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Training Deploying Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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
Deploying Windows Server 2008
Training Deploying Windows Server 2008

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 5 days

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

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 – 3 days

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.

Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008
Training Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server Virtualization – 5 days

Class overview :

This five-day, instructor-led course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deploy and manage a server virtualization environment using Microsoft technologies. The course provides details on how to deploy and manage Hyper-V and Remote Desktop Services on Windows Server 2008 R2.

Class goals :

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

  • Describe server, desktop, and application virtualization.
  • Describe how you use Microsoft System Center is to manage the virtual infrastructure.
  • Evaluate a network environment for server virtualization.
  • Plan for the implementation of the Hyper-V server role.
  • Install the Hyper-V Server Role.
  • Manage Hyper-V settings and virtual networks.
  • Create and configure virtual machines.
  • Manage virtual machine snapshots.
  • Managing and maintaining the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
  • Create a new virtual machine using SCVMM 2008 R2.
  • Convert a physical server to a virtual machine.
  • Convert and migrate virtual machines.
  • Clone virtual machines.
  • Describe common management tasks and property configuration settings for virtual machines managed by VMM 2008.
  • Describe when and how to use virtual machine checkpoints.
  • Overview of the VMM Library.
  • Manage profiles and templates.
  • Design fault tolerance for the VMM library.
  • Configure VMM user roles.
  • Install and configure the VMM Self-Service Portal.
  • Describe the Windows Server 2008 R2 Failover Cluster feature.
  • Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V and VMM 2008 R2.
  • Describe how to use the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool to maintain updates for virtual machines.
  • Configure Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
  • Monitor and manage jobs in VMM 2008 R2s.
  • Configure System Center Operations Manager integration.
  • Configure Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
  • Describe backup and restore options for virtual machines and the VMM database.
  • Implementing Data Protection Manager for backing up the VMM infrastructure.
  • Understand the use and role of Remote Desktop Services (RDS).
  • Implement the Remote Desktop Session Host.
  • Implement the Remote Desktop Connection Broker.
  • Implement the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host.
  • Configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
  • Configure Remote Desktop Web Access.
  • Configure Remote Desktop Licensing.

Content of Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server Virtualization

Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for Virtualization

Describe virtualization as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Students also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security.

  • Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
  • Lab : Evaluating the Network Environment for Virtualization
    • Planning for the Hyper-V Server Role
    • Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the MAP Toolkit

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the challenges that traditional network environments face, which organizations can address byusing virtualization technologies.
  • Describe virtualization technology.
  • Identify options available for server virtualization.
  • Identify options available for desktop and presentation virtualization.
  • Identify options available for application virtualization.
  • Determine the most appropriate virtualization solution based upon organizational requirements.
  • Describe management tasks for a virtual environment.
  • Describe the components that make up the Microsoft System Center solution.
  • Describe how you can use System Center Virtual Machine Manager to manage virtual environments.
  • Describe how you can use System Center Data Protection Manager to backup and recover a virtual environment.
  • Describe how you can use System Center Operations Manager to monitor and respond to performance issues that relate to the virtual environment.
  • Describe how you can use System Center Operations Manager to manage and maintain both physical and virtual systems.
  • Describe the Hyper-V Server Role.
  • Describe requirements and limits for the Hyper-V Server Role.
  • Describe planning considerations for Hyper-V disks and storage.
  • Describe options for storage configuration in Hyper-V.
  • Describe options for providing high availability for Hyper-V.

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role

After completing this module, you will be able to install the Hyper-V server role, and configure host and virtual network settings.

  • Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
  • Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks
  • Lab : Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role
    • Installing the Hyper-V Role
    • Determining Virtual Network Configuration Settings Based On Organizational Requirements
    • Configuring Virtual Network Settings Using Virtual Network Manager
    • Installing Remote Management Tools

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the prerequisites for installing Hyper-V.
  • Describe the process for installing Hyper-V on a Windows Server 2008 R2 host.
  • Identify the management tools that you can use to manage the Hyper-V server role.
  • Install and configure Hyper-V management for remote administration.
  • Installing the Hyper-V Server Role on a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Modify the default folders for virtual machines and virtual hard disks.
  • Configure Hyper-V user settings.
  • Determine when to use external, internal, or private virtual machine networks.
  • Use Virtual Network Manager to configure virtual networks.
  • Configure Hyper-V to support VLANs.

Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

After completing this module, you will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Students also will be able to create and configure virtual machines.

  • Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
  • Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
  • Managing Virtual Machine Snapshots
  • Working with the Virtual Machine Connection Application
  • Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines
    • Creating Appropriate Virtual Hard Disks, Based On Organizational Requirements
    • Creating New Virtual Machines Using the Virtual Machine Wizard
    • Modifying Virtual Machine Settings
    • Creating and Modifying Virtual Machine Snapshots

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe storage options for virtual machines.
  • Prepare the host computer to attach physical disks to a virtual machine.
  • Configure storage based on Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI).
  • Describe the types of virtual hard disks.
  • Describe the use and benefits of pass-through disks.
  • Create a new virtual hard disk using the new Virtual Hard Disk Wizard.
  • Edit and inspect virtual hard disks.
  • Describe considerations for creating new virtual machines.
  • Create a new virtual machine using the new Virtual Machine Wizard.
  • Configure virtual machine settings.
  • Describe the Hyper-V integration services.
  • Import and export virtual machines.
  • Describe the file formats that you use for virtual machines.
  • Migrate legacy virtual machines to Hyper-V.
  • Describe what a virtual machine snapshot is and how you use it.
  • Describe considerations for using snapshots, including storage sizing and requirements.
  • Creating and managing virtual machine snapshots.
  • Describe the Virtual Machine Connection Tool.
  • List the considerations for using the virtual machine connection tool.
  • Discuss connecting to remote virtual machines from a domain and to a virtual machine in a remote domain.

Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution.

  • Planning for Integration of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  • Installing the VMM Server and Administrator Console
  • Managing Hosts and Host Groups
  • Lab : Planning and Deploying VMM 2008 R2
    • Planning for the Implementation of SCVMM 2008 R2, Based Upon Organizational Requirements
    • Installing and Configuring SCVMM Server and Administration Console Components

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Create and Manage Host Groups.
  • Describe the VMM.
  • Describe VMM 2008 R2 components.
  • Describe system requirements for installing VMM 2008 R2 components.
  • Plan for the management of hosts and host groups.
  • Plan for the implementation of the VMM database.
  • Plan for the implementation of the VMM Library.
  • Describe considerations for installing the VMM Server and Administrator console, including domain requirements, account requirements, and other requirements.
  • Describe the process for installing the VMM Server.
  • Use the VMM Configuration Analyzer to identify configuration issues.
  • Describe the installation and features of the VMM administrator console.
  • Describe common post-installation tasks.
  • Describe the Windows PowerShell – VMM command shell.
  • Describe reasons for using host groups.
  • Create and modify the properties of host groups.
  • Describe the types of hosts that you can add to VMM 2008.
  • Configure default virtual machine paths.
  • Describe the process for adding hosts in an Active Directory directory service domain.
  • Describe the process for adding hosts located in a perimeter network.
  • Describe the management options for a host.

Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines.

  • Creating a New Virtual Machine Using VMM 2008 R2
  • Converting a Physical Server to a Virtual Machine
  • Converting and Migrating Virtual Machines
  • Lab : Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines
    • Creating a New Virtual Machine
    • Deploying a New Virtual Machine from the VMM Library
    • Converting a VMware-Based Virtual Machine to a Hyper-V Based Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe supported operating systems and hardware capabilities for virtual machines.
  • Identify sources that you can use for new virtual machines.
  • Describe placement options when creating a new virtual machine.
  • Describe how you use ratings to determine appropriate placement.
  • Describe how to customize placement ratings for a specific virtual machine.
  • Deploy stored virtual machines from a VMM Library.
  • Describe considerations and methods for determining physical-to-virtual (P2V) machine conversion candidates.
  • Describe requirements for physical source computers.
  • Perform a P2V conversion.
  • Identify the difference between converting and migrating a virtual machine.
  • Describe requirements for performing a V2V conversion.
  • Describe the options you have when performing a V2V conversion.
  • Describe the considerations and the process for migrating a virtual machine.
  • Describe scenarios for cloning an existing virtual machine.
  • Describe considerations for cloning a virtual machine.
  • Describe the process and decision points for cloning a virtual machine.

Module 6: Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2008

This module explains how to perform various management tasks on virtual machines stored within the VMM infrastructure.

  • Overview of VMM Management Tasks
  • Creating and Managing Checkpoints
  • Lab : Managing Virtual Machines Using VMM 2008 R2
    • Modifying Virtual Machine Properties
    • Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe common actions for operating and managing virtual machines.
  • Perform actions used to operate a virtual machine.
  • Perform actions used to deploy, migrate, and store virtual machines.
  • Perform actions used to manage configurations, disks, and checkpoints.
  • Describe virtual machine property options.
  • Perform actions to configure virtual machine property options.
  • Describe considerations for using checkpoints.
  • Create and modify a VMM checkpoint.
  • Manage VMM checkpoints.

Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

  • Overview of the VMM Library
  • Managing Profiles and Templates
  • Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library
  • Lab : Configuring and Managing the VMM Library
    • Adding a Library Server and Library Resources
    • Creating a Hardware Profile
    • Creating a Guest Operating-System Profile
    • Creating a Virtual Machine Template
    • Configuring highly available file servers for Virtual Machine Library Using DFS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe what the VMM Library is and the types of resources that are stored within the library.
  • Add a Library Server and assign library groups.
  • Add library shares to a library server.
  • Add file-based resources to the library.
  • Describe hardware profiles and benefits of their usage.
  • Describe guest operating system profiles and benefits of their usage.
  • Show how to create a hardware and guest operating-system profile.
  • Describe the benefits for creating and using virtual machine templates.
  • Describe the components that make up a virtual machine template.
  • Create a virtual machine template.
  • Describe options for providing fault tolerance for the VMM Library.
  • Compare and evaluate the differences between the options.
  • List the considerations for supporting highly available Library Servers.

Module 8: Configuring User Roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal

This module explains how to configure and manage user roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal.

  • Configuring User Roles
  • Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
  • Lab : Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal
    • Preparing the Host Group and User Role Requirements
    • Implementing the Self-Service Portal

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the concept of role-based security in VMM 2008 R2.
  • Describe the role types that are available in VMM 2008 R2.
  • Describe the objects that you can delegate by using Role-based security.
  • Describe the process for creating a user role in VMM 2008.
  • Create user roles in VMM 2008 R2.
  • Determine the most appropriate role-based security configuration based upon organizational requirements.
  • Describe considerations for implementing the VMM Self-Service Portal.
  • Describe the overall process for implementing the Self-Service Portal.
  • Describe system requirements for the VMM Self-Service Portal.
  • Install the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.
  • Configure user access to the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.
  • Describe security best practices for the SCVMM Self-Service Portal.

Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualization

This module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualization.

  • Overview of Failover Clustering
  • Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
  • Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2
  • Lab : Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualization
    • Installing and Configuring the Failover Clustering Feature
    • Configuring Live Migration
    • Integrating Failover Clustering with VMM 2008 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe options for providing high availability for virtualization.
  • Describe what a Failover Cluster is and how it provides high availability for virtual machines.
  • Describe new Failover Cluster functionality available in Windows Server 2008 R2.
  • Describe considerations for a Failover Cluster design.
  • Determine appropriate Quorum configurations for Failover Clusters.
  • Describe how Failover Clusters work with Hyper-V.
  • Describe best practices for implementing Failover clustering with Hyper-V.
  • Describe requirements for using Hyper-V with failover clustering.
  • Describe the overall process for implementing Hyper-V and failover clustering.
  • Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V.
  • Describe Live Migration.
  • Describe the overall process for implementing Live Migration.
  • Perform Live Migration using Hyper-V.
  • Describe planning considerations for implementing high availability with SCVMM 2008 R2.
  • Describe the overall process for configuring host clusters to support high availability.
  • Describe how to manage host clusters.
  • Implement clustering using VMM 2008.

Module 10: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

This module explains how to maintain software updates using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.

  • Overview of the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
  • Configuring WSUS and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
  • Lab : Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
    • Configuring Infrastructure Prerequisites to Support the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
    • Installing and Configuring the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe methods for maintaining software updates.
  • Describe how the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool works.
  • Describe infrastructure requirements for the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
  • Describe tasks required to prepare the virtual machines for offline software-update management.
  • Describe the process for configuration WSUS to support virtual machine servicing.
  • Configure WSUS to support virtual machine servicing.
  • Describe the process for installing and configuring the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.
  • Install and configure the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.

Module 11: Monitoring and Reporting Virtualization

This module explains how to use the monitoring tools included with VMM 2008 and integrate System Center Operations Manager to provide extended monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.

  • Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
  • Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
  • Configuring Performance and Resource Optimization
  • Lab : Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008
    • Configuring System Center Operations Manager for VMM 2008 Integration
    • Configuring PRO

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the VMM jobs feature.
  • Describe the methods used to view job status.
  • Cancel and restart jobs.
  • Filter job status.
  • Track changes using Jobs view.
  • Perform management tasks related to job status in VMM.
  • Identify reporting needs for specific virtual environment scenarios.
  • Describe features provided by integrating System Center Operations Manger.
  • Describe prerequisites for integrating Operations Manager.
  • Describe the process for integrating Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2.
  • Enable reporting in VMM 2008 R2.
  • Describe Performance and Resource Optimization (PRO).
  • Plan for the implementation of PRO.
  • Enable PRO integration.
  • View and implement PRO Tips.

Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual Machines

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

  • Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines and the VMM Database
  • Implementing Data Protection Manager for Backing Up the VMM Infrastructure
  • Lab : Using Data Protection Manager to Back Up the VMM 2008 Infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe options for backing up virtual machines.
  • Use the SCVMM Administrator console to back up the VMM database.
  • Describe the process and tools used to restore the VMM database.
  • Describe the features of Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
  • Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
  • Describe the process for installing and configuring Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.
  • Describe the process for configuring backup processes for SCVMM 2008 and Data Protection Manager 2007 SP1.

Module 13: Desktop Virtualization Using Remote Desktop Services

This module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role.

  • Overview of Remote Desktop Services
  • Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
  • Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
  • Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualization Host
  • Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop Services
    • Installing the Remote Desktop Session Host
    • Installing and configuring the Remote Desktop Session Host
    • Installing the Remote Desktop Connection Broker
    • Configuring the Remote Desktop Connection Broker
    • Installing and Configuring the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host
    • Deploying an Application Using RemoteApp

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the benefits of Remote Desktop Services.
  • Describe the Role Services included with the Remote Desktop Services sever role.
  • Describe updates to the client experience with Remote Desktop Services.
  • Describe RD Licensing.
  • Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RD Session Host.
  • Describe common configuration and management tasks for the RD Session Host.
  • Describe how to secure an RD Session Host.
  • What is the RDS Broker Role?
  • Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RDS Connection Broker.
  • Describe common configuration and management tasks for the RDS Connection Broker.
  • Deploying RemoteApp to a Windows 7 Client Start menu.
  • Describe the virtual desktop infrastructure concept and how the Remote Desktop Virtualization host works.
  • Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing the RD Virtualization Host.

Module 14: Extending Remote Desktop Services Outside the Organization

This module explains how to implement and configure the Remote Desktop Gateway and Remote Desktop Web Access.

  • Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
  • Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
  • Lab : Integrating Remote Desktop Web Access into the Desktop Virtualization Infrastructure
    • Installing Remote Desktop Gateway
    • Installing Remote Desktop Web Access
    • Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
    • Integrating RemoteApp and Desktop Connection with Remote Desktop Web Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe how the Remote Desktop Gateway works.
  • Describe how to secure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
  • Use Authorization Policies with Remote Desktop gateway.
  • Describe how to configure the Remote Desktop Gateway.
  • Describe how to use network access protocol (NAP) remediation with Remote Desktop Gateway.Use certificates for Remote Desktop Gateway.
  • Describe the prerequisites for installing and implementing Remote Desktop Web Access.
  • Describe how to implement RemoteApp and Desktop connection with RD Web Access.
  • Describe how to secure Remote Desktop Web Access.
  • Configure Single Sign-on for Remote Desktop Web Access.
  • Integrate RemoteApp and Remote Desktop Web Access.
Implementing and Managing Microsoft Server Virtualization
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  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
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  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 – 5 days

Class overview :

This five day course is intended for IT Professionals who are interested in the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. It incorporates both the planning of the server infrastructure andkey aspects of the implementation, management and maintenance of Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.

Class goals :

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Plan Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1 deployments and upgrades
  • Plan server management and delegated administration strategies
  • Plan for network addressing with IPv4 and IPv6 and also the provisioning of DNS services
  • Plan and provision Active Directory Domain Services
  • Plan and implement Group Policy strategy
  • Plan and implement Active Directory Certificate Services
  • Plan and provision Application servers including Web services, presentation virtualization and application virtualization
  • Plan and implement file and print server roles
  • Plan and implement secure network access policies such as VPNs, Network Access Protection (NAP) and Direct Access
  • Plan and provision data and storage
  • Plan and implementan update management strategy using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
  • Plan and implement high availability
  • Plan for server performance and event monitoring
  • Plan and implement a backup and recovery strategy

Content of Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008

Planning Server Deployment and Upgrade

This module explains how to plan Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 deployments and upgrades.

  • Developing a Deployment Strategy
  • Virtualization Considerations
  • Selecting an Automation Strategy
  • Implementing an Automation Strategy
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing Server Deployment
  • Planning a Windows Server 2008 R2 Deployment
  • Modifying a Windows Server 2008 R2 Image
  • Preparing to Deploy the Windows Server 2008 R2 Image

Planning Server Management and Delegated Administration

This module explains how to plan for server management and delegated administration on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments

  • Server Management Tools
  • Decentralizing Systems Administration
  • Lab: Implementing Role Based Systems Administration
  • Create an administrative-level role group
  • Creating an account management group
  • Enable and configure auditing for sensitive groups

Planning Network Addressing and Name Resolution

This module explains how to plan for IPv4 and IPv6 addressing in your network and to plan and implement DNS and DHCP in a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment

  • Provisioning IPv4 Addresses on Enterprise Networks
  • Provisioning IPv6 Addresses on Enterprise Networks
  • Transitioning to IPv6
  • Provisioning DNS Services on Enterprise Networks
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing DHCP and DNS
  • Planning the Deployment of DHCP and DNS Servers
  • Implementing DNS
  • Implementing DHCP

Planning and Provisioning Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains how to plan and provision Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments.

  • Deploying Domain Controllers in Multi-Site Organizations
  • Planning Administrative and Management Structures for AD DS
  • Planning a Maintenance Strategy for AD DS
  • Planning a Backup and Restore Strategy for AD DS
  • Lab: Planning and Provisioning AD DS
  • Planning an Active Directory Structure
  • Planning an AD DS Maintenance Strategy
  • AD DS Backup and Recovery

Planning Group Policy Strategy

This module explains how to plan and implement Group Policy strategy n Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments

  • Planning Group Policy Settings
  • Planning Group Policy Assignment
  • Planning the Management of Group Policy Objects
  • Planning and Implementing Group Policy
  • Planning Group Policy
  • Implementing the Proposed GPO Plan

Planning Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how to plan Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008 and Window Server 2008 R2 environments.

  • Enterprise PKI Deployment and Administration
  • Managing Certificate Templates
  • Planning Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
  • Lab: Configuring Certificate Services
  • Certificate Services Deployment Planning
  • Standalone Root and Subordinate CA
  • Configure Key Archiving and Recovery

Planning and Provisioning Application Servers

This module explains how to plan and provision application servers in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environments.Lessons

  • Planning and Provisioning Web Services
  • Planning and Provisioning Presentation Virtualization
  • Planning and Provisioning Application Virtualization
  • Lab : Planning and Provisioning Application Servers
  • Planning Application Deployment
  • Configuring Remote Desktop Policies
  • Configuring Recovery for Application Servers
  • Configuring WSRM Policies

Planning File and Print Services

This module explains how to plan and implement File and Print services in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment

  • Provisioning File Services
  • Provisioning and Managing Storage
  • Provisioning and Managing Network Print Services
  • Migrating File and Print Services
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing File and Print Services
  • Planning File Services
  • Implementing File Services in the Branch Office
  • Implementing Print Services in the Branch Office

Planning Network Access

This module explains how to plan and implement your network infrastructure components in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning Network Security
  • Planning Virtual Private Networks
  • Planning Network Access Protection
  • Planning DirectAccess
  • Planning Network Access
  • Implementing Network Access

Provisioning Data and Storage

This module explains how to provision data and storage in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning and Implementing Distributed File System
  • Planning and Implementing BranchCache
  • Provisioning Storage
  • Lab : Planning and Implementing Data Access
  • Planning Data Access
  • Installing and Configuring DFS
  • Enabling and Configuring BranchCache

Planning Update Deployment

This module explains how to plan and implement a Windows Server Update Service topology and how to deploy and manage updates in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • WSUS Topologies
  • Update Management
  • Lab : Multi-Site WSUS Deployment
  • Analyze WSUS Deployment Plan
  • Configure a Replica WSUS Server
  • Configure WSUS for BranchCache and BITS

Planning High Availability

This module explains how to plan and implement High Availability in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Planning Network Load Balancing
  • Planning Failover Clustering
  • Planning for Service Availability
  • Lab: Planning and Implementing High Availability
  • Planning High Availability
  • Implementing High Availability

Planning Performance and Event Monitoring

This module explains how to plan for performance and event monitoring in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment.

  • Monitoring and Analyzing Server Performance
  • Managing Events
  • Lab: Event Log Forwarding
  • Planning Enterprise Event Log Management
  • Configuring Event Subscriptions
  • Creating Custom Views
  • Creating Event Tasks

Enterprise Backup and Recovery

This module explains how to plan for back ups and disaster recovery in your Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environmentLessons

  • Disaster Recovery Concepts
  • Planning Windows Server Backup
  • Planning and Administering Recovery
  • Lab: Backup and restore from VHD
  • Creating aDisaster Recovery Plan
  • Configure network backup with Windows Server Backup
  • Mount Backup VHD and Extract Data
  • Configure a Windows Server 2008 server to boot from backup VHD
Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008
Training Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008

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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
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Office 2010 Series: SharePoint – 1 day

Class overview :

This course explores the features of Microsoft SharePoint 2010.

Class goals :

  • Create SharePoint sites
  • Create SharePoint pages that contain text, images, and Web Parts
  • Create document and picture libraries
  • Create lists and modify views
  • Change site settings
  • Define a user profile for social networking

Content of Office 2010 Series: SharePoint

  • Creating SharePoint Sites
  • Creating Pages
  • Changing Page Layouts and Text Styles
  • Inserting Images and Web Parts
  • Creating Document Libraries
  • Creating Picture Libraries
  • Creating Lists and Modifying Views
  • Changing Site Settings
  • Creating User Profiles
Office 2010
Training Office 2010

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …
This course explores the features of Microsoft SharePoint 2010.

Training Office 2010 Series: Excel – 1 day

Class overview :

This course explores the features of Microsoft Excel 2010.

Class goals :

  • Describe the new Ribbon features
  • Show data trends with sparklines
  • Use the slicer with PivotTables
  • Build equations

Content of Office 2010 Series: Excel Office 2010 Series: Excel

  • Reviewing the Ribbon Tabs in Excel
  • Showing Data Trends with Sparklines
  • Using the Slicer
  • Building Equations
Office 2010 Series
Training Office 2010 Series

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Office 2010 Series: Word – 1 day

Class overview :

This course explores the features of Microsoft Word 2010.

Class goals :

  • Describe new Ribbon features
  • Use the Navigation Pane
  • Take advantage of enhanced Find features
  • Translate foreign text
  • Implement OpenType features
  • Create Text Effects

Content of Office 2010 Series: Word

  • Reviewing the Ribbon Tabs in Word
  • Using the Navigation Pane
  • Finding and Replacing Text
  • Translating Text
  • Implementing OpenType Typography
  • Creating Text Effects
Office 2010 Series
Training Office 2010 Series

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Office 2010 Series: Common features – 1 day

Class overview :

This course explores the new features that the major Office 2010 applications have in common.

Class goals :

  • Modify and minimize the Ribbon
  • Use Backstage view
  • Capture windows and clippings
  • Add artistic and color effects to images
  • Save documents to the Web
  • Work with Office Web Apps

Content of Office 2010 Series: Common Features

  • Modifying the Ribbon
  • Working with Backstage View
  • Capturing Windows and Clippings
  • Removing Image Backgrounds
  • Adding Artistic and Color Effects
  • Checking Document Accessibility
  • Saving Documents to the Web
  • Working with SkyDrive
  • Using Office Web Apps
Office 2010 Series
Training Office 2010 Series

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …

Training Office 2007 Series: Application changes – 2 days

Class overview :

This course shows users the most important new or changed features in each of the Office applications.

Class goals :

  • Change formatting in Word
  • Use the new group collaboration features for document reviews
  • Use XML with Excel and Access
  • Check for errors in Excel tables
  • Use account groups in Outlook
  • Create group schedules and meetings in Outlook
  • Password-protect PowerPoint presentations
  • Use Access’s new database format
  • Use the page tabs and navigation pane in FrontPage
  • Take advantage of FrontPage’s modified publishing features

Content of Office 2007 Series: Application Changes

  • Word Changes
  • Excel Changes
  • Outlook Changes
  • PowerPoint and Access Changes
  • FrontPage Changes
Office 2007 Series
Training Office 2007 Series

Onze voordelen :

  • Type of training: Inter-company, intra-company and individual
  • 100% flexible & personalised training : You choose the place, the dates and the training program
  • Offer request : Response within 24 hours
  • 50% discount for SME’s from Brussels-Capital Region
  • Free parking, lunch & drinks
  • Free use of our Digital Competence Centre: Manuals, courses, exercises, …