Implementing and Managing Windows Server 2008 Clustering
Prerequisites
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
- Basic troubleshooting skills
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Clusters
This module provides an overview of cluster concepts and functionality.
Module 2: Introduction to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
This module describes key features and functionality of the Windows Server 2008 failover clusters.
Module 3: Preparing to Install a Failover Cluster
This module explains the prerequisite requirements and planning required to install a Windows failover cluster.
Module 4: Overview of Failover Cluster Storage Requirements
This module explains storage fundamentals and how to plan and implement storage solutions for failover clusters.
Module 5: Configuring a Failover Cluster
This module explains how to install and manage a failover cluster.
Module 6: Configuring Cluster Resources and Server Roles
This module explains how to configure cluster resources and how to cluster common Window Server roles and applications.
Module 7: Maintaining Microsoft Failover Clusters
This module explains how to maintain and troubleshoot failover clusters.
Module 8: 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.
Module 9: Implementing Network Load Balanced Clusters
This module explains how to install and maintain network load balanced (NLB) clusters.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to implement, maintain, and troubleshoot clusters in their enterprise environment