module 2: it professionals in an enterprise
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Module 2: IT Professionals in an Enterprise. Module 2: IT Professionals in an Enterprise. IT Professional Roles IT Management and Processes Professional Development for IT Professionals. Lesson 1: IT Professional Roles. Discussion: IT Professional Roles - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Module 2: IT Professionals in an Enterprise
• IT Professional Roles
• IT Management and Processes
• Professional Development for IT Professionals
Lesson 1: IT Professional Roles
• Discussion: IT Professional Roles
• Job Responsibilities of an Enterprise Administrator
• Job Responsibilities of a Server Administrator
• Job Responsibilities of a Desktop Support Technician
High level tasks
Planning
An enterprise administrator is typically responsible for:
Troubleshooting difficult problems
Team management
Job Responsibilities of an Enterprise Administrator
Daily management of servers
Monitoring server performance
A server administrator is typically responsible for:
Resolving server level problems
Job Responsibilities of a Server Administrator
Deploying desktop computers
Maintaining desktop computers
A desktop support technician is typically responsible for:
Job Responsibilities of a Desktop Support Technician
A desktop support technician has more user interaction than some job rolesA desktop support technician has more user interaction than some job roles
Lesson 2: IT Management and Processes
• What Is ITIL?
• What Is MOF?
• What Is an SLA?
• What Is Change Management?
• Incident Management
• Incident and System Documentation
The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a set of books with best practices for IT service managementThe IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a set of books with best practices for IT service management
What Is ITIL?
Following best practices can:
•Reduce costs
•Improve customer satisfaction
•Improve productivity
Understanding ITIL allows all IT professional roles to increase their performanceUnderstanding ITIL allows all IT professional roles to increase their performance
What Is MOF?
Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF):
•Describes proven team structures and operational processes
•Applies best IT practices
•Improves the efficiency and quality of IT operations
•Is based on ITIL
MOF Components:
•Team model
•Process model
•Risk management model
What Is an SLA?
A service level agreement (SLA) is an agreement between an IT group and an organization that defines expectations for IT system performance
A service level agreement (SLA) is an agreement between an IT group and an organization that defines expectations for IT system performance
SLA type Description
Internal An agreement between two departments within the same organization
External A formal, legally binding contract
Informal A verbal agreement between the IT service provider and the organization
Formal A written, usually signed, agreement
Change management may include:
•A formal process
•A change management board
Change management is the process by which changes are approved, implemented, and monitoredChange management is the process by which changes are approved, implemented, and monitored
What Is Change Management?
Change management benefits:
•Better coordination of changes
•Reduced incidents of changes causing unintended results
Incident Management
The process for managing an incident is defined in an SLAThe process for managing an incident is defined in an SLA
A user calls the help desk 11
If unresolved after 30 minutes, the problem is escalated to the responsible server administrator33
The server administrator attempts to resolve the problem44
The Help desk attempts to resolve the problem22
If unresolved after 1 day, the problem is escalated to the enterprise administrator55
For example:
Incident and System Documentation
Documentation is an essential part of system maintenanceDocumentation is an essential part of system maintenance
Properly updated documentation simplifies:
•Change management
•Troubleshooting
•Disaster recovery
Lesson 3: Professional Development for IT Professionals
• Certifications
• Windows Server 2008 Certifications
• Options for Formal Training
• Other Learning Resources
• Microsoft Technical and Support Resources
• Soft Skills for Successful IT Professionals
Certifications
Certifications:
• Show a defined level of expertise with products and technologies
• Offered by many vendors
Microsoft certifications:
Architect Series: The Microsoft Certified Architect program allows companies to easily identify experienced, trusted, IT architects that have completed a rigorous industry-drive peer validation process.
Professional Series: Professional credential validate a comprehensive and current set of skills required to be successful in the job, providing a reliable indicator of performance.
Technology Series: Technology Specialist certifications let you target specific Microsoft technologies and gain in-depth skills for working those technologies.
Windows Server 2008 Certifications
MCTS certifications:
• Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• Windows Server 2008 Networking Infrastructure Configuration
• Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform Configuration
MCITP
• Server Administrator
• Enterprise Administrator
Distance learningDistance learning
Options for Formal Training
Classroom trainingClassroom training
E-learningE-learning Self-studySelf-study
Windows Server 2008 Classroom Courses
Some Windows Server 2008 Classroom courses are:
• Course 6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Network and Applications Infrastructure
• Course 6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
• Course 6424: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory
• Course 6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services
• Course 6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure
• Course 6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services
• Course 6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Platform Infrastructure
Other Learning Resources
BooksBooksPeersPeers
MagazinesMagazines Web sitesWeb sites
User groups
User groups
Microsoft Technical and Support Resources
Microsoft technical and support resources include:
• TechNet
• Microsoft Web site
• Microsoft blogs
• Phone support
• Microsoft consulting
Soft Skills for Successful IT Professionals
• Project management
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Verbal communication skills
• Business writing
Successful IT professionals have the following non-technical skills:
Lab: Developing a Training Plan
• Exercise 1: Review Information about Microsoft Learning Resources
• Exercise 2: Create a Training Plan
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Lab Review
• What factors did you need to consider when developing your training plan?
• Why did you select the certification goal that you did?