windows Server 2008
  • Manage a Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

Content of Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

Introduction to Administrative Tasks in Windows Server 2008 Environment

  • Server Roles
  • Overview of Active Directory
  • Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
  • Using Remote Desktop for Administration
  • Lab: Administering Windows Server 2008 (Configuring Remote Desktop for Administration)

Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer Objects

  • Managing User Accounts
  • Creating Computer Accounts
  • Automating AD DS Object Management
  • Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
  • Lab: Creating AD DS User and Computer Accounts (Creating and Configuring User Accounts; Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts; Automating the Management of AD DS Objects)

Creating Groups and Organizational Units

  • Introduction to Groups
  • Managing Groups
  • Creating Organizational Units
  • Lab: Creating an OU Infrastructure (Creating AD DS Groups; Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion); Creating an OU Hierarchy)

Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain Services

  • Managing Access Overview
  • Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
  • Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
  • Determining Effective Permission
  • Lab: Managing Access to Resources (Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion); Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation; Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation)

Configuring Active Directory Objects and Trusts

  • Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
  • Configuring AD DS Trusts
  • Lab : Configuring Active Directory Delegation and Trusts (Delegating Control of AD DS Objects; Configuring AD DS Trusts)

Creating and Configuring Group Policy

  • Overview of Group Policy
  • Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
  • Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
  • Managing Group Policy Objects
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
  • Lab: Creating and Configuring GPOs (Creating Group Policy Objects; Managing the Scope of GPO Application; Verifying GPO Application; Managing GPOs; Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs)

Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy

  • Configuring Group Policy Settings
  • Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using
  • Group Policy
  • Configuring Administrative Templates
  • Configuring Group Policy Preferences
  • Deploying Software Using Group Policy
  • Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
  • Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
  • Lab: Configuring User Environments Using Group Policy (Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection; Configuring Administrative Templates; Configuring Preferences; Verifying GPO Application)

Implementing Security Using Group Policy

  • Configuring Security Policies
  • Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
  • Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
  • Managing Security Using Security Templates
  • Lab: Implementing Security Using Group Policies (Configuring Domain Security Settings; Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies; Configuring Restricted Groups and Software Restriction Policies; Configuring Security Templates; Verifying the Security Configuration)

Configuring Server Security Compliance

  • Securing a Windows Infrastructure
  • Configuring an Audit Policy
  • Overview of Windows Server Update Services
  • Managing WSUS
  • Planning for Security Update Management
  • Lab: Configuring Server Security Compliance (Configuring Windows Software Update Services)

Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies

  • Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
  • Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
  • Configuring Quota Management
  • Implementing File Screening
  • Managing Storage Reports
  • Troubleshooting Storage Issues
  • Lab: Configuring and Managing Storage Technologies (Installing the FSRM Role Service; Configuring Storage Quotas; Configuring File Screening; Generating Storage Reports)

Configuring and Managing Distributed File System

  • DFS Overview
  • Configuring DFS Namespaces
  • Configuring DFS Replication
  • Lab: Configuring DFS (Installing the Distributed File System Role Service; Creating a DFS Namespace; Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication; Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders)

Configuring Network Access Protection

  • Overview of Network Access Protection
  • How NAP Works
  • Configuring NAP
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
  • Lab: Configuring NAP for DHCP and VPN (Configuring NAP for DHCP Clients; Configuring NAP for VPN Clients)

Configuring Availability of Network Resources

  • Configuring Shadow Copies
  • Providing Server and Service Availability
  • Lab: Configuring Availability of Network Resources (Configuring Shadow Copying; Configuring and Testing Network Load Balancing)

Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers

  • Planning Monitoring Tasks
  • Calculating a Server Baseline
  • Measuring Performance Objects
  • Analyzing key performance counters
  • Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
  • Planning Notification Methods
  • Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
  • Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
  • Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Monitoring Requirements (Evaluating Performance Metrics; Monitoring Performance Metrics; Configuring Data Collector Sets; Evaluating Trends; Monitoring Extension Exercise; Automating Maintenance Tasks)

Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and Restore

  • Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
  • Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
  • Planning a Server Restore Policy
  • Planning an EFS Restore Policy
  • Verifying Restored Data
  • Lab: Planning Windows Server 2008 Restore (Evaluating Backup Data; Planning a Restore; Investigating a Failed Restore; Restoring System State Data)
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  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
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Training Deploying Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This 3-day, instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008, including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install Windows Server 2008
  • Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008
  • Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008
  • Configure Windows Server Core 2008
  • Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008
  • Utilize Windows Server Deployment
  • Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003
  • Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008
  • Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK

Content of Deploying Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration

This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using KMS and MAK to implement a volume license strategy.

  • Improvements in setup from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 2008 installation requirements
  • Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation
  • Implement a volume license strategy using KMS and MAK
  • Lab 1: Install Windows Server 2008

Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration

This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic server configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.

  • Basic Server Core command-line configuration tasks
  • Configuring the roles available on Server Core
  • Lab 1: Configure Windows Server Core 2008

Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation

This module describes using Unattend files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation, and unattended domain controller installation.

  • Unattended 2008 Install
  • Unattended deployment infrastructure
  • Unattended domain controller installation
  • Lab 1: Deploying Windows Server 2008 Using an Unattend File
  • Lab 2: Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend file
  • Lab 3: Deploy an RODC in a Branch Office Using an Unatted File

Using Windows Deployment Services

This module focuses on using the new WIM image format and Widows Deployment Services to create and deploy custom system images.

  • Working with the WIM format
  • Windows Deployment Services
  • Lab 1: Working with Windows Deployment Services

Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator

This module introduces the WSD Solution Accelerator as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.

  • Introduction to WSD Solution Accelerator
  • Creating Custom Windows Server 2008 builds
  • Guidance for Zero-Touch deployment using WSD
  • Lab 1: Working with WSD

Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating active directory from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific Active Directory-related services including DNS, Certificate Services, IPSec configuration, and group policy objects (GPO). This module provides best-practices for Active Directory upgrades.

  • Windows Server 2008 upgrade overview
  • Upgrading Windows Server 2003 domain controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
  • Active Directory upgrade best practices
  • Lab 1: Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
  • Lab 2: Using WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office

Upgrading File and Print Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating file and print servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific file and print-related services including DFS-R, scheduled backup jobs, and clustered servers. This module provides best-practices for file and print server upgrades.

  • Upgrading file and print servers
  • Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server to Windows Server 2008
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008
  • Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading Application and Web Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific application and Web-related services including WebDAV, .NET frameworks and applications, Terminal Server, Windows SharePoint Services, application migration and migration for Server Core. This module provides best-practices for application and Web server upgrades.

  • Upgrading application and Web servers
  • Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server to Windows Server 2008
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
  • Lab 2: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading Branch Office Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating branch office servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers implementing common branch office roles including RODC and BitLocker. This module provides best-practices for branch office server upgrades.

  • Migrating or upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
  • Low-touch branch office server deployment
  • Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Branch Office Server to Windows Server 2008

Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

This module provides guidance for migrating existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using either Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or the Windows Server virtualization role of Windows Server 2008.

  • Microsoft Server Virtualization
  • Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
  • Lab 1: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Server Using VSMT
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Training Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 5 days

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Class overview :

This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Install and configure Windows Server 2008
  • Add and configure Windows Server Core roles
  • Explain the new backup infrastructure, including Volume Shadow Copy Service
  • Identify new and improved networking features with Windows Server 2008
  • Configure Hyper-V virtual machines
  • Identify considerations when upgrading from a Windows Server 2003 to a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory infrastructure
  • Install and configure Active Directory Federation Services, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, and Active Directory Rights Management Services
  • Use Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Identify new features in AD DS auditing
  • Implement AD DS auditing
  • Configure Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering
  • Configure Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing

Content of Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008

  • Server Manager Roles
  • Windows Server 2008 Features
  • Active Directory Improvements

Configuring Windows Server 2008

  • Introducing Windows Deployment Services
  • WDS Components

Windows Deployment Services

  • Server Core Introduction
  • Configuring and Managing Server Core

Windows Backup

  • Backup Infrastructure
  • Optical Media
  • Restore Utilities

Windows Server 2008 Updates to Networking

  • Networking with Windows Server 2008
  • New Networking Features
  • DNS with Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Routing
  • Configuring Wireless Settings in Server 2008

Network Policies and Access Protection

  • Network Policies Access Protection
  • Enforcement Options
  • Network Access Protection Scenarios
  • Routing and Remote Access

Active Directory Domain Services

  • What’s New in AD DS
  • Manageability and Reliability

Hyper-V

  • Introducing Hyper-V
  • Configuring Hyper-V

Planning for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Services

  • Planning for AD DS Deployment
  • Upgrade Considerations

Identity and Access Services in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

  • Active Directory Federation Services
  • Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
  • Active Directory Rights Management Services

Read-Only Domain Controllers

  • Read-Only Domain Controllers
  • Read-Only Domain Controller Operation

Auditing Active Directory Domain Services Changes

  • What’s New in AD DS Auditing
  • Implementing AD DS Change Auditing

High Availability Features

  • Failover Clustering
  • Network Load Balancing

Performance Monitoring and Optimization

  • Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor
  • Microsoft Windows System Resource Manager
  • Monitoring Events

Software Maintenance Using Windows Server Update Services

  • Introduction to Windows Server Update Services
  • Installing and Configuring Windows Server Update Services
  • Managing Windows Server Update Services
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Training Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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Class overview :

This 3 day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Active Directory technology in Windows Server 2008 (code name ‘Longhorn’). This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Platform technologies to upgrade their skills for Windows Server 2008.

Class goals :

On completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

  • Configure and use Windows Server 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

Content of Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks

This module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.

Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server

This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.

Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0

This module covers several aspects of server management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.

Troubleshooting Web Servers

This module describes and demonstrates IIS 7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.

Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

This module describes and demonstrates Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for implementation and performing a new installation.

Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.

Configuring Terminal Services

Terminal Services has been updated with Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.

Managing Terminal Services

With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs. This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize performance.

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Training VMware VSphere 5: Install, configure, manage – 5 days

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Class overview :

This hands-on training course explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware vSphere®, which consists of VMware ESXi™, and VMware vCenter™ Server. The course is based on ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0. Completion of this course satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware® Certified Professional 5 exam.

Class goals :

At the end of the course, you should gain an understanding of the functionality in VMware vSphere 5 and be able to:

  • Install and configure ESXi
  • Install and configure vCenter Server components
  • Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage using vCenter Server
  • Deploy, manage, and migrate virtual machines
  • Manage user access to the VMware infrastructure
  • Use vCenter Server to monitor resource usage
  • Use vCenter Server to increase scalability
  • Use VMware vCenter Update Manager to apply ESXi patches
  • Use vCenter Server to manage higher availability and data protection

Content of VMware vSphere 5: Install, Configure, Manage

Course Introduction

Introduction to VMware Virtualization

  • Introduce virtualization, the cloud, and vSphere components
  • Explain the concepts of server, network, and storage virtualization
  • Describe where vSphere fits into the cloud architecture
  • Install and use vSphere user interface

Virtual Machines

  • Introduce virtual machines, virtual machine hardware, and virtual machine files
  • Deploy a single virtual machine and virtual machine appliance

VMware vCenter Server

  • Identify vCenter Server and database requirements
  • Describe vCenter Server architecture
  • Deploy a vCenter Server appliance
  • View and create vCenter Server inventory objects

Configure and Manage Virtual Networks

  • Describe, create, and manage a standard virtual switch
  • Describe and modify standard virtual switch properties

Configure and Manage vSphere Storage

  • Configure ESXi with iSCSI, NFS, and Fibre Channel storage
  • Create and manage vSphere datastores
  • Configure, deploy, and manage the VMware Virtual Storage Appliance

Virtual Machines

  • Deploy virtual machines using the Create New Virtual Machine wizard, templates, cloning, and VMware vCenter Converter
  • Modify and manage virtual machines
  • Create and manage virtual machine snapshots
  • Perform VMware vMotion and Storage vMotion migrations

Access and Authentication Control

  • Control user access through roles and permissions
  • Configure and manage the ESXi firewall
  • Integrate ESXi with Active Directory
  • Introduce vShield Zones

Resource Management and Monitoring

  • Control virtual machine access to CPU, memory, and I/O resources
  • Introduce VMkernel methods for optimizing CPU and memory usage
  • Monitor resource usage using vCenter Server performance graphs and alarms

Data Protection

  • Discuss strategies for backing up ESXi hosts
  • Introduce the backup/recovery APIs
  • Discuss strategies for backing up virtual machines

High Availability and Fault Tolerance

  • Configure and manage a VMware High Availability cluster
  • Configure fault-tolerant virtual machines using VMware Fault Tolerance

Scalability

  • Configure and manage a VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) cluster
  • Configuring Enhanced vMotion Compatibility
  • Using VMware HA and DRS together

Patch Management

  • Manage ESXi patching and patch compliance using vCenter Update Manager

Installing VMware vSphere 5 Components

  • Introduce ESXi Installable installation
  • Introduce vCenter Server installation
  • Additional vCenter Server module installation
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Training Transforming XML using XSLT Style Sheets – 2 days

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Class overview :

XML has rapidly become a de-facto standard for exchanging data between applications and organisations. The growth of XML has led to the emergence of XPath and XSLT as standard ways of accessing and transforming content in an XML document.

Class goals :

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

  • locate content in an XML document using XPath
  • write XSLT style sheets to transform XML documents
  • apply XSLT style sheets statically or dynamically to XML documents
  • generate new XML content using XSLT
  • perform repetition and conditional logic in an XSLT style sheet
  • sort documents, and control textual and numeric output
  • define and use named templates
  • parameterise template rules and style sheets
  • coordinate multiple XML documents using style sheets
  • reuse, customise, and extend XSLT style sheets

Content of Transforming XML using XSLT Style Sheets

XSLT and XPath Introduction

  • Recap of XML document structure
  • What is XPath?
  • What is XSLT?
  • Why are XSLT and XPath useful?
  • Transforming XML documents using XPath and XSLT
  • Generating XML and/or HTML output
  • Industry support for XPath and XSLT

Selecting XML Nodes using XPath

  • XPath nodes and properties
  • Axes, node tests, and predicates
  • Location paths and location steps
  • Accessing elements and attributes
  • Accessing other node types
  • Filtering nodes using predicates
  • Using XPath operators and functions

Writing and Applying XSLT Style Sheets

  • XSLT style sheet structure
  • Defining template rules
  • Obtaining node values
  • Invoking template rules
  • Literal result elements
  • Applying a style sheet to an XML document
  • Applying a style sheet dynamically using DOM

The XSLT Programming Language

  • Performing iteration
  • Making decisions
  • Creating named templates
  • Calling named templates
  • Defining and using variables
  • Defining and using parameters

Fine-Tuning XSLT Output

  • Formatting numbers
  • Sorting the result tree
  • Controlling whitespace
  • Character encodings
  • Specifying XML, HTML, and plain text output methods

Mapping XML dialects with XSLT

  • Creating new XML content with XSLT
  • Creating elements
  • Creating attributes
  • Namespace issues
  • Generating and formatting text content
  • Creating numeric output
  • Creating other XML content

Managing multiple XML documents with XSLT

  • Accessing multiple XML documents
  • Cross-referencing data using keys
  • Accessing XML data with keys
  • Generating cross references in XML documents

Producing Scalable Solutions with XSLT

  • Including style sheets
  • Importing style sheets
  • Overriding imported template rules
  • Invoking overridden template rules
  • Specifying template priorities

The Way Ahead

  • Extension elements
  • Extension functions
  • Forwards-compatible processing
  • Fallback processing
  • The role of XPath in XPointer
  • Likely impact of the XML Schema Definition Language (XSLD)
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Training Adobe Flash: Developing Interactive Web Content – 4 days

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Class overview :

Rich Internet Applications demand sophisticated content and delivery methods. Adobe Flash is a leading development tool that provides organizations with a fast, fluid environment for creating interactive applications that enhance the end user experience.

Class goals :

  • Build and deploy cross-platform Rich Internet Applications (RIA) and content with Adobe Flash
  • Create engaging animations to attract and retain users
  • Generate interactive dynamic content and special effects with ActionScript
  • Connect to relational databases and XML datasets to build real-time, data-driven applications
  • Encode and deliver streaming video to create innovative, mixed-media content
  • Integrate and distribute Flash content on multiple platforms, including DVD, Web and Mobile

Content of Adobe Flash: Developing Interactive Web Content

Fundamentals of Adobe Flash

  • Requirements of Rich Internet Applications
  • Navigating the Flash IDE
  • Exploring Flash capabilities

Building Flash Content

Analyzing the interface

  • Investigating toolbar functionality
  • Synchronizing content with the timeline
  • Adjusting interface parameters with the properties window

Creating and importing assets

  • Graphics
  • Movie clips
  • Buttons
  • Constructing navigation menus
  • Utilizing the built-in tools to create content
  • Importing video, graphics and audio
  • Leveraging Photoshop for graphic manipulation

Configuring Flash components

  • Enhancing the user interface with the Component Library
  • Extending Flash capabilities with third-party components

Bringing Flash to Life with Animation

Creating motion in scenes

  • Producing movement with Shape and Motion Tweens
  • Adding a motion path to control location
  • Synchronizing motion with sound

Achieving special effects

  • Masking
  • Dropshadows
  • Explosions
  • Silhouette
  • Fading between multiple photographs

Building complex animation structures

  • Creating nested movie clips
  • Developing multiple scenes
  • Forming animated buttons
  • Animating in 3-D

Additional Animation Techniques

  • Saving and reusing Motion Paths
  • Utilizing the Motion Editor and masking MovieClips

Developing Interactivity with ActionScript

Core language fundamentals

  • Variables
  • Objects
  • Functions
  • Making decisions and iterating through data
  • Controlling application navigation

Handling application interaction

  • Responding to user requests
  • Gathering and validating user input
  • Reacting to video and data events

Animating and styling content

  • Creating motion without the timeline
  • Adding a timed photo fade
  • Formatting user interface components with CSS

Connecting to Data Sources

Working with XML

  • Reading and parsing XML data with E4X
  • Building a user interface with XML data
  • Populating content areas

Accessing databases

  • Receiving data through server-side scripts
  • Populating the user interface with dynamic data
  • Storing user input from a Flash application

Enhancing Flash Sites with Video

Encoding video for delivery

  • Defining accepted video encoding formats
  • Handling standards and bandwidth issues
  • Transcoding video with multiple tools

Controlling playback

  • Dynamically interacting with video
  • Creating a full set of video playback options
  • Building and loading video playlists
  • Applying closed-captioning to online videos

Serving video content

  • Comparing progressive downloading and streaming
  • Delivering from a standard Web server
  • Evaluating alternative open-source servers
  • Inserting and reading video cue points

Deploying Flash

Standard delivery methods

  • Publishing to the Web
  • Distributing by physical media

Detecting Flash-capable devices

  • Utilizing the SWFObject JavaScript library
  • Offering alternative content

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  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
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  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

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Training Oracle DB Administration II – 9 days

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Class overview :

Course Description A good Oracle database administrator must gain and maintain a mastery of his or her environment, its physical structures, and its maintenance routines. An administrator must understand the data being stored well enough to tune and improve performance, to anticipate and prevent data failure, and to recover lost data should a failure occur. In this course, you will develop an advanced understanding of complex Oracle database concepts, maintenance and recovery routines, and database management. You have an Oracle installation and need to broaden your knowledge of advanced Oracle administrative functionality so that you can maintain the healthiest possible database.

Class goals :

learn how to control and manage an Oracle installation.

Content of Oracle DB Administration II

This course is intended for Oracle Database 10g Administrators, Sales Consultants, Support Engineers, Oracle Software Developers and Technical Consultants. Students should have some knowledge of Oracle database utilities, architecture, and terminology, including some experience with SQL*Plus, iSQL*Plus, and PL/SQL.

Oracle DB Administration II
Training Oracle DB Administration II

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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
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  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Course Description A good Oracle database administrator must gain and maintain a mastery of his or her environment, its physical structures, and its maintenance routines. An administrator must understand the data being stored well enough to tune and improve performance, to anticipate and prevent data failure, and to recover lost data should a failure occur. In this course, you will develop an advanced understanding of complex Oracle database concepts, maintenance and recovery routines, and database management. You have an Oracle installation and need to broaden your knowledge of advanced Oracle administrative functionality so that you can maintain the healthiest possible database.

PIXYSTREE SCS

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Training Cloud Computing Technologies: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction – 3 days

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Class overview :

Cloud computing is revolutionizing all aspects of IT, including hardware, operating systems and applications. Faced with a rapidly changing business environment, organizations are under pressure to respond with a flexible IT infrastructure and applications.

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Class goals :

  • Thoroughly assess the architectures, components, operation and tools of cloud computing
  • Leverage cloud vendors, including Force.com, Microsoft Azure, Google and Amazon, for business advantage
  • Exploit Software as a Service (SaaS) to optimize cost and resources
  • Create, deploy and secure applications and services with Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Commission a computing Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) with Amazon EC2 and Eucalyptus
  • Design a cloud implementation strategy that minimizes the risk for your organization

Content of Cloud Computing Technologies: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

Introduction to Cloud Computing

Defining cloud computing

  • Components of a computing cloud
  • Differentiating types of clouds: public, private, hybrid

Delivering services from the cloud

  • Categorizing service types
  • Comparing vendor cloud products: Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others

Adopting the Cloud

Key drivers of cloud computing solutions

  • Instantaneous provisioning of computing resources
  • Handling varied loads with elasticity and seamless scalability
  • Tapping into an infinite storage capacity
  • Cost-effective pay-as-you-use billing models

Evaluating barriers to cloud computing

  • Handling sensitive data
  • Aspects of cloud security
  • Assessing governance solutions

Exploiting Software as a Service (SaaS)

Characterizing SaaS

  • Minimizing the need for local hardware and software
  • Streamlining administration with centralized installation and updates
  • Optimizing cost and performance with the ability to scale on demand

Comparing service scenarios

  • Improving collaboration with business productivity tools
  • Simplifying business process creation by integrating existing components

Inspecting SaaS technologies

  • Deploying Web applications
  • Implementing Web services: SOAP, REST
  • Choosing a development platform

Delivering Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Exploring the technical foundation for PaaS

  • Specifying the components of PaaS
  • Analyzing vendor PaaS provisions
  • Selecting an appropriate implementation

Building services with solution stacks

  • Evaluating the architecture of vendor specific platforms
  • Becoming familiar with service platform tools
  • Leveraging the power of scalable middleware

Managing cloud storage

  • Controlling unstructured data in the cloud
  • Deploying relational databases in the cloud
  • Improving data availability

Employing support services

  • Testing in the cloud
  • Monitoring cloud-based services
  • Analyzing portability across platforms

Deploying Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Enabling technologies

  • Scalable server clusters
  • Achieving transparency with platform virtualization
  • Elastic storage devices

Accessing IaaS

  • Provisioning servers on demand
  • Handling dynamic and static IP addresses
  • Tools and support for management and monitoring

Building a Business Case

Calculating the financial implications

  • Analyzing current and future computing requirements
  • Comparing in-house facilities to the cloud
  • Estimating economic factors downstream

Preserving business continuity

  • Selecting appropriate service-level agreements
  • Safeguarding access to assets in the cloud
  • Security, availability and disaster recovery strategies

Migrating to the Cloud

Technical considerations

  • Rearchitecting applications for the cloud
  • Integrating the cloud with existing applications
  • Avoiding vendor lock-in

Planning the migration

  • Incremental vs. one-step solution
  • Selecting a vendor
  • Establishing staff skill requirements

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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
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PIXYSTREE SCS

Rue Beeckmans, 53
1180 Bruxelles

Tel : +32 2 412 04 10
Fax : +32 2 412 04 19
Gsm : +32 485 212 722
Email : selossej@pixystree.com

http://www.pixystree.com