Hands-On Lab 6409B:

First Look: Getting Started with Server Management in Windows Server 2008 Hands on Lab

Length:2 Hours
Published:June 16, 2008
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Level:200
Technology:Windows Server 2008
Type:Hands-On Lab
Delivery Method:Instructor-led (classroom)
About This Hands-On Lab
Note: This is a companion lab for First Look Clinic 6408B – First Look: Getting Started with Server Management in Windows Server 2008.
This one and one-half–hour lab provides hands-on experience with the following Windows Server 2008 Server Management functionalities:
  • Server Manager Overview
  • Server Core Installation
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Windows Remote Management
Audience Profile
IT professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
At Hands-On Lab Completion
After completing this lab, you will be able to:
  • Use Server Manager to perform initial tasks necessary to complete installation of Windows Server 2008
  • Use Server Manager to configure roles and features and monitor server status
  • Explore the Windows PowerShell environment
  • Use WinRM to perform computer management
  • Implement a Server Core scenario
Hands-On Lab OutlineExercise 1: Using Server Manager
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install and configure additional roles
  • Install additional features
  • Remove roles and configure additional features
  • Troubleshoot and prepare for disaster recovery by using Server Manager
Exercise 2: Using Windows PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Obtain help in Windows PowerShell
  • Use cmdlets for Windows PowerShell
  • Create aliases for Windows PowerShell
  • Create functions for Windows PowerShell
  • Navigate the directory structure using Windows PowerShell
  • Navigate the registry using Windows PowerShell
  • Navigate the certificate store using Windows PowerShell
  • Create drive mapping using Windows PowerShell
  • Query WMI objects using Windows PowerShell
Exercise 3: Implementing Windows Server 2008 Server Core
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Set a password for the local Administrator account
  • Set Static IP Address
  • Join a Domain
  • Examine the Windows Firewall
  • Install DNS and DHCP roles
  • Enable Terminal Server Administrator connections
Exercise 4: Managing Computers Using Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure the WinRM service
  • Perform a GET operation
  • Perform an Enumerate operation
  • Perform an Invoke operation
  • Perform a PUT operation
  • Perform a Remote Shell operation
  • Experience with Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003
  • MCSA/MCSA certification or equivalent knowledge.
  • High-level knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft Active Directory management and configuration.
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