Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering

Introduction
The goal of this course is to provide the studentwith the skills to select the appropriate implementation of business solutions thatrequire fault tolerance and high availability.

Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals whoare associated with organizations that need to provide access to services ordata in a high availability environment or for large user populations.

At Course Completion
At the end of the course, students will be ableto:

Introduce Microsoft Windows® 2000 Clustering fundamentals including clustering, Network Load Balancing, and component load balancing.

Identify key concepts of Microsoft Cluster Service.

Identify hardware and network requirements and configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server in preparation for installing Cluster service.

Install Microsoft Cluster Service, identify changes to the operating system, and locate key Cluster service files and describe their function.

Create cluster resources by using cluster administration tools.

Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for server clusters.

Plan the implementation of a Network Load Balancing cluster.

Install and configure a Network Load Balancing service.

Perform administrative tasks on a Network Load Balancing cluster.

Microsoft CertifiedProfessional Exams
This course will help the student prepare for thefollowing Microsoft Certified Professional exam:

Exam 70-223, Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Clustering Services by Using Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:

Completed Course 2153, Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure , or have equivalent skills, or Course 1560, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 or have equivalent skills.

Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbookand other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided in the studentkit:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Course Outline
Module1: Introduction to Windows Clustering
The following topics are covered in this module:

Defining Cluster Features

Introducing Application Architecture

Identifying clustering technologies that can improve availability and scalability in an enterprise system.

Identity the available Microsoft clustering technologies.

Identify the similarities and appropriate use of the clustering technologies.

Identify the applications and servicse that can benefit from clustering technologies.
At the end of this module, you will be able tointroduce Windows 2000 Clustering fundamentals, including Server Cluster,Network Load Balancing, and component load balancing.

Module2: Concepts of Server Clusters
The following topics are covered in this module:

Introduction to Server Clusters

Key Concepts of a Server Cluster

Choosing a Server Cluster Configuration

Applications and Services on Server Clusters
At the end of this module, you will be able toidentify key concepts of Microsoft Cluster Service.

Module3: Preparing for Cluster Service Installation
The following topics are covered in this module:

Pre-installation Considerations

Identifying Hardware Considerations

Assigning IP Addresses Within a Cluster

Assigning Names Within a Cluster

Determining Domain Considerations

Existing Services and Applications
At the end of this module, you will be able toidentify hardware and network requirements and configure a computer runningWindows 2000 Advanced Server in preparation for installing Cluster service.This includes:

Preparing the student computers and network for the installation of the Cluster service on both student computers.

Module4: Installing Cluster Service
The following topics are covered in this module:

Installing Cluster Service

Post-installation
At the end of this module, you will be able toinstall Cluster service, identify changes to the operating system, and locatekey Cluster service files and describe their function. This includes:

Forming the cluster.

Identifying what components, configuration changes, and services have been added and made to the computers during installation.

Module5: Cluster Administration
The following topics are covered in this module:

Administration Tools

Configuring the Cluster Properties

Creating a Group

Creating a Cluster Resource

Failover and Failback
At the end of this module, you will be able tocreate cluster resources by using cluster administration tools. This includes:

Using Cluster Administrator to create and manage cluster resources.

Setting failover and failback parameters for groups and resources.

Module6: Creating Cluster Resources
The following topics are covered in this module:

Creating a File Share Resource

Creating a Cluster Print Share

Configuring Clustered Applications and Services

Using Cluster Application Wizard
At the end of this module, you will be able to createcluster resources by using Cluster Administrator. This includes:

Configuring a file share resource.

Creating a cluster print share.

Configuring generic applications and services.

Module7: Server Cluster Maintenance and Troubleshooting
The following topics are covered in this module:

Cluster Maintenance

Troubleshooting Cluster Service
At the end of this module, you will be able to performbasic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for server clusters. This includes:

Performing backup and restore procedures.

Identifying the tools used to troubleshoot a cluster failure.

Interpreting the entries on the cluster log.

Identifying and resolving common server cluster failures.

Module8: Concepts of Network Load Balancing Cluster
The following topics are covered in this module:

Network Load Balancing Concepts

Application and Service Environment

Network Load Balancing Functionality

Network Load Balancing Architecture
At the end of this module, you will be able toplan the implementation of a Network Load Balancing cluster. This includes:

Planning a Network Load Balancing installation.

Module9: Installing and Configuring Network Load Balancing
The following topics are covered in this module:

Pre-installation

Network Load Balancing Driver Installation

Configuring the Network Load Balancing Driver

Cluster Parameters

Host Parameters

Port Rules

TCP/IP Properties

Post-Installation Configuration
At the end of this module, you will be able to installand configure a Network Load Balancing cluster. This includes:

Installing and configuring the Network Load Balancing driver.

Reviewing post-installation changes on a Network Load Balancing driver.

Module10: Network Load Balancing Cluster Administration
The following topics are covered in this module:

Command Line Administration

Programmatic Management Solutions

Microsoft Application Center Server 2000
At the end of this module, you will be able toperform administration tasks on a Network Load Balancing cluster. Thisincludes:

Demonstrating the ability to administer the Network Load Balancing server by using the GUI interface.

Demonstrating the ability to administer the Network Load Balancing server by using the command line.

Module11: Troubleshooting a Network Load Balancing Cluster
The following topics are covered in this module:

Using Status Tools and Utilities

Troubleshooting Problems

Using Network Tools and Utilities
At the end of this module, you will be able toanalyze and repair a Network Load Balancing cluster. This includes:

Demonstrating the ability to recognize and resolve the most common errors seen with Network Load Balancing.

Module12: Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering
The following topics are covered in this module:

Application of Clustering Technology

Testing Tools
At the end of this module, you will be able toplan and implement solutions by using multiple Microsoft Clusteringtechnologies. This includes:

Planning and implementing a complex cluster by using multiple technologies.