Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction  

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3
Day Course

Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Overview

Seven reasons why you should sit your Windows Server course with Firebrand Training

  1. You’ll be Windows Server certified in just 3 days. With us, you’ll be Windows Server trained in record time
  2. Our Windows Server course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
  3. Pass Windows Server first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We're sure you'll pass your Windows Server course first time. But if you don’t, come back within a year, and only pay for accommodation and exams. Everything else is free
  4. You’ll learn more Windows Server. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
  5. You’ll learn Windows Server faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  6. You’ll be studying Windows Server with the best. We have won the Institute of IT Training’s "Training Company of the Year" a record three times. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 20,000 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
  7. You'll do more than study Windows Server courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging.

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 work with Windows 2003 and are currently MCSE 2003 and wish to gain some experience of Windows Server 2008. The course provides an in depth introduction to the Windows Server 2008 platform with hands-on labs to enable delegates to appreciate some of the features contained within.

Course Objectives

The primary objective is for delegates to gain a good insight into the features of Windows Server 2008. Upon completion of this course, the attendee will more aware of:

  • The advantages of new features in Windows Server 2008
  • Server roles with ADS in Windows Server 2008
  • Configuration of the server core role as a domain controller
  • Managing read-only domain controllers
  • Managing Windows deployment services
  • Using network policies and network access protection
  • Using Windows server 2008 with new server roles
  • New features in IIS 7.0 application server

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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - 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:

  • 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.

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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - 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
  • Certification paths

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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Exam Track

This overview serves as an introduction to Server 2008 and as such does not lead to any specific certifications.

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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - What's Included

With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.

You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.

Our Certification Programmes include:

  • Daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions
  • Intensive hands-on training utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM delivery
  • Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners
  • Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers*
  • Fully instructor-led programme with 24-hour lab access
  • Exam vouchers*
  • On-site testing*
  • Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks*
  • Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if you don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

  • Our ISC(2) CISSP CBK Review programme differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.
  • Practice tests are not available for the Microsoft MCTS System Center Configuration Manager 2007 course
  • Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2, ISACA or PMI certifications need to be purchased directly from the vendor ahead of the course. You will still sit your (ISC)2 exam on-site as part of the course.
  • On-site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications. You will sit your PMI exam at a nearby academic open Prometric Test Centre on the final day of the five-day course.

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 programme without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that programme for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodation and vendor exam fees.

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Microsoft - Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course, however, attendees are expected to have knowledge of the current Windows server environment.

Delegates must have attained the MCSE 2003 certification.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. 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.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (for free) 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a study plan.

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Windows Server 2008 Introduction - Testimonials

"Be prepared for a hard two weeks. It is challenging both mentally and physically. Great instructors provide solid foundations for a successful course. Your level of knowledge will increase and hopefully you will go away with the qualifications / knowledge you desire, I did! I chose Firebrand as a colleague had been on a previous course. If someone has a good experience, there is no need to look for an alternative. I would definitely recommend Firebrand Training."
A.H.
MCSE 2003 (Windows 7) (14 Days) (22/2/2010 to 7/3/2010)

"A good course that gave me a lot of useful information."
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"I was technically below par when entering the camp but was rabidly able to take on board the concepts introduced and learnt a lot of useful knowledge. If you think you know your subject 15hours a day, every day won't be difficult for you."
Tony Morris, Office Technology Corporation Ltd..
MCSA 2003 Certification (9 Days) (19/2/2007 to 27/2/2007)

"Without having much work experience in .NET I was able to pass all 3 exams."
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Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 Days) (10/10/2005 to 16/10/2005)

"When i came to the course i knew very little on SQL - The instructor was excellent - made the course very interesting and knowledgable - I learnt a hell of a lot from his classes and he was very helpful with any questions and explaining things in full - An absolute credit to the instructors ability - "
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MCTS SQL Server 2005 Certification (5 Days) (13/7/2009 to 17/7/2009)

"I came on this course expecting to work hard. They made the experience as pleasent as possible and delivered on their promises -one very satisfied customer. "
Stephen fidler, IT consultant.
Certified Application Developer (MCAD) (7 Days) (15/8/2005 to 21/8/2005)

"The whole Firebrand setup is very much focused on zero distraction learning. They provide an excellent environment in which all your needs are met such that you can focus soley on the task in hand - namely learning. At times it can be tiring, even exhausting, but if you are prepared to put the work in, the rewards are potentially massive. I would certainly consider taking another Firebrand course but not until the intensity of this one has faded from memory!"
Dave Lowe, GenesReunited.
MCTS .NET 2.0 - Web Applications Training (7 Days) (23/6/2008 to 29/6/2008)

"An excellent course. The pacing was just right, with several long days of lectures, but with time always being made available for additional reading and lab work, which is essential on a course like this. Despite not completing all the exams yet (I decided to defer the Windows 2008 exams in order to get some more hands on experience with some of the areas I had previously had little exposure to), I will leave the course with a lot more confidence and knowledge than when I came. With a little bit more self study I should be able to successfully complete the exams. The instructor was excellent and made the course very enjoyable. He had vast amounts of real world experience which is always invaluable and was more than happy to elaborate on any questions raised. The whole team at Firebrand were friendly and made the whole prospect of being away from home for 2 weeks much easier than I had anticipated. The food was also varied and of a very high quality. Despite being very apprehensive about attending the course beforehand, I would not hesitate to recommend Firebrand as an effective training solution, and I hope to return to do additional courses in the future!"
Michael Dutton, CP Kelco UK Ltd.
MCITP Enterprise & Server Administrator (13 Days) (14/7/2008 to 26/7/2008)

"Although the course was hard work and I did not achieve my MCSA qualification, I did learn a great deal which I am looking forward to put into practice in the real world. I strongly recommend that anyone thinking about doing this course, especially the MCSE, should first have 1-2 years experience with Active Directory before applying. Also, if you are not used to an intense learning environment, then I would suggest breaking the course up into 2 or 3 parts as it can be physically and mentally draining. Overall, I have enjoyed my time here - the enthusiasm and knowledge of the instructor was excellent, and the facilities offered by Firebrand Training(especially the food!) provided a perfect environment for the intense study that the course required."
AT.
MCSA Windows 7 & XP Certification (9 Days) (18/8/2008 to 26/8/2008)

"As suggested on the website, the camp provided all the facilities required to complete my MCSE. The instruction was excellent and the focused learning allowed me to achieve an end goal, that may otherwise have taken months to complete."
JS, MOD.
MCSE 2003 Certification (14 Days) (7/5/2007 to 20/5/2007)

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