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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade
A Firebrand Training
6
Day Course
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - Overview
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 will help you to increase the flexibility of your server infrastructure while saving time and reducing costs. Powerful new management tools and security enhancements allow you to have more control over your servers while providing advanced protection so you can spend less time on everyday tasks and more time bringing greater value to your organisation.
This course is intended for those delegates who are currently MCSE 2003 and wish to upgrade their qualifications to Windows Server 2008. Professionals with a 2003 MCSE need to pass one exam to become MCTS on 2008. This one pass will provide the delegate with three distinct MCTS qualifications, i.e. Active Directory Configuration, Network Infrastructure Configuration and Application Platform Configuration.
Course Objectives
The primary objective is for delegates to achieve three Windows 2008 MCTS certifications. Upon completion of this course, the attendee will be able to :
- Take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008
- Describe and configure server roles with ADS in Windows Server 2008
- Install, manage and configure the server core role as a domain controller
- Set up and manage read-only domain controllers
- Describe and manage windows deployment services
- Describe and use network policies and network access protection
- Use Windows Server 2008 with new server roles
- Use new features in IIS 7.0 application server
- Configure and manage Windows SharePoint services 3.0
Windows Server skills transition for MCSE
Become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Active Directory Configuration, Application Platform Configuration and Network Infrastructure Configuration
Windows Server skills transition for MCSA
Become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Active Directory Configuration and Network Infrastructure Configuration
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - Benefits
For HR managers, certification is particularly important because it allows them to more easily identify the skills that an individual possesses. When a company has employees that possess certain skills, it can garner a competitive advantage when seeking to attract customers. Certification can also contribute to increased productivity.
Individuals
- Overwhelmingly, individuals with Microsoft certifications have an advanced level of knowledge, expertise and skill, and command more professional credibility
- Individual students may receive college credits to utilize tuition reimbursement programs for their IT training or to complete college coursework
Human Resources
- Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover
- Certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills
- For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills
Microsoft certification affords special membership benefits
- Technical information, product information and exclusive discounts on products and services through a secured section of the Microsoft website
- Microsoft logos and certificate for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers
- Invitations to Microsoft conferences and other educational opportunities
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - Curriculum
- Active Directory Improvements
- Planning for ADDS deployment
- Upgrade considerations
- Server Core Domain Controllers
- What's new in AD DS
- Manageability and reliability
- AD Federation services
- AD Lightweight directory services
- AD Rights management services
- Read-only Domain Controllers
- Auditing Features
- AD Certificate services
- Server manager roles
- Networking with Server 2008
- DNS improvements
- Introduction to server core
- Configuring and managing server core
- Backup Infrastructure
- Restore utilities
- Network policies Access protection
- Enforcement options
- Network Access Protection scenarios
- Windows Deployment services
- WDS components
- Windows server virtualization
- Configuring virtualization
- Failover clustering
- Network Load balancing
- Windows reliability and performance monitor
- Windows system resource manager
- Application server roles
- Application server features
- IIS 7.0 configuration
- Improvements in IIS 7.0
- Managing IIS 7.0
- Using hierarchical configuration settings
- Delegating configuration
- 70-649 Exam
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - Exam Track
This course prepares you for the Microsoft the 70-648 or the 70-649 exam depending on your background. Upgrading your MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist exam.
On the last day of the course students coming from an MCSA background can elect to take the 70-648 exam, whilst students coming from an MCSE background can elect to take the 70-649 exam.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - What's Included
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Upgrade - Prerequisites
To successfully sit and pass this exam delegates must be experienced MCSA 2003 or MCSE 2003 certified professionals and an understanding of Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Share Point would be advantageous.
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Testimonials
"Best course I have ever been on."
Jonathan Leather, Morrisons.
"Firebrand Training is very hard, do not come here expecting to be in the bar everynight. During my time here the only time to go outside was to get the minibus to and from the station. Very hard work but the amount of information you learn is enormous!! Do not come here if you are not focused to learn."
Ben Westlake, Nemo Personal Finance.
"Everything was outstanding, just be aware of the hours required to get all the work done."
Sarah Grainger, ZurichFinancial Services.
"The instructor was very good at his job. Completed my CCVP course and got my CCVP from Cisco Systems :-)."
Rajendra Thuvarakan, Grange Hotels.
"I had low expectations of myself coming onto the course (CCNA) as the Cisco exams have a reputation for being difficult and my attempt at self study was not going well. But our instructor drilled us well and showed great patience with our slow brains, giving us the confidence to do well!"
EJE, Panasonic Mobile.
"The staff and trainers were all very professional. I will be back at the drop of a hat when I need further training in a specific area of expertise."
CP, EIS (KCC).
"Good to be located outside of town. Will come back here as soon as needed."
Raymond Bleser, Mastercard.
"It was one of the hardest weeks in my life, but allowed me to achieve qualification in a really short time."
FM, Salmon Limited.
"The training method at Firebrand Training promotes intensive learning and excellent revision methods, combined with practice examinations to re-inforce the learning, giving students a great level of confidence when preparing for the exam. "
Graham Thomson, Self employed contractor.
"Outstanding instructors, pleasant environment. Be prepared to work , it pays off. "
Ricky Hare, Damovo UK Ltd.
"The immersive training at Firebrand Training centres provided me with an extremely good learning environment."
Stuart Driver, Weatherbys Ventures Ltd.
"Firebrand Training meet all my needs in regards to training and the overall experience, can not wait to get back for another course."
Darren Jones, flooks haulage.
"Firebrand Training offer a training solution that fits the busy technical professional. It is difficult or even impossible for anyone to get away and do the courses separately, so the bootcamp is ideal. Staff are amazingly friendly, and the instructor is both knowledgable, personable, and articulate. An amazing two weeks, and I will definitely be back!"
Simon Phillips, Yokogawa Middle East.
"This is a professional and well delivered course. However do not consider such a condensed course if you are either inexperienced in the IT field or you are unprepared! The Comptia certification is not a soft or easy option for the inexperienced! Prepare to work very hard for very long hours and you may be rewarded for your efforts."
Simon Chandler, DJO UK Ltd.
"Excellent instructor and methods. The instructor really knows his stuff."
Neil Grant, Artesia - opentext.
"The training style of the instructor was excellent, in terms of maintaining class focus, covering a complex subjectand ensuring key aspects were retained. "
Malcolm Bay, Poly Com.
"Come with the right attitude and the want to get qualified and it will happen. Do not expect ANY easy or short days!"
AC, Western Provident Association (WPA).
"This was my first time attending a Firebrand Training course and I would certainly come back again for other courses if the need arised.
The course was presented in fun and interesting way which help students to become move involed."
Michael Carpenter, Port of Tilbury London Ltd.
"Excellent instructor and methods. The instructor really knows his stuff."
Neil Grant, Artesia - opentext.
"Very knowledgeable instructor!"
RL, euromoney.
"The CRM 4.0 course is tough, the trainer and staff all pull together to get you through, do not expect to sleep much, but you will have fun and enjoy your experience."
James Howard, route one publishing ltd.
"From the day I arrive until today, Firebrand Training has provided me with a casual, friendly and learning focused environment. I have found the course tough, which I knew it would be, but also very rewarding. I would not hesitate in coming back in the future for more learning of the highest quality."
Damon Smith, Self Employed.
"I had low expectations of myself coming onto the course (CCNA) as the Cisco exams have a reputation for being difficult and my attempt at self study was not going well. But our instructor drilled us well and showed great patience with our slow brains, giving us the confidence to do well!"
EJE, Panasonic Mobile.
"Do as much as you can before you attend and be prepared to work harder still during your stay. Be prepared for the long days. Get to the stage where you feel in your mind you can pass the exam before you attend. This will take the pressure off.
Then you can use the week to max your skillset and iron out any things youre not certain of.
You will not regret the effort when pass the exam. "
James Reeve, WR Evans (Chemist) Ltd.
"I had low expectations of myself coming onto the course (CCNA) as the Cisco exams have a reputation for being difficult and my attempt at self study was not going well. But our instructor drilled us well and showed great patience with our slow brains, giving us the confidence to do well!"
EJE, Panasonic Mobile.
"The course was very hard going but very good. The centre, all the staff and the food were all excellent. The only thing that I would advise is that you have a very good understanding of computers and IT before you come. This was a complete career change for me and I had very little computing knowledge when I started, unlike everyone else on the course, but I worked hard and manged to get my first IT qualification. So it can be done. Would definitley recommend Firebrand Training. "
MP, un-employed.
"I found my time at Firebrand Training to be well spent. The instructor was on hand from the start of the day until late at night, providing expertise and real world applications. "
Michael Draisey, IMechE.
"The course was good and extremely rigorous."
Ashish Gupta, Quative Ltd (Kudelski Group).
"I found my time at Firebrand Training to be well spent. The instructor was on hand from the start of the day until late at night, providing expertise and real world applications. "
Michael Draisey, IMechE.
"MCPD certification in 2 weeks... a lot of hard work but it is amazing, the amount you can learn in a short time.
It is due to the excellent location and facilities but mainly our instructor. He is an excellent instructor who really knows his subject inside out."
Andrew McGibbon, ITP Solutions.
Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Course Dates
Start |
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27/10/2008 |
1/11/2008 |
Finished |
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8/12/2008 |
13/12/2008 |
Limited availability |
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2/2/2009 |
7/2/2009 |
Seats open |
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16/3/2009 |
21/3/2009 |
Seats open |
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27/4/2009 |
2/5/2009 |
Seats open |
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8/6/2009 |
13/6/2009 |
Seats open |
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