MS-6417: Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008

This three day instructor led course provides students with an understanding of Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008. 
This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
 

Configure and use Windows Server as an application server with new Server Roles.
Use new features in IIS 7.0 Application Server, including the new modular configuration system.
Manage Web Applications with IIS 7.0.
Troubleshoot IIS 7.0-based Web servers with automatic failed request tracing and other included features and tools.
Plan for Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 implementation in a variety of network environments.
Configure and manage Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 from initial setup through troubleshooting and day-to-day operation.
Use new features in Terminal Services and describe Terminal Services Licensing.
Use and manage Terminal Services remote programs and gateways, including troubleshooting and performance optimization.
Configure disk storage in Windows Server 2008.


Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
•Experience planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Microsoft Windows Server 2000 or 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure server roles.
•Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
•Experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, or Microsoft Vista.
•MCSA on Windows Server 2003 or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 recommended.
Attendees
This course is intended for IT Professionals experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.