Module 1: Introduction to Managing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 EnvironmentThe module explains server roles, Active Directory, the Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools and Remote Desktop.
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Server Roles
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Overview of Active Directory
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Using Windows Server 2008 Administrative Tools
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Using Remote Desktop for Administration
Module 2: Creating Active Directory Domain Services User and Computer ObjectsThis module explains how to manage user accounts, create computer accounts and manage AD DS objects.
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Managing User Accounts
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Creating Computer Accounts
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Automating AD DS Object Management
- Using Queries to Locate Objects in AD DS
Module 3: Creating Groups and Organizational UnitsThis module introduces groups and how to manage them.
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Introduction to AD DS Groups
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Managing Group Accounts
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Creating Organizational Units
Module 4: Managing Access to Resources in Active Directory Domain ServicesThe module explains how to manage access and assign and manage permissions.
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Managing Access Overview
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Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
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Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
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Determining Effective Permission
Module 5: Configuring Active Directory Objects and TrustsThis module explains how to delegate administrative access to AD DS objects and how to configure AD DS Trusts.
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Delegating Administrative Access to AD DS Objects
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Configuring AD DS Trusts
Module 6: Creating and Configuring Group PolicyThis module explains how to configure and manage Group Policy Objects.
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Overview of Group Policy
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Configuring the Scope of Group Policy Objects
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Evaluating the Application of Group Policy Objects
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Managing Group Policy Objects
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Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
Module 7: Configuring User and Computer Environments Using Group PolicyThis module explains how to configure user environments using group policy.
- Configuring Group Policy Settings
- Configuring Scripts and Folder Redirection Using
Group Policy - Configuring Administrative Templates
- Deploying Software Using Group Policy
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Introduction to Group Policy Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Group Policy Application
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Troubleshooting Group Policy Settings
Module 8: Implementing Security Using Group PolicyThis module explains how to configure security policies, implement password policies, restrict access to software and user security templates.
- Configuring Security Policies
- Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies
- Restricting Group Membership and Access to Software
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Managing Security Using Security Templates
Module 9: Configuring Server Security ComplianceThis module explains how to secure a windows infrastructure, configure an audit policy, manage WSUS and plan for a security update.
- Securing a Windows Infrastructure
- Configuring an Audit Policy
- Overview of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Managing WSUS
Module 10: Configuring and Managing Storage TechnologiesThis module explains how to manage storage using File Server Resource Manager, configure quota management, implement file screening and manage storage reports.
- Windows Server 2008 Storage Management Overview
- Managing Storage Using File Server Resource Manager
- Configuring Quota Management
- Implementing File Screening
- Managing Storage Reports
- Understanding Storage Area Networks
Module 11: Configuring and Managing Distributed File SystemThis module explains how to configure DFS namespaces and replication.
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Distributed Files System (DFS) Overview
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Configuring DFS Namespaces
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Configuring DFS Replication
Module 12: Configuring Network Access ProtectionThis module explains how to configure, monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
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Overview of Network Access Protection
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How NAP Works
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Module 13: Configuring Availability of Network ResourcesThis module explains how to configure shadow copies and provide server and service availability.
- Configuring Shadow Copies
- Providing Server and Service Availability
Module 14: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 ServersThis module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2008 servers.
- Planning Monitoring Tasks
- Calculating a Server Baseline
- Measuring Performance Objects
- Selecting Appropriate Monitoring Tools
- Planning Notification Methods
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Maintenance Tasks
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Automating Windows Server 2008 Maintenance
Module 15: Managing Windows Server 2008 Backup and RestoreThis module explains how to back up and restore Windows Server 2008 servers.
- Planning Backups with Windows Server 2008
- Planning Backup Policy on Windows Server 2008
- Planning a Server Restore Policy
- Planning an EFS Restore Policy
- Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Startup