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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Training Classes & Certification at ONLC

Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Training Classes & Certification

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 helps businesses reduce the cost and complexity of deploying and managing IT assets. With Window Server 2008 you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user experiences and applications, help provide a highly secure network infrastructure, and increase technological efficiency and value within your organization.

Come up to speed on Windows Server 2008 or prepare for MCTS or MCITP certification with our curriculum which includes classes for Administration, Deploying, Configuring, Active Directory, Hyper-V, Clustering, Network Infrastructure, Powershell, Windows Media Services, Windows Mobile as well as training to update your certification from MCSA or MCSE to Windows Server 2008.

Attend hands-on, instructor-led training classes at ONLC's more than 300 locations. Not near one of our locations? Attend these same live classes from the convenience of your home/office PC via our Remote Classroom Instruction (RCI) technology.


Click the title of the classes marked with the green flag () to see specific locations and dates of "Ready to Run" classes.  Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag () to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.

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Skills Update
6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 5 $2995    
Implement and Manage Windows Server 2008
6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008 3 $1795    
6419: Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers 5 $2595    
6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 5 $2595
6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure 5 $2595    
6439: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure 5 $2595    
Active Directory
6425: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services 5 $2995
6426: Configuring Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory 3 $1595
6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services 5 $2595
Planning and Design for Windows Server 2008
6433: Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 5 $2595    
6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure 5 $2595    
PowerShell
10325: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell 2.0 5 $2995

 

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CERTIFICATION

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Click on a certification title within the table or scroll down to view
the associated courses and required exams.

STANDARD PATH
Based on
Microsoft
Technology

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Windows Server 2008

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration

  n/a
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Application Infrastructure Configuration

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
PLUS
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration

MCITP: Server Administrator

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
PLUS
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
PLUS
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Application Infrastructure Configuration
PLUS
MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment

OR

MCTS: Windows Vista Client
(ONLC no longer offers the classes relating to MCTS: Windows Vista Client certification. However, the credential can be apply it towards this certification.

MCITP: Enterprise Administrator

 

UPGRADE PATH
Based on
Microsoft
Technology

If You Have
this Certification

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Windows Server 2008 MCSA certification MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Active Directory Configuration
PLUS
MCTS: Windows Server 2008 - Network Infrastructure Configuration
MCSE certification

 

Version 2008 Certifications

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Windows Server 2008: Active Directory
(First series certification)

TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

To achieve this certification you must pass the designated exam. You can prepare for the exam by attending the courses listed below.

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

Authorized Courses
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6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (5 days)
The purpose of this 5-day course is to teach students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It is intended to provide the foundational level knowledge needed to prepare students to begin building a career in Microsoft technologies. ONLC suggests this course or equivalent Windows Server 2008 experience prior to attending course 6425. View outline & dates

6425: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course provides to teach Active Directory Technology Specialists with the knowledge and skills to configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, implement Group Policies, perform backup and restore, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory related issues. View outline & dates

6426: Configuring & Troubleshooting Identity & Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory (3 days)
This three-day instructor-led course provides the knowledge and skills that IT Professionals need to configure identity and access solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. View outline & dates


Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Windows Server 2008: Network Infrastructure Configuration
(First series certification)

TS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration

To achieve this certification candidates must pass the designated exam. You can prepare for the exam by attending the course listed below.

Certification Exam
70-642: TS: Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring

Authorized Courses
(click course title for outline & dates)

6420: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course teachs students the basic fundamentals of networking, security, and server administration with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. It is intended to provide the foundational level knowledge needed to prepare students to begin building a career in Microsoft technologies. View outline & dates.

6421: Configuring and Troubleshooting a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and troubleshoot a Windows Sever 2008 network infrastructure. Students will learn to implement and configure secure network access and implement fault tolerant storage technologies. Students will gain an understanding of the network technologies most commonly used with Windows Server 2008 and IP-enabled networks. Students will also learn how to secure servers and maintain update compliance. View outline & dates.


Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) for Windows Server 2008: Applications Infrastructure Configuration
(First series certification)

TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration

To achieve this certification candidates must pass the designated exam. You can prepare for this exam by attending the authorized courses listed below.

Certification Exam
70-643: TS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring

Authorized Courses
(click course title for outline & dates)

6418: Deploying Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
This 3-day, instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of migrating and deploying Windows Server 2008, including installation, configuration, and upgrading. Special emphasis is given to upgrading common server configurations and using the Windows Server Deployment Solution Accelerator. View outline & dates.

6427: Configuring and Troubleshooting Internet Information Services in Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
In this three day instructor-led course the students will learn to install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot an Internet Information Services 7.0 Web Server in Windows Server 2008. View outline & dates.

6428: Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (2 days)
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot a Terminal Services (TS) environment. The course focuses on configuring of TS core functionality, licensing, Gateway, and Web Access. Elements of this syllabus are subject to change. View outline & dates.


Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) for Windows Server 2008: Server Administrator
(Second series certification)

Pro: Server Administrator

To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCTS: Active Directory Configuration and MCTS: Networking Configuration and then pass the exam listed below. You can prepare for this exam by attending the course shown below.

Certification Exam
70-646 Pro: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Authorized Courses
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6433: Planning and Implementing Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
This five day course 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. It incorporates both the planning of the server infrastructure and key aspects of the implementation, management and maintenance of Active Directory and Network Infrastructure. It is the primary training resource for Exam 70-646 preparation (MCITP: Server Administrator certification). View outline & dates

SPECIAL NOTE: Exams 70-640, 70-642 (MCTS prerequisite exams) and 70-646 to earn the MCITP: Server Administrator certification, are the same exams used to earn MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. Until July 31, 2013, if you take and pass these exams you will earn both the MCITP: Server Administrator certification and the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. After July 31, 2013, the MCITP: Server Administrator certification will be discontinued; the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification will remain available.


Microsoft Certified IT Professional MCITP for Windows Server 2008: Enterprise Administrator
(Second series certification)

Pro: Enterprise Administrator

To achieve this certification you must first be certified as a MCTS: Active Directory Configuration, MCTS: Networking Configuration, MCTS: Applications Configuration, plus EITHER MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration OR MCTS: Business Desktop Deployment and then pass the exam listed below. You can help prepare for this exam by attending the courses listed below.

Certification Exam
70-647: PRO: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator

Authorized Courses
(click course title for outline & dates)

6435: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure (5 days)
This five-day course will provide students with an understanding of how to design a Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure that meets business and technical requirements for network services. View outline & dates.

6436: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Infrastructure and Services (5 days)
At the end of this five-day course, students will learn how to design an Active Directory Infrastructure in Windows Server 2008. Students will learn how to design Active Directory forests, domain infrastructure, sites and replication, administrative structures, group policies, and Public Key Infrastructures. Students will also learn how to design for security, high availability, disaster recovery, and migrations. View outline & dates.

6437: Designing a Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure (3 days)
This three day course will prepare IT professionals for the role of Enterprise Administrator. Students will learn how to design application infrastructure solutions based on Windows Server 2008 to meet varying business and technical requirements. View outline & dates

SPECIAL NOTE: Exams 70-640, 70-642 (MCTS prerequisite exams) and 70-647 to earn the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification, are the same exams used to earn the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. Until July 31, 2013, if you take and pass these exams you will earn both the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification and the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification. After July 31, 2013, the MCITP: Enterprise Administrator certification will be discontinued; the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 certification will remain available.

 

 

Upgrade to 2008 Certifications

Upgrade from MCSA 2003 to MCTS for Windows Server 2008
(Upgrade from MCSA 2003 to MCTS 2008)

Individuals with Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification who want to upgrade their credential to Windows Server 2008 must pass the authorized exam below. Doing so will allow you to earn two MCTS credentials as shown.

You can prepare for the exam by attending the courses shown below.

MCTS 2008 from MCSA 2003

Certification Exam
70-648: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

Authorized Courses
(click course title for outline & dates)

6416: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008. View outline & dates


Upgrade from MCSE 2003 to MCTS for Windows Server 2008
(Upgrade from MCSE 2003 to MCTS 2008)

Individuals with Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification who want to upgrade their credential to Windows Server 2008 must pass the authorized exam below. Doing so will allow you to earn three MCTS credentials.

You can prepare for the exam by attending the courses shown below.

MCTS 2008 from MCSE 2003

Certification Exam
70-649: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008

Authorized Courses
(click course title for outline & dates)

6416: Updating your Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (5 days)
This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended for individuals who already have experience with Network Infrastructure and Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008. View outline & dates

6417: Updating your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (3 days)
This three day instructor-led course provides students with an understanding of Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows Server 2008. This course is intended to allow individuals who already have experience with Applications Infrastructure technologies in Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2008. View outline & dates

 


Classes listed for certifications are authorized, hands-on training that use official Microsoft learning products and are facilitated by an expert Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT).

 

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Windows Server 2003 & 2000 Certifications
The MCSA and MCSE Windows 2000 Server certifications were discontinued December 31, 2011. The MCSA and MCSE Windows Server 2003 exams and corresponding certifications will be discontinued as of July 31, 2013.

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