Course 6420BFundamentals of

Windows Server® 2008

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Introduction

• Name

• Company affiliation

• Title/function

• Job responsibility

• Programming, networking, database experience

• Product experience

• Your expectations for the course

Course Companion CD

Course Material

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/

Lessons

Labs

Module Reviews and Takeaways

Lab Answers

A succinct classroom learning guide that provides critical technical information to optimize your

in-class learning experience.

Online Resources

Student Course Files

Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premiumon-line resources designed to

supplement the Course Handbook.

Course Handbook

How to Use the Course Material

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• Use the handbook content as the primary resource for reference during

the class.

• Use the troubleshooting tips and best practices in the Module Reviews and

Takeaways section as on-the-job references.

• During the class, refer to the Companion CD while performing labs

or as suggested by the instructor.

• Use the CD as your extended learning resource on the job.

Course Handbook Course Companion CD

Facilities

• Class hours

• Building hours

• Parking

• Restrooms

• Meals

• Phones

• Messages

• Smoking

• Recycling

Course 6421B: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure

Course 6421B: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server® 2008 Network Infrastructure

Course 6425B: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory® Domain Services

Course 6425B: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory® Domain Services

Course 6420B: Fundamentals of Windows Server® 2008 Course 6420B: Fundamentals of Windows Server® 2008

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About This Course

• Audience

• Course Prerequisites

• Course Objectives

Course Outline

• Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure

• Module 2: Connecting Network Components

• Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP

• Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

• Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

• Module 6: Windows Server Roles

• Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

Course Outline (continued)

• Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

• Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

• Module 10: Implementing Network Security

• Module 11: Implementing Security Software

• Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

• Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

• Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

Introduction to Contoso, Ltd.

• In the labs throughout this course, you will work for Contoso, Ltd.

• As you complete the labs, you will understand the fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 R2.

Virtual Machine Environment

6420B-NYC-DC1

DC Contoso

Member ServerMember ServerMember Server E:\

Allfiles

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6420B-NYC-SVR2

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Member Server

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Demonstration: Using Hyper-V Manager

In this demonstration, you will learn how to:• Open Hyper-V™ Manager• Navigate the various sections/panes within Hyper-V Manager

Virtual Machines (VMs), Snapshots, and Actions: Server specific and VM specific

• Identify the VMs used in the labs for this course• Take a Snapshot and Apply a Snapshot• Connect to a VM• Start and log on to a VM• Switch between the full screen and window modes• Revert to the previous Snapshot• Shut down a VM

Understand the difference between Shut Down and Turn off• Close Hyper-V Manager