About This Training Course

"This 3-day, instructor-led training course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008, including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator.

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are experienced with Windows 2000 Server and/or Windows Server 2003, who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification, or have equivalent knowledge. "

Subjects Covered

"Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration
Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services
Module 5: Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator
Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory
Module 7: Upgrading File and Print Servers
Module 8: Upgrading Application and Web Servers
Module 9: Upgrading Branch Office Servers
Module 10: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines"

Training Course Outcomes

"After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Install Windows Server 2008.
• Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008.
• Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008.
• Configure Windows Server Core 2008.
• Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008.
• Utilize Windows Server Deployment.
• Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003.
• Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK."

Prerequisites

"Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:

• On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
• Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
• Experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows Vista."