MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp

Course Description

This Boot Camp will prepare qualified Microsoft professionals for the Server 2008 Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certifications and includes preparation for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration certification. In this intensive exam-preparation program, you will use Transcender, the industry-leading test-preparation product, to take simulated exams and practice sample questions. This Boot Camp includes all the certification exams, along with one free retake voucher for each exam if needed. A fast-paced, rapid review session prior to each exam covers key material, providing comprehensive exam preparation.

You Will Take These Exams:

New Certification Candidates:

• 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
• 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
• 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

MCSAs on Server 2003:

• 70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
• 70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
• 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
• 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

MCSEs on Server 2003:

• 70-649: TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
• 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
• 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
• 70-647: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

You Will Earn These Certifications:

• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure Configuration
• MCITP: Server Administrator
• MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration
• MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

Skills Gained

• Key topics and concepts tested on the MCITP exams
• MCITP exam structure and the most effective test-taking strategies
• How to be successful on Microsoft''s new performance-based test format
• Use the Transcender test-preparation software to reinforce learning objectives, validate current knowledge, and review the most comprehensive and realistic exam questions
• Pinpoint your weak areas and strengthen them to ensure success on the MCITP exams

Who Can Benefit

• MCSAs on Windows Server 2003
• MCSEs on Windows Server 2003
• IT professionals with at least two years of hands-on experience implementing and administering network and desktop operating systems
• Systems engineers, network engineers, systems analysts, network analysts, and technical consultants who want to earn their MCITP: Server Administrator and MCITP: Enterprise Administrator credentials in an accelerated format

Prerequisites

• Required: At least two years of hands-on experience administering Windows 2000 or Windows 2003
• Recommended: Managing and Maintaining Server 2008 (Course 6121)

Syllabus

1. Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory

• Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory
• Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure
• Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles
• Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects
• Maintaining the Active Directory Environment
• Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

2. Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure

• Configuring IP Addressing and Services
• Configuring Name Resolution
• Configuring Network Access
• Configuring File and Print Services
• Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure

3. Windows Server 2008 - Server Administration

• Planning for Server Deployment
• Planning for Server Management
• Monitoring and Maintaining Servers
• Planning Application and Data Provisioning
• Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability

4. Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure

• Deploying Servers
• Configuring Terminal Services
• Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure
• Configuring Network Application Services

5. Windows 7 - Configuration

• Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7
• Deploying Windows 7
• Configuring Hardware and Applications
• Configuring Network Connectivity
• Configuring Access to Resources
• Configuring Mobile Computing
• Monitoring and Maintaining Systems that Run Windows 7
• Configuring Backup and Recovery Options

6. Windows Server 2008 - Enterprise Administration

• Planning Network and Application Services
• Designing Core Identity and Access Management Components
• Designing Support Identity and Access Management Components
• Designing for Business Continuity and Data Availability