TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Part Time

Course Details

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Course Code

QBSNT121/BCP0

Course Level

N/A

Where will this course lead?

This course is intended for technicians working with Windows deployment services, terminal services, Web services, and media services.

Students who satisfy the minimum pass level, for the above vendor exam(s), as defined by Microsoft at the time of taking the online exam, will be awarded the following:-

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration

And counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator

What will I study?

After completing this course, you will be able to:

Deploying Servers
Deploy images by using Windows Deployment Services.

Install from media (IFM), configure Windows Deployment Services, capture Windows Deployment Services images, deploy Windows Deployment Services images, server core
Configure Microsoft Windows activation.

Install a KMS server, create a DNS SRV record, replicate volume license data
Configure Windows Server Hyper-V and virtual machines.

Virtual networking, virtualization hardware requirements, Virtual Hard Disks, migrate from physical to virtual, VM additions, backup, optimization, server core
Configure high availability.

Failover clustering, Network Load Balancing, hardware redundancy
Configure storage.

RAID types, Virtual Disk Specification (VDS) API, Network Attached Storage, iSCSI and Fibre Channel storage area networks, mount points
Configuring Terminal Services
Configure Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services RemoteApp (TS RemoteApp).

Configuring Terminal Services Web Access, configuring Terminal Services Remote Desktop Web Connection
Configure Terminal Services Gateway.

Certificate configuration, Terminal Services Gateway Manager (TS Gateway Manager), specifying resources that users can access through TS Gateway by using Terminal Services resource authorization policy (TS RAP) and Terminal Services connection authorization policy (TS CAP), Terminal Services group policy
Configure Terminal Services load balancing.

Terminal Services Session Broker redirection modes, DNS registration, setting through group policy
Configure and monitor Terminal Services resources.

Allocate resources by using Windows Server Resource Manager, configure application logging
Configure Terminal Services licensing.

Deploy licensing server, connectivity between terminal servers and Terminal Services licensing server, recovering Terminal Services licensing server, managing Terminal Services client access licenses (TS CALs)
Configure Terminal Services client connections.

Connecting local devices and resources to a session, Terminal Services profiles, Terminal Services home folders, Remote Desktop Connection (RDC), single sign-on, Remote Desktop Snap-In, MSTSC.exe
Configure Terminal Services server options.

logoff, disconnect, reset, remote control, monitor, Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) permissions, connection limits, session time limits, managing by using GPOs, viewing processes, session permissions, display data prioritization
Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure
Configure Web applications.

Directory-dependent, publishing, URL-specified configuration, Microsoft .NET components, for example, .NET and .aspx, configure application pools
Manage Web sites.

Migrate sites and Web applications, publish IIS Web sites, configure virtual directories
Configure a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server.

Configure for extranet users, configure permissions
Configure Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).

Setting up smart hosts, configuring size limitations, setting up security and authentication to the delivering server, creating proper service accounts, authentication, SMTP relay
Manage Internet Information Services (IIS).

Web site content backup and restore, IIS configuration backup, monitor IIS, configure logging, delegation of administrative rights
Configure SSL security.

Configure certificates, requesting SSL certificate, renewing SSL certificate, exporting and importing certificates
Configure Web site authentication and permissions.

May include but is not limited to: configure site permissions and authentication, configure application permissions, client certificate mappings
Configuring Network Application Services
Configure Windows Media server.

May include but is not limited to: on-demand replication, configure time-sensitive content, caching and proxy
Configure Digital Rights Management (DRM).

May include but is not limited to: encryption, sharing business rules, configuring license delivery, configuring policy templates
Configure Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services server options.

May include but is not limited to: site permissions, backup, antivirus, configuring Windows SharePoint Services service accounts
Configure Windows SharePoint Services e-mail integration.

May include but is not limited to: configuring a document library to receive e-mail, configuring incoming versus outgoing e-mail

How will this course be delivered?

This course is one of the 'blended learning' series from the Microsoft IT Academy at Solihull College. Providing IT professional access to the latest Microsoft certification courses with high quality, flexible learning systems.

The 'blended learning' courses comprise of components to facilitate effective self directed learning, with flexible start and attendance date to meet your individual needs.

This course offers bookable hands-on practice labs in our Academy open access lab facility that assist students in becoming proficient in the skills needed to support the Microsoft technology.

The student kit includes relevant comprehensive Microsoft Official Curriculum workbook(s) and other necessary materials for this class.

Students will also receive 150 days access to Microsoft's internet e-learning system, with relevant e-learning course materials.

Access to MSDN AA to enable students to download Microsoft operating systems and applications to create and develop their own practice lab environments, for your academic use only. Conditions and systems requirements apply.

Tailored individual learning plans, with one-one support and guidance from our qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer / mentors.

On-line exam preparation and assessment with MeasureUP test practice system.

This course is available to study in daytime or evening sessions.

What qualifications will I get?

Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Information and Communication Technology (SSA 6)

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal examination required; however students may take the external Microsoft examination, typically three weeks from end of course.

70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Examinations must be taken at our in-house Authorised Prometric testing centre (APTC) at Specialist IT Training. APTC Site code GB3K.

The course includes continual assessments.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered by interview.

What are the entry requirements?

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) on Windows Server 2008 credential is intended for IT professionals who work in the complex computing environment of medium-sized to large companies. The MCTS candidate should have at least one year of experience implementing and administering a network operating system in an environment that has the following characteristics:

250 to 5,000 or more users
Three or more physical locations
Three or more domain controllers
Network services and resources, such as messaging, a database, file and print, a proxy server, a firewall, the Internet, an intranet, remote access, and client computer management.
Connectivity requirements, such as connecting branch offices and individual users in remote locations to the corporate network and connecting corporate networks to the Internet.

Before attending this course, students must have:
Able to perform server and desktop installation, upgrades, and configuration
A conceptual understanding of automated deployment
A basic understanding of the processes in Microsoft Operations Connector Framework, Microsoft Solutions Framework, and ITIL 3.0
Basic skills with Windows PowerShell 2.0
Windows command line
Understanding of, and experience with, monitoring and management tools
Networking knowledge
Knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Knowledge of security
Understanding of, and experience with, performance monitoring
Troubleshooting skills
Familiarity and experience with Windows PowerShell 2.0, Windows Command line, scripting of imaging and virtualization technologies, and general batch scripting.

What else do I need to know?

The Microsoft certification program is one of the IT industry's most comprehensive programs for assessing and maintaining software-related skills. Microsoft has designed this program to ensure that a high level of expertise is sustained within an international IT professional community. We offer a range of courses to help delegates prepare for the following Microsoft Certifications MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCTS, MCITP, MCPD, MCAD, MCSD.

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications provide the foundation for Microsoft Certification. These certifications are designed to validate your skills on the features and functionality of key technologies. You can show your depth of knowledge in one specific technology, earn multiple MCTS certifications to show breadth across different products, or build on the MCTS to earn a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential.

Course schedules, content, supporting materials and availability may be subject to change.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

This course is intended for individuals who are employed as or seeking employment as a Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer.

The following courses are recommended for further study:-

Microsoft certified IT Professional courses, please enquire for further details.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Study material fees are payable.
If required, vendor exam will be charged at current rates.
This course is not eligible for fee concession.

Contact

Blossomfield Campus

Solihull College
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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