Windows Server 2008 Application Servers and Services

Overview/Description
The Windows Server 2008 Application Server role provides an environment for deploying and running server based applications. This course covers installation and configuration of the Application Server role and Microsoft System Center family of products – formerly known as Systems Management Server. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administration. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCITPro: Server Administrator certification.

Target Audience
Windows Server administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in an enterprise organization; Windows Server administrators who manage infrastructure, web, and IT application servers for an enterprise organization; individuals seeking certification on Microsoft's new generation server platform.

Prerequisites
Any candidate should have taken and passed the following MCTS level exams: 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Expected Duration (hours)
1.0

Lesson Objectives

Windows Server 2008 Application Servers and Services

install the Application Server role

identify the functions of the Application Server role services

use Group Policy to deploy software packages

recognize how resiliency functions in applications

sequence the steps to deploy software using System Center Essentials

install the Application Server role

use Group Policy to deploy a software package