Windows Server 2008: Configuring Active Directory (exam 70-640)

Course details

In this Active Directory training course you will learn as a systems administrator to install, configure, and troubleshoot Active Directory based on Windows Server 2008. You will also be prepared for MCTS exam 70-640.

Among the subjects covered are Administering Active Directory Domain Services, Managing Computer Accounts and Implementing Group Policy, Securityin AD, Managing Sites, Configuring DNS, Managing Domain Controllers, Implementation of multiple Active Directory Services and far more.

Your result

After following this training course you will be independently able to manage and implement Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.

Audience profile

Systems administrators who wish to achieve the MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration certification. You are also prepared for Microsoft exam 70-640. When you achieve this exam you can go trough with the MCITP: Server Administrator certification. This training is also a part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification.

Contents of this Active Directory course

The training course Windows Server 2008: Configuring Active Directory (exam 70-640) comprises various lessons:

The Active Directory Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008

Additional Active Directory Server Roles in Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Objects in Windows Server 2008

Group Policy Objects Strategy in Windows Server 2008

Configuring DNS in Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Certificate Services in Windows Server 2008

Communications and Security in Windows Server 2008

Monitoring, Backups, and Recovery in Windows Server 2008

Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Management Improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2

Improvements to Role Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Access Control in Windows Server 2008 R2

Knowledge test

Prerequisites

You have at least one year's experience as a system administrator of a network based on Windows Server 2008. You also have the following specific knowledge:

• Knowledge of netwerk concepts like TCP/IP
• Knowledge of network operating systems
• Basic knowledge of server hardware. At least equivalent to CompTIA A+

We offer several optional training products to enhance your learning experience. If you are planning to use our training course in preperation for an official exam then whe highly recommend using these optional training products to ensure an optimal learning experience. During the order process you will be asked if you want to include these options.

Optional practice exam (trial exam)

To supplement this training course you may add a special practice exam. This practice exam comprises a number of trial exams which are very similar to the real exam, both in terms of form and content. This is the ultimate way to test whether you are ready for the exam. You may order this practice exam as an extra by entering 'Yes' at the top of the 'Practice exam' option. Read more about this practice exam here:

• Practice Exam 70-640: TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring

If you order the practice exam directly with your training course you will get an extra discount of $ 30.00 on your practice exam.

Optional LiveLab

To supplement this training course you may add a special LiveLab. You perform the tasks on real hardware and/or software applicable to your Lab. The labs are fully hosted in our cloud. The only thing you need to use our LiveLabs is a web browser. In the LiveLab environment you will find exercises which you can start immediately. The lab enviroment consist of complete networks containing for example, clients, servers, etc. This is the ultimate way to gain extensive hands-on experience. You may order this LiveLab after clicking on the order button and by setting the 'LiveLab' option to 'Yes'. Read more about this LiveLab here:

• LiveLab 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

When you order a LiveLab combined with your training courses you will get an extra discount of $ 30.00 on your LiveLab.

Exam via Prometric

On concluding your training you can schedule your exam yourself. As an option you may order an exam voucher immediately, or book your own exam via Prometric.

The advantage of booking your exam via Prometric is that you decide for yourself where and when you will do your exam. With more than 8000 exam locations in 160 countries, there's always one within reach for you. You choose the location, the date and the time you want to do the exam yourself online.

Our exam partner issues an original certificate on behalf of the certification party. So you always receive an official registered Microsoft certificate.

The costs of the exam are not included in the price of the training. Optionally you may order an exam voucher immediately. With an exam voucher you can register for the exam yourself.