Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

Target Audience
This course provides students with an understanding of Applications Platform technology in Windows Server 2008. It is intended for IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.

Pre-Requisites
Before attending this course, students must have the following prerequisites:On-the-job experience in Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.Working knowledge of networking.Designed a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.Designed Security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.Experience with Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Microsoft Vista.

Purpose
After completing this course, students will be able to 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 included features and tools; plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments; configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation; use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing; use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.THIS COURSE IS BASED ON AN INTERIM BUILD OF WINDOWS SERVER 2008.

Course outline

1. Server Roles and Initial Configuration Tasks
2. Overview of IIS 7.0 Application Server
3. Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
4. Troubleshooting Web Servers
5. Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
6. Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
7. Configuring Terminal Services
8. Managing Terminal Services

Supplementary InformationThis is an early release version of the course and runs on the Beta 3 version of the software. Module 1: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.
• Application Server Roles
• Application Server Features
• Windows Server as an Application Server
• Lab: Server Roles and Configuration Tasks

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

Module 2: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.
• Review of IIS 6.0
• Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
• IIS 7.0 Configuration System
• Lab: Introducing IIS 7.0

• Identify new features in IIS 7.0.
  
• Navigate the IIS 7.0 user interface.
  
• Explain the new IIS 7.0 configuration system.
  

Module 3: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.
• Managing IIS 7.0
• Using Hierarchical Configuration Settings
• Delegating Configuration to Non-Administrator Users
• Lab: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0

• Explain management approaches for IIS 7.0.
  
• Use appcmd.exe to perform basic administration tasks.
  
• List the components of IIS configuration files.
  
• Locate IIS 7.0 configuration files.
  
• Grant non-administrative users access to IIS 7.0 configuration settings.
  

Module 4: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.
• Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
• Using the Runtime Control and Status API
• Using Automatic Failed Request Tracing
• Adding Trace Events to Managed Modules
• Lab: Troubleshooting Web Servers

• Troubleshoot IIS 7.0 with included tools.
  
• Locate and trace failed requests, using automatic tracing, managed APIs, and ASPX pages.
  
• Use managed APIs to access RSCA data.
  

Module 5: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.
• 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: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform

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

Module 6:Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

• This module describes and demonstrates how to configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
• Creating and Configuring Sites
• Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Sites
• Managing the Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
• Lab: Configuring and Managing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

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

Module 7:Configuring Terminal Services

• This module covers the new Terminal Services core functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and Terminal Services Licensing.
• Terminal Services Overview
• Terminal Services Core Functionality
• Terminal Services Web Access
• Terminal Services Licensing
• Lab: Exploring Terminal Services

• 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 Services

• 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.
• Terminal Services Remote Programs
• Terminal Services Gateway
• Managing Terminal Services
• Lab: Managing Terminal Services

• Use and Manage Terminal Services Remote Programs.
  
• Use and Manage Terminal Services Gateway.
  
• Optimize and Monitor Terminal Services.