Module 1: Designing IP Addressing and Configuration
This module describes how to design a strategy for allocating IP addresses to workstations and servers in Windows Server 2008. The module also describes how to design DHCP implementation and the configuration options that are available.
Lessons
- Designing an IPv4 Addressing Scheme
- Designing an IPv6 Addressing Scheme
- Designing an IPv6 Transition Strategy
- Designing an IPv4 DHCP Implementation
- Planning DHCP Scope Configuration
Module 2: Designing Name Resolution
This module explains how to design an appropriate name resolution strategy that incorporates DNS. The module also covers DNS namespaces, DNS zone implementation, replication, and delegation.
Lessons
- 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
Module 3: Designing Advanced Name Resolution
This module explains how to design an advanced name resolution strategy by optimizing DNS queries, designing DNS for high availability, and designing a NetBios name resolution plan.
Lessons
- Optimizing DNS Queries
- Designing DNS for High Availability and Security
- Designing a NetBIOS Name Resolution Strategy
Module 4: Designing Network Access
This module explains how to design a network access solution. The module also describes how to secure network access, design a strategy for RADIUS authentication with NPS, design wireless access, and Internet connectivity.
Lessons
- Securing and Controlling Network Access
- Designing Remote Access Services
- Designing RADIUS Authentication with Network Policy Services
- Designing Wireless Access
- Designing Internet Connectivity and Perimeter Networks
Module 5: Designing Network Security
This module explains how to design a network security plan. The module describes the defense-in-depth model for network security and explains how to implement Windows Firewall and NAP policies.
Lessons
- Overview of Network Security Design
- Identifying and Analyzing Threats to Network Security
- Designing a Windows Firewall Implementation
- Designing a Network Access Protection Infrastructure
Module 6: Designing Application Deployment
This explains how to design application deployment. This includes deployment of local applications, virtual applications, and virtual desktop.
Lessons
- Overview of Application Deployment
- Designing Deployment of Local Applications
- Designing Deployment of Virtual Applications
- Designing Deployment of Virtual Desktops
Module 7: Designing Remote Desktop Services
This module explains how to design remote desktop services. This includes designing RemoteApp, remote connectivity for RDS, and planning a monitoring and management strategy for RDS.
Lessons
- Designing Remote Desktop Services Connectivity
- Designing RemoteApp
- Designing Remote Connectivity for RDS
- Monitoring and Managing RDS
Module 8: Designing Internet Information Services for Web-Based Applications
This module explains how to design IIS for web-based applications. The module describes how to design a plan to optimize IIS performance, security, and maintenance.
Lessons
- Designing Web-based Application Infrastructure
- Optimizing IIS Performance and Stability
- Designing IIS Security
- Monitoring and Maintaining IIS
Module 9: Designing File and Print Services
The module explains how to design file and print services.
Lessons
- Designing File Services
- Designing File Server Resource Management
- Designing File Encryption
- Designing Print Services
Module 10: Designing File Replication and Caching
This module explains how to design a file replication and caching strategy. The module describes how to use DFS to implement file replication and caching.
Lessons
- Branch Office Data Access
- Designing Distributed File System
- Designing File Caching
Module 11: Designing for Business Continuity
This module explains how to design for business continuity by planning for disaster recovery. The module also describes how to design network load balancing, failover clustering, and geographically dispersed clusters.
Lessons
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Designing Windows Server 2008 Network Load Balancing
- Designing Failover Clustering for High Availability
- Designing Geographically Dispersed Clusters
Module 12: Designing a Server Virtualization Infrastructure
This module explains how to design a virtualization infrastructure.
Lessons
- Introduction to Virtualization
- Determining Virtualization Suitability
- Server Virtualization Design Considerations
- Migrating and Managing Virtualized Workloads
Module 13: Designing an Update Deployment Strategy
This module explains how to design an update deployment strategy. This includes designing a WSUS topology and an update management strategy.
Lessons
- Designing a WSUS Topology
- Designing an Update Management Strategy