Windows Server 2008 R2: Configuring Network Infrastructure (exam 70-642)

In this training course, as a system administrator you will learn to install, configure and manage a Windows Server 2008. Considerable attention will be devoted to the roles a Windows Server 2008 can fulfil within a network.

Among the topics covered are the implementation of IPv4 and IPv6, security, Windows firewall, backup, remote access, load balancing, DNS, DHCP and far more.

Livelab: practice in a live environment

During this training course you are given access to livelabs. In the livelabs you can exercise in a real life environment. A livelab is a computer and/or server into which you logon using your browser. All the software you need to perform practical assignments is installed here. In this way you acquire hands on experience.

Your result

After following this training course you will be independently able to implement and manage Windows Server 2008 in various roles within a network infrastructure.

Audience profile

System administrators who want to achieve the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration certificate. This training course prepares you to achieve exam 70-642. Once you have this certificate you can proceed to the certification MCITP: Server Administrator or Enterprise Administrator certification. This training is also part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification.

Contents of the training

The training course comprises various lessons:

• Planning, Configuring, and Troubleshooting IPv4 and DHCP
• Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS and IPv6
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
• Implementing the Network Policy Server Role Service and Network Access Protection
• Increasing Security for Windows Servers and Network Communications
• Configuring and Troubleshooting Network File and Print Services
• Optimizing Data Access for Branch Offices
• Monitoring and Maintaining Network Data and Infrastructure