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Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications Infrastructure Training
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Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications Infrastructure Training

Our Updated Applications Infrastructure Training Teaches You: Applications Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Image Deployment, Hyper-V, Web Server Security, and Much More. Plus, Complete 70-643 Exam Coverage!

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Course Outline

Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications Infrastructure Training - Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Getting Started with Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Training

Of course, we have to start out with the standard "here's-what-you-can-expect-in-the-course." In this video you'll get to learn a little bit about your instructor, the Globomantics scenario that will span the course, and what we're going to be building.

  • Who is Your Instructor?
  • What Will We Be Doing?
  • How to Use This Course
Lesson 2 - Lab Setup

You know that Virtualization is hot right now and it shows no signs of cooling off. In this video I'll show you how to build your own Hyper-V Server. Plus, I will teach you Virtualization skills that will be used throughout the remainder of this course.

Lesson 3 - The Course Scenario

In this video you will be introduced to the course scenario that you will work with throughout the course.

  • Before We Begin
  • Windows Deployment Services Will Make You a Happy Camper
  • Setting Up WDS in Like 3 Easy Steps
  • Initial Configuration Tasks on Deploy Server
  • Windows Deployment Services Configuration
  • Adding Images
  • Creating 2 Virtual Machines at the Same Time
  • Creating Multicast Transmission to Install OS on 3 Machines at Once
  • Our End Results
  • Unattended Installation Answer File
Lesson 4 - Deploying Images Using Windows Deployment Services (WDS)

In this video you will work step-by-step to install and configure a WDS Server. Plus, you will work hands-on deploy images using WDS.

  • What is WDS?
  • How to Install and Configure WDS
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Installing WDS Role
  • Configuring WDS Server
  • Creating WDS Image Groups
  • Adding Install Images to WDS Server
  • Adding Images to WDS Server Using Command Line
  • Changing PXE Response Policy
  • Deploying Images
  • Deploying an Install Image Using WDS to a Client Computer
  • Creating Discover Boot Image
  • Creating an ISO Image for a Disc
  • Deploying an Install Image Using ISO Image Disc
  • Capture Images
  • Creating and Using Capture Image
  • Running Sysprep
  • Capturing Image Using WDS Image Capture Wizard
  • My Favorite Supporting Resources
Lesson 5 - Configuring Microsoft Windows Activation

In this video you will learn about the different types of activation. Plus, you will work hands-on with the Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).

  • What are the Different Types of Activation?
  • Volume Activation Keys
  • Implementing MAK Activation
  • MAK Independent Activation
  • MAK Proxy Activation
  • Manually Activating a Windows 7 Client
  • Downloading and Installing Volume Activation Management Tool
  • Using Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT)
  • Implementing KMS Activation
  • Setting Up KMS Host
  • Globomantics Scenario
Lesson 6 - Configuring Windows Server Hyper-V and Virtual Machines

In this video you will learn about the benefits of using virtual machines and the several different virtualization products that are available. Plus, you will work hands-on to create a virtual network to allow communication between the virtual machines.

  • What are Virtual Machines?
  • Benefits of Using Virtual Machines
  • Virtualization Products
  • Hyper-V System Requirements
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • How to Install Hyper-V
  • Creating a New Virtual Machine Using Hyper-V
  • Managing a Virtual Machine
  • Starting Up Our Virtual Machine and Installing Operating System
  • Installing Hyper-V Integration Services for Remote Desktop Use
  • Using Virtual Hard Disks (VHDs)
  • Creating Virtual Networks
Lesson 7 - Configuring High Availability

In this video you will learn about the options that are available to provide high availability. Plus, you will work hands-on to configure a DNS Round Robin and a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster.

  • What is High Availability?
  • Configuring a DNS Round Robin
  • Checking DNS Round Robin Settings
  • Creating New Host (A) Records
  • Configuring Network Load Balancing (NLB)
  • NSB vs. Failover Clustering
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Installing Network Load Balancing (NLB) Feature
  • Setting Up Network Load Balancing (NLB) Cluster
  • Creating a Host (A) Record for the Cluster
Lesson 8 - Configuring Storage

In this video you will learn to properly utilize Direct Attached Storage (DAS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Networks (SAN), and a Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID). Plus, you will work hands-on to manage storage within Windows Server 2008 operating environment.

  • Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
  • Network Attached Storage (NAS)
  • Storage Area Network (SAN)
  • Storage Area Network (SAN) Terminology
  • Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID)
  • RAID 0 - Disk Stripping
  • RAID 1 - Disk Mirroring
  • RAID 5 - Disk Striping with Parity
  • RAID 01 - Mirror of Stripes
  • RAID 10 - Stripe of Mirrors
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Managing Storage in Windows Server 2008
  • Shrinking and Extending Volumes
  • Creating RAID 1 Volume for Fault Tolerance
  • Creating a Simple and a Spanned Volume
  • Creating RAID 5 Volume for Additional Data Storage
Lesson 9 - Installing and Configuring Terminal Services

In this video you will work step-by-step to install and configure terminal services. You will also work hands-on to configure terminal services server options, terminal services licensing, and terminal services load balancing.

  • Overview of Terminal Services
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Using Remote Desktop
  • Installing Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services
  • Verifying Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services Server Options
  • Configuring Terminal Services/Remote Desketop Services Server Options
  • Configuring Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services Licensing
  • Configuring Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services Load Balancing
Lesson 10 - Configuring Terminal Services RemoteApp

In this video you will learn exactly what RemoteApp is and you will work hands-on to configure RemoteApp. Plus, you will work step-by-step to connect to and configure Remote Applications.

  • What is TS RemoteApp
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Adding Remote Desktop Web Access Role Service
  • Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
  • Configuring TS RemoteApp
  • Adding RemoteApp Programs - Configuring Remote Applications
  • Creating Remote Desktop Protocol - .rdp File
  • Creating Windows Installer Package
  • Using Remote Desktop Web Access
  • Using Remote Desktop Protocol - .rdp File
  • Using Windows Installer Package - .msi File
Lesson 11 - Configuring Terminal Services Gateway

In this video you will discover what TS Gateway is and you will work step-by-step to install and configure TS Gateway.

  • What is TS/RD Gateway?
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Adding TS/RD Gateway Role Service
  • Configuring TS/RD Gateway
  • Importing a Certificate to a Client Computer
  • Connecting From a Client Using TS/RD Gateway
Lesson 12 - Configuring Terminal Services Client Connections

In this video you will work step-by-step to configure terminal services client settings and user configuration for terminal services. Plus, you will work hands-on to manage terminal services user connections and also utilize the Windows System Resource Manager to manage terminal services resources in client sessions.

  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Configuring Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services Client Settings
  • Configuring Remote Desktops
  • Configuring User Settings for Terminal Services/ Remote Destkop Services
  • Managing Terminal Services/Remote Desktop Services User Connections
  • Adding Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM) Feature
  • Using the Windows System Resource Managers (WSRM) to Manage Terminal Services Resources in Client Sessions
Lesson 13 - Installing & Configuring Internet Information Services (IIS)

In this video you will discover exactly what IIS is. Plus, you will work step-by-step to install the web server role and configure web applications.

  • Overview of Internet Information Services
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Installing the Web Server (IIS) Role
  • Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager Overview
  • New Web Site Properties
  • Default Documents and Their Location
  • Creating a New Web Site
  • Hosting Multiple Web Sites Using Different IP Addresses
  • Hosting Multiple Web Sites Using Different Port Numbers
  • Hosting Multiple Web Sites Using Different Host Names
  • Creating a New Web Site Using Command Line
  • Using Directory Browsing
  • Modifying Error Pages
  • Configuring HTTP Redirect
  • Enabling Content Compression
  • Creating Logs for Web Sites
  • Configuring Web Site Limits
  • Adding Virtual Directories
  • Configuring Web Applications
  • Adding Virtual Directories
  • Configuring Web Applications
  • Recycling Worker Processes
  • Managing Internet Information Services (IIS) Server
Lesson 14 - Configuring File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

In this video you will learn the differences between FTP 6 and the newer version, FTP 7. Plus, you will work hands-on to install the FTP Server Role. Also, you will work step-by-step to install the SMTP Server Feature, which is a little bit different from a Server Role.

  • What are FTP and SMTP?
  • FTP 6 vs. FTP 7
  • Globomantics Scenario
  • Installing the FTP Server Role Service
  • Adding FTP Sites
  • Managing FTP Sites
  • Testing FTP Sites
  • Adding FTP Site Publishing
  • Managing Web Site Content Using FTP
  • Installing the SMTP Server Feature
  • Configuring SMTP Virtual Server
  • Adding ASP.NET Role Service for Application Development Tools
  • Configuring SMTP E-mail to be Sent from a Web Application
Lesson 15 - Managing Web Server Security

In this video you will learn how to configure Web Site Authentication and permissions. Plus, you will work hands-on to configure the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) for your web servers.

  • Configuring Web Site Authentication and Permissions
  • Authentication Overview
  • Installing Authentication Modules
  • Authentication Configuration
  • Using Differnt Challenge-Based Authentication Methods
  • Using Client Certificate Authentication
  • Authorization Overview
  • Installing Authorization Modules
  • IP Address and Domain Restrictions Configuration
  • Creating Authorization Rules
  • Installing and Configuring Management Service
  • Testing Remote Management Service
  • SSL Security
  • Creating a Self-Signed Certificate
  • Creating a Domain Certificate
  • Creating a Certificate Request
  • Exporting and Importing a Certificate
  • Configuring SSL
Lesson 16 - Installing and Configuring Windows Media Services

In this video you will learn how to utilize Windows Media Services for audio and video online streaming. Plus, you will work hands-on to install and configure a Windows Media Server.

  • What is Windows Media Services?
  • Installing Windows Media Services
  • Installing Desktop Experience Feature
  • Configuring Windows Media Services Server
  • Adding New Publishing Point
  • Protecting Media Using Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Lesson 17 - Windows SharePoint Services Overview

In this video you will get a high-level overview of installing and upgrading SharePoint Services. Plus, you will learn about the various SharePoint Services Configuration Components.

  • What is Windows SharePoint Services?
  • Installing SharePoint Services
  • Upgrading SharePoint Services
  • SharePoint Services Configuration Components
Lesson 18 - Preparing for Your Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring (70-643) Certification Exam

In this video you will learn Ed's inside tips and pointers on the exam certification process and other things you should consider before taking the exam.

  • Exam Overview
  • Exam Objectives
  • Study Recommendations
  • Exam Preparation - The Evening Before the Test
  • On the Day of the Test
Lesson 19 - Next Steps

Reaching the end of the course does not mean the learning has to end! In this video you will discover the "next steps" for continuing your growth with Windows Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2.

  • What We Learned
  • Follow Up
  • What’s Next for Certification
  • We Value Your Opinion

Certified Instruction

Certified Instructor Ed Liberman

Ed Liberman (MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCT, MCTS, MCITP, A+, Network+, Server+, CWNA, CWTS, CWNT)

Ed Liberman has worked in technology for over 20 years. He has been certified and instructing IT since 1998. He has helped thousands of people to get started or advance their careers in the IT industry.

When he is not in the classroom, he is out helping corporations with their network infrastructure as an independent consultant. Ed will get you ready to pass your exams while you develop the skills needed to succeed in the "real world".

His teaching style encourages you to have fun while you learn. Ed also volunteers his time in his local community as a math tutor for struggling grade school children.

FAQ

Windows Server 2008 R2 Applications Infrastructure Training - FAQ

Am I qualified to take this course?
YES! Whether you're a total beginner who has no Server 2008 experience or hoping to update and improve your skills, you'll benefit from this in-depth course!
Do I need any special equipment to complete this training course?
NO All you need is a computer with Internet Explorer and a media player; however, working hands-on with a Windows Server 2008 computer may enhance your training experience.
What equipment will I need if I want to follow along with the demonstrations while watching the videos?
If you want to follow along, all you need is one computer with 4 gigabytes of RAM, 2 hard drives, and the Windows Server 2008 operating system.
Is this course part of any Microsoft certification track?
YES! This course will help you prepare for the 70-643 Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure exam. Although the 70-643 exam has its own MCTS certification, it is also part of the MCITP Enterprise Administrator certification track.

NOTE: In Video 11 of this course, "Certification", we give a complete road map of all the new Microsoft certifications.

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