Windows Proficient Professional Certification

Module 1: Understand Different Type of Server Hardware in Datacenter

Understanding of Entry Level, Midrange Level and Enterprise Level Servers from
Different Vendors like HP, DELL, IBM etc.
Understanding of the Datacenter
Understanding of the requirement of Racking & Stacking, Cabling, Switches, Routers,
Firewall etc. in Datacenter
Understanding of the Blade Server Technology

Module 2: Introduction to Server Administration

Windows Server 2003 Installation

Windows Server Administration
Configuring and Troubleshooting TCP/IP
Implementing Remote desktop and Remote assistance
Managing the server through Remote Desktop
Gathering the info. Through Remote assistance
Administering services on windows
Managing Shares/Printers
Managing Local Users and Groups
Managing Disk and Volumes
Managing RAID Levels
Maintaining Server Availability

Module 3: Managing Disaster Recovery

Preparing for Disaster Recovery

Backing Up Data
Scheduling Backup Jobs
Restoring Data
Configuring Shadow Copies
Configuring user/Memory dumps
Recovering from Server Failure

Module 4: H/W Maintenance & Configure RAID Controller

H/W Maintenance Of Servers & DAS Storage

Monitor Servers using server tools like Dell OpenManage, HP SIM etc.
Contacting the hardware vendor when hardware issues arise
Identify the hardware that is to be used on the system as per application
requirements
Verify with vendor/vendor website that no new updates exist for the specific
hardware components to be configured
Verify that the latest, approved drivers for the hardware components are available.
Identify the RAID Controller and operating system that is to be installed on the
system.

Verify with vendor/vendor website that no new updates exist for the RAID Controller
to be configured
Understand how to configure the RAID Controller and also understand importance of
F6 key during Text Mode installation of Windows Server 2003
Understand the steps of replacing a faulty RAID controller
The procedures detailed in the configuration documentation install and configure the
RAID Controller.
Understand the process of Vendor (OEM) coordination to install hardware
Understand the process of Vendor (OEM) coordination to troubleshoot and fix hw
issues

Module 5: Optimizing Windows & System Recovery

Understanding of Different boot switches (PAE/3GB)

Tuning swap files/windows services for Best performance.
Monitoring win2k3 server using System monitor/Performance Monitor
Understanding of Windows Server performance analyzer.
Performing System recovery functions
F8 options
Recovering from RAID Failure
Recovering from BSOD/Disk Failure.
Recovery console
Automatic System Recovery
Backup and Restore
Volume shadow Copy

Module 6: Understand General the Server Admin Activities

Get familiar with Event Viewer and Event Types, Various configurations
Get familiar with Network Card Installation
Get familiar with Various Drivers installations and their requirements
Hovering and understand each service in the Service Manager
Understand the various status of services and Start/Stop
Understand Various Command Line tools like Ipconfig, netstat, traceroute, NET, Ping,
Serverinfo, nslookup etc
Understand Task Scheduler
Understand Computer Management tool and various options in it.
Understand various tools in Control Panel
Understand importance of System Registry
Understand importance of adding/removing Server Components like IIS, FTP etc.
Understand various advance system properties like Performance, User Profiles,
Startup &
Recovery etc
Understand OS start up menu and different options available for OS startup issues
Understand various important paths like System Directory, Host Files, Registry Path,
Bootable Files etc.
Understand the requirement of Service Packs & Patch Updates
Understand different troubleshooting techniques and diagnostics
Introduction to System Performance Monitor

Understand Different Task Manager options for troubleshooting at User and Kernal
level
Understanding different ways to get troubleshooting sources like google, MSDN,
Vendor Articles etc.
Installing the Software's like support tools, admin pack etc.
Configuring Network teaming on servers
Troubleshooting NIC and network h/w issues at server level

Module 7: Implementing Windows Installation over Network

Introduction to RIS/WDS
Introduction to Boot/Install images
Installing windows using WDS
Troubleshooting tips

Module 8: Implementing DHCP service

Installing DHCP service

Operation of DHCP
Configuration of Scopes
Configure DHCP in a Routed Environment
Troubleshooting tips

Module 9: Implementing the DNS

Installing DNS service

Concepts of DNS
Types of DNS server
Types of Query
Types of Zones
Checking the updating of records in the Zone
Introduction to WINS

Module 10: Overview of Active Directory

Understanding of requirement of Authentication Service

Explain Logical Structure of Active Directory
Explain Physical Structure of Active Directory
Explain overall architecture of Active Directory
Explain some Major Application which have complete dependency on AD Service like
Exchange Server

Module 11: Active Directory Installation

Installation procedure
Database & log files.
Managing Domain Users & Groups
Understand group membership and nesting groups.
Understanding the group scopes
FSMO Roles

Understanding of different tools available in Admin Pack and their utility

Module 12: Understanding Organizational Units & Managing Access to Objects

Modifying Permissions for Active Directory Objects

Delegating Control of Organizational Units

Module 13: Implementing & Managing Group Policy

Implementing Group Policy Objects

Implementing GPOs on a Domain
Managing the Deployment of Group Policy
Configuring Group Policy Settings

Module 14: Implementing Administrative Templates and Audit Policy

Overview of Security in Windows Server 2003

Using Security Templates to Secure Computers
Testing Computer Security Policy
Configuring Auditing
Managing Security Logs

Module 15: Understanding Windows update and patching Solutions.

Introduction to WSUS server

Installations and implementation of WSUS server
Introduction to other patching requirements & mechanism.

LAB Prerequisites for this training:

Refer Windows Install and Configure Lab Requirements