MCSA Windows 7 & MCSA Windows 2008 Server certification training

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Test Pass Academy employs and contracts training solution specialists, consultants and expert Microsoft Certified Trainers that have been doing Microsoft training back since the Microsoft NT days. This course is taught by world class Microsoft Certified Trainers who have hands on practical experience. Aside from the best training, our course prepares you to take the Microsoft Official Certification Exams.

If you're goal is to learn how to use Windows and pass the certification exam - you've found the right place. This course is a hybrid of actual hands on learning, combined with focused materials mapped to exam objectives. You will not find a more comprehensive program anywhere. Our bootcamp will provide the right amount of training needed for you to Test with Confidence.

This course prepares students to pass the following MCITP Windows 7 & MCITP Windows Server 2008 Administrator Exams.

• 70-680: MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring
• 70-685: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
• 70-640: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
• 70-642: MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
• 70-646: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

DoD 8570.1 Mandate: MCITP Server Administrator meets Information Assurance Operating Systems (OS) Certification Technical Level II & III.

What is the MCSA Windows 7 & MCSA Server 2008 Certification Training?

The 11 Day Windows 7 /2008R2 bootcamp offers 2 premier MCITP Certifications for anyone looking to demonstrate their knowledge of client to server technologies. Candidates will work through 11 intense days of Windows networking training. These premier MCITP certifications distinguish the candidate from others who hold the individual certifications

Windows 7 Desktop Admins support end users who run Microsoft Windows 7 in a corporate environment. They should have experience using applications that are included with the operating system, such as productivity applications used in a corporate environment and Microsoft Office applications. Candidates should be able to resolve operating system issues by telephone, email, connecting to an end user's system remotely, or by visiting an end user's desktop. They should have a working knowledge of operating in an Active Directory domain environment

What will I learn in the MCITP: Windows7 DST, 2008R2 Server Administrator 12 Day Bootcamp?

In this course we teach you how to install Windows 7 using WinPE tools and Windows Deployment Services (WDS). We demonstrate how to boot from VHD with Windows 7 Enterprise. We look at features such as AppLocker, DirectAccess, Bitlocker and Branch Cache. Additionally, we explore tools such as Problem Step Recorder, Remote Support/Access and Action Center. Our monitoring section includes using Reliability Monitor, Event Viewer, Process Explorer and other tools. We’ll configure Group Policies and look at advanced Firewall and IP Security.

As we move to Windows Server 2008R2 technologies, we start with the installation of the Core and Enterprise versions. We configure Active Directory with Organization Units, Domains and Trust, Sites and Services and Group Policies. We install and configure services including DHCP, DNS, NAP, Terminal Services, Certificates, IIS, WDS, RADIUS and more...

Our 12 day MCITP: Windows 7 / 2008R2, Server Admin bootcamp is a very hands on environment. Our instructors guide you through step by step examples and demonstrations, not just long lectures. Your instructor will create real world scenarios for lab environments.

Class Objectives (Following information customized from Microsoft Learning Test Objectives)

• Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

• Configuring Disks and Device Drivers

• Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 7 Client Computers

• Configuring Network Connectivity

• Configuring Wireless Network Connections

• Securing Windows 7 Desktops

• Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 7 Client Computers

• Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access in Windows 7

• Identify and Resolve New Software Installation Issues

• Resolve Software Configuration Issues

• Resolve Software Failure

• Identify and Resolve Logon Issues

• Identify and Resolve Network Connectivity Issues

• Identify and Resolve Name Resolution Issues

• Identify and Resolve Network Printer Issues

• Identify and Resolve Performance Issues

• Identify and Resolve Wireless Connectivity Issues

• Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory

• Configuring the Active Directory Infrastructure

• Configuring Additional Active Directory Server Roles

• Creating and Maintaining Active Directory Objects

• Maintaining the Active Directory Environment

• Configure backup and recovery.
• Perform offline maintenance.
• Monitor Active Directory.

• Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

• Configuring IP Addressing and Services

• Configuring Name Resolution

• Configuring Network Access

• Configuring File and Print Services

• Monitoring and Managing a Network Infrastructure

• Deploying Servers

• Configuring Terminal Services

• Configuring a Web Services Infrastructure

• Configuring Network Application Services

• Planning for Server Deployment

• Planning for Server Management

• Monitoring and Maintaining Servers

• Planning Application and Data Provisioning

• Planning for Business Continuity and High Availability

• Planning Network and Application Services

• Designing Core Identity and Access Management Components

• Designing Support Identity and Access Management Components

• Designing for Business Continuity and Data Availability

What's Included:

• 11 full days of Intensive boot-camp style training with no distractions
• After hours sessions: Instructors remain into the evening hours in order to help students in need
• Authorized Microsoft Curriculum
• Pre-class Study Guide, shipped to your home
• Supplemental Exam Prep Material and Practice Exams
• All exams delivered during class
• Make-up exam vouchers if necessary
• Lunch, snacks and beverages every day
• Contact us for pricing with Lodging, Airfare and Transportation

*All of our Microsoft Training is done by leading Microsoft industry experts who are Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT) as well as a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner

Attendee Requirement & Prerequisites:

A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of Windows Server 2008 R2 servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Remote Desktop Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation.

A server administrator’s primary tasks include:

• Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services
• Software distribution and updates
• Profiling and monitoring assigned servers
• Troubleshooting

Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60 percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.

The candidate should have a foundational knowledge of basic networking concepts. Client experience with Windows operating systems will contribute to understanding interface and configuration.