Module 1: Installing Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2This module explains how to plan and install the components for the Management Group.Lessons

• Preparing for Operations Manager 2007 R2
• Using System Center Capacity Planner
• Security
• Installing System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2
• Post Installation

Lab : Installing System Center Operations Manager

• Installing System Center Operations Manager

Module 2: Using the Operations Console

Lessons

• Reviewing the Workspaces
• Using the Web Console
• Working with Views
• Reviewing Security Roles

Lab : Creating Operator Accounts and Views

• Creating Operator Accounts and Views

Module 3: Configuring Management Group and Agent Settings

Lessons

• Global Settings
• Overriding Global Settings
• Creating Notifications

Lab : Configuring Notification Settings

• Configuring Notification Settings

Module 4: Agent Installation

Lessons

• Configuring Active Directory
• Push Installation
• Manual Installation
• Managing Agents

Lab : Agent Installation

• Agent Installation

Module 5: Management Packs

Lessons

• Management Pack Overview
• Importing and Exporting Management Packs
• Creating and Sealing Management Packs

Lab : Creating Monitors

• Creating Monitors

Lab : Creating Tasks

• Creating Tasks

Lab : Associating Run As Profiles with a Management Pack

• Associating Run As Profiles with a Management Pack

Lab : Configuring Overrides

• Configuring Overrides

Module 6: Reporting

Lessons

• Installing and Configuring SQL Reporting Services
• Installing Operations Manager Reporting
• Creating and Viewing Reports

Lab : Creating Reports

• Creating Reports

Module 7: Agentless Exception Monitoring

Lessons

• Configuring Exception Monitoring
• Managing Clients

Lab : Configuring Agentless Exception Monitoring

• Configuring Agentless Exception Monitoring

Module 8: Audit Collection Services

Lessons

• Audit Collection Services Overview
• Installing Audit Collection Services
• Configuring Forwarders and Collectors
• Importing ACS Reports

Lab : Configuring Forwarders

• Configuring Forwarders

Lab : Importing ACS Reports

• Importing ACS Reports

Module 9: Synthetic Transactions

Lessons

• Synthetic Transactions

Lab : Creating Synthetic Transactions

• Creating Synthetic Transactions

Module 10: Distributed Applications

Lessons

• Distributed Applications

Lab : Creating a Distributed Application Model

• Creating a Distributed Application Model

Module 11: Monitoring Non-Microsoft Platforms

Lessons

• Tools for Monitoring Non-Microsoft Platforms
• Using the Cross-Platform Extensions

Lab : Installing the Cross-Platform Client

• Installing the Cross-Platform Client

Module 12: Complex Environments

Lessons

• Multi-homing Agents
• Untrusted Environments
• Multi-Tiered Environments

Lab : Connecting Management Groups

• Connecting Management Groups

Module 13: Backup and Recovery

Lessons

• Planning Backup and Restore
• Performing a Backup
• Planning Restore Strategies

Lab : Promoting a Management Server

• Promoting a Management Server

Module 1: Overview of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007This module explains Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 features, and describes primary infrastructure components and deployment scenarios of Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Introduction to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
• Configuration Manager Features
• Configuration Manager Deployment Scenarios
• Overview of the Configuration Manager Client

Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site ArchitectureThis module describes planning considerations and deployment tasks for implementing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 single-site architecture.Lessons

• Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Deployment
• Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2007 Site
• Installing a Configuration Manager 2007 Site Server
• Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
• Discovering Resources
• Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007

Lab : Deploying a Configuration Manager Site Server

• Installing Configuration Manager Prerequisites
• Extending the Active Directory Schema for Configuration Manager
• Installing Configuration Manager 2007 SP2
• Verifying a Successful Configuration Manager Site Server Installation
• Verifying the Creation of the System Management Container
• Installing Configuration Manager 2007 R3

Lab : Managing Users and Configuring Boundaries and Discovery Methods

• Managing Configuration Manager Users
• Configuring Boundaries
• Enabling and Configuring Discovery Methods

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Configuration Manager 2007

• Using the ConfigMgr Service Manager
• Reviewing Log Files with Trace32
• Reviewing Discovery Status Messages
• Configuring Status Messages

Module 3: Planning for and Completing Client DeploymentThis module explains how to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2007 clients.Lessons

• Client Deployment Methods
• Deploying Clients
• Managing Configuration Manager 2007 Clients
• Using Configuration Manager Reporting with Client Installation

Lab : Deploying Configuration Manager 2007 Clients

• Preparing the Site for Client Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client Using the Client Push Installation Method

Lab : Verifying Client Deployment

• Verifying Client Deployment

Module 4: Inventory Collection, Software Metering, and Asset IntelligenceThis module explains how to collect and manage hardware and software inventory, implement software metering, and use Asset Intelligence.Lessons

• Overview of Inventory Collection
• Collecting Hardware Inventory
• Collecting Software Inventory
• Managing and Troubleshooting Inventory
• Asset Intelligence
• Metering Software Usage

Lab : Collecting Inventory

• Configuring and Managing Hardware Inventory
• Modifying Hardware Inventory Collection
• Configuring and Managing Software Inventory

Lab : Using Asset Intelligence

• Configuring Asset Intelligence Prerequisites
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Customizing Asset Intelligence
• Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports

Lab : Configuring Software Metering

• Configuring Software Metering

Module 5: Querying and Reporting DataThis module describes the data structure for data queries and status message queries, and also describes the available reporting options and how to configure and deploy the available reporting options.Lessons

• Introduction to Data and Status Message Queries
• Managing Queries
• Configuring and Deploying a Reporting Point
• SQL Reporting Services in Configuration Manager 2007 R2
• Client Status Reporting in Configuration Manager 2007

Lab : Using Queries and Reports

• Creating and Running Queries
• Installing and Using a Reporting Point

Lab : Using SQL Reporting Services

• Installing the Reporting Services Point Role
• Managing the Reporting Services Point
• Viewing SQL Reporting Services Reports

Lab : Installing and Using Client Status Reporting

• Installing and Configuring Client Status Reporting
• Installing and Viewing Client Status Reporting Reports

Module 6: Distributing Software Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007This module describes the processes and components used to prepare for and manage software distribution using Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Overview of the Software Distribution Process
• Preparing for Software Distribution
• Overview of Distribution Points
• Creating and Populating Collections
• Configuring Collection Settings
• Creating and Configuring Packages and Programs
• Distributing Packages
• Advertising Programs
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Distribution

Lab : Preparing for Software Distribution

• Configuring the Software Distribution Component
• Configuring the Advertised Programs Client Agent
• Configuring a Distribution Point

Lab : Creating and Configuring a Collection

• Creating a Collection for Software Distribution

Lab : Creating a Package and Configuring Programs

• Creating a Package and Configuring Programs

Lab : Deploying Applications by Using Software Distribution

• Distributing a Package to a Distribution Point
• Advertising a Program to a Collection
• Running an Advertised Program
• Reviewing Results

Module 7: Deploying Virtual Applications Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007This module explains how to deploy virtual applications using Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Configuring the Infrastructure to Support Application Virtualization
• Deploying and Managing Application Virtualization Packages
• Using Virtual Application Programs

Lab : Deploying Virtual Applications to Configuration Manager Clients

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Application Virtualization
• Deploying a Virtual Application Package
• Launching and Monitoring a Virtual Application Program

Module 8: Deploying and Managing Software UpdatesThis module explains how to deploy and manage software updates to client computers throughout the enterprise.Lessons

• Overview of Software Updates
• Preparing the Configuration Manager 2007 Site for Software Updates
• Managing Software Updates
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates

Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates

• Configuring the Software Updates Infrastructure
• Determining the Software Update Compliance
• Deploying Software Updates to Clients

Module 9: Deploying Operating Systems Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007This module explains how to deploy operating systems using Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Overview of Operating System Deployment
• Preparing for Operating System Deployment
• Task Sequences in Operating System Deployment
• Capturing Operating System Images
• Managing User Data
• Deploying an Operating System

Lab : Preparing for Operating System Capture and Deployment

• Preparing the Reference Computer for Capture
• Creating Packages for Operating System Deployment
• Managing Drivers
• Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment

Lab : Capturing a Reference Computer

• Creating the Capture Operating System Task Sequence
• Modifying the Capture Operating System Task Sequence
• Advertising the Capture Operating System Task Sequence

Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade Using Hard Links

• Preparing the Operating System Image
• Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy a New Image
• Advertising and Running the Task Sequence

Module 10: Working with Desired Configuration ManagementThis module explains how to determine computer compliance using desired configuration management.Lessons

• Overview of Desired Configuration Management
• Configuring Desired Configuration Management
• Viewing and Troubleshooting Compliance Results

Lab : Configuring Desired Configuration Management

• Configuring Desired Configuration Management for Forefront Client Security
• Assigning a Baseline and Performing a Baseline Evaluation
• Viewing Desired Configuration Management Reports

Module 11: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote ToolsThis module explains how to configure the Wake On LAN, power management, and remote tools features in Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Overview of Wake On LAN
• Overview of Power Management
• Overview of Configuration Manager 2007 Remote Tools
• Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent

Lab : Configuring and Using Remote Tools

• Configuring the Remote Tools Client Agent
• Using Remote Tools
• Monitoring Remote Tools Usage

Module 12: Planning and Configuring a Multiple Site HierarchyThis module describes how to configure a multiple site hierarchy in Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Introduction to the Configuration Manager 2007 Site Hierarchy
• Configuring Configuration Manager 2007 Site Communications
• Installing a Secondary Site Server
• Roaming in Multiple Site Hierarchies
• Decommissioning Sites and Hierarchies

Lab : Planning a Configuration Manager 2007 Hierarchy and Installing a Primary Child Site

• Planning a Configuration Manager Hierarchy
• Preparing the Central Site
• Configuring Parent-Site Communications Settings
• Configuring Child-Site Communications Settings
• Establishing the Parent-Child Relationship
• Verifying Communication Between Parent and Child Sites
• Transferring Site Settings

Lab : Installing Secondary Sites and Proxy Management Points

• Installing a Secondary Site
• Configuring Site Boundaries
• Installing a Proxy Management Point

Lab : Roaming Between Configuration Manager 2007 Sites

• Preparing Packages for Roaming
• Roaming to a Primary Child Site
• Roaming to a Secondary Child Site

Module 13: Maintaining and Monitoring Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007This module explains how to maintain and monitor Configuration Manager 2007.Lessons

• Configuration Manager 2007 Maintenance Tasks
• Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2007
• Using Windows Performance Monitor to Monitor Configuration Manager 2007

Lab : Backing Up and Repairing a Primary Site System

• Configuring the Backup Configuration Files
• Preparing the Configuration Manager Hierarchy
• Backing up a Primary Site System
• Performing a Site Repair

Module 14: Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode and Internet-Based Client ManagementThis module explains Configuration Manager 2007 native mode, and how to install it.Lessons

• Introduction to the Configuration Manager 2007 Native Mode
• The Public Key Infrastructure Required for Native Mode
• Configuring Sites for Native Mode
• Internet-Based Client Management

Lab : Configuring Native Mode

• Configuring the Certificate Templates
• Enrolling Certificates Required for Native Mode
• Changing From Mixed Mode to Native Mode

Lab : Configuring a Site for Internet-Based Client Management

• Configuring Site Roles for Internet-Based Client Management
• Configuring Clients for Internet-Based Client Management

Module 1: Configuring an IIS 7.0 Web Server

Lessons

• Introducing Internet Information Services 7.0
• Installing the Web Server Role in Windows Server 2008
• Configuring Application Development, Health, and HTTP Features
• Configuring Performance, Security, and Server Component Features

Lab : Configuring an IIS 7.0 Web Server

• Installing IIS using Role Manager
• Installing IIS using Unattend Setup
• Installing IIS on Server Core from Command Line
• Configuring IIS and Validate Functionality

• Describe the IIS 7.0 modular architecture.
• Describe the IIS 7.0 workloads.
• Describe the three methods for installing IIS 7.0.
• Install IIS 7.0 using each of the three identified methods.
• Configure common features for IIS 7.0.
• Validate functionality of configured features.

Module 2: Configuring IIS 7.0 Web Sites and Application Pools

Lessons

• Introducing Web Sites and Application Pools
• Creating a Web Site
• Creating an Application Pool
• Maintaining an Application Pool

Lab : Configuring IIS 7.0 Web Sites and Application Pools

• Configuring Authentication Types
• Creating a Web Site and Web Application
• Creating an Application Pool
• Configuring an Existing Application Pool

• Describe how the application pool is used.
• Describe authentication types used in IIS 7.0.
• Configure the authentication types for Web sites and application pools.
• Create a Web site and a corresponding virtual directory.
• Create a new application pool.
• Configure an existing application pool.

Module 3: Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings

Lessons

• Configuring Application Settings
• Configuring ASP.NET Security

Lab : Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings

• Configuring ASP.NET
• Configuring ASP.NET Application Development Settings
• Configuring a Web Server to Host Multiple Web Applications with Separate Application Pools
• Configuring ASP.NET Security

• Describe ASP.NET application development settings.
• Configure ASP.NET.
• Configure ASP.NET Web application development settings.
• Configure a Web Server to host multiple Web applications with separate application pools using ASP.NET.
• Configure ASP.NET security.

Module 4: Configuring IIS 7.0 Modules

Lessons

• Configuring Native Modules
• Configuring Managed Modules

Lab : Configuring IIS 7.0 Modules

• Configuring and Editing Native Modules
• Configuring and Edit Managed Modules

• Configure native modules.
• Configure managed modules.
• Edit managed and native modules.

Module 5: Securing the IIS 7.0 Web Server and Web Sites

Lessons

• Configuring Secure Web Sites and Servers
• Configure Other Aspects of Web Server Security
• Configuring Logging for IIS 7.0

Lab : Securing IIS 7.0 Web Server and Web Sites

• Configuring a Secure Web Server
• Configuring Authorization, Authentication, and Access
• Configuring Logging

• Configure a secure Web Server.
• Configure authorization for IIS Web Server.
• Configure authentication for IIS Web Server.
• Configure access for IIS Web Server.
• Configure a secure Web site.
• Configure logging for IIS 7.0.

Module 6: Configuring Delegation and Remote Administration

Lessons

• Configuring Remote Administration
• Configuring Delegated Administration
• Configuring Feature Delegation

Lab : Configuring Delegation and Remote Administration

• Configuring Remote Administration
• Configuring Delegated Administration
• Configuring Feature Delegation

• Describe remote administration service.
• Configure remote administration.
• Describe the new distributed, configuration system, applicationHost.config.
• Describe how configuration files are distributed down to the application level Web.config for IIS settings.
• Configure delegated administrative rights to a Web site.
• Configure feature delegation for a specific Web site.

Module 7: Using Command-line and Scripting for IIS 7.0 Administration

Lessons

• Tools for Running Administrative Tasks in IIS
• Executing Scripts for Administrative Tasks
• Managing IIS Tasks

Lab : Using Command-line and Scripting for IIS 7.0 Administration

• Managing IIS Web Sites with PowerShell
• Executing a Script using WAP
• Automating IIS Administration using Scripts
• Navigating IIS tasks using WMI and Appcmd

• Maintain Web Servers with command-line tools
• Identify when and how to run scripts using PowerShell.
• Identify when and how to run scripts using the Microsoft Web Administration Provider.
• Identify when and how to run scripts using command-line.
• Execute an IIS script using PowerShell.
• Execute an IIS script using Microsoft Web Administration Provider.
• Execute an IIS script using command-line.
• Automate IIS administration tasks using scripts.
• Navigate IIS tasks using WMI Provider and appcmd.exe.

Module 8: Tuning IIS 7.0 for Improved Performance

Lessons

• Implementing Best Practices for Improving IIS Performance
• Configuring Options to Improve IIS Performance
• Managing Application Pools to Improve IIS Performance

Lab : Tuning IIS 7.0 for Performance

• Configuring IIS Performance Options
• Managing Application Pools to Improve Performance
• Deploying Applications

• Describe best practices for improving performance.
• Configure options to improve IIS performance.
• Manage application pools to improve IIS performance.

Module 9: Ensuring Web Site Availability with Web Farms

Lessons

• Backing Up and Restoring Web Sites
• Working with Shared Configurations
• Configuring Network Load Balancing for IIS

Lab : Ensuring Web Site Availability with Web Farms

• Backing Up an IIS Web Site
• Restoring an IIS Web site
• Enabling Shared Configurations
• Configuring Network Load Balancing

• Back up an IIS 7.0 Web site.
• Restore an IIS 7.0 Web site.
• Enable shared configurations.
• Ensure Web site availability using Network Load Balancing.

Module 10: Troubleshooting IIS 7.0 Web Servers

Lessons

• Using IIS 7.0 Logging for Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Authentication
• Troubleshooting Authorization
• Troubleshooting Communication
• Troubleshooting Configuration

Lab : Troubleshooting IIS 7.0 Web Servers

• Troubleshooting Authentication
• Troubleshooting Authorization Types
• Troubleshooting Communication
• Troubleshooting Configuration

• Audit logs to troubleshoot IIS.
• Troubleshoot authentication based on common error messages.
• Troubleshoot authorization types for IIS 7.0.
• Troubleshoot communication when managing a Web Server.
• Troubleshoot configuration based on common error messages.

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Windows PowerShell

Lessons

• Introduction to Windows PowerShell
• Installing Windows PowerShell in Windows Server 2008

Lab : Implementing Windows PowerShell

• Installing Windows PowerShell
• Customizing Windows PowerShell

• Describe the architecture, platforms, and prerequisites of the Windows PowerShell environment
• Install Windows PowerShell using the Windows Server 2008 Server Manager

Module 2: Overview of Microsoft Windows PowerShell

Lessons

• Overview of Objects
• Working with Cmdlets
• Tab Expansion, Aliases, and History
• Using Variables and Types

Lab : Working with Windows PowerShell Cmdlets, Aliases, Objects, and Variables

• Learning Cmdlets and Defining Aliases
• Holding the Output of a Cmdlet

• Explain the fundamental relationship between information and operations that are bundled together into various classes of objects
• Use the Windows PowerShell cmdlets Get-Command and Get-Help to obtain information about other cmdlets and their parameters.
• Use tab expansion, aliases, and history in Windows PowerShell to get more done with less typing
• Perform basic numeric and string operations using Windows PowerShell, including holding temporary values in variables

Module 3: Building Pipelines for Assembly-Line Style Processing

Lessons

• Using Pipelines
• Using Arrays
• Filtering and Iterating Through the Pipeline
• Reordering Objects in a Pipeline

Lab : Implementing Pipelines in Windows PowerShell

• Evaluating Process Properties Using the Get-Member Cmdlet
• Calculating Process Memory Usage
• Using Associative Array Variables
• Sorting and Selecting Elements from a Resultant Set of Data

• Connect the output of one cmdlet to the input of another cmdlet as a method of building sequences of processing relationships toward a goal
• Define arrays of data and hold cmdlet and pipeline results in an array
• Filter objects that are flowing through a pipeline by using cmdlets such as Where-Object
• Reorder objects and choose specific properties to filter objects that are coming down a pipeline by using the Sort-Object cmdlet and Select-Object cmdlets

Module 4: Managing Processes and Formatting Cmdlet Output

Lessons

• Managing Windows Processes with Microsoft Windows PowerShell
• Formatting Cmdlet Output

Lab : Output Formatting and Process Control with Windows PowerShell

• Implementing Basic Formatting Control
• Formatting with the -f Operator
• Implementing Advanced Formatting

• Monitor and control services and processes running on Windows operating systems
• Present information with specific formatting through the use of formatting operators and cmdlets

Module 5: Introduction to Scripting with Microsoft Windows PowerShell

Lessons

• Writing Windows PowerShell Scripts
• Script Parameters
• Security in Windows PowerShell
• Customizing Windows PowerShell with Profiles

Lab : Implementing Scripts in Windows PowerShell

• Writing and Running a Script
• Customizing Profiles

• Design, write, and test sequences of operations and cmdlets using sequences, variables, and pipelines
• Use parameters to pass additional data to a script in a structured way
• Establish security with adequate execution policy and script signing
• Customize profile files and describe the scope of profile files

Module 6: Implementing Flow Control and Functions

Lessons

• Controlling the Flow of Execution Within Scripts
• Iteration Flow Control
• Developing and Using Functions

Lab : Implementing Functions and Flow Control in Windows PowerShell

• Adding Flow Control in a Script
• Creating Functions

• Use Windows PowerShell flow control language features to implement choices in scripts
• Use Windows PowerShell flow control language features to implement repetition in scripts
• Define functions to encapsulate a sequence of operations

Module 7: Working with Files, the Registry, and Certificate Stores

Lessons

• Using Data Stores
• Using Providers
• Filtering and Selecting with Regular Expressions
• Implementing Event Log Management
• Persisting Objects in Files

Lab : Working with Files, the Registry, and Certificate Stores

• Searching for Certain Files
• Modifying Registry Entries
• Generating Reports
• Generating Reports on the Security Log
• Comparing Files

• Use providers and cmdlets to access folders and files
• Use providers and cmdlets to access registry keys and values, and public key certificate stores and certificates
• Filter the set of files, values, or certificates with which to work, based on patterns in their attributes or content
• Implement filtering techniques when using the Get-EventLog cmdlet
• Move aliases and objects from Windows PowerShell memory (that is, RAM) in and out of files

Module 8: Managing the Windows Operating System Using Microsoft Windows PowerShell and WMI

Lessons

• Introduction to WMI and WMI Objects
• Managing Disks and Disk Volumes Using Windows PowerShell with WMI
• Managing Shadow Copies Using Windows PowerShell with WMI
• Managing Shared Folders with Windows PowerShell
• Managing Terminal Services with WMI
• Managing IIS 7.0 with WMI

Lab : Managing the Windows Operating System with Windows PowerShell and WMI

• Using WMI Classes in Windows PowerShell
• Using WMI Type Accelerators
• Managing Disk Volumes in Windows PowerShell
• Defragmenting Disk Volumes Using Windows PowerShell
• Managing IIS 7.0 Properties Using WMI

• Use Get-WMIObject to retrieve WMI data from a local or remote system
• Perform some common administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell and WMI
• Manage volume shadow copies using Windows PowerShell
• Manage shared folders using Windows PowerShell
• Configure Terminal Services via WMI in Windows PowerShell
• Administer IIS 7.0 with Windows PowerShell

Module 9: Administering Active Directory with Microsoft Windows PowerShell

Lessons

• Administering Domains and Forests Using .NET Objects
• Managing User Accounts and Groups Using ADSI
• Managing Relationships Between Users and Groups
• Web Administration Using IIS 7.0

Lab : Administering Active Directory with Windows PowerShell

• Managing Active Directory Domain and Forest Properties
• Maintaining Active Directory with ADSI
• Maintaining Relationships in Active Directory with ADSI
• Managing IIS 7.0 with the .NET Web.Administration.ServerManager Class

• Administer Active Directory domain and forest roles and functionality using Windows PowerShell with .NET objects
• Manage Active Directory-based user accounts and groups using the ADSI in Windows PowerShell
• Manage relationships between user accounts and groups in Active Directory
• Administer IIS 7.0 with Windows PowerShell

Module 10: Administering Group Policy in Microsoft Windows PowerShell Using COM

Lessons

• Managing GPOs Using the GPMC COM Interface
• Managing Group Policy Objects
• Reporting Group Policy

Lab : Administering Group Policy in Microsoft Windows PowerShell

• Retrieving a GPO by Using a COM Object
• Copying Group Policy Settings
• Backing Up and Restoring a GPO
• Generating Group Policy Reports

• Manage GPOs in an Active Directory environment using Windows PowerShell
• Search, back up, and restore Group Policy Objects (GPOs) using Windows PowerShell
• Generate reports of Group Policy in Windows PowerShell

Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration ManagerThis module describes the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager feature set and explains how to manage sites by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Console.Lessons

• Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Architecture
• Overview of the Configuration Manager Console
• Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager Console

• Exploring the Configuration Manager Console
• Searching in the Configuration Manager Console

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

• Configuring Status Summarizers
• Managing Components by Using Configuration Manager Service Manager
• Monitoring Site and Component Status
• Reviewing Log Files by Using Configuration Manager Trace Log Tool

Module 2: Discovering and Organizing ResourcesThis module explains how to configure discovery methods, configure boundaries and boundary groups, manage user and device collections, and implement role-based security.Lessons

• Configuring Resource Discovery
• Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
• Configuring User and Device Collections
• Configuring Role-Based Administration

Lab : Configuring Resource Discovery and Boundaries

• Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
• Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups

Lab : Configuring User and Device Collections

• Creating a Device Collection
• Creating a User Collection
• Configuring a Maintenance Window

Lab : Configuring Role-Based Administration

• Configuring a New Scope for Toronto Administrators
• Configuring a New Administrative User

Module 3: Managing the Configuration Manager ClientThis module explains how to configure client deployment methods and client settings, and monitor client status.Lessons

• Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
• Managing Client Agents
• Configuring and Monitoring Client Status

Lab : Deploying the Configuration Manager Client

• Preparing the Site for Client Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Client Push Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Group Policy (Optional)

Lab : Managing Client Settings

• Configuring Client Settings

Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Client Status

• Configuring and Monitoring Client Communication and Health Status

Module 4: Managing Inventory and Software MeteringThis module explains how to configure and manage hardware and software inventory, monitor inventory data flow, and use asset intelligence and software metering. Lessons

• Overview of Inventory Collection
• Configuring Hardware Inventory
• Configuring Software Inventory
• Managing Inventory Collection
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Configuring Software Metering

Lab : Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection

• Configuring Hardware Inventory
• Configuring Software Inventory

Lab : Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence

• Preparing the Site for Asset Intelligence
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Customizing Asset Intelligence
• Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports

Lab : Configuring Software Metering

• Configuring Software Metering

Module 5: Querying and Reporting DataThis module explains how to create queries and run reports by using SQL Server Reporting Services.Lessons

• Introduction to Queries
• Managing Queries
• Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services

Lab : Creating and Running Queries

• Creating Data Queries
• Creating Subselect Queries
• Creating Status Message Queries

Lab : Configuring Reporting

• Configuring a Reporting Services Point

Module 6: Managing Software Deployments by Using Packages and ProgramsThis module explains how to create and deploy packages and programs.Lessons

• Configuring Software Distribution
• Configuring Packages and Programs
• Distributing Content to Distribution Points
• Deploying Programs to Configuration Manager Clients

Lab : Managing Software Deployment by Using Packages and Programs

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Software Deployment
• Creating a Package and Configuring Programs
• Distributing Content to a Distribution Point
• Deploying a Program to Configuration Manager Clients

Module 7: Creating and Deploying ApplicationsThis module explains how to create and deploy applications by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager application model.Lessons

• Overview of Application Management
• Creating Applications
• Deploying Applications
• Configuring the Application Catalog

Lab : Creating and Deploying an Application

• Creating and Deploying a Required Application
• Creating and Deploying an Available Application

Lab : Deploying Applications from the Application Catalog

• Installing and Configuring the Application Catalog
• Creating and Deploying Applications to the Application Catalog
• Installing Applications from the Application Catalog

Module 8: Managing Application DeploymentThis module explains how to configure application deployment requirements, application supersedence, application un-installation, and multiple deployment types.Lessons

• Configuring Requirements and Dependencies for Deployment Types
• Configuring Multiple Deployment Types and User Device Affinity
• Managing Applications

Lab : Advanced Application Deployment

• Configuring User Device Affinity
• Creating Applications with Requirements
• Deploying Required Applications to Users
• Creating an Application with Multiple Deployment Types

Lab : Managing Application Supersedence and Removal

• Using Application Supersedence
• Uninstalling the Excel Viewer Application

Module 9: Deploying and Managing Software UpdatesThis module explains how to deploy and manage software updates.Lessons

• Overview of Software Updates
• Preparing the Configuration Manager Site for Software Updates
• Managing Software Updates
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates

Lab : Configuring the Site for Software Updates

• Configuring and Synchronizing the Software Update Point

Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates

• Determining Software Update Compliance
• Deploying Software Updates to Clients
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules

Module 10: Implementing Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager 2012This module explains how to integrate and implement System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.Lessons

• Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
• Configuring and Monitoring Endpoint Protection Policies

Lab : Implementing Endpoint Protection

• Configuring the Endpoint Protection Point and Client Settings
• Configuring and Deploying Endpoint Protection Policies
• Monitoring Endpoint Protection

Module 11: Managing Operating System DeploymentThis module explains how to deploy operating systems by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager infrastructure.Lessons

• Overview of Operating System Deployment
• Preparing the Site for Operating System Deployment
• Capturing an Operating System Image
• Deploying an Operating System

Lab : Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment

• Managing Site System Roles Used to Support Operating System Deployment
• Managing Packages to Support Operating System Deployment

Lab : Building and Capturing a Reference Image

• Creating a Build and Capture Task Sequence
• Capturing the Reference Computer

Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade

• Preparing the Operating System Image
• Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy an Image
• Deploying an Image

Module 12: Managing Compliance SettingsThis module explains how to manage configuration items and baselines to assess and remediate the compliance of settings on devices.Lessons

• Overview of Compliance Settings
• Configuring Compliance Settings
• Viewing Compliance Results

Lab : Managing Compliance Settings

• Managing Configuration Items and Baselines
• Viewing Compliance Settings Reports
• Configuring Remediation in Compliance Settings
• Using Compliance Information to Create Collections

Module 13: Managing Mobile DevicesThis module explains how to configure the mobile device management settings.Lessons

• Configuring Mobile Device Management
• Depth Management of Mobile Devices
• Deploying Applications to Mobile Devices

Lab : Managing Mobile Devices

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Mobile Device Management
• Enrolling a Mobile Device
• Managing Compliance Settings for a Mobile Device
• Deploying an Application to a Mobile Device

Module 14: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote ControlThis module explains how to configure Wake On LAN, power management policies, and Remote Control.Lessons

• Configuring Wake On LAN
• Overview of Out of Band Management
• Configuring Power Management Settings
• Configuring Remote Control

Lab : Configuring Power Management Settings

• Applying a Power Management Plan

Lab : Configuring Remote Control

• Configuring the Remote Tools Client Settings and Permissions
• Managing Desktops by Using Remote Control

Module 1: Overview of the Windows Server 2008 ManagementIn this module, students learn the Windows Server 2008 environment including the roles, features, and the tools used to perform effective server management.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Understanding the Windows Server 2008 Environment
• Lesson 2: Overview of Windows Server 2008 Server Roles and Features
• Lesson 3: Windows Server 2008 Administration Tools
• Lesson 4: Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Lab : Managing Server Roles in a Windows Server 2008 Environment

• Exercise 1: Determining Server Roles and Installation Types
• Exercise 2: Installing Windows Server 2008 Server Roles and Features
• Exercise 3: Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Module 2: Managing Windows Server 2008 Infrastructure RolesIn this module, students learn about IPv6 addressing and how to install and configure the DNS and DHCP server infrastructure roles.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Understanding IPv6 Addressing
• Lesson 2: Overview of the Domain Name System Server Role
• Lesson 3: Configuring DNS Zones
• Lesson 4: Overview of the DHCP Server Role
• Lesson 5: Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options

Lab : Lab A: Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Role

• Exercise 1: Installing and Configuring the DNS Server Role
• Exercise 2: Configuring Primary Zones and Resource Records
• Exercise 3: Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS

Lab : Lab B: Installing and Configuring the DHCP Server Role

• Exercise 1: Installing and authorizing the DHCP Server Role
• Exercise 2: Configuring DHCP Scopes and Options

Module 3: Configuring Access to File ServicesIn this module, students learn how to configure secure and efficient access to file services.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Access Control
• Lesson 2: Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
• Lesson 3: Managing Permissions for Shared Resources
• Lesson 4: Determining Effective Permissions

Lab : Managing Access to File Services

• Exercise 1: Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
• Exercise 2: Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
• Exercise 3: Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation

Module 4: Configuring and Managing Distributed File SystemIn this module, students will learn how to configure and manage a Distributed File System infrastructureLessons

• Lesson 1: Distributed File System Overview
• Lesson 2: Configuring DFS Namespaces
• Lesson 3: Configuring DFS Replication

Lab : Installing and Configuring Distributed File System

• Exercise 1: Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
• Exercise 2: Creating a DFS Namespace
• Exercise 3: Configuring Folder Targets and Folder Replication
• Exercise 4: Viewing Diagnostic Reports for Replicated Folders

Module 5: Managing File Resources by Using File Server Resource ManagerIn this module, students will learn how to use File Server Resource Manager to assist in data storage capacity management.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of File Server Resource Manager
• Lesson 2: Configuring Quota Management
• Lesson 3: Implementing File Screening
• Lesson 4: Managing Storage Reports
• Lesson 5: Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks

Lab : Lab A: Installing FSRM and Implementing Quota Management

• Exercise 1: Installing the FSRM Role Service
• Exercise 2: Configuring Storage Quotas

Lab : Lab B: Configuring File Screening and Storage Reports

• Exercise 1: Configuring File Screening
• Exercise 2: Generating Storage Reports

Lab : Lab C: Configuring Classification and File Management Tasks

• Exercise 1: Configuring Classification Management
• Exercise 2: Implementing File Management Tasks

Module 6: Configuring and Securing Remote AccessIn this module, students will learn how to secure remote access using features such as a Virtual Private Networks, Network Access Protection (NAP), and DirectAccess.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Configuring a Virtual Private Network Connection
• Lesson 2: Overview of Network Policies
• Lesson 3: Integrating Network Access Protection with VPNs
• Lesson 4: Configuring VPN Enforcement by Using NAP
• Lesson 5: Overview of DirectAccess
• Lesson 6: Deploying DirectAccess

Lab : Lab A: Implementing a Virtual Private Network

• Exercise 1: Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote
• Exercise 2: Configuring a Custom Network Policy

Lab : Lab B: Implementing NAP into a VPN Remote Access Solution

• Exercise 1: Configuring NAP Components
• Exercise 2: Configuring Client Settings to support NAP

Lab : Lab C: Implementing DirectAccess

• Exercise 1: Reviewing the Existing Infrastructure Configuration
• Exercise 2: Configuring Infrastructure Services for DirectAccess
• Exercise 3: Configuring the DirectAccess Server and Verifying Connectivity

Module 7: Managing Active Directory Domain ServicesIn this module, students will learn about the Active Directory infrastructure and how to manage AD DS objects.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of the Active Directory Infrastructure
• Lesson 2: Working with Active Directory Administration Tools
• Lesson 3: Managing User Accounts
• Lesson 4: Managing Computer Accounts
• Lesson 5: Managing Groups
• Lesson 6: Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS

Lab : Lab A: Creating and Managing User and Computer Accounts

• Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring User Accounts
• Exercise 2: Creating and Configuring Computer Accounts

Lab : Lab B: Managing Groups and Locating Objects in AD DS

• Exercise 1: Implementing Role-Based Management Using Groups
• Exercise 2: Finding Objects in Active Directory

Module 8: Configuring Active Directory Object Administration and Domain TrustIn this module, students will learn how to configure and manage AD DS object permissions; and configure trust between AD DS domains.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Configuring Active Directory Object Administration
• Lesson 2: Configuring Active Directory Trusts

Lab : Lab A: Configuring Active Directory Delegation

• Exercise 1: Delegating Control of AD DS Objects
• Exercise 2: Creating Managed Service Accounts in AD DS

Lab : Lab B: Administer Trust Relationships

• Exercise 1: Administering a Trust Relationship

Module 9: Creating and Managing Group Policy ObjectsIn this module, students will learn how to create and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Group Policy
• Lesson 2: Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
• Lesson 3: Managing Group Policy Objects
• Lesson 4: Evaluating and Troubleshooting Group Policy Processing

Lab : Lab A: Creating and Configuring GPOs

• Exercise 1: Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
• Exercise 2: Managing the Scope of GPO Application

Lab : Lab B: Creating and Configuring GPOs

• Exercise 1: Verifying GPO Application
• Exercise 2: Managing GPOs
• Exercise 3: Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs

Lab : Lab C: Troubleshooting Group Policy

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting incorrect policy settings – Scenario 1
• Exercise 2: Troubleshooting incorrect policy settings – Scenario 2

Module 10: Using Group Policy to Configure User and Computer SettingsIn this module, students will understand the specific settings that can be managed using Group Policy.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Using Group Policy to Configure Folder Redirection and Scripts
• Lesson 2: Using Administrative Templates to Manage Users and Computers
• Lesson 3: Deploying Software by Using Group Policy
• Lesson 4: Deploying Group Policy Preferences

Lab : Lab A: Configuring Logon Scripts and Folder Redirection with Group Policy

• Exercise 1 Using a Group Policy Logon Script to Map a Network Drive
• Exercise 2: Using Group Policy to Redirect Folders

Lab : Lab B: Configuring Administrative Templates

• Exercise 1: Configuring Administrative Templates

Lab : Lab C: Deploying Software Using (Group Policy

• Exercise 1: Deploying a Software Package Using Group Policy

Lab : Lab D: Deploying Group Policy Preferences

• Exercise 1: Configure Group Policy Preferences

Module 11: Implementing Security Settings Using Group PolicyIn this module, students will learn how to secure network clients using Group Policy.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Security Settings
• Lesson 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
• Lesson 3: Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software

Lab : Lab A: Implementing Security Using Group Policy

• Exercise 1: Configuring Account and Security Policy
• Exercise 2: Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies

Lab : Lab B: Configuring Restricted Groups and Application Control Policies

• Exercise 1: Configuring Restricted Groups
• Exercise 2: Configuring Application Control Policies

Module 12: Providing Efficient Network Access for Remote OfficesIn this module, students will learn solutions that can be implemented to provide efficient remote office network access.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Remote Office Requirements
• Lesson 2: Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
• Lesson 3: Implementing BranchCache

Lab : Lab A: Deploying a Read-Only Domain Controller

• Exercise 1: Installing an RODC
• Exercise 2: Configuring Password Replication Policy and Credential Caching

Lab : Lab B: Deploying BranchCache

• Exercise 1: Configuring BranchCache in Distributed Cache Mode
• Exercise 2: Configuring BranchCache in Hosted Cache Mode

Module 13: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008In this module, students will learn how to plan for and implement performance baselines and perform server monitoring using monitoring tools.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Planning Maintenance Tasks
• Lesson 2: Calculating a Server Baseline
• Lesson 3: Interpreting Performance Counters
• Lesson 4: Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools

Lab : Creating a Baseline of Performance Metrics

• Exercise 1: Determining Performance Metrics
• Exercise 2: Configuring a Performance Baseline
• Exercise 3: Viewing Performance using Monitoring Tools

Module 14: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup, Restore, and Recovery

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Planning and Implementing File Backups on Windows Server 2008
• Lesson 2: Planning and Implementing File Recovery
• Lesson 3: Recovering Active Directory
• Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup

Lab : Lab A: Implementing Windows Server Backup and Recovery

• Exercise 1: Evaluating the Existing Backup Plan
• Exercise 2: Implementing a Recovery Plan

Lab : Lab B: Recovering Active Directory Objects

• Exercise 1: Enabling Active Directory Recycle Bin
• Exercise 2: Restoring a Deleted Active Directory Object

Module 1: Configuring Terminal Services Core Functionality

Lessons

• Configuring TS Role
• Configuring TS Settings

Lab : Configuring TS Core Functionali

• Installing and Configuring TS Role
• Configuring TS Settings

• Install and configure the TS role.
• Configure TS settings.

Module 2: Configuring and Managing Terminal Services Licensing

Lessons

• Configuring TS Licensing
• Managing TS Licenses

Lab : Configuring and Managing TS Licensing

• Installing the TS Licensing Role
• Configuring TS Licensing
• Managing TS Licensing

• Identify the appropriate licensing scope.
• Configure the license server scope: forest, domain, and workgroup licensing.
• Identify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes.
• Install the TS Licensing Role.
• Configure TS licensing for per-user licenses.
• Identify considerations when configuring TS licensing for per-device licenses.
• Manage the licensing lifecycle.

Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Connections

Lessons

• Configuring TS Connection Properties
• Configuring TS Properties Using Group Policy
• Troubleshooting TS

Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Connections

• Installing the TS Connection Properties
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

• Configure TS connection properties using the TS console.
• Configure TS properties using Group Policy.
• Troubleshoot TS connection properties for a single-user
• Troubleshoot TS connection properties for multiple- users.

Module 4: Configuring Terminal Services Resources

Lessons

• Installing Applications
• Configuring Remote Applications
• Configuring Printers

Lab : Configuring TS Resources

• Configuring and Deploying TS RemoteApp Programs
• Configuring TS Easy Print

• Identify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment.
• Install applications in a TS environment.
• Configure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programs available through a Web site.
• Configure TS Easy Print.

Module 5: Configuring Terminal Services Web Access

Lessons

• Installing the TS Web Access Role Service

Lab : Configuring TS Web Access

• Configuring TS Web Access
• Configuring TS RemoteApp Programs for TS Web Access

• Install the TS Web Access role service.
• Configure TS Web Access.
• Configure TS RemoteApp programs for TS Web Access.

Module 6: Configuring Session Broker

Lessons

• Configuring a TS Session Broker for a Load-Balanced Farm

Lab : Configuring a Session Broker

• Configuring a Session Broker to Manage Traffic to Servers

• Configure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm.

Module 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Gateway

Lessons

• Configuring TS Gateway
• Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity Issues

Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Gateway

• Configuring and Monitoring TS Gateway
• Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity

• Define when to use TS Gateway.
• Configure TS Gateway properties.
• Monitor active connections using TS Gateway console
• Troubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue.

Module 8: Managing and Monitoring Terminal Services

Lessons

• Managing Current TS Connections
• Monitoring TS Connections
• Configuring WSRM for TS

Lab : Managing and Monitoring TS

• Managing TS Connections
• Monitoring TS Connections
• Configuring WSRM for TS

• Manage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS.
• Resolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using RDC.
• Monitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect.
• Identify monitoring methods for TS role specific instances.
• Configure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment.
• Monitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool.

Module 1: Introducing Active Directory Domain Services

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Active Directory, Identity, and Access
• Lesson 2: Active Directory Components and Concepts
• Lesson 3: Install Active Directory Domain Services

Lab : Install an AD DS DC to Create a Single Domain Forest

• Perform Post-Installation Configuration Tasks
• Install a New Windows Server 2008 Forest with the Windows Interface
• Raise Domain and Forest Functional Levels

Module 2: Administering Active Directory Securely and Efficiently

Lessons

• Work with Active Directory Administration Tools
• Custom Consoles and Least Privilege
• Find Objects in Active Directory
• Use Windows PowerShell to Administer Active Directory

Lab : Administer Active Directory Using Administrative Tools

• Perform Administrative Tasks by Using Administrative Tools
• Create a Custom Active Directory Administrative Console
• Perform Administrative Tasks with Least Privilege, Run As Administrator, and User Account Control

Lab : Find Objects in Active Directory

• Find Objects in Active Directory
• Use Saved Queries

Lab : Use Windows PowerShell to Administer Active Directory

• Use PowerShell Commands to Administer Active Directory

Module 3: Managing Users and Service Accounts

Lessons

• Create and Administer User Accounts
• Configure User Object Attributes
• Automate User Account Creation
• Create and Configure Managed Service Accounts

Lab : Create and Administer User Accounts

• Create User Accounts
• Administer User Accounts

Lab : Configure User Object Attributes

• Examine User Object Attributes
• Manage User Object Attributes
• Create Users from a Template

Lab : Automate User Account Creation

• Export and Import Users with CSVDE
• Import Users with LDIFDE
• Import Users by Using Windows PowerShell

Lab : Create and Administer Managed Service Accounts

• Create and Associate a Managed Service Account

Module 4: Managing Groups

Lessons

• Overview of Groups
• Administer Groups
• Best Practices for Group Management

Lab : Administer Groups

• Implement Role-Based Management by Using Groups
• (Advanced Optional) Explore Group Membership Reporting Tools
• (Advanced Optional) Understand “Account Unknown” Permissions

Lab : Best Practices for Group Management

• Implement Best Practices for Group Management

Module 5: Managing Computer Accounts

Lessons

• Create Computers and Join the Domain
• Administer Computer Objects and Accounts
• Perform an Offline Domain Join

Lab : Create Computers and Join the Domain

• Join a computer to the Domain with the Windows Interface
• Secure Computer Joins
• Manage Computer Account Creation

Lab : Administer Computer Objects and Accounts

• Administer Computer Objects Through Their Life Cycle
• Administer and Troubleshoot Computer Accounts

Lab : Perform an Offline Domain Join

• Perform an Offline Domain Join

Module 6: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure

Lessons

• Understand Group Policy
• Implement GPOs
• Manage Group Policy Scope
• Group Policy Processing
• Troubleshoot Policy Application

Lab : Implement Group Policy

• Create, Edit, and Link GPOs
• Use Filtering and Commenting

Lab : Manage Group Policy Scope

• Configure GPO Scope with Links
• Configure GPO Scope with Filtering
• Configure Loopback Processing

Lab : Troubleshoot Policy Application

• Perform RSoP Analysis
• Use the Group Policy Modeling Wizard
• View Policy Events

Module 7: Managing User Desktop with Group Policy

Lessons

• Implement Administrative Templates
• Configure Group Policy Preferences
• Manage Software with GPSI

Lab : Manage Administrative Templates and Central Store

• Manage Administrative Templates

Lab : Manage Group Policy Preferences

• Configure Group Policy Preferences
• Verify Group Policy Preferences Application

Lab : Manage Software with GPSI

• Deploy Software with GPSI
• Upgrade Applications with GPSI

Module 8: Managing Enterprise Security and Configuration with Group Policy Settings

Lessons

• Manage Group Membership by Using Group Policy Settings
• Manage Security Settings
• Auditing
• Software Restriction Policy and Applocker

Lab : Using Group Policy to Manage Group Membership

• Configure the Membership of Administrators by Using Restricted Group Policies

Lab : Manage Security Settings

• Manage Local Security Settings
• Create a Security Template
• Use the security Configuration Wizard

Lab : Audit File System Access

• Configure Permissions and Audit Settings
• Configure Audit Policy
• Examine Audit Results

Lab : Configure Application Control Policies

• Configure Application Control Policies

• Manage group membership by using Group Policy Settings
• Manage security settings
• Describe the purpose and functionality of auditing
• Describe the purpose of the Software Restriction Policy and Applocker

Module 9: Securing Administration

Lessons

• Delegate Administrative Permissions
• Audit Active Directory Administration

Lab : Delegate Administration

• Delegate Permission to Create and Support User Accounts
• View Delegated Permissions
• Remove and Reset Permissions

Lab : Audit Active Directory Changes

• Audit Changes to Active Directory Using Default Audit Policy
• Audit Changes to Active Directory Using Directory Service Changes Auditing

Module 10: Improving the Security of Authentication in an AD DS Domain

Lessons

• Configure Password and Lockout Policies
• Audit Authentication
• Configure Read-Only Domain Controllers

Lab : Configure Password and Account Lockout Policies

• Configure the Domain’s Password and Lockout Policies
• Configure a Fine-Grained Password Policy

Lab : Audit Authentication

• Audit Authentication

Lab : Configure Read-Only Domain Controllers

• Exercise 1: Install an RODC
• Exercise 2: Configure Password Replication Policy
• Exercise 3: Manage Credential Caching

Module 11: Configuring Domain Name System

Lessons

• Install and Configure DNS in an AD DS Domain
• Integration of AD DS, DNS, and Windows
• Advanced DNS Configuration and Administration

Lab : Installing the DNS Service

• Add the DNS Server Role
• Configure Forward Lookup Zones and Resource Records

Lab : Advanced Configuration of DNS

• Enable Scavenging of DNS Zones
• Explore Domain Controller Location
• Configure Name Resolution for External Domains

Module 12: Administering AD DS Domain Controllers

Lessons

• Domain Controller Installation Options
• Install a Server Core Domain Controller
• Manage Operations Masters
• Configure Global Catalog
• Configure DFS-R Replication of SYSVOL

Lab : Install Domain Controllers

• Create an Additional DC with the Active Directory Domain Services Installation Wizard
• Add a Domain Controller from the Command Line
• Create a Domain Controller from Installation Media

Lab : Install a Server Core Domain Controller

• Perform Post-Installation Configuration on Server Core
• Create a Domain Controller with Server Core

Lab : Transfer Operations Masters Roles

• Identify Operations Masters
• Transfer Operations Masters Roles

Lab : Configure the Global Catalog and Universal Group Membership Caching

• Configure a Global Catalog
• Configure Universal Group Membership Caching

Lab : Configure DFS-R Replication of SYSVOL

• Observe the Replication of SYSVOL
• Prepare to Migrate to DFS-R
• Migrate SYSVOL Replication to DFS-R
• Verify DFS-R Replication of SYSVOL

Module 13: Managing Sites and Active Directory Replication

Lessons

• Configure Sites and Subnets
• Configure Replication

Lab : Configure Sites and Subnets

• Configure the Default Site
• Create Additional Sites
• Move Domain Controllers into Sites

Lab : Configure Replication

• Create a Connection Object
• Create Site Links
• Designate a Preferred Bridgehead Server
• Configure Intersite Replication

Module 14: Directory Service Continuity

Lessons

• Monitor Active Directory
• Manage the Active Directory Database
• Active Directory Recycle Bin
• Back Up and Restore AD DS and Domain Controllers

Lab : Monitor Active Directory Events and Performance

• Monitor AD DS with Performance Monitor
• Work with Data Collector Sets

Lab : Manage the Active Directory Database

• Perform Database Maintenance
• Work with Snapshots and Recover a Deleted User

Lab : Using Active Directory Recycle Bin

• Enable Active Directory Recycle Bin
• Restore Deleted Objects with Active Directory Recycle Bin

Lab : Back Up and Restore Active Directory

• Back Up Active Directory
• Restore Active Directory and a Deleted OU

Module 15: Managing Multiple Domains and Forests

Lessons

• Configure Domain and Forest Functional Levels
• Manage Multiple Domains and Trust Relationships
• Move Objects between Domains and Forests

Lab : Administer Trust Relationships

• Configure Name Resolution between Contoso.com and Tailspintoys.com
• Create a Forest Trust

Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for VirtualizationDescribe virtualization as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Students also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security.Lessons

• Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
• Overview of Microsoft Virtualization
• Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualization
• Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualization

Lab : Evaluating the Network Environment for Virtualization

• Planning for the Hyper-V Server Role
• Assessing the Computing Environment by Using the MAP Toolkit

• Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
• Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks

Lab : Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role

• Installing the Hyper-V Role
• Determining Virtual Network Configuration Settings Based On Organizational Requirements
• Configuring Virtual Network Settings Using Virtual Network ManagerIn this exercise, you will: Configure virtual networks based on the design in Exercise 2
• Installing Remote Management Tools

Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual MachinesAfter completing this module, you will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Students also will be able to create and configure virtual machines.Lessons

• Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
• Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
• Managing Virtual Machine Snapshots
• Working with the Virtual Machine Connection Application

Lab : Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

• Creating Appropriate Virtual Hard Disks, Based On Organizational Requirements
• Creating New Virtual Machines Using the Virtual Machine Wizard
• Modifying Virtual Machine Settings
• Creating and Modifying Virtual Machine Snapshots

Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2After completing this module, students will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution.Lessons

• Planning for Integration of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• Installing the VMM Server and Administrator Console
• Managing Hosts and Host Groups

Lab : Planning and Deploying VMM 2008 R2

• Planning for the Implementation of SCVMM 2008 R2, Based Upon Organizational Requirements
• Installing and Configuring SCVMM Server and Administration Console Components

Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2After completing this module, students will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines.Lessons

• Creating a New Virtual Machine Using VMM 2008 R2
• Converting a Physical Server to a Virtual Machine
• Converting and Migrating Virtual Machines

Lab : Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines

• Creating a New Virtual Machine
• Deploying a New Virtual Machine from the VMM Library
• Converting a VMware-Based Virtual Machine to a Hyper-V Based Virtual Machine

Module 6: Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2008This module explains how to perform various management tasks on virtual machines stored within the VMM infrastructure.Lessons

• Overview of VMM Management Tasks
• Creating and Managing Checkpoints

Lab : Managing Virtual Machines Using VMM 2008 R2

• Modifying Virtual Machine Properties
• Managing Virtual Machine Checkpoints

Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM LibraryThis module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.Lessons

• Overview of the VMM Library
• Managing Profiles and Templates
• Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library

Lab : Configuring and Managing the VMM Library

• Adding a Library Server and Library Resources
• Creating a Hardware Profile
• Creating a Guest Operating-System Profile
• Creating a Virtual Machine Template
• Configuring highly available file servers for Virtual Machine Library Using DFS

Module 8: Configuring User Roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service PortalThis module explains how to configure and manage user roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal.Lessons

• Configuring User Roles
• Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal

Lab : Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal

• Preparing the Host Group and User Role Requirements
• Implementing the Self-Service Portal

Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server VirtualizationThis module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualization.Lessons

• Overview of Failover Clustering
• Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
• Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2

Lab : Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualization

• Installing and Configuring the Failover Clustering Feature
• Configuring Live Migration
• Integrating Failover Clustering with VMM 2008 R2

Module 10: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing ToolThis module explains how to maintain software updates using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool.Lessons

• Overview of the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
• Configuring WSUS and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

Lab : Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

• Configuring Infrastructure Prerequisites to Support the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
• Installing and Configuring the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

Module 11: Monitoring and Reporting VirtualizationThis module explains how to use the monitoring tools included with VMM 2008 and integrate System Center Operations Manager to provide extended monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.Lessons

• Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
• Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
• Configuring Performance and Resource Optimization

Lab : Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008

• Configuring System Center Operations Manager for VMM 2008 Integration
• Configuring PRO

Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual MachinesThis module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.Lessons

• Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines and the VMM Database
• Implementing Data Protection Manager for Backing Up the VMM Infrastructure

Lab : Using Data Protection Manager to Back Up the VMM 2008 Infrastructure

Module 13: Desktop Virtualization Using Remote Desktop ServicesThis module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role.Lessons

• Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
• Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualization Host

Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop Services

• Installing the Remote Desktop Session Host
• Installing and configuring the Remote Desktop Session Host
• Installing the Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Configuring the Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Installing and Configuring the Remote Desktop Virtualization Host
• Deploying an Application Using RemoteApp

Module 14: Extending Remote Desktop Services Outside the OrganizationThis module explains how to implement and configure the Remote Desktop Gateway and Remote Desktop Web Access.Lessons

• Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
• Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access

Lab : Integrating Remote Desktop Web Access into the Desktop Virtualization Infrastructure

• Installing Remote Desktop Gateway
• Installing Remote Desktop Web Access
• Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access
• Integrating RemoteApp and Desktop Connection with Remote Desktop Web Access

Module 1:Understanding Network Infrastructure

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Network Architecture Standards
• Lesson 2: Local Area Networking
• Lesson 3: Wide Area Networking
• Lesson 4: Wireless Networking
• Lesson 5: Connecting to the Internet
• Lesson 6: Remote Access

Lab : Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

• Exercise: Determining Appropriate Networking Components

Module 2: Connecting Network Components

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Understanding the OSI Model
• Lesson 2: Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
• Lesson 3: Understanding Routing
• Lesson 4: Understanding Media Types

Lab : Connecting Network Components

• Exercise 1: Determining the Appropriate Network Hardware
• Exercise 2: Selecting a Suitable Wiring Infrastructure

Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of TCP/IP
• Lesson 2: Understanding IPv4 Addressing
• Lesson 3: Configuring IPv4
• Lesson 4: Understanding IPv6
• Lesson 5: Name Resolution

Lab : Implementing TCP/IP

• Exercise 1: Determining an Appropriate IPv4 Addressing Scheme
• Exercise 2: Configuring IPv4 with Windows Server 2008
• Exercise 3: Verifying the Configuration
• Exercise 4: Configuring and Testing Name Resolution
• Exercise 5: Viewing the IPv6 Configuration

Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows ServerThis module will introduce students to different storage technologies, discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2008 R2 and will finish with helping you detail a resilient strategy for your storage that will be tolerant in various ways, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.Lessons

• Lesson 1: Identifying Storage Technologies
• Lesson 2: Managing Disks and Volumes
• Lesson 3: Implementing RAID

Lab : Implementing Storage in Windows Server

• Exercise 1: Creating a New Volume
• Exercise 2: Creating a Fault Tolerant Disk Configuration
• Exercise 3: Implementing the Windows iSCSI initiator

Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Installing Windows Server
• Lesson 2: Managing Services
• Lesson 3: Managing Peripherals and Devices

Lab : Installing Windows Server

• Exercise 1: Performing a Local Media-Based Installation
• Exercise 2: Configuring Windows Server
• Exercise 3: Configuring Services
• Exercise 4: Configuring Devices

Module 6: Windows Server Roles

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Role-Based Deployment
• Lesson 2: Deploying Role-Specific Servers

Lab : Implementing Server Roles

• Exercise 1: Determining the Appropriate Roles to Deploy
• Exercise 2: Deploying the Determined Server Roles

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Introducing AD DS
• Lesson 2: Implementing AD DS
• Lesson 3: Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
• Lesson 4: Implementing Organizational Units
• Lesson 5: Implementing Group Policy

Lab : Lab: Implementing AD DS

• Exercise 1: Promoting a New Domain Controller
• Exercise 2: Creating an Organizational Unit
• Exercise 3: Configuring Accounts
• Exercise 4: Creating a GPO

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Defense-in-Depth
• Lesson 2: Physical Security
• Lesson 3: Internet Security

Lab : Implementing IT Security Layers

• Exercise 1: Implementing Physical Security
• Exercise 2: Configuring Security Settings in Internet Explorer

Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Windows Security
• Lesson 2: Securing Files and Folders
• Lesson 3: Implementing Encryption

Lab : Lab: Implementing Windows Security

• Exercise 1: Configuring an Accounts Policy
• Exercise 2: Securing NTFS Files and Folders
• Exercise 3: Encrypting Files

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Network Security
• Lesson 2: Implementing Firewall
• Lesson 3: Network Access Protection

Lab : Implementing Network Security

• Exercise 1: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Exercise 2: Configuring Compliance with NAP

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Client Protection Features
• Lesson 2: E-Mail Protection
• Lesson 3: Server Protection

Lab : Implementing Security Software

• Exercise 1: Restricting Applications with AppLocker
• Exercise 2: Using the Security Configuration Wizard
• Exercise 3: Hardening the Security Settings on Windows Server 2008

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Server Components
• Lesson 2: Performance Monitoring

Lab : Monitoring Server Performance

• Exercise 1: Creating a Performance Baseline
• Exercise 2: Simulating a Server Load
• Exercise 3: Gathering Additional Performance Data
• Exercise 4: Determining Probable Performance Bottlenecks

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
• Lesson 2: Server Availability and Data Recovery
• Lesson 3: Applying Updates to Windows Server
• Lesson 4: Troubleshooting Windows Server

Lab : Maintaining Windows Server

• Exercise 1: Troubleshooting the Startup Process
• Exercise 2: Installing and Configuring WSUS
• Exercise 3: Gathering Information to Start the Troubleshooting Process

Module 14: Implementing Virtualization

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Overview of Virtualization Technologies
• Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V Role

Lab : Implementing Virtualization

• Exercise 1: Creating the VHDs
• Exercise 2: Creating New Virtual Machines
• Exercise 3: Modifying Virtual Machine Settings
• Exercise 4: Creating and Applying Virtual Machine Snapshots

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