Overview

Microsoft 70-646 Pro: Windows Server Administrator 

This course prepares students for the 70-646 MCITP: Server Administrator certification exam. and is intended for IT Professionals who are interested in the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment. 

This course incorporates both the planning of the server infrastructure and key aspects of the implementation, management and maintenance of Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. It covers the most important job tasks for Server Administrators who are responsible for the planning, operations, and day-to-day maintenance of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 servers in the enterprise.

Module 1: Planning Server Deployment

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Overview Of Windows Server 2008 Deployment - Part 1
• 1.3 Overview Of Windows Server 2008 Deployment - Part 2
• 1.4 Overview Of Windows Server 2008 Deployment - Part 3
• 1.5 Overview Of Windows Server 2008 Deployment - Part 4
• 1.6 Identifying Windows Server 2008 Compatibility Issues
• 1.7 Developing A Deployment Plan - Part 1
• 1.8 Developing A Deployment Plan - Part 2
• 1.9 Planning The Server Decommissioning
• 1.10 Commissioning Windows 2008 Server
• 1.11 Planning Server Deployment Summary

Module 2: Automating Server Deployment

• 2.1 Understanding Deployment Options - Part 1
• 2.2 Understanding Deployment Options - Part 2
• 2.3 Windows Automated Installation Kit - Part 1
• 2.4 Windows Automated Installation Kit - Part 2
• 2.5 Windows Automated Installation Kit - Part 3
• 2.6 Working With Images
• 2.7 Using Windows Deployment Services - Part 1
• 2.8 Using Windows Deployment Services - Part 2
• 2.9 Using Windows Deployment Services - Part 3
• 2.10 Using Windows Deployment Services - Part 4
• 2.11 Automating Server Activation
• 2.12 Automating Server Deployment Summary

Module 3: Planning for Server Management

• 3.1 Introduction To Server Management
• 3.2 Remote Server Management - Part 1
• 3.3 Remote Server Management - Part 2
• 3.4 Remote Server Management - Part 3
• 3.5 Decentralizing Server Management - Part 1
• 3.6 Decentralizing Server Management - Part 2
• 3.7 Planning For Server Management Summary

Module 4: Planning the Network Infrastructure

• 4.1 Planning An IPv4 Addressing Scheme - Part 1
• 4.2 Planning An IPv4 Addressing Scheme - Part 2
• 4.3 Planning An IPv6 Addressing Scheme
• 4.4 Planning An IPv6 Transition
• 4.5 Planning The DHCP Infrastructure - Part 1
• 4.6 Planning The DHCP Infrastructure - Part 2
• 4.7 Planning DHCP Configuration
• 4.8 Planning The Network Infrastructure Summary

Module 5: Planning Name Resolution Services

• 5.1 Gathering Information For The Name Resolution Design - Part 1
• 5.2 Gathering Information For The Name Resolution Design - Part 2
• 5.3 Designing A DNS Server Strategy - Part 1
• 5.4 Designing A DNS Server Strategy - Part 2
• 5.5 Designing DNS Zone Implementations - Part 1
• 5.6 Designing DNS Zone Implementations - Part 2
• 5.5 Optimizing DNS Servers
• 5.7 Designing DNS For High Availability And Security
• 5.8 Designing A WINS Name Resolution Strategy
• 5.9 Planning Name Resolution Services Summary

Module 6: Planning File and Print Services

• 6.1 Planning File Services - Part 1
• 6.2 Planning File Services - Part 2
• 6.3 Planning File Services - Part 3
• 6.4 Planning File Services - Part 4
• 6.5 Planning File Services - Part 5
• 6.6 Planning For Storage Management
• 6.7 Planning Print Services - Part 1
• 6.8 Planning Print Services - Part 2
• 6.9 Planning Print Services - Part 3
• 6.10 Planning File And Print Services Summary

Module 7: Planning Active Directory Domain Services

• 7.1 Planning ADDS Forests
• 7.2 Planning ADDS Domains
• 7.3 Planning ADDS Physical Structure - Part 1
• 7.4 Planning ADDS Physical Structure - Part 2
• 7.5 Planning Administrative Structures
• 7.6 Planning ADDS Maintenance Strategies
• 7.7 Planning Group Policy Implementations - Part 1
• 7.8 Planning Group Policy Implementations - Part 2
• 7.9 Planning Group Policy Implementations - Part 3
• 7.10 Planning Group Policy Implementations - Part 4
• 7.11 Planning ADDS Summary

Module 8: Planning Active Directory Certificate Services

• 8.1 Overview Of Public Key Infrastructure And ADCS - Part 1
• 8.2 Overview Of Public Key Infrastructure And ADCS- Part 2
• 8.3 Designing Certificate Authority Hierarchy
• 8.4 Design Certificate Template
• 8.5 Designing Certificate Distribution And Revocation
• 8.6 Planning A D Certificate Servers

Module 9: Planning High Availability

• 9.1 Overview Of High Availability
• 9.2 Planning Network Load Balancing
• 9.3 Planning Failover Clustering - Part 1
• 9.4 Planning Failover Clustering - Part 2
• 9.5 Planning High Availability Summary

Module 10: Planning Backups For Windows Server

• 10.1 Planning Backups For Windows Server - Part 1
• 10.2 Planning Backups For Windows Server - Part 2
• 10.3 Planning A Backup Policy
• 10.4 Planning Restore Policies For Windows Server2008
• 10.5 Planning Business Continuity Summary

Module 11: Planning Server Monitoring and Maintenance

• 11.1 Planning Server Monitoring - Part 1
• 11.2 Planning Server Monitoring - Part 2
• 11.3 Planning Server Maintenance
• 11.4 Planning Server Monitoring And Maintenance Summary
• 11.5 Conclusion

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career as a Microsoft Engineer.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

Exam Information

You'll sit an exam at a local test centre. We provide interactive quizzes after each module and a mock exam at the end of your course to ensure you're fully prepared for the real thing. Once you've passed with at least 80%, you'll be able to book your exam as a private candidate.

Please NOTE: Exams are not included.

How To Schedule Your Microsoft Exam

• Go to the Microsoft exam page
• Select the exam you are looking to take from the list
• Click the orange button that says 'Schedule with Pearson VUE', you will then be asked to sign in
• If you already have a Microsoft profile, please sign in here, or if it is the first time you have used this site, please click 'Sign up now'
• Fill out your details on the registration form and click 'Save and continue'
• Confirm your details and click 'Submit'
• You will then be transferred to the 'Pearson VUE' website to select your exam date and complete your booking
• Then check out using your personal payment details

Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0203 633 4671. We're happy to help!

Good Luck in your exams!