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Microsoft Course 6404A - First Look: Getting Started with High Availability in Windows Server 2008 — A 90-Minute Clinic

Course Synopsis

This 90 minute clinic provides in-depth knowledge of Failover Cluster technology in Windows Server 2008. It also covers how to configure a Two-Node Failover Cluster.

Course Objectives

On completion of this clinic, delegates should be able to:

  • Describe a Failover Cluster and its benefits
  • Describe the changes/improvements made to clustering in Windows Server 2008
  • Explain how cluster improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce complexity
  • Explain how improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce support costs and implementation times
  • Explain how new functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows implementation in a geographically dispersed environment
  • Identify the hardware, software, account and infrastructure requirements necessary to successfully implement a Failover Cluster
  • Identify the steps involved in installing a Failover Cluster
  • Describe how to configure a Failover Cluster

Intended Audience

IT Professionals skilled on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003.

Course Prerequisites

Experience with Windows Clustering running on Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000.

Win Server 2008 training UK enquiries

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Please call between 0900 and 1700 (UK time) on Monday to Friday


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