MCITP: Server Administrator / MCSA: Windows Server 2008 Boot Camp

Course Description

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

You Will Take These Exams:

Current MCSAs on Windows Server 2003 will take:

• 70-648: TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist
• 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

New certification candidates will take:

• 70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• 70-646: Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

You Will Earn These Certifications:

• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
• MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
• MCITP: Server Administrator

Skills Gained

• Key topics and concepts tested on the MCITP: Server Administrator exams
• Structure of the MCITP: Server Administrator exams 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: Server Administrator exams

Who Can Benefit

• MCSAs 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 credential 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