Clinic 6404B:

First Look: Getting Started with High Availability in Windows Server 2008

Length:0 Days
Published:June 17, 2008
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Level:200
Technology:Windows Server 2008
Type:Clinic
Delivery Method:Instructor-led (classroom)
About This Clinic
This two-hour clinic provides in-depth knowledge of Failover Cluster technology in Windows Server 2008. It also covers how to configure a Two-Node Failover Cluster.
Audience Profile
IT professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
At Clinic Completion
After completing this First Look Clinic, students will be able to:
  • Describe a Failover Cluster and its benefits
  • Describe the changes/improvements made to clustering in Windows Server 2008
  • Explain how cluster improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce complexity
  • Explain how improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce support costs and implementation times
  • Explain how new functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows implementation in a geographically dispersed environment
  • Identify the hardware, software, account, and infrastructure requirements necessary to successfully implement a Failover Cluster
  • Identify the steps involved in installing a Failover Cluster
  • Describe how to configure a Failover Cluster
Clinic OutlineModule 1: First Look Clinic Outline
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe a Failover Cluster and its benefits
  • Describe the changes/improvements made to clustering in Windows Server 2008
  • Explain how cluster improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce complexity
  • Explain how improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce support costs and implementation times
  • Explain how new functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows implementation in a geographically dispersed environment
  • Identify the hardware, software, account, and infrastructure requirements necessary to successfully implement a Failover Cluster
  • Identify the steps involved in installing a Failover Cluster
  • Describe how to configure a Failover Cluster
  • IT professionals skilled on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003
  • Experience with Windows Clustering running on Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000
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