M6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following: - Intermediate understanding of networking. For example, how TCP/IP functions, addressing (including DHCP), name resolution (DNS/WINS), and connection methods (wired, wireless, VPN), NET+ or equivalent knowledge - Intermediate understanding of network operating systems. For example, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 etc - Intermediate understanding of security best practices. For example, file system permissions, authentication methods, Kerberos etc - Intermediate knowledge of server and network hardware - Conceptual understanding of Active Directory (AD). For example, AD terminology, AD object types - Hands-on experience with more than one application service such as: - IIS - Terminal Services - Windows Media Services - Virtual Server - Hyper-V - System Center Virtual Machine Manager This course explains changes in functionality to Windows Server 2008 and how these changes affect architecture and planning issues. Topics include: - Terminal Services - Internet Information Services - Windows Media Services - Virtualization