Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server® 2008

Course contentModule 1: Server Roles and Initial Configuration TasksThis module introduces Application Server Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix interoperability.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: Server Roles and Configuration Tasks

• Review Default State
• Initial Configuration Tasks
• Unix Interoperability

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure Windows Server as an Application Server
• Define and use Application Server Roles
• Recognize and implement Unix interoperability features

Module 2: Overview ofIIS7.0 Application ServerThis module introducesIIS7.0 modular architecture, in which more than 40 features can be independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting interface features and distributed configuration files.
Lessons

• Review ofIIS6.0
• Key Improvements inIIS7.0
• IIS7.0 Configuration System

Lab 1: IntroducingIIS7.0

• Adding the Web Server Role and Additional Services
• Reviewing theIIS7.0 Administration Interface
• Add anASP.NET Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify new features inIIS7.0
• Navigate theIIS7.0 user interface
• Explain the newIIS7.0 configuration system

Module 3: Managing Web Applications withIIS7.0This module covers several aspects of server management inIIS7.0.IIScan be configured using theIISManager graphical user interface or using several configuration files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as it is used for server administration.
Lessons

• ManagingIIS7.0
• Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
• Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users

Lab 1: Managing Web Applications withIIS7.0

• UsingIIS7.0 Configuration Files to Control Delegation
• Extending the User Interface with Custom Features
• Controlling Delegation Using Locking
• ConfiguringIIS7.0 using the ManagedAPI
• Using AppCMD

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Explain management approaches forIIS7.0
• Use appcmd.exe to perform basic administration tasks
• List the components ofIISconfiguration files
• LocateIIS7.0 configuration files
• Grant non-administrative users access toIIS7.0 configuration settings

Module 4: Troubleshooting Web ServersThis module describes and demonstratesIIS7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and StatusAPI, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.
Lessons

• TroubleshootingIIS7.0
• Using the Runtime Control and StatusAPI
• Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
• Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules

Lab 1: Troubleshooting Web Servers

• Locating Failures usingFREB
• Tracing Failed Requests
• UsingRSCAto View Executing Requests
• Using Managed APIs to AccessRSCAData
• Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
• Using Trace Events inASPXPages
• Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• TroubleshootIIS7.0 with included tools
• Locate and trace failed requests, using automatic tracing, managed APIs, andASPXpages
• Use managed APIs to accessRSCAdata

Module 5: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 PlatformThis module describes and demonstrates Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for implementation and performing a new installation.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

• Installing and Configuring the Central Administration Site
• Installing the Central Administration Site
• Configuring the Services on the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan for SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation
• Install and configure Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Module 6: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

• Creating a Web Application and Site Collection
• Creating a Web Application
• Creating a Site Collection
• Starting the Windows SharePoint Services Search Service
• Configuring the Alternate Access Mappings
• Managing Site Settings
• Troubleshooting Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server Performance Issues

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Create Web applications and Site collection with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
• Manage site settings
• Troubleshoot SharePoint performance issues

Module 7: Configuring Terminal ServicesTerminal 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.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: Exploring Terminal Services

• Installing Terminal Services
• Remote Desktop Connection
• Configure TS Web Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how Terminal Services works
• Identify new Terminal Services core features
• Use Terminal Services Web Access
• Describe how Terminal Services Licensing functions

Module 8: Managing Terminal ServicesWith 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.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: Managing Terminal Services

• Using Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
• Managing Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Managing Terminal Server
• Optimizing Terminal Services Performance

After completing this module, students will be able to:
* Use and Manage Terminal Services Remote Programs
* Use and Manage Terminal Services Gateway
* Optimize and Monitor Terminal Services