About the MCTS and MCITP: Windows Server 2008 - Other
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008 demonstrate an IT professional's in-depth, current skills on Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, or Applications Infrastructure. Earn these three MCTS certifications so that you can be recognized for specialized technical knowledge and stand out to hiring managers as ready to excel in a Windows Server 2008 environment.
MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification helps you demonstrate your skills in Windows infrastructure design and your readiness to excel in working with Windows Server 2008. Enterprise administrators are recognized among their peers and managers as leaders in Windows infrastructure design. It makes sure your expertise in Windows Server 2008 stands out.
MCITP: Server Administrator certification helps you demonstrate your leadership and problem-solving skills in working with Windows Server 2008. Server administrators are recognized among their peers and managers as leaders in the day-to-day operations management of Windows Server 2008. It helps you demonstrate and communicate your ability to take system-wide ownership of Windows Server 2008 administration, and increase your organization's return on technology investment.
This training combines and covers materials from the following courses:
6426: Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (3 days)
- Describe identity and access solutions.
- Configure Active Directory Certificate Services.
- Deploy and manage certificates.
- Configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.
- Configure Active Directory Federation Services.
- Configure Active Directory Rights Management Services.
- Maintain access management solutions.
- Troubleshoot identity and access solutions.
- Exploring Identity and Access Solutions
- Overview of Identity and Access Management
- Active Directory Server Roles in Identity and Access Management
- Identity Lifecycle Manager
- Lab: Exploring Identity and Access Solutions 2008
- Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
- Overview of Public Key Infrastructure
- Deploying a Certification Authority Hierarchy
- Installing Active Directory Certificate Services
- Managing a Certification Authority
- Lab: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services
- Deploying and Managing Certificates
- Deploying Certificates by Using AD CS
- Deploying Certificates by Using Autoenrollment
- Revoking Certificates
- Configuring Certificate Templates
- Configuring Certificate Recovery
- Lab: Deploying and Managing Certificates
- Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
- Installing and Configuring AD LDS
- Configuring AD LDS Instances
- Configuring AD LDS Replication
- Configuring AD LDS Integration with AD DS
- Lab: Configuring Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
- Configuring Active Directory Federation Services
- Overview of AD FS
- AD FS Deployment Scenarios
- Deploying AD FS
- Implementing AD FS Claims
- Lab: Configuring AD FS
- Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
- Overview of AD RMS
- Installing and Configuring AD RMS Server Components
- Administering AD RMS
- Implementing AD RMS Trust Policies
- Lab: Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services
- Maintenance of Access Management Solutions
- Support for AD CS
- Maintenance of AD LDS
- Long-term support for AD FS
- Preservation of AD RMS
- Lab: Maintaining Access Management Solutions
- Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions
- Troubleshooting AD CS
- Troubleshooting AD LDS
- Troubleshooting AD FS
- Troubleshooting AD RMS
- Lab: Troubleshooting Active Directory Server Roles
6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
- Describe the IIS 7.0 modular architecture and workloads.
- Configure an IIS 7.0 Web Server.
- Secure Web sites and Web application pools.
- Troubleshoot Web servers, sites and applications.
- Use command line tools and scripting tools.
- Tune IIS to improve performance.
- Maintain Web sites.
- Enable integrated technologies to extend IIS 7.0 functionality.
- Configuring an IIS 7.0 Web Server
- Introducing Internet Information Services 7.0
- Installing the Web Server Role in Windows Server 2008
- Configuring Application Development, Health, and HTTP Features
- Configuring Performance, Security, and Server component Features
- Configuring IIS 7.0 Web Sites and Application Pools
- Introducing Web Sites and Application Pools
- Creating a Web Site
- Creating an Application Pool
- Maintaining an Application Pool
- Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings
- Configuring Application Settings
- Configuring ASP.NET Security
- Lab 1: Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings
- Configuring ASP.NET
- Configuring ASP.NET Application Development Settings
- Configuring a Web Server to Host Multiple Web Applications with Separate Application Pools
- Configuring ASP.NET Security
- Configuring IIS 7.0 Modules
- Configuring Native Modules
- Configuring Managed Modules
- Securing the IIS 7.0 Web Server and Web Sites
- Configuring Secure Web Sites and Servers
- Configure Other Aspects of Web Server Security
- Configuring Logging for IIS 7.0
- Configuring Delegation and Remote Administration
- Configuring Remote Administration
- Configuring Delegated Administration
- Configuring Feature Delegation
- Using Command-line and Scripting for IIS 7.0 Administration
- Tools for Running Administrative Tasks in IIS
- Executing Scripts for Administrative Tasks
- Managing IIS Tasks
- Tuning IIS 7.0 for Improved Performance
- Implementing Best Practices for Improving IIS Performance
- Configuring Options to Improve IIS Performance
- Managing Application Pools to Improve IIS Performance
- Ensuring Web Site Availability with Web Farms
- Backing Up and Restoring Web Sites
- Working with Shared Configurations
- Configuring Network Load Balancing for IIS
- Troubleshooting IIS 7.0 Web Servers
- Using IIS 7.0 Logging for Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Authentication
- Troubleshooting Authorization
- Troubleshooting Communication
- Troubleshooting Configuration
6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (2 days)
- Install and configure the TS role.
- Configure TS settings.
- Identify the appropriate licensing scope and configure forest, domain, and workgroup licensing.
- Identify when to use the per-user and per-device licensing modes.
- Install the TS Licensing Role.
- Configure TS licensing for per-user and device licenses.
- Manage the licensing lifecycle.
- Configure TS connection properties using TS console and Group Policy.
- Troubleshoot TS connection properties for a single user and multiple users.
- Identify the considerations for the types of applications that can be installed in a TS environment.
- Install applications on TS.
- Configure TS Web Access to make TS RemoteApp programs available through a Web site.
- Configure TS Easy Print.
- Install and configure TS Web Access role service.
- Configure a TS session broker for a load-balanced TS farm.
- Configure TS Gateway properties
- Monitor active connections using TS Gateway console.
- Troubleshoot a TS Gateway connectivity issue.
- Manage TS connections to ensure availability of the TS.
- Resolve client connectivity issues by verifying end-user configuration using Remote Desktop Connection (RDC).
- Monitor TS connections to determine when to force client disconnect.
- Identify monitoring methods for TS services role.
- Configure resource allocation policies using WSRM based on the environment.
- Monitor WSRM performance using the WSRM Monitoring TS tool.
- Configuring Terminal Services Core Functionality
- Configuring TS Role
- Configuring TS Settings
- Lab: Configuring TS Core Functionality
- Installing and Configuring TS Role
- Configuring TS Settings
- Configuring and Managing Terminal Services Licensing
- Configuring TS Licensing
- Managing TS Licenses
- Lab: Configuring and Managing TS Licensing
- Installing the TS Licensing Role
- Configuring TS Licensing
- Managing TS Licensing
- Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Connections
- Configuring TS Connection Properties
- Configuring TS Properties Using Group Policy
- Troubleshooting TS
- Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Connections
- Installing the TS Connection Properties
- Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues
- Configuring Terminal Services Resources
- Installing Applications
- Configuring Remote Applications
- Configuring Printers
- Lab: Configuring TS Resources
- Configuring and Deploying TS RemoteApp Programs
- Configuring TS Easy Print
- Configuring Terminal Services Web Access
- Installing the TS Web Access Role Service
- Lab: Configuring TS Web Access
- Configuring TS Web Access
- Configuring TS RemoteApp Programs for TS Web Access
- Configuring Session Broker
- Configuring a TS Session Broker for a Load-Balanced Farm
- Lab: Configuring a Session Broker
- Configuring a Session Broker to Manage Traffic to Servers
- Configuring and Troubleshooting Terminal Services Gateway
- Configuring TS Gateway
- Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity Issues
- Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting TS Gateway
- Configuring and Monitoring TS Gateway
- Troubleshooting TS Gateway Connectivity
- Managing and Monitoring Terminal Services
- Managing Current TS Connections
- Monitoring TS Connections
- Configuring WSRM for TS
- Lab: Managing and Monitoring TS
- Managing TS Connections
6430: Planning for Windows Server 2008 Servers (3 days)
- Plan for both Windows Server 2008 installation and upgrade from a previous version of Windows Server to Windows Server 2008.
- Plan and implement network connectivity in Windows Server 2008 by using IPv4-related technologies and plan a migration strategy to IPv6.
- Plan the deployment of Active Directory-related services in Windows Server 2008.
- Apply the design considerations for implementing group policy.
- Plan the configuration of different applications services in Windows Server 2008.
- Create a plan for file and print services to meet an organization's printing, file storage, and access needs.
- Create a plan to secure the Windows Server 2008 environment.
- Create local and remote administration strategies for administering a Windows Server 2008 environment.
- Create a monitoring plan for the Windows Server 2008 environment.
- Create a plan that will help mitigate the effects of various disaster scenarios on the IT infrastructure.
- Create a plan for using virtualization in a Windows Server 2008 environment.
- Module 1: Planning Windows Server 2008 Deployment
- Overview of Change Management
- Planning a Single-Server Installation
- Performing a Single-Server Installation
- Automating Windows Server Deployment
- Module 2: Planning Network Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008
- Planning IPv4 Addressing
- Planning for Name Resolution Services
- Determining the Need for WINS
- Planning a Perimeter Network
- Planning an IPv4 to IPv6 Transition Strategy
- Module 3: Planning for Active Directory
- Selecting a Domain and Forest Topology
- Selecting a Domain and Forest Functional Level
- Planning Identity and Access Services in Active Directory
- Implementing Active Directory in the Physical Network
- Module 4: Planning for Group Policy
- Planning Group Policy Application
- Planning Group Policy Processing
- Planning the Management of Group Policy Objects
- Planning the Management of Client Computers
- Module 5: Planning Application Servers
- Overview of Application Servers
- Supporting Web-Based Applications
- Supporting SQL Server Databases
- Deploying Client Applications
- Planning Terminal Services
- Module 6: Planning File and Print Services
- Planning and Deploying the File Services Role
- Managing Storage
- Planning and Implementing the Distributed File System
- Planning and Implementing Shared Printing
- Module 7: Planning Server and Network Security
- Overview of Defense-in-Depth
- Planning for Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
- Planning Protection Against Viruses and Malware
- Managing Remote Access
- Planning for Network Access Protection (NAP)
- Module 8: Planning Server Administration
- Selecting the Appropriate Administration Tool
- Planning Server Core Administration
- Delegating Administration
- Module 9: Planning and Implementing Monitoring and Maintenance
- Planning Monitoring Tasks
- Calculating a Server Baseline
- Tools for Monitoring Server Performance
- Planning Software Updates
- Module 10: Planning High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Choosing a High-Availability Solution
- Planning a Backup and Restore Strategy
- Module 11: Planning Virtualization
- Overview of Server Virtualization
- Business Scenarios for Server Virtualization
- Overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
- Planning Host Resources
6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
- Describe key components of network infrastructure design.
- Describe how to design a secure network.
- Design a plan for allocating IP addresses to workstations and servers.
- Design a network topology.
- Describe the internal considerations for network security and how they can be addressed.
- Design an appropriate name resolution system that incorporates Domain Name System (DNS).
- Optimize a name resolution system that incorporates DNS and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS).
- Design a solution for network access.
- Design a Network Access Protection (NAP) solution.
- Design a solution for operating system deployment and maintenance.
- Design the deployment of file services.
- Design print services in Windows Server 2008.
- Design high availability for applications and services.
- Overview of Network Infrastructure Design
- Preparing for Network Infrastructure Design
- Designing the Network Topology
- Designing Network Infrastructure for Virtualization
- Designing a Change Management Structure for a Network
- Lab: Designing Network Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008
- Designing Network Security
- Overview of Network Security Design
- Creating a Security Plan
- Identifying Threats to Network Security
- Analyzing Security Risks
- The Defense-in-Depth Model
- Lab: Designing a Network Security Plan
- Module 3: Designing IP Addressing
- Designing an IPv4 Addressing Scheme
- Designing an IPv6 Addressing Scheme
- Designing DHCP Implementation
- Designing DHCP Configuration Options
- Lab: Designing IP Addressing in Windows Server 2008
- Designing Routing and Switching
- Preparing for Designing a Network Routing Topology
- Selecting Network Devices
- Designing Internet Connectivity and Perimeter Networks
- Designing Routing Communications
- Evaluating Network Performance
- Lab: Designing a Network Routing Topology
- Designing Security for Internal Networks
- Designing Windows Firewall Implementation
- Overview of IPSec
- Designing IPSec Implementation
- Lab: Designing a Secure Internal Network
- Designing Name Resolution
- Collecting Information for a Name Resolution Design
- Designing a DNS Server Strategy
- Designing a DNS Namespace
- Designing DNS Zone Implementation
- Designing Zone Replication and Delegation
- Lab: Designing a Name Resolution Strategy in Windows Server 2008
- Designing Advanced Name Resolution
- Optimizing DNS Queries
- Designing DNS for High Availability
- Designing a WINS Name Resolution Strategy
- Lab: Designing a Name Resolution Strategy in Windows Server 2008
- Planning and Deploying the Application Virtualization Management System
- Gathering Data for Designing Network Access Solutions
- Securing and Controlling Network Access
6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (3 days)
- Design IIS 7 Web Farms..
- Optimize IIS 7 for Performance and Stability.
- Design IIS 7 for Security.
- Design IIS 7 for reliability, recovery, and monitoring.
- Design and prepare a Terminal Services infrastructure.
- Design a terminal services maintenance strategy.
- Design a Windows Media Services installation for live and on-demand delivery.
- Implement virtualization to consolidate servers, support legacy applications, and create a test environment.
- Determine virtualization appropriateness and virtual server provisioning.
- Planning for Windows Server 2008 Deployment
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Deployment
- Identifying Windows Server 2008 Compatibility Issues
- Developing a Windows Server 2008 Deployment Plan
- Lab: Planning for a Windows Server 2008 Server Deployment
- Reviewing the Existing Server Environment
- Reviewing Business Requirements and SLAs
- Creating a Deployment Plan
- Discussion - Reviewing the Deployment Plans
- Designing IIS Web Farms
- Overview of Hardware and Platform Options
- Design Web Farm Availability and Scalability
- Design Content Storage
- Lab 1: Designing IIS Web Farms
- Design Hardware Platform
- Design Web Farm Availability and Scalability
- Design Web Site Availability and Scalability
- Design Website Configuration, Deployment and Consistency
- Design Website Content, Deployment and Consistency
- Optimizing IIS Performance and Stability
- Designing Application Pools
- Designing Script Mapping
- Designing Bandwidth Allocation
- Design Website Logging
- Lab 1: Optimizing IIS Performance and Stability
- Design and Test Application Pools
- Design and Test Script Maps
- Design and Test Bandwidth Allocation
- Design and Test Website Logging
- Designing IIS Security
- Design and Verify Transport Security
- Design Authentication and Authorization
- Design Delegation Administration
- Lab 1: Configuring IIS 7.0 Application Settings
- Design and Verify Transport Security
- Design and Verify Authentication and Authorization Methods
- Design and Verify Delegation Administration
- Design IIS Maintenance and UDDI
- Designing Internet Information Services Backup and Recovery
- Specify Monitoring Requirements
- Deploying UDDI Services
- Tuning and Troubleshooting IIS 7.0
- Lab 1: Design IIS Maintenance and UDDI
- Design a Web Server Backup and Recovery Strategy
- Design and test web server monitoring
- Design UDDI Deployment
- Troubleshooting application pool instability
- Designing a Terminal Services Infrastructure
- Design Terminal Services Licensing
- Specify Terminal Services Connection Properties
- Design Device Redirection
- Design Terminal Services Gateways
- Design Terminal Services Broker
- Design RemoteApp Programs
- Design Web Access
- Lab 1: Designing a Terminal Services Infrastructure
- Design Terminal Services RemoteApp Programs
- Design Terminal Services Corporate Desktop
- Design Terminal Services Gateway and Web Access
- Design Terminal Services Gateway Policies, Connection Authorization Policies, and Resource Access Policies
- Designing a Terminal Services Maintenance Strategy
- Design Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM) Policies for Application Resource and Reporting
- Specify Group Policy Settings for Terminal Servers
- Design High Availability
- Specify Monitoring Requirements
- Specify Maintenance and Recovery
- Lab 1: Designing a Terminal Services Infrastructure
- Design highly available Terminal Services
- Design Group Policy for Terminal Services
- Design resource management for Terminal Services
- Design monitoring for Terminal Services
- Design Windows Media Services Infrastructure Administration
- Design Windows Media for Live Streaming
- Windows Media Services for On-Demand Content
- Improving Performance for On-Demand Content
- Monitoring Windows Media Services
- Lab 1: Design a Windows Media Infrastructure
- Design Windows Media Services for Live Streaming
- Design WMS infrastructure for on-demand content.
- Troubleshooting poor performance of on-demand content
- Design and test monitoring of Windows Media Services.
- Design Virtualization Infrastructure
- Virtualization of a Test Server Environment
- Virtualization and Migration of Legacy Applications
- Design and Test a Virtualized Development Environment
- Lab 1: Design Virtualization Infrastructure
- Design a Test Server Consolidation Strategy
- Design and Test Virtualization and Migration of Legacy Server
- Design Development Environment Isolation Using Virtual Server
- Designing Virtualization Provisioning
- Design Virtual Server Provisioning Workflow Model
- Evaluate Appropriateness for Virtualization
- Evaluate Customization to Standard Configuration
- Design Deployment for Virtualization
- Lab 1: Design Virtualization Provisioning
- Design virtual server host configuration
- Design virtual server provisioning using System Center
6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
- Describe fundamental network components and terminology thus enabling you to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.
- Implement a network by selecting network hardware components and technologies and determine the appropriate network hardware and wiring components for a given situation.
- Describe the protocols and services within the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite of protocols and implement IPv4 within a Windows Server environment.
- Select appropriate storage technologies and configure storage on Windows Server.
- Perform a local media-based installation of Windows Server 2008 R2.
- Describe server roles.
- Implement and configure an Active Domain Directory Service (AD DS) forest.
- Describe the concept of defense-in-depth and determine how to implement this approach with Windows Server.
- Identify the security features in Windows Server that help to provide defense-in-depth.
- Identify the network-related security features in Windows Server to mitigate security threats to you network.
- Identify and implement additional software components to enhance your organizationâ??s security.
- Monitor a server to determine the performance level.
- Identify the Windows Server tools available to maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server.
- Create and configure a virtual machine with Hyper-V.
- Module 1: Understanding Network Infrastructure
- Network Architecture Standards
- Local Area Networking
- Wide Area Networking
- Wireless Networking
- Connecting to the Internet
- Remote Access
- Module 2: Connecting Network Components
- Understanding the OSI Model
- Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches
- Understanding Routing
- Understanding Media Types
- Module 3: Implementing TCP/IP
- Overview of TCP/IP
- Understanding IPv4 Addressing
- Configuring IPv4
- Understanding IPv6
- Name Resolution
- Module 4: Implementing Storage in Windows Server
- Identifying Storage Technologies
- Managing Disks and Volumes
- Implementing RAID
- Module 5: Installing and Configuring Windows Server
- Installing Windows Server
- Managing Services
- Managing Peripherals and Devices
- Module 6: Windows Server Roles
- Role-Based Deployment
- Deploying Role-Specific Servers
- Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
- Introducing AD DS
- Implementing AD DS
- Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
- Implementing Organizational Units
- Implementing Group Policy
- Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers
- Overview of Defense-in-Depth
- Physical Security
- Internet Security
- Module 9: Implementing Windows Server Security
- Overview of Windows Security
- Securing Files and Folders
- Implementing Encryption
- Module 10: Implementing Network Security
- Overview of Network Security
- Implementing Firewall
- Network Access Protection
- Module 11: Implementing Security Software
- Client Protection Features
- E-Mail Protection
- Server Protection
- Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance
- Overview of Server Components
- Performance Monitoring
- Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server
- Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup
- Server Availability and Data Recovery
- Applying Updates to Windows Server
- Troubleshooting Windows Server
- Module 14: Implementing Virtualization
- Overview of Virtualization Technologies
- Implementing Hyper-V Role
6424: Fundamentals of Microsoft Server 2008 Active Directory (3 days)
- Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Roles
- Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Overview of Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services (AD LDS)
- Overview of Active Directory Digital Certificates (AD CS)
- Overview of Active Directory Rights Management Solution (AD RMS)
- Overview of Active Directory Federation Solution (AD FS)
- Exploring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Server Roles
- Planning AD Server Role Implementations
- Understanding AD Server Role Integration with AD DS
- Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
- Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
- Overview of AD DS Logical Components
- Overview of AD DS Physical Components
- Exploring AD Domain Services Components and Tools
- Installing the AD DS Management Tools
- Examining the AD DS Logical Components
- Examining the AD DS Physical Components
- Introduction to Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services
- AD LDS Overview
- Implementing and Administering AD LDS
- Implementing AD LDS Replication
- Comparing AD DS and AD LDS
- Configuring AD LDS
- Configuring AD LDS instances and application partitions
- Configuring AD LDS access control
- Configuring AD LDS replication
- Introduction to Active Directory Certificate Services
- AD CS Overview
- Understanding AD CS Certificates
- Implementing Certificate Enrollment and Revocation
- Exploring Active Directory Certificate Services
- Requesting certificates using Web Enrollment
- Managing Certificate Requests and Revocation
- Introduction to Active Directory Rights Management Services
- AD RMS Overview
- Understanding AD RMS
- Managing AD RMS
- Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services
- Verifying AD RMS Functionality
- Customizing the AD RMS configuration
- Introduction to Active Directory Federation Services
- AD FS Overview
- AD FS Deployment Scenarios
- Configuring AD FS Components
- Exploring Active Directory Rights Managements Services Tools
- Implementing the AD FS Components (Discussion)
- Configuring the AD FS Account Partner Organization
- Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Objects
- Managing User Accounts
- Creating Computer Accounts
- Using Queries to Locate Objects in Active Directory
- Creating AD Domain Services User and Computer Accounts
- Creating and Configuring User Accounts
- Creating Computer Accounts
- Creating Active Directory Domain Services Groups and Organizational Units
- Introduction to AD DS Groups
- Managing Group Accounts
- Creating Organizational Units
- Creating an OU Infrastructure
- Creating AD DS Groups
- Planning an OU Hierarchy (Discussion)
- Creating an OU Hierarchy
- Managing Access to Resources
- Managing Access Overview
- Assigning Permissions to Shared Resources
- Managing NTFS File and Folder Permissions
- Determining Effective Permission
- Managing Access to Resources
- Planning a Shared Folder Implementation (Discussion)
- Implementing a Shared Folder Implementation
- Evaluating the Shared Folder Implementation
6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
- Plan and configure an IPv4 network infrastructure.
- Implement DHCP within their organization.
- Configure and troubleshoot DNS.
- Configure, transition to, and troubleshoot IPv6.
- Configure and troubleshoot Routing and Remote Access.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server Role service.
- Implement Network Access Protection.
- Implement security features within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
- Implement security features within Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that help to secure network communications.
- Configure and troubleshot file and print services.
- Enable and configure services to optimize branch office data access.
- Control and monitor network storage.
- Recover data on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servers.
- Monitor Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server R2 network infrastructure services.
- Module 1: Planning and Configuring IPv4
- Implementing an IPv4 Network Infrastructure
- Overview of Name Resolution Services in an IPv4 Network Infrastructure
- Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
- Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting DHCP
- Overview of the DHCP Server Role
- Configuring DHCP Scopes
- Configuring DHCP Options
- Managing a DHCP Database
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting DHCP
- Configuring DHCP Security
- Module 3: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
- Installing the DNS Server Role
- Configuring the DNS Server Role
- Configuring DNS Zones
- Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
- Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
- Module 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv6 TCP/IP
- Overview of IPv6
- IPv6 Addressing
- Coexistence with IPv6
- IPv6 Transition Technologies
- Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
- Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
- Configuring Network Access
- Configuring VPN Access
- Overview of Network Policies
- Overview of the Connection Manager Administration Kit
- Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
- Configuring DirectAccess
- Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role Service
- Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
- Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
- NPS Authentication Methods
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
- Module 7: Implementing Network Access Protection
- Overview of Network Access Protection
- How NAP Works
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
- Module 8: Increasing Security for Windows Servers
- Windows Security Overview
- Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
- Deploying Updates with Windows Server Update Services
- Module 9: Increasing Security for Network Communication
- Overview of IPsec
- Configuring Connection Security Rules
- Configuring NAP with IPsec Enforcement
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPsec
- Module 10: Configuring and Troubleshooting Network File and Print Services
- Configuring and Troubleshooting File Shares
- Encrypting Network Files with EFS
- Encrypting Partitions with BitLocker
- Configuring and Troubleshooting Network Printing
- Module 11: Optimizing Data Access for Branch Offices
- Branch Office Data Access
- DFS Overview
- Overview of DFS Namespaces
- Configuring DFS Replication
- Configuring BranchCache
- Module 12: Controlling and Monitoring Network Storage
- Monitoring Network Storage
- Controlling Network Storage Utilization
- Managing File Types on Network Storage
- Module 13: Recovering Network Data and Servers
- Recovering Network Data with Volume Shadow Copies
- Recovering Network Data and Servers with Windows Server Backup
- Module 14: Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Servers
- Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring Event Logs
6423: Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Clustering (3 days)
- Students will be able to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters in their enterprise environment.
- Introduction to Clusters
- Overview of Clusters
- Benefits of Using Clusters
- Overview of the Windows Server 2008 High Availability Solutions
- Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 High Availability Solutions
- Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
- Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
- Key Windows Server 2008 Failover Cluster Features
- Overview of the Windows Server 2008 Quorum Models
- Lab: Identifying Windows Server 2008 Clustering Solutions
- Preparing to Install a Failover Cluster
- Overview of Requirements for Installing a Failover Cluster
- Planning the Failover Cluster Implementation
- Installing the Failover Cluster Feature and Validating the Cluster Configuration
- Installing the Failover Cluster on Windows Server 2008 Server Core
- Lab: Preparing for a Cluster Installation
- Overview of Failover Cluster Storage Requirements
- Overview of Storage Technologies
- Introduction to Storage Area Networks
- Planning a Storage Solution for Failover Clusters
- Configuring an iSCSI Storage Connection
- Lab: Identifying SAN Components
- Configuring a Failover Cluster
- Creating a New Failover Cluster
- Managing a Failover Cluster
- Verifying Failover Functionality
- Lab: Creating and Administering a Cluster
- Configuring Cluster Resources and Server Roles
- Configuring Cluster Resources
- Implementing Failover Clusters for Server Roles Using Failover Cluster Management
- Clustering Server Roles Using Windows Server Core
- Lab: Clustering Server Roles and Features
- Maintaining Microsoft Failover Clusters
- Monitoring Failover Clusters
- Backing Up and Restoring Failover Clusters
- Troubleshooting Failover Clusters
- Lab: Maintaining Failover Clusters
- Implementing Geographically Dispersed Clusters
- Overview of Geographically Dispersed Clusters
- Implementing Geographically Dispersed Clusters Using Windows Server 2008
- Implementing Network Load Balanced Clusters
- Overview of Network Load Balancing
- Configuring a Network Load Balanced Cluster
- Maintaining a Network Load Balanced Cluster
- Lab: Implementing an NLB cluster
6433: Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
- Plan Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 deployments and upgrades
- Plan server management and delegated administration strategies
- Plan for network addressing with IPv4 and IPv6 and also the provisioning of DNS services
- Plan and provision Active Directory Domain Services
- Plan and implement Group Policy strategy
- Plan and implement Active Directory Certificate Services
- Plan and provision Application servers including Web services, presentation virtualization and application virtualization
- Plan and implement file and print server roles
- Plan and implement secure network access policies such as VPNs, Network Access Protection (NAP) and Direct Access
- Plan and provision data and storage
- Plan and implement an update management strategy using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Plan and implement high availability
- Plan for server performance and event monitoring
- Plan and implement a backup and recovery strategy
- Planning for Windows Server 2008 Deployment
- Managing Server Migration
- Planning Windows Server 2008 Server Roles
- Managing Windows Server 2008 Security
- Planning for the Application Server Role
- Planning for Windows Server 2008 High Availability
- Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers
- Maintaining a Distributed File System on Windows Server 2008
- Planning for Windows Server 2008 Backup
- Managing Windows Server 2008 Restore
- Monitoring Windows Server 2008 Servers
- Server Virtualization Overview
Why You Should Take the MCTS and MCITP: Windows Server 2008 - Other
Benefits of Certification
For IT professionals, certification is a third party validation of your skills, that helps distinguish you from your peers. Beyond demonstrating a level of competency and proficiency, certification proves that you are committed to your cause and that you've invested the time and money to prove it. Holding a certification also makes you a more valuable employee, and often results in raises, promotions, and a better career.
For organizations, certifications identify the credentials that can be used to hire the right employee. Having certified employees also increases sales for the organization by proving to prospective clients that the organization has the skills to support its claims.
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What's Included
We take care of all logistics for you, so you can concentrate on learning, acquiring skills and getting certified. We provide instructors, books, computer equipment and software in a comfortable learning environment for most training.
Do you have the right background for MCTS and MCITP: Windows Server 2008 - Other?
Skills Assessment
We ensure your success by asking all students to take a FREE Skill Assessment test. These short, instructor-written tests are an objective measure of your current skills that help us determine whether or not you will be able to meet your goals by attending this course at your current skill level. If we determine that you need additional preparation or training in order to gain the most value from this course, we will tell you so right away. We will also recommend cost-effective solutions that you can use to get ready for the course.
Our required skill-assessments ensure that:
- All students in the class are at a comparable skill level, so the class can run smoothly without beginners slowing down the class for everyone else.
- NetCom students enjoy one of the industry's highest success rates, and pass rates when a certification exam is involved.
- We stay committed to providing you real value. Again, your success is paramount; we will register you only if you have the skills to succeed.
This assessment is for your benefit and best taken without any preparation or reference materials, so your skills can be objectively measured.
Take your FREE Skill Assessment test now.
Target Audience Candidates for this certification are IT professionals who want to be recognized as leaders and problem solvers in a current or future role in an organization that uses Windows Server 2008. Benefit of taking MCTS and MCITP: Windows Server 2008 - Other at NetCom
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Not authorized to issue Certificate of Completion |
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Award winning, world-class Instructors
- Highly-skilled in graphics and web software including Adobe CS3, CS4 & CS5 Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Captivate, Acrobat and Quark;
- Expert in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Licensed Application Instructor and Microsoft Certified Trainer since 2000.
- Over 20 years of experience as Creative Director for multinational corporations such as McCann Erickson, Lintas, and Publicis.
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Carmille has been a Licensed Application Instructor and Microsoft Certified Trainer for years. She specializes in web development, business productivity and digital media applications such as SharePoint, Quark and the Adobe Creative Suite as well as numerous programming languages including XML, XHMTL, HTML and CSS.
Carmille is passionate about educating and has a unique talent for making complex design and development principals seem "easy" to students from all levels of expertise. She currently teaches Adobe Graphic and Web Designer, Microsoft Office Specialist, SharePoint End User and the acclaimed Website Development Professional courses at NetCom Learning. Her 20+ years of experience as Creative Director for multinational corporations bring a special and innovative approach to her classes at NetCom Learning.
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- Vastly experienced working within multinational environments and capable of connecting to different audiences
- In-depth expertise in the implementation, troubleshooting and documentation of networks and security systems, with strong "hands on" technical knowledge of CISSP, CEH and CHFI.
- Master of Science in Electronics Engineering, and holder of several technical certifications.
- Highly-skilled in diverse fields ranging from Security, Computer Forensics, Networking, Routing Protocols, Programming, Databases and Applications to name a few.
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With over 25 years of technical experience, Emilio brings a dynamic set of skills supported by a Masters Degree in Electronics Engineering and on-the-field experience working in multinational environments. He also holds more than 12 Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft certifications. Although he is well versed and thorough in multiple technological fields, his technical forte lies in the security domain, specifically CISSP, CEH and CHFI.
Emilio�s skills have evolved over time, studying closely and constantly staying well informed of the growing cyber threats. These are just some of the few reasons why Emilio brings to his classes more than just what's in the books.
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- Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and holder of several Cisco, CompTIA and Microsoft certifications.
- Experienced instructor working in the field since 1999 and Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning since 2006.
- Worked as Technical Support at Solomon Smith Barney/Citibank.
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Enayat Meer has a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and holds numerous certifications such as A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, MCT, and MCTS to name a few. He is an experienced trainer, and has served as an A+, NT4.0, Window 2000 and Windows 2003 instructor in a variety of New York schools since 1999. Since that time, he has also provided technical support at Solomon Smith Barney/Citibank in its private banking and global assets management group.
Enayat has trained over 800 students at NetCom Learning. He has been a Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning since 2006 and his hands-on project expertise is an invaluable addition to NetCom Learning�s classroom instruction, helping to bring theoretical topics to life.
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- In-depth experience in all phases of project lifecycle: requirements gathering, specifications, development and team management, testing, end user training, and maintenance in addition to .NET, ASP, ADO, SQL, JavaScript, and SharePoint.
- Developed the first online multimedia training content system to Harvard University as well as multiple online multimedia projects for the North Carolina State Government.
- Highly rated instructor averaging 8.7 out of 9 on evaluation reports.
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Erick has been training business and IT professionals since 1989, when he developed and introduced the first online multimedia training content system to Harvard University. Since then he has honed his business, programming, and database skills providing highly customized software solutions and education programs for multiple clients such as North Carolina State Government, Cisco, IBM, and Time Warner Cable.
Erick's teaching prowess and real-world experience leading a team of software application developers make him a top Instructor and Subject Matter Expert at NetCom Learning, where he averages 8.7 out of 9 on evaluation reports.
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- Designs and architects Microsoft IT solutions since the early 1990s.
- Hands-on experience in multiple Microsoft Dynamics products including CRM, GP, SL, AX and NAV since 2004.
- Taught over 250 courses at NetCom Learning.
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Ignacio is a Senior Solutions Architect, Civil Engineer and Certified Expert Trainer. He has been designing and architecting Microsoft IT solutions since the early 1990s, and has extensive experience developing scalable and high performance integration solutions. In 2004, Ignacio expanded into business management and accounting software as well, where he gained hands-on experience in many Microsoft Dynamics products including CRM, GP, SL, AX and NAV.
Ignacio holds a library of industry-wide certifications from Microsoft and other leading IT vendors. He has taught over 250 courses at NetCom Learning and is revered by students for his wide-ranging IT expertise.
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- Software Developer and sought-after Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 30 years of hands-on experience.
- Expert in Microsoft technologies: .NET Framework, C#, VB .NET, ASP .NET, XML Web Services, ADO .NET, SQL Server, SharePoint Portal Server, Content Management Server, Commerce Server, BizTalk, MSMQ, COM+, COM Migration to .NET and PocketPC development.
- Extremely knowledgeable and rated as excellent by NetCom Learning students.
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Tom Kinser is an accomplished Software Developer and sought-after Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Tom is also an expert in successfully designing software, managing and training programmers for over 30 years.
Tom specializes in helping businesses, enterprises, and government agencies apply current technologies to solve their unique business problems. He accomplishes this via hands-on training in cutting-edge programming and database design techniques. Tom consistently delivers successful training engagements in both classroom and live-online settings and is rated as excellent by NetCom Learning students.
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- Over 32 years of experience as well as 18 certifications, including Cisco, CompTIA, and Microsoft.
- Strong background, with web development & design of infrastructure for companies such as AT&T, Sports Illustrated, and Toys R Us.
- Specialist in applying process and finding solutions to solve them in addition to training people in the skills to manage the process and meet goals.
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Jayson is a talented and valued Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with over 32 years of IT experience. Along with web development & design of infrastructure for companies such as AT&T, Sports Illustrated, and Toys R Us, he holds several IT certifications. He is a CCDA, CCNA, Security+ certified, MCDBA, and MCSE to name a few.
Jayson's focus is on finding solutions to problems and applying process to solve them. He instructs professionals in the skills to manage the process and meet goals, which makes him a respected trainer at NetCom Learning.
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- Experience teaching beginner to advanced software engineering and development classes
- Architectured NetCom Learning's Mobile Development Professional training package (Android & iPhone)
- Acclaimed instructor at NetCom Learning, with evaluation score of 8.7 out of 9.
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Mark is an accomplished web and mobile development trainer and Subject Matter Expert. He has been teaching beginner to advanced software engineering and development classes since 2005. With an extensive background in corporate programming he easily understands the impact of new technologies and the knowledge developers need to succeed.
Most recently Mark architectured NetCom Learning's Mobile Development Professional training package (Android & iPhone) to much critical acclaim. Mark's passion and aptitude for the subject matter is abundant, and clearly evident in his near-perfect post-class evaluation scores (8.7 out of 9) and praise from clients.
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- Over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer.
- An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, as well as select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses.
- High-skilled and acclaimed instructor. Has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning.
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Michael has over 22 years of professional experience in the IT field, including more than a decade as a Certified Trainer. An expert in Cisco's Routing, Switching, Security, Voice and Wireless areas, Michael also teaches select Microsoft, Novell, CompTIA, Sun and CWNP courses.
Michael's dedication and passion for teaching is unmatched. He has trained over 900 students at Netcom Learning since 2006 and his evaluation scores average 8.7 out of 9.
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- MBA in Information System from Montclair University, NJ.
- Onsite training on behalf of Microsoft to numerous companies, including CITI Group Lehman Brothers, Prudential Insurance Company, Toshiba, and KPMG.
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2001.
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Alan is a highly experienced Microsoft Certified Trainer. In addition to his MBA in Information System, he is a member of the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and has done onsite training for companies such as CITI Group Lehman Brothers, Prudential Insurance Company, Toshiba, and KPMG; on behalf of Microsoft.
Alan has been teaching at NetCom Learning since 2007, focusing on SharePoint, .NET, and BizTalk.
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Real world Client Case Studies
| Great Plains training & certification |
| Published On: 14 April 2008 |
| Customer: Washington State Penitentiary |
| Location: Walla Walla, WA, US | | Industry: State & Local Government | | | The Department of Corrections, Washington State in collaboration with its criminal justice partners, contributes to staff and community safety and hold offenders accountable through administration of criminal sanctions and effective re-entry programs. The Department of Corrections is responsible for administering adult corrections programs operated by the State of Washington. This includes state correctional institutions and programs for offenders supervised in the community. | | | |
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| USS-POSCO - Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development |
| Published On: 18 November 2009 |
| Customer: USS-POSCO Industries |
| Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US | | Industry: Metals & Mining::Steel Production | | | The USS-POSCO steel finishing plant is owned and operated by USS-POSCO Industries (UPI), a joint venture company established by U. S. Steel Corporation and POSCO, of the Republic of Korea.
The first Pittsburgh steel facility opened in 1910 as a 60-man foundry under the name Columbia Steel. Consisting of one building and a single 150-ton open hearth, the plant furnished steel castings for the dredging, lumber and shipping industries.
Today, UPI manufactures cold rolled, galvanized and tin mill products from hot rolled steel. With the support of nearly 1,000 hourly and salaried employees, UPI ships steel daily to more than 150 customers, primarily in the thirteen western states.
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The need arose when [USS-POSCO] management decided to purchase a third party software package for HR & Payroll. As a traditional IBM Mainframe COBOL and Java shop, they needed to ensure that the new applications would integrate seamlessly with the existing legacy and Java applications. The new software was developed in the Microsoft .NET 3.5 platform, and at the time of purchase they had no formal training in Microsoft Development Tools and Platforms. USS-POSCO looked around for public courses and found that either there were no suitable courses available or those that were offered publicly conflicted with their work schedules. |
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NetCom quickly delivered a complete private training solution to USS-POSCO's doorstep in Pittsburgh, PA. "NetCom's solution was perfect from the quality of the courseware, delivery and timely schedule stand point. After an initial consultation with a NetCom representative, we were able to understand each other and quickly came up with a plan of execution for customized courses in a very tight schedule. As all the students were experienced programmers, we wanted our training to be concise and compact. After further discussions with the potential trainers and consultants, a course detail was drawn up, and we had a chance to review the course outline before approving it. The training courses were conducted on site and our employees were happy not having to travel. The all inclusive cost was just right. We are happy to say that the training course was delivered by a well experienced and competent instructor." - Liung Ling, Senior Programmer, USS-POSCO |
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Courses Taken
2124: Programming with C#
2956: Core Foundations of Microsoft .NET 2.0 Development
Packages Purchased
MCSD: Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (C#.Net Track)
MCTS: .NET 3.5 ADO.NET and ASP.NET Application
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- USS-POSCO was able to gain the necessary skills to complement their programming knowledge and facilitate a successful transition into the Microsoft Development Tools and .NET platforms.
- NetCom was able to service the needs of USS-POSCO within their tight schedule, by condensing a great deal of knowledge into 4 days of intensive, customized training. Because the students were experienced programmers they were able to dictate and thrive in this fast pace.
- NetCom provided an experienced instructor and shipped all authorized course materials to USS-POSCO. Since the employees did not have to travel, there was minimal down-time and maximum Return on Investment.
"After four very intense days of learning, we feel that we have gained a great deal. Thank you." - Liung Ling, Senior Programmer, USS-POSCO |
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| Providing certification training for QWEST |
| Published On: 14 April 2008 |
| Customer: Qwest Communications |
| Location: Denver, CO, US | | | Qwest® is a leading provider of voice, video and data services across America and the world. For more than a century, homes and businesses have relied on our dependable dial tone connection. Qwest's employees, approximately 40,000, are committed to delivering world-class products backed by unmatched customer service. Whether you're a single household, a small business or a global corporation, from voice to data to video, Qwest has a solution just for you. | | |
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Qwest was looking to expand its operations and needed key in-house IT expertise to scale its operations. Their technicians needed to gain systems engineer skills to achieve this. |
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NetCom create a custom class for Qwest and provided certification training to two groups of eight students each. Each group went through six weeks of training focused on MCSE training and certification. Qwest flew in the students from national locations to a central training facility. |
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2272: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Windows XP Professional
2285: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Consulting Service
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MCSA, MCSE 2003, Windows XP - Accelerated
Microsoft Windows XP
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The training went very well and Qwest was very satisfied with NetCom's certification training approach. They were able to connect better with their customers by earning the MCSE certifications as their customers actually value Qwest more with the MCSE credentials. The MCSE certification for Windows 2003 helped them significantly to go beyond providing the basic skills to show the specialized real-world capability to their customers and made their growth process easier.NetCom is also working on providing similar training to one more group, followed by Upgrade to Server 2008 training to two more groups. |
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| Customized SQL training for expert SQL users |
| Published On: 14 April 2008 |
| Customer: Gold Bridge Partners, Inc. |
| Location: Augusta, ME | | Industry: Computer Services::Information Technology Services | | | Gold Bridge Partners, Inc. is a nationally-recognized web development and technology corporation located in Augusta, ME. For nearly a decade their team has been delivering technical and creative solutions for government, private businesses, and non-profit organizations. Gold Bridge's products and services include custom software development, web design, IT support, and much more. They understand the importance of a professional online presence for every business and organization. Their goal is to provide you with an attractive website and integrated tools to keep you on the cutting-edge. | | |
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Gold Bridge Partners IT development team had been developing business log for years in middle tear application components developed in application languages such as Java, Perl, PHP, ASP/VB and .NET. In a recent project they included as much business logic as possible in the database (DB2 PL/SQL). They were considering developing their business logic more at the database level in the future, specifically for upcoming SQL Server / .NET projects. We want to be sure we are aware of best practices for coding T-SQL stored procedures and triggers and what unexpected issues or pitfalls we might be up against. We have many years experience developing software and some years experience writing T-SQL. We just want to make sure we know what we're doing before we try to write the entire business logic layer in T-SQL. We want to bring our already experienced developers to the EXPERT level. said Jonathan Williams, IT development manager for Gold Bridge. |
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Since the intended audience was a very advanced group of SQL users, NetCom created a custom onsite training class for them using Microsofts MCITP SQL 2005 advanced Business Intelligence Program. NetComs subject matter expert (SME) created a custom plan for them making sure the custom training gave enough time to make the training effective. The final training was scheduled as a four day class for five of their employees, and took into consideration their budget constraints. |
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2794: Designing a Business Intelligence Solution for the Enterprise Using Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Packages Purchased
MCITP: SQL Server 2005 - Business Intelligence Developer
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The training went very well. We are pleased. James (our SME) was both fun and informative. The training that we have received has aided us greatly in our development efforts said Jonathan. With NetComs database training, they were able to develop their business logic at the database level effectively. |
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| Custom Great Plains and BizTalk Training |
| Published On: 14 April 2008 |
| Customer: Universidad de las Americas Puebla |
| Location: Puebla, Mxico | | Industry: Education::Colleges & Universities | | | The Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLA) was founded in 1940 as the Mexico City College and the first twelve students graduated in 1944. The Universidad de las Américas was accepted as a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 1959.The UDLA's academic programs have been officially accredited by the Department of Public Education since 1976. In 1985 the university officially changed its name to Fundación Universidad de las Américas Puebla. | | | |
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| Global Vista Training for international law firm |
| Published On: 14 April 2008 |
| Customer: Latham & Watkins |
| Location: US and Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong | | | | | |
| Business Needs: |
Keeping up with the cutting edge technology and service their clients in the best possible way, Latham and Watkins required a stable and reliable IT infrastructure, so they decided to migrate from Microsofts Windows XP to Windows Vista. But they realized that to successfully integrate Vista in their organization and getting full advantage of Vista applications, their tech team requires the right training. So they turned to NetCom in search to satisfy their training needs. What we really need is a course that updates our Tech Support skills from XP to Vista said Diane, Latham & Watkins training development manager. |
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Latham & Watkins was looking to run a series of 2 day custom Vista classes over 2-3 months at their several offices around the U.S. & worldwide that require this training. After understanding their training needs, NetComs lead Microsoft Subject Matter Expert (SME) and training logistics team put together a customized version of Vista courses 5115 and 5118 that would address the needs of Latham & Watkins. They wanted to include the introduction to Vista and the Aero Interface and IE 7.0 and take out any reference to Bit locker, Defender, and Firewall. A custom class with the custom course curriculum was created and held and multiple locations globally. |
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Courses Taken
5118: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Windows Vista Computers
5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System
Consulting Service
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MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician
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NetComs training made for an effective transition from Windows XP to Vista for Latham & Watkins. They were very pleased with NetComs SMEs two day custom Vista training.The training was eventually held at several locations within the US and four other cities globally Paris, France; Brussels, Belgium; Hong Kong, China and Hamburg, Germany. |
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