Course 6420B

Fundamentals of
Windows Server 2008

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Introduction
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Company affiliation
Title/function
Job responsibility
Programming, networking, database experience
Product experience
Your expectations for the course

Course Material
Course Companion CD

Course Handbook
A succinct classroom learning guide
that provides critical technical
information to optimize your
in-class learning experience.

Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital

content with integrated premium
on-line resources designed to
supplement the Course Handbook.

Online Resources
Student Course Files
Lessons
Labs
Module Reviews and Takeaways
Lab Answers

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How to Use the Course Material

Course Handbook
Use the handbook content as the

Course Companion CD
During the class, refer to the

primary resource for reference during

the class.

Companion CD while performing labs

or as suggested by the instructor.

Use the troubleshooting tips and best

Use the CD as your extended learning

practices in the Module Reviews and

Takeaways section as on-the-job
references.

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resource on the job.

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Microsoft Learning

Course
Course 6420B:
6420B: Fundamentals
Fundamentals of
of Windows
Windows
Server
Server 2008
2008
Course
Course 6421B:
6421B: Configuring
Configuring and
and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
aa Windows
Windows Server
Server 2008
2008 Network
Network
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Course
Course 6425B:
6425B: Configuring
Configuring and
and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Windows
Windows Server
Server 2008
2008 Active
Active Directory
Directory
Domain
Domain Services
Services

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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

6420B-NYCSVR1
Member Server

6420B-NYCSVR2
Member Server

E:\
Allfiles

6420B-NYCSVR3

6420B-NYCSVR4

6420B-NYC-CL1

Member Server

Member Server

Client

Disk2
Disk3
Disk4

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