Description: The most basic goal of a network infrastructure is to provide the ability to make file and printer services available to network users, and Windows Server 2008 continues to improve the provisioning and management of these types of resources. In this course we discuss file share features including Public Folder Sharing, Client Side Caching of offline files, and network printing resources. The course also explores management features such as disk quotas and file screening, reviews the use of the Distributed File System, and outlines the use of Windows Server Backup for data backup and restoration.

Target Audience: The audience for this path includes administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise. The audience also includes individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 02:00

Description: Windows Server 2008 provides new services and capabilities for controlling and securing network access. This course discusses the new Network Access Protection application programming interface (API) and how it restricts network clients based on policies and enforces a minimum state of system health. It also introduces the Network Policy Server (NPS), which is responsible for managing and enforcing these policies and connection requirements. It outlines the NPS components involved in the Network Access Protection API, the range of health and network policies available, and the NPS's ability to enforce restrictions on other network services including DHCP, VPN, IPsec, and 802.1X. This course also provides a look at the latest improvements to the Windows Firewall providing advanced security through the use of granular inbound and outbound rules, connection security rules, the use of firewall profiles, and the ability to monitor the configuration.

Target Audience: The audience for this path includes administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise. The audience also includes individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 01:30

Description: Routing and Remote Access Services in Windows Server 2008 provide remote access to clients through dial-up services and virtual private network (VPN) configuration. Remote and mobile users are continuing to increase in numbers with the wide availability of high-speed and wireless Internet access. This course discusses how Windows Server 2008 provides those clients with VPN access, offering support for security mechanisms including a range of tunneling techniques, network and wireless authentication protocols, and access control using the Network Policy Server (NPS). It also reviews the continued support for the Internet Connection Sharing feature and highlights the Connection Manager tools provided to help set up and manage remote connections. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and counts as credit towards the following certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator, since both MCITPs are certifications that require more than one exam.

Target Audience: The audience for this path includes administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise. The audience also includes individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 02:00

Description: The DNS namespace is subdivided into different DNS zones, which are hosted by a specific authoritative server or group of servers. Zones define the DNS namespace for authoritative servers that resolve client queries. This course explores DNS zone and replication in Windows Server 2008, including stub zones and their use in Microsoft DNS. It also discusses how Primary and Secondary servers of a DNS zone must perform zone transfers to ensure each server has an up-to-date DNS database. In addition, the course describes how Active Directory-integrated DNS zones store their data in the Active Directory application partition, and rely on the AD replication process to update the appropriate servers with zone data. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and counts as credit towards the following certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator.

Target Audience: The audience for this path includes administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise. The audience also includes individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 02:00

Description: The Domain Name System (DNS) is a central network infrastructure service and continues to provide enhanced features in Windows Server 2008. With full support for the new, longer addresses of the IP version 6 protocol specification, along with continued support for the native IP version 4 specification, DNS in Windows Server 2008 is tailored to organizations of all sizes. This course explores the Windows Server 2008 DNS Server Role, its configuration, and the administration of DNS using the Server Core installation. It also explores special DNS setups using forwarding servers, conditional forwarding, root hints, and cache-only servers. Also covered is the use of other types of name resolution techniques including WINS, LMHOSTS, and HOSTS files, and the configuration steps necessary to set up clients to use DNS or WINS name resolution. The course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and counts as credit towards the following certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator.

Target Audience: The audience for this path includes administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise. The audience also includes individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 01:30

Description: Routing services and protocols are vital for maintaining secure and efficient communication in a network infrastructure. Windows Server 2008 provides key services including routing, remote access, and support for TCP/IP and security protocols. Windows Server 2008 can act as a router providing static IPv4 and IPv6 routing to remote networks and can provide dynamic routing through the support of routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP). Another key IP service is the IP security protocol (IPSec), which offers essential security capabilities in Windows Server 2008 by providing improved authentication and cryptographic support, and by being closely integrated with the Windows Firewall and Advanced Security feature, Network Access Protection, and Active Directory Group Policy. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and counts as credit towards the following certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator, since both MCITPs are certifications that require more than one exam.

Target Audience: Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise; individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 02:06

Description: To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam*. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.

* This TestPrep has been updated for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Target Audience: Individuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.

Duration: 01:50

Description: Internet Protocol Version 4, or IPv4, is the current, widely-deployed version of the Internet Protocol and is slowly running out of addresses to assign. Its successor, IPv6, allows greater flexibility in assigning IP addresses due to a deeper address space. Windows Server 2008 installs and enables IPv6 by default, including Windows 2008 DHCP by way of DHCPv6. This course provides an overview of networks, hosts, subnet masks, and how subnetting plays a role in efficient network management. It explores some of the more advanced points of network management including IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, static and dynamic DHCP, and the configuration of various DHCP options. This course is one in a series that covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring certification, and counts as credit towards the following certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator, and the Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator, since both MCITPs are certifications that require more than one exam.

Target Audience: Administrators who are rolling out and supporting Windows Server 2008 in the enterprise; individuals seeking certification on Microsoft’s new generation server platform.

Duration: 02:00

Description: Skillsoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-642 TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring*. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the Email My Mentor service.

* This asset has been updated for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Target Audience: Individuals who are studying the associated Skillsoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.

Duration: n/a