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Microsoft Course 6408A - First Look: Getting Started with Server Management in Windows Server 2008 — A 90-Minute Clinic

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Closed In-House Course

Course Synopsis

This 90 minute clinic provides in-depth knowledge on the following Windows Server 2008 Server Management functionality:

Server Manager Overview
Server Core Installation
Windows PowerShell
Windows Remote Management

Intended Audience

IT Professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.

Outline Course Contents

Server Manager Overview

After completing this session, students will be able to:

Explain Server Roles that are now available in Windows Server 2008
Identify major roles and features available in Windows Server 2008 that require administration
Explain how and why to use the Server Manager Console
Identify the Initial Configuration Tasks feature and benefits of using hose features
Explain Server Manager Wizards and benefits that they provide
Explain both local and remote addition to Server Manager and what methods exist in Windows Server 2008 for managing servers
Identify improvements that have been made to printer management

Server Core Installation

After completing this session, students will be able to:

Explain Server Core installation and changes to your environment to use it
Identify server roles that are available in a Server Core installation
Identify when to use Server Core installation and benefits of implementing Server Core
Identify when you need to change your code to work with a Server Core installation

Windows PowerShell

After completing this session, students will be able to:

Explain what is Windows PowerShell and its benefits
Explain PowerShell cmdlets and how to use them
Explain how to start and navigate the Windows PowerShell environment
Identify how to customize Windows PowerShell

Windows Remote Management

After completing this session, students will be able to:

Explain Windows Remote Management and its benefits
Identify key technical information in order to effectively use Windows Remote Management

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