MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643) · Configuring Windows Server® 2008 Applications Infrastructure by Mackin, J.C. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-643): Configuring Windows Server® 2008 Applications Infrastructure

A Note Regarding Supplemental Files Introduction

Hardware Requirements (Hyper-V) Software Requirements Practice Setup Instructions

Phase 1: Install and Configure the Hyper-V Server Role on the Host Server

Add the Hyper-V Server Role

Phase 2: Create the Virtual Machines

Create the Server1 Virtual Machine Create the Core1 Virtual Machine Create the Server2 Virtual Machine Replace the Default Network Adapter with a Legacy Network Adapter Attach a Second and Third Hard Disk to Server2 Configure Startup Order in the BIOS Setting

Phase 3: Configure the Operating Systems on Server1 and Core1

Configure Server1 Configure Core1

Phase 4: Configure Internet Access for the Contoso.local Network

Add and Configure a Second Virtual Adapter on Server1 Configure NAT on Server1

Phase 5: Activate the Servers (Recommended)

Using the Companion CD

How to Install the Practice Tests How to Use the Practice Tests

Lesson Review Options Practice Test Options

How to Uninstall the Practice Tests

Support & Feedback

Errata We Want to Hear from You Stay in Touch

Preparing for the Exam 1. Implementing and Configuring a Windows Deployment Infrastructure

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Deploying Windows in a Windows Server 2008 R2 Environment

Windows Deployment Fundamentals

Understanding WIM Files Understanding Boot and Install Images Windows Automated Installation Kit Tools Sysprep Deployment Image Servicing and Management (Dism.exe)

Windows Deployment Methods

Installing from the Product DVD Network Share Distribution Windows Deployment Services System Center Configuration Manager 2007 R3

Practice Create a Windows PE CD

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Configuring Windows Deployment Services

Introducing Windows Deployment Services

Comparing WDS to Windows AIK Tools Advantages of WDS

Understanding WDS Infrastructure Components Installing WDS Configuring WDS

Performing Initial Server Configuration in the WDS Console Adding Boot and Install Images Configuring the Boot Menu Configuring Server Properties

Capturing Images with WDS

Creating a Capture Image Creating a Discover Image

Deploying Images with WDS

Manually Deploying an Image with WDS Understanding What Happens During Deployment

Practice Configure Windows Deployment Services

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 3: Deploying Virtual Machines

What Are Virtual Machines?

Why Use Virtual Machines?

Understanding Hyper-V

Hyper-V Hardware and Software Requirements Install Hyper-V Enable Hyper-V on a Server Core Installation

Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines in Hyper-V

Create a Virtual Machine Configure Virtual Hardware Devices Adding Virtual Hardware Configuring BIOS Settings and Device Boot Order Configuring Memory (RAM) Configuring Virtual Processor(s) Configuring IDE Devices Configuring SCSI Devices Configuring Network Adapters

Create and Manage Virtual Disks

Modifying a Virtual Disk Inspecting a Virtual Hard Disk File Using VHD Files on Physical Computers

Creating Virtual Networks in Hyper-V

Practice Use Snapshots in Hyper-V

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 4: Implementing a Windows Activation Infrastructure

Product Activation Types Implementing MAK Activation

Advantages and Disadvantages of MAK Licensing

Implementing KMS Activation

Minimum KMS Client Numbers (Thresholds) KMS Host Discovery Installing and Configuring a KMS Host Advantages and Disadvantages of KMS Licensing

Activation Infrastructure Example

Practice Activate Windows

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Deploying Servers Case Scenario 2: Creating an Activation Infrastructure

Suggested Practices

Deploy Images by Using Windows Deployment Services Configure Hyper-V and Virtual Machines

Take a Practice Test

2. Configuring Server Storage and Clusters

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring Server Storage

Understanding Server Storage Technologies

Direct-Attached Storage Network-Attached Storage Storage-Area Networks

Fibre Channel SANs

Fibre Channel SANs iSCSI SANs

Configuring a SAN Connection with iSCSI Initiator Other Tools for Managing SANs

Managing Disks, Volumes, and Partitions in Windows Server 2008 R2

Understanding Basic and Dynamic Disks Creating Volumes Extending a Volume Shrinking a Volume Configuring a Mount Point

Practice Work with Disk Sets

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Configuring Server Clusters

Server Cluster Fundamentals

Round-Robin Distribution Network Load Balancing Failover Clustering

Configuring an NLB Cluster Creating a Failover Cluster

Preparing Failover Cluster Hardware Installing the Failover Clustering Feature Validating the Cluster Configuration Running the Create Cluster Wizard Configuring Quorum Settings Configuring a Service for the Failover Cluster Testing the Failover Cluster Understanding Cluster Shared Volumes in Failover Clusters

Practice Explore Network Load Balancing and Failover Clustering

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Designing Storage Case Scenario 2: Designing High Availability

Suggested Practices

Configure Storage Configure High Availability

Take a Practice Test

3. Installing and Configuring Remote Desktop Services

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Deploying a Remote Desktop Session Host

Understanding Remote Desktop Services Name Changes Understanding Remote Desktop Services

Comparing Remote Desktop Services and the Remote Desktop Feature Advantages of Remote Desktop Understanding Remote Desktop for Administration

Enabling Remote Desktop

Understanding Network Level Authentication Enabling Remote Desktop for Administration on a Server Core Installation Enabling Remote Desktop for Administration with Scregedit.wsf Enabling Remote Desktop for Administration with the Sconfig Tool

Installing Remote Desktop Services

Selecting Role Services Uninstalling Applications Specifying Network-Level Authentication Settings Specifying Client Access License Types Authorizing Users

Preparing an RD Session Host Server for Deployment

Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 Features Installing RDS Applications

Practice Install Remote Desktop Services

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Configuring a Remote Desktop Session Host

Introducing the Remote Desktop Session Host Configuration Console Configuring Connection (RDP-Tcp) Properties

General Tab

Security Layer

Security Layer Encryption Level Network Level Authentication

Log on Settings Tab Sessions Tab Environment Tab Remote Control Tab Client Settings Tab Network Adapter Tab Security Tab

Configuring RD Session Host Server Settings

General Tab Licensing Tab RD Connection Broker Settings Tab

Load Balancing Initial Client Requests

Load Balancing Initial Client Requests Dedicated Farm Redirection

RD IP Virtualization Tab

Configuring Remote Desktop Printer Redirection Configuring Display Data Prioritization

Practice Install and Configure a Remote Desktop License Server

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Choosing an RD Licensing Strategy Case Scenario 2: Troubleshooting a Remote Desktop Services Installation

Suggested Practices

Deploy a Remote Desktop Server Farm Watch a Webcast

Take a Practice Test

4. Configuring and Managing a Remote Desktop Infrastructure

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring and Managing Remote Desktop Clients

Configuring Remote Desktop Client Settings

Saving RDP Files Configuring Remote Desktop Clients Through Group Policy

Configuring User Profiles for Remote Desktop

Roaming User Profiles and Remote Desktop Roaming User Profile Cache Management Using Folder Redirection with Remote Desktop Services User Profiles Configuring Remote Desktop Home Folders

Managing Remote Desktop User Connections

Managing User Sessions Ending a Remote Desktop User Session Process

Managing Resources in Client Sessions

Practice Manage Client Connections

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Deploying Remote Desktop Gateway

Overview of Remote Desktop Gateway Installing and Configuring an RD Gateway Server

Adding the RD Gateway Role Service Configuring Remote Desktop Connection to Use RD Gateway

Practice Install and Configure RD Gateway

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 3: Deploying RemoteApp Programs and Virtual Desktops

Overview of RemoteApp Configuring a Server to Host RemoteApp Programs Adding Programs for Publication in RemoteApp Manager Deploying a RemoteApp Program through Remote Desktop Web Access Creating an RDP File of a RemoteApp Program for Distribution Creating a Windows Installer Package of a RemoteApp Program for Distribution Using RemoteApp and Desktop Connections Deploying Virtual Machines through Remote Desktop Services

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Components Connecting to Virtual Desktops Configuring a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Installing the RD Virtualization Host

Installing the RD Virtualization Host Configuring the RD Web Access Server for the Personal Virtual Desktop Configuring the RD Connection Broker and RD Session Host Redirector Configuring the Guest Operating Systems for a VDI Connecting to Virtual Desktops

Practice Publish Applications with RemoteApp Manager

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Managing Remote Desktop Sessions Case Scenario 2: Publishing Applications

Suggested Practices

Deploy a Remote Desktop Services Infrastructure Perform a Virtual Lab

Take a Practice Test

5. Installing and Configuring Web Applications

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Installing the Web Server (IIS) Role

Understanding Web Server Security

Web Standards and Protocols Web Server Usage Scenarios New Features in IIS 7

Understanding IIS Components and Options Understanding the Application Server Role Understanding IIS 7 Role Services

Default IIS Role Services Common HTTP Features Application Development Features Health and Diagnostics Features Security Features Performance Features Management Tools

Installing the Web Server (IIS) Role

Verifying the IIS Installation by Using Server Manager Verifying the IIS Installation by Using Internet Explorer Managing Role Services Using Command-Line and Automated Installation Options Removing the Web Server (IIS) Role

Using Windows System Resource Manager

Practice Install and Verify the Web Server (IIS) Role

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Configuring Internet Information Services

Working with IIS Management Tools

Using the Features Views Using the Content View Using the Actions Pane

Creating and Configuring Websites

Understanding Sites and Site Bindings Managing the Default Web Site Adding Websites Configuring Web Site Limits Settings Configuring Site Logging Settings

Understanding Web Applications

Creating Web Applications Managing Web Application Settings

Working with Application Pools

Creating Application Pools Managing Application Pools Configuring Recycling Settings Configuring Advanced Application Pool Settings

Working with Virtual Directories

Creating a Virtual Directory Comparing Virtual Directories and Web Applications

Using Command-Line Management

Understanding Command Options Understanding Objects Examples of Commands Using Windows PowerShell Automation Using .NET Framework

Managing Web Server Configuration Files

Understanding ApplicationHost.config Restoring the ApplicationHost.config File Understanding Web.config Files Migrating Websites and Web Applications Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Data by Using AppCmd.exe Using Centralized Configuration for Server Farms

Migrating from IIS 6.0

Upgrading from Windows Server 2003 and IIS 6.0 Installing IIS 6 Management Compatibility Understanding ASP.NET Integration Modes

Practice Configure and Manage IIS Settings

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: IIS Web Server Administration Case Scenario 2: Managing Multiple Websites

Suggested Practices Take a Practice Test

6. Managing Web Server Security

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring IIS Security

Understanding IIS 7 Security Accounts Managing File System Permissions Configuring IIS Administration Features

Enabling Remote Management Understanding IIS Manager Users Creating IIS Manager Users Defining IIS Management Permissions Configuring Feature Delegation Connecting to a Remote Server by Using IIS Manager

Managing Request Handlers

Understanding Handler Mappings Configuring Handler Mappings Removing Handler Mappings Managing Handler Inheritance Adding Handler Mappings Configuring Request Restrictions Configuring Feature Permissions

Understanding Request Filtering

Practice Manage IIS Security Settings

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Controlling Access to Web Services

Managing IIS Authentication

Understanding Anonymous Authentication Understanding Forms Authentication Understanding Challenge-Based Authentication Understanding ASP.NET Impersonation Understanding Client Certificate Authentication Understanding Authentication Requirements Configuring Authentication Settings

Managing URL Authorization Rules

Creating URL Authorization Rules Managing Rule Inheritance

Configuring Server Certificates

Understanding Server Certificates Creating an Internet Certificate Request Completing an Internet Certificate Request Creating Other Certificate Types Creating a Self-Signed Certificate Viewing Certificate Details Importing and Exporting Certificates Enabling Secure Sockets Layer

Configuring IP Address and Domain Restrictions

Adding Allow and Deny Entries Adding Domain Restrictions

Configuring .NET Trust Levels

Understanding Partial Trust Levels Understanding .NET Trust Levels Configuring .NET Trust Levels

Practice Secure Web Servers and Web Content

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Configuring Remote Management for IIS Case Scenario 2: Increasing Website Security

Suggested Practices Take a Practice Test

7. Configuring FTP and SMTP Services

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring FTP

Installing the FTP Server Removing the FTP Server Managing FTP

Creating a New FTP Site Understanding FTP Configuration Files Creating Virtual Directories Configuring Advanced FTP Site Properties Managing FTP Site Bindings

Managing FTP User Security

Configuring Authentication Options Defining FTP Authorization Rules Configuring FTP User Isolation Options Configuring IIS Manager Permissions

Configuring FTP Network Security

Configuring FTP SSL Settings Managing FTP Firewall Options Implementing IP Address and Domain Restrictions Configuring FTP Request Filtering

Managing FTP Site Settings

Monitoring FTP Current Sessions Managing FTP Messages Configuring FTP Logging Configuring Directory Browsing

Using FTP Client Software

Practice Configure and Test FTP

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Lesson 2: Configuring SMTP

Installing the SMTP Server Feature Configuring SMTP Services

Creating a New SMTP Virtual Server Configuring General SMTP Server Settings Securing Access to an SMTP Virtual Server Configuring Messages Options Defining Delivery Properties Enabling LDAP Routing Managing Security Permissions

Monitoring SMTP Virtual Servers Using an SMTP Virtual Server

Using Telnet Using a Client Messaging Application Configuring SMTP Settings for ASP.NET

Practice Configure and Test SMTP Services

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Implementing a Secure FTP Site Case Scenario 2: Configuring an SMTP Virtual Server

Suggested Practices Take a Practice Test

8. Configuring Windows Media Services

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring Windows Media Services

Understanding Media Services

Delivering Live vs. Prerecorded Content Understanding Unicast vs. Multicast Streaming Comparing Data Transfer Protocols

Installing Streaming Media Services Using Windows Media Services Management Tools Managing Publishing Points

Creating a New Publishing Point Administering Publishing Points Monitoring Publishing Points

Configuring Source Settings Creating Announcements

Using the Create Wrapper Wizard Using the Unicast Announcement Wizard Using the Multicast Announcement Wizard

Configuring Publishing Point Properties Managing Advertising Settings Configuring Security for Windows Media Services

Configuring Authentication Options Configuring Authorization Options Using Web Server Permissions Encrypting Media Content

Enabling Cache/Proxy Features

Enabling Cache/Proxy Settings Configuring Caching Settings Configuring Proxy Settings Configuring Cache/Proxy Settings for Publishing Points Monitoring Proxy/Cache Servers

Protecting Digital Content through Rights Management

Understanding Windows Media DRM Using Active Directory Rights Management Services Other Content Protection Methods

Practice Configure the Windows Media Services Server Role

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Protecting Streaming Media Content Case Scenario 2: Improving Windows Media Services Performance and Scalability

Suggested Practices Take a Practice Test

9. Configuring Microsoft SharePoint Foundation

Before You Begin Lesson 1: Configuring and Managing SharePoint Foundation

Understanding SharePoint Foundation 2010 Understanding SPF Deployment Options

Deploying SPF in a Stand-Alone Configuration Deploying SPF in a Server Farm Configuration Using the SharePoint Products Configuration Wizard Migration Options from Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

Verifying the SPF Installation

Verify SPF Services Verifying SPF Websites

Performing SPF Post-Installation Configuration Tasks

Configuring Outgoing Email Settings Configuring Incoming Email Settings Configuring Directory Management Service Choosing Farm Administrators Registering Managed Accounts

Managing SPF by Using the SharePoint 2010 Management Shell

Using Stsadm Using PowerShell

Understanding Backup and Recovery for SPF

Creating SharePoint Backups Restoring SharePoint Foundation 2010 Viewing Backup and Restore History

Deploying and Configuring SharePoint Sites

Understanding Subsites and Site Collections Creating Site Collections Defining Quota Templates Configuring Site Settings

Managing Web Applications

Creating, Extending, and Deleting Web Applications Configuring General Settings for Web Applications Defining Managed Paths Configuring Web Application Permissions Managing Authentication Settings Enabling Self-Service Site Creation

Using Office Web Applications with SharePoint Foundation 2010

Practice Configure and Manage SharePoint Foundation

Lesson Summary Lesson Review

Chapter Review

Chapter Summary Key Terms Case Scenarios

Case Scenario 1: Deploying SharePoint Foundation Case Scenario 2: Managing SharePoint Foundation

Suggested Practices Take a Practice Test

A. Answers

Chapter 1: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4

Chapter 1: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Deploying Servers Case Scenario 2: Creating an Activation Infrastructure

Chapter 2: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2

Chapter 2: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Designing Storage Case Scenario 2: Designing High Availability

Chapter 3: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2

Chapter 3: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Choosing an RD Licensing Strategy Case Scenario 2: Troubleshooting a Remote Desktop Services Installation

Chapter 4: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3

Chapter 4: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Managing Remote Desktop Sessions Case Scenario 2: Publishing Applications

Chapter 5: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2

Chapter 5: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: IIS Web Server Administration Case Scenario 2: Managing Multiple Websites

Chapter 6: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2

Chapter 6: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Configuring Remote Management for IIS Case Scenario 2: Increasing Website Security

Chapter 7: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1 Lesson 2

Chapter 7: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Implementing a Secure FTP Site Case Scenario 2: Configuring an SMTP Virtual Server

Chapter 8: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1

Chapter 8: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Protecting Streaming Media Content Case Scenario 2: Improving Windows Media Services Performance and Scalability

Chapter 9: Lesson Review Answers

Lesson 1

Chapter 9: Case Scenarios Answers

Case Scenario 1: Deploying SharePoint Foundation Case Scenario 2: Managing SharePoint Foundation

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