Description

Windows Server 2008 has many features that assist in the day-to-day administration of a Windows network. The new Server Manager is an MMC console that integrates several management tools into a single intuitive interface, and Windows PowerShell is a new command-line tool that helps you automate system administration. In depth planning for Active Directory, file servers, group policy as well as monitoring the security and performance of business-critical servers, is key to running an efficient Windows 2008 environment. This learning path discusses the deployment of Windows Server 2008 as well as planning for file servers, certificate services, and for patch management. Securing and monitoring the health and performance of Server 2008, as well as creating a backup and disaster plan is also key to a successful deployment and are covered in this path. The path covers the objectives for Microsoft exam 70-646 PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administration. Passing this exam completes the requirements for the MCITPro: Server Administrator certification.