This three-day instructor-led course introduces Windows Server 2008 clustering and provides students with the knowledge and skills to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters.

Forudsætninger

Before attending this course, students must have: Experience with network load balancing. Basic knowledge of clustering theory. Experience in an enterprise environment managing applications and network topologies.

Kursets indhold

Introduction to Clusters This module provides an overview of cluster concepts and functionality.

Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
This module describes key features and functionality of the Windows Server 2008 failover clusters.

Preparing to Install a Failover Cluster
This module explains the prerequisite requirements and planning required to install a Windows failover cluster.

Overview of Failover Cluster Storage Requirements
This module explains storage fundamentals and how to plan and implement storage solutions for failover clusters.

Configuring a Failover Cluster
This module explains how to install and manage a failover cluster.

Configuring Cluster Resources and Server Roles
This module explains how to configure cluster resources and how to cluster common Window Server roles and applications.

Maintaining Microsoft Failover Clusters
This module explains how to maintain and troubleshoot failover cluster

Implementing Geographically Dispersed Clusters
This module explains geographically dispersed clusters and the challenges that they present. In addition, this module describes how to implement a multi-subnet cluster using Windows Server 2008.

Implementing Network Load Balanced Clusters
This module explains how to install and maintain network load balanced (NLB) clusters.

Målsætning

After completing this course, students will be able to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters in their enterprise environment.

Kursusmateriale

Official Microsoft courseware (MOC) will be used at this course.