Course Overview:

The purpose of this course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008. It is intended to provide the foundational knowledge need to begin building a career in Microsoft Technologies. The course leads directly to preparing for the MCITP: Server Manager certification exam 70-646.  It also maps to Microsoft's course 6430.

Attendees to TN-5145: Windows Server 2008 Administrator will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Installing, Upgrading, and deploying Windows Server 2008
  • Configuring Network Connectivity
  • Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Application servers and services
  • Terminal Services
  • Application and Server Virtualization
  • File and print Servers
  • Patch management and Security

Prerequisites:

  • A good fundamental knowledge of general computing equivalent with the CompTIA A+ Certification
  • An ability to understand basic security, networking and administration concepts
  • Some previous knowledge and experience with desktop operating systems, although this is not mandatory

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User: fulks11

Instructor comments: Course was very detail. Lots to learn.

Facilities comments: good


User: Kevin.Bell

Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgeable on the subject matter, he also took time to answer all questions thoroughly and provide any help that was needed.

Facilities comments: Classroom was in good order, neat and had everything required for the class.


 

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Course Overview

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance.  This course maps to Microsoft's 6421 course and is an aid to preparation for exam 70-642.

Attendees to TN-5135: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives

  • Understanding and Configuring IP
  • Configuring Name Resolution
  • Configuring a DNS Zone Infrastructure
  • Configuring a DHCP Infrastructure
  • Configuring IP Routing
  • Protecting Network Traffic with IPsec
  • Connecting to Networks

Prerequisites:

  • Working experience with Windows Server 2003
  • Basic knowledge of Active Directory
  • An understanding of security concepts and methodologies (e.g., corporate policies)
  • Basic knowledge of DHCP
  • Basic knowledge of IPsec

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User: brookesr

Instructor comments: Clay was very helpful and very knowledgeable. Microsoft tends to be dry and boring and he didn't not make the class as such.

Facilities comments: Nice - glad they had a bathroom within the class.


User: mamareese

Instructor comments: Instructor was very knowledgable on the subject matter

Facilities comments: Hotel was a good location


 

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Course Overview:

This course gives students the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues.  This course includes material contained in Microsoft’s 6424, 6425, 6426 and is an aid to preparation for the 70-640 exam.

Attendees to TN-5125: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Installation
  • Administration
  • Users
  • Groups
  • Computers
  • Group Policy Infrastructure
  • Group Policy Settings
  • Domains and Forests

Prerequisites:

  • Basic understanding of networking
  • Intermediate understanding of network operating system
  • An awareness of security best practices
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware
  • A+ or equivalent knowledge
  • Some experience creating objects in Active Directory
  • Basic concepts of backup and recovery in a Windows Server Environment

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Course Overview:

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to install, deploy, and upgrade to Windows 7.  Additionally, students should be able to configure pre-installation and post-installation system settings, Windows security features, network connectivity applications included with Windows 7, and mobile computing. Students should also be able to maintain systems, including monitoring for and resolving performance and reliabilty issues. This course maps to Microsoft's 50322 course and aids in preparation for the 70-680 exam.

Attendees to TN-5005: Windows 7, Configuring Technology Specialist Course will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Dates/Locations:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Introduction to Windows 7
  • Installing Windows 7
  • Upgrading to Windows 7
  • Deploying Windows 7
  • Configuring Hardware in Windows 7
  • Configuring Network in Windows 7
  • Configuring Backup and Recovery Options
  • Remote Managements in Windows 7

Prerequisites:

  • A+ certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Network+ certification or equivalent knowledge
  • Basic Understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax
  • At least one year experience in IT field, particularly in IT support and administrator area

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Course Overview:

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to isolate, document and resolve problems on a Windows 7 desktop or laptop computer.  It will also help exam candidates prepare for the 70-685 and 70-682 exams.  The course maps to Microsoft's 50331 course.

Attendees to TN-5105: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7 will receive TechNow approved course materials and expert instruction.

Location and Dates:

No Events

Duration: 5 Days

Course Objectives:

  • Troubleshooting Hardware Failures
  • Networking
  • Printers
  • Security
  • Protecting Client Systems
  • Understanding and Troubleshooting Remote Access Connections
  • Updating Windows 7
  • Performance

Prerequisites:

  • TCP/IP troubleshooting skills
  • Experience working in a domain environment
  • Experience using desktop and command-line troubleshooting tools
  • Experience installing and troubleshooting desktop application problems
  • Experience configuring registry and group policy settings

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User: henry.farmer

Instructor comments: Excellent instructor. Very informative


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