Module 1: Managing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server Lifecycle

This module explains how to create an effective plan for managing the addition, removal, and migration of Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles.

Lessons

• Key Features of Windows Server 2008
• Managing Implementation Plans of Server Roles
• Managing Server Roles with the SCW

Lab: Managing a Windows Server Infrastructure

• Planning for Additional Server Roles
• Evaluating the Addition of the Windows Server 2008 File Services Roles for Branch Office Requirements
• Managing Network Roles by Using the SCW
• Automating Server Roles With Command-Line Tools
• Evaluating the Documentation, Backup, and Rollback Plans

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 2: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles

This module explains how to develop effective baselines for monitoring and managing Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Server roles. It also explains how to evaluate performance baselines, establish effective monitoring rules, and design acceptable thresholds and alarms when problems occur.

Lessons

• Monitoring Reliability and Performance in Windows Server 2008
• Using the Performance Monitor for Analysis
• Using the Reliability Monitor for Analysis

Lab: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure Roles

• Evaluating Server Baselines
• Monitoring Network Performance by Using the Reliability and Performance Console
• Monitoring Server Stability by Using the Reliability Monitor
• Evaluating the Performance Baseline Recommendations

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Module 3: Managing Network Access Protection

This module explains how to plan for the implementation of Network Access Protection (NAP), create solutions by using NAP, and implement NAP.

Lessons

• Planning NAP
• Creating Solutions by Using NAP
• Implementing NAP

Lab: Managing the Network Policy and NAP Roles

• Implementing Network Access Protection
• Discussing How NAP Can Help Protect Woodgrove Bank