6406: First Look: Getting Started with Security and Policy Control in Windows Server 2008 (1 Day)
About This Clinic
This two-hour clinic provides in-depth knowledge on the following security and policy enforcement functionality in Windows Server 2008: Security Enhancements in Windows Server 2008, Network Access Protection in Windows Server 2008.
Audience Profile
IT professionals currently experienced on the technologies included in Windows Server 2000 and/or Windows Server 2003, and who hold a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification and/or equivalent knowledge
Clinic Outline
Module 1: Security Enhancements in Windows Server 2008
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- List the new security features in Windows Server 2008.
- Understand how security policies are enforced in Windows Server 2008.
- Describe the new Windows Firewall.
- Understand IPsec, describe how it works, and understand its benefits.
- List other enhancements that have been made in Windows Server 2008 to improve security.
Module 2: Network Access Protection
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe Network Access Protection (NAP).
- List the benefits of using NAP.
- Understand when to use NAP.
- Understand what can be controlled by using NAP.
- List the methods used to enforce NAP.
- List the components of NAP infrastructure.
- Describe NAP policies.
- Understand how to configure NAP policies.