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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

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Become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Active Directory Configuration, Application Platform Configuration and Network Infrastructure Configuration

Windows Server skills transition for MCSA

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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

"Everything was outstanding, just be aware of the hours required to get all the work done."
Sarah Grainger, ZurichFinancial Services.

"Great course and training - Thanks."
Paul Allen, Solsoft.

"As ever the Firebrand trainers know their stuff and made the whole process of learning easy and enjoyable."
Jan Eyres, Bond Pearce.

"Work hard and you will be rewarded - no exam is easy but you are given every opportunity to pass at Firebrand Training. Rewarding. Pre-course reading and preparation helps you throught the week. The Firebrand instructors are excellent at driving the information home with further clarity though. "
HH, Arqiva Services Ltd.

"This was my first time with Firebrand. Coming from a training environment, I was extremely impressed with the training facilities offered, the dedication and background experience of the teaching staff and the overall presentation throughout the course."
Ian Spreadborough, Ship Safe Training GroupLtd.

"Best course I have ever been on."
Jonathan Leather, Morrisons.

"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.

"The hours are long and it is intensive but everyone here can relate to you, the atmosphere is amazing and the staff are so approachable and friendly."
Daniel Drury, Speakerbus Ltd..

"This have been one of the most learning weeks I have ever had about PM. Thank you for a great week :)"
Geir Faksvag, Rolls Royce Marine.

"The hours are long and it is intensive but everyone here can relate to you, the atmosphere is amazing and the staff are so approachable and friendly."
Daniel Drury, Speakerbus Ltd..

"I did the CEH and CHFI courses within a 2 week period and managed to pass both exams, it was tough going but I was successful. Thanks Firebrand - excellent service, great training and very good food."
Donna Feanny, N/A.

"Firebrand Training was an excellent experience! It is certainly hard work and theres no escaping it...but it is worth it!"
David Smith, St Regis Paper Company.

"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).

"Great course. Very intense but worth it for the results."
David Taylor, RLSB.

"The trainer is friendly, knowledgeable and fun. He has enabled us to get through a busy two weeks of study and exams in an extremely effecient manner."
Ian Hazlewood, Peerless Consulting Ltd.

"Our instructor was outstanding. He managed to convey what is very dry material in an engaging way which allowed a great deal of information to be absorbed in a short space of time. "
Scott Phillips, Avanade UK Ltd.

"Der Kurs ist sehr hart, sehr viel Wissen in sehr kurzer Zeit. 15-16 Stunden taeglich. Es ist sehr hilfreich breite Vorkenntnisse zu haben. Ein sehr grosser Vorteil ist, dass die Teacher Praxiserfahrung haben und wissen worueber sie reden. Vor allem das nicht alle Antworten richtig sind, sondern in der Praxis falsch. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Anbietern wo reine Theoretiker sitzen, ist dies ein sehr grosser Vorteil. Die kleine Kursgroesse traegt dazu bei, dass das Lernen sehr effizient ist."
Thomas Freyer, Atos Worldline Processing.

"Everything was excellent from the standard of the teaching to the food. Simply the best environment to learn in."
DA,

"The instructor was very good at his job. Completed my CCVP course and got my CCVP from Cisco Systems :-)."
Rajendra Thuvarakan, Grange Hotels.

"The instructor was very good at his job. Completed my CCVP course and got my CCVP from Cisco Systems :-)."
Rajendra Thuvarakan, Grange Hotels.

"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.

"The instructor was very good at his job. Completed my CCVP course and got my CCVP from Cisco Systems :-)."
Rajendra Thuvarakan, Grange Hotels.

"Thank you Firebrand for a very hard but effective training."
Maro De Spiegeleer, PeopleWare (Belgium).

"It was a tough experience, long days, lots of material, but coupled with outstanding tuition, good food, and a great class, and of course a PASS! It was worth it!"
Bryan Celentano, Ultra Electronics Controls Division.

"If you need to get your certification, this is the place to go. The instructor is helpful and makes sure your ready to tackle the exams."
Paul Shoesmith, Pilotbean Ltd.

"Very efficient, hammers everything home, eventually."
David Brooks, Cambridgeshire Police.

"A strong test of stamina and determination but well worth the effort."
Alan Smith, Currently un-employed.

"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.

"Although you are pushed to the limits, the effectivness of this type of training are so rewarding."
Alexander Donaldson, BEAR Scotland Ltd.

"I was very impressed with the instructor. He delivered the course at the right pace and level to get through all the material, which is substantial! To any further students I can fully recommend this course and suggest they prepare as much as possible. "
Ralph Carter, AIM Technology.

Windows Server 2008 Upgrade Course Dates

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