Windows on WAAS

Course description
The Cisco WAAS WAN optimization solution includes an embedded virtualization component that enables WAAS to host Windows Server 2008 services on the WAAS platform, alongside existing WAN optimization services.

Windows on WAAS represents the next generation of server consolidation solutions that retains the local presence of Windows Server 2008 services while providing optimized performance for centralized applications and services.

This course covers the use of WAAS Virtual Blades for Windows server infrastructure at the branch. You will learn about the WAAS Virtual Blade architecture, configure and manage Virtual Blades in the lab, and deploy Windows Server infrastructure services on the WAE platform.


Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the WAAS Virtual Blade architecture
• Configure and manage WAAS Virtual Blades
• Describe the architecture of Windows Active Directory Services
• Explain how clients use AD to locate authentication services
• Use group policies to simplify administration
• Configure Windows 2008 Core Server roles and services on a WAAS Virtual Blade
• Configure Windows network printing
• Configure DHCP services

Who should attend
This course is designed for both pre-sales and post-sales systems engineers, as well as server and network IT managers.


Recommended prerequisites

• You will gain the most from this course if you have fundamental knowledge of data networking and Microsoft Windows networking technologies.
• Note: Completion of basic WAAS technical training on WAN optimization and CIFS optimization is highly recommended, but not required if your primary role is to manage the Windows Server installation.

Course outline
Module 1: Windows on WAAS Virtual Blades
Lesson 1: WAAS Virtual Blades

• Architecture
• Platform Support
• Design and Capacity Sizing

Lesson 2: Configuring WAAS Virtual Blades

• Creating WAAS Virtual Blades
• Removing WAAS Virtual Blades
• Virtual Blade Portability

Module 2: Windows Server Infrastructure Services
Lesson 1: Active Directory Services

• Active Directory Overview
• Forests and Domains
• Objects, Organizational Units, Containers and the AD schema
• LDAP
• Kerberos

Lesson 2: Domain Controllers

• Domain Controller Overview
• FMSO
• The Multimaster Model
• Read Only Domain Controller
• Global Catalog Server

Lesson 3: Active Directory Sites and Services

• Trusts Between Domains
• Workstation Login
• Authentication Over The WAN
• Active Directory DNS Integration
• DNS Tuning for Site Selection
• Windows Server 2008 Changes in Functionality

Lesson 4: Group Policy

• Group Policy Overview
• DFS Integration
• Best Practices

Lesson 5: Windows Network Printing

• Windows Network Printing Overview
• Active Directory Integration
• Native WAAS Print Capabilities
• Windows Server 2008 Changes in Functionality

Lesson 6: DHCP for Windows Server

• DHCP Overview
• Active Directory Integration
• Windows Server 2008 Changes in Functionality

Course labs
Lab 1: Windows on WAAS Basic Setup
Lab 2: Virtual Blade Move/Copy Operations
Lab 3: Install and Configure Windows 2008 Core Server Roles and Services