Event Review: Branch Office Solutions with Windows Server 2008 (Session ITPROADD-313)

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Session Outline

More and more, the branch office is becoming an important part of a successful enterprise, and with Windows Server 2008, great strides have been made in enhancing the functionality, manageability, and security of the branch office environment. In this session, we will look at both the challenges and the benefits of such an environment. We will talk about how building an infrastructure that includes Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista can benefit both branch office users and administrators. And over the course of this session, we will explore the many new features and improvements that have been made in Windows Server 2008 to improve the branch office experience.

Session Agenda

• Branch Office Concepts
  
• Windows Server 2008 Benefits
  
• New Features and Improvements
  

Session Media

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	Demo: Deploying and Working with AD DS In this demonstration, we will create a new domain tree and explore some of the Server Manager features.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Managing the Read-Only Domain Controller In this demonstration, we will install the RODC in our new domain. We will also add a local administrator account and give that account backup and print administrator credentials.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Server Core In this demonstration, we'll see how to manage the Server Core installation of Windows Server 2008 from the Command Prompt, starting with a fresh installation of the operating system.   Play online | Download
	Demo: Managing a Server Core Domain Controller In this demonstration, we will finish the configuration of our Server Core installation. Then, we will install Server Core features. Next, we will enable Windows Remote Management, and then we will use Windows Remote Shell on the client machine to change some settings.   Play online | Download

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Microsoft Press Books

• Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Companion
  

  Summary: The in-depth, one-volume guide to planning, deploying, and maintaining Windows Server 2008. This comprehensive, one-volume guide delivers the details you need to successfully plan, deploy, administer, and support Windows Server 2008.

• Windows Server 2008 Security Resource Kit
  

  Summary: Definitive resource for administering security features in Windows Server 2008 from the experts. Get the definitive reference for planning and implementing security features in Windows Server 2008 with expert insights from Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) and the Windows Server Security Team at Microsoft.

• Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Resource Kit
  

  Summary: The definitive resource for administering Active Directory direct from the experts. Get the definitive reference for designing, deploying, and maintaining Active Directory in an enterprise environment.

• Windows Server 2008 Administrator's Pocket Consultant
  

  Summary: The practical, portable guide to administering Windows Server 2008. Here's the practical, pocket-sized reference for IT professionals who administer and support Windows Server 2008.

• Introducing Windows Server 2008
  

  Summary: Get a jump on evaluating Window Server 2008 with technical insights from Windows Server team. This practical introduction delivers real-world implementation scenarios and pragmatic advice for administering Windows Server in the enterprise.

• MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exams 70-640, 70-642, 70-646): Windows Server 2008 Administrator Core Requirements
  

  Summary: All-in-one exam prep for the skills measured by the MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification.. Get in-depth training and practice with the skills measured by the core exams for Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Windows Server 2008 Administrator certification all in one box!