Introduction
This 3 day instructor-led course provides
students with an understanding of Applications Platform
technology in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to
allow individuals who already have experience with Applications
Platform technologies to upgrade their skills for Windows Server
2008. This course is based on an interim build of Windows Server
2008.
Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals
experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000
and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA
certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will
be able to:
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Configure and use Windows Server as
an application server with new Server Roles.
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Use new features in IIS 7.0
Application Server, including the new modular
configuration system.
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Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0.
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Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web
servers with automatic failed request tracing and other
included features and tools.
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Plan for Windows SharePoint Services
3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments.
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Configure and manage Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through
troubleshooting and day-to-day operation.
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Use new features in Terminal Services
and describe Terminal Services Licensing.
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Use and manage Terminal Services
remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting
and performance optimization.
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Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must
have one or more of the following:
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On-the-job experience in planning,
implementing, managing, or supporting Microsoft Windows
Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and
Network Infrastructure
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Working knowledge of networking, for
example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
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Designed a Microsoft Windows Server
2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure
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Designed Security for a Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 Network
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Installed, Configured, and
Administered Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP
Professional, or Microsoft Vista.
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Course Outline
Module 1: Server Roles and Initial
Configuration Tasks
This module introduces Application Server
Roles, describing Application Server features in Windows Server
and demonstrating initial configuration and Unix
interoperability.
Lessons
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Application Server Roles
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Application Server Features
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Windows Server as an Application
Server
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Lab 1: Server Roles and Configuration Tasks
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Review Default State
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Initial Configuration Tasks
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Unix Interoperability
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Configure Windows Server as an
Application Server.
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Define and use Application Server
Roles.
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Recognize and implement Unix
interoperability features.
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Module 2: Overview of IIS 7.0 Application
Server
This module introduces IIS 7.0 modular
architecture, in which more than 40 features can be
independently installed. It also demonstrates new scripting
interface features and distributed configuration files.
Lessons
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Review of IIS 6.0
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Key Improvements in IIS 7.0
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IIS 7.0 Configuration System
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Lab 1: Introducing IIS 7.0
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Adding the Web Server Role and
Additional Services
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Reviewing the IIS 7.0 Administration
Interface
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Add an ASP.NET Application
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Identify new features in IIS 7.0.
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Navigate the IIS 7.0 user interface.
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Explain the new IIS 7.0 configuration
system.
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Module 3: Managing Web Applications with IIS
7.0
This module covers several aspects of server
management in IIS 7.0. IIS can be configured using the IIS
Manager graphical user interface or using several configuration
files. It also explores the appcmd.exe command line utility as
it is used for server administration.
Lessons
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Managing IIS 7.0
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Using Hierarchical Configuration
Settings
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Delegating Configuration to
Non-Administrator Users
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Lab 1: Managing Web Applications with IIS 7.0
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Using IIS 7.0 Configuration Files to
Control Delegation
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Extending the User Interface with
Custom Features
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Controlling Delegation Using Locking
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Configuring IIS 7.0 using the Managed
API
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Using AppCMD
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Explain management approaches for IIS
7.0.
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Use appcmd.exe to perform basic
administration tasks.
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List the components of IIS
configuration files.
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Locate IIS 7.0 configuration files.
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Grant non-administrative users access
to IIS 7.0 configuration settings.
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Module 4: Troubleshooting Web Servers
This module describes and demonstrates IIS
7.0 features for troubleshooting, including Runtime Control and
Status API, Automatic Failed Request Tracing, and Trace Events.
Lessons
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Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
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Using the Runtime Control and Status
API
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Using Automatic Failed Request
Tracing
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Adding Trace Events to Managed
Modules
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Lab 1: Troubleshooting Web Servers
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Locating Failures using FREB
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Tracing Failed Requests
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Using RSCA to View Executing Requests
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Using Managed APIs to Access RSCA
Data
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Using Automatic Failed Request
Tracing
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Using Trace Events in ASPX Pages
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Adding Trace Events to Managed
Modules
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Troubleshoot IIS 7.0 with included
tools.
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Locate and trace failed requests,
using automatic tracing, managed APIs, and ASPX pages.
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Use managed APIs to access RSCA data.
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Module 5: Introduction to the Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0 Platform
This module describes and demonstrates
Windows SharePoint Service 3.0, including planning for
implementation and performing a new installation.
Lessons
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Overview of Windows SharePoint
Services 3.0
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Collaboration Technologies Offered by
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
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Determining Organizational and User
Needs
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Review Planning Site Creation,
Maintenance, and Security
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Review Planning Server Requirements
and Topologies
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Performing a Clean Installation of
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0
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Installing and Configuring the
Central Administration Site
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Lab 1: Introduction to the Windows SharePoint
Services 3.0 Platform
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Installing and Configuring the
Central Administration Site
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Installing the Central Administration
Site
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Configuring the Services on the
Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Server
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Plan for SharePoint Services 3.0
implementation.
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Install and configure Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0.
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Module 6: Configuring and Managing Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0
This module describes and demonstrates how to
configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, including
creating and configuring sites and managing sites and servers.
Lessons
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Creating and Configuring Sites
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Managing Windows SharePoint Services
3.0 Sites
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Managing the Windows SharePoint
Services 3.0 Server
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Lab 1: Configuring and Managing Windows
SharePoint Services 3.0
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Creating a Web Application and Site
Collection
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Creating a Web Application
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Creating a Site Collection
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Starting the Windows SharePoint
Services Search Service
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Configuring the Alternate Access
Mappings
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Managing Site Settings
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Troubleshooting Windows SharePoint
Services 3.0 Server Performance Issues
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Create Web applications and Site
collection with Windows SharePoint Services 3.0.
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Manage site settings
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Troubleshoot SharePoint performance
issues.
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Module 7: Configuring Terminal Services
Terminal Services has been updated with
Windows Server 2008, including changes to Terminal Services
core. This module covers the new Terminal Services core
functionality as well as Terminal Services Web Access and
Terminal Services Licensing.
Lessons
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Terminal Services Overview
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Terminal Services Core Functionality
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Terminal Services Web Access
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Terminal Services Licensing
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Lab 1: Exploring Terminal Services
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Installing Terminal Services
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Remote Desktop Connection
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Configure TS Web Access
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Describe how Terminal Services works.
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Identify new Terminal Services core
features.
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Use Terminal Services Web Access.
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Describe how Terminal Services
Licensing functions.
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Module 8: Managing Terminal Services
With Windows Server 2008 Remote Programs are
accessed remotely through Terminal Services. Terminal Services
Gateway can be used to help secure access to Remote Programs.
This module describes and demonstrates using Terminal Services
management consoles and Event Viewer as well as using Terminal
Services with Windows System Resource Manager to optimize
performance.
Lessons
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Terminal Services Remote Programs
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Terminal Services Gateway
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Managing Terminal Services
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Lab 1: Managing Terminal Services
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Using Terminal Services Remote
Programs
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Configuring Terminal Services Gateway
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Managing Terminal Services Remote
Programs
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Managing Terminal Server
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Optimizing Terminal Services
Performance
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After completing this module, students will
be able to:
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Use and Manage Terminal Services
Remote Programs
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Use and Manage Terminal Services
Gateway
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Optimize and Monitor Terminal
Services
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