6404: First Look: Getting Started with High Availability in Windows Server 2008
About This Clinic
This two-hour clinic provides in-depth knowledge of Failover Cluster technology in Windows Server 2008. It also covers how to configure a Two-Node Failover Cluster.
Audience Profile
IT professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification and/or equivalent knowledge.
At Clinic Completion
After completing this First Look Clinic, students will be able to:
- Describe a Failover Cluster and its benefits
- Describe the changes/improvements made to clustering in Windows Server 2008
- Explain how cluster improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce complexity
- Explain how improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce support costs and implementation times
- Explain how new functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows implementation in a geographically dispersed environment
- Identify the hardware, software, account, and infrastructure requirements necessary to successfully implement a Failover Cluster
- Identify the steps involved in installing a Failover Cluster
- Describe how to configure a Failover Cluster.
Clinic Outline
Module 1: First Look Clinic Outline
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe a Failover Cluster and its benefits
- Describe the changes/improvements made to clustering in Windows Server 2008
- Explain how cluster improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce complexity
- Explain how improvements in Windows Server 2008 reduce support costs and implementation times
- Explain how new functionality in Windows Server 2008 allows implementation in a geographically dispersed environment
- Identify the hardware, software, account, and infrastructure requirements necessary to successfully implement a Failover Cluster
- Identify the steps involved in installing a Failover Cluster
- Describe how to configure a Failover Cluster