Introducing Windows Server 2008

Overview/Description
Windows Server 2008 represents the next generation of server operating systems from Microsoft. With this release come notable improvements in security, remote access, networking, and performance monitoring. New administration features such as the command-line PowerShell and Server Manager are designed to ease administration and offer a secure way of administering Windows Server 2008 servers. Further enhancements to Terminal Services ensure that Windows Server 2008 maximizes the availability and flexibility of remote access and virtual environments. This course discusses these features along with the various product versions available, deployment and installation strategies, and the new Active Directory roles.

Target Audience
Administrators and managers considering rolling out Windows Server 2008.

Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with Windows and preferably Windows Server

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Introducing Windows Server 2008

determine which edition of Windows Server 2008 is appropriate for a given organization

match editions of Windows Server 2008 with corresponding characteristics

recognize the steps in the Windows Server 2008 installation process

identify the system requirements for the installation of Windows Server 2008

use Server Manager to add an optional feature

install the appropriate edition of Windows Server 2008 for a given company

identify server roles that are available with a Server Core installation

identify the benefits of a Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008

recognize commands that are used in Server Core, in a given example

recognize how to install and customize Windows PowerShell

recognize how to use commands in Windows PowerShell

install Windows Server 2008 PowerShell

customize Windows Server 2008 PowerShell

use Windows Server 2008 PowerShell

identify the new Terminal Services features in Windows Server 2008

recognize the organizational benefits of using Terminal Services in Windows Server 2008

recognize how a read-only domain controller increases security in a branch office scenario

identify the features of the new Active Directory services in Windows Server 2008