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 About this Course

This course describes how to plan and deploy a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager hierarchy, including the central administration site, one or more primary sites and secondary sites, and all associated site systems. This course also covers migration from System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This module describes the Configuration Manager 2012 infrastructure and typical deployment scenarios.

Lessons  

• ·         Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• ·         Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Server Infrastructure
• ·         Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment Scenarios
• ·         Overview of the Configuration Manager 2012 Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Module 2: Planning and Deploying a Single-Site Environment

This module explains the planning process, inputs, and typical planning activities for deploying a stand-alone primary site. It also describes the prerequisites for installing a site server and related components, the process of installing, validating and configuring a stand-alone primary site, and describes the requirements for managing Internet-based clients.

Lessons

• ·         Planning a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Stand-Alone Deployment
• ·         Preparing to Deploy a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
• ·         Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Site Server
• ·         Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks
• ·         Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager 2012 Installation
• ·         Managing Internet-Based Clients

Lab : Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Primary Site

• ·         Configuring the Prerequisites for Configuration Manager 2012 Deployment
• ·         Extending the Active Directory Schema
• ·         Installing a Configuration Manager 2012 Stand-Alone Primary Site

Lab : Performing Post-Setup Configuration Tasks

• ·         Validating the Installation of the Primary Site
• ·         Performing the Initial Configuration of the Primary Site

Module 3: Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration

This module explains how to plan and configure administrative roles.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Role-Based Administration
• ·         Identifying IT Roles in Your Organization
• ·         Configuring Role-Based Administration

Lab : Planning and Configuring Role-Based Administration

• ·         Reviewing Built-in Security Roles and Scopes
• ·         Creating Custom Security Roles and Scopes
• ·         Testing the Permissions of the New Role

Module 4: Planning and Deploying a Multiple-Site Hierarchy

This module explains how to plan and deploy a multiple-site hierarchy including the central administration site, primary sites, and secondary sites.

Lessons

• ·         Planning a Configuration Manager 2012 Hierarchy
• ·         Deploying a Configuration Manager 2012 Site
• ·         Overview of the Central Administration Site
• ·         Overview of Primary Sites
• ·         Overview of Secondary Sites

Lab : Installing the Central Administration Site

• ·         Extending the Active Directory Schema
• ·         Installing a Central Administration Site
• ·         Validating the Installation

Lab : Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy

• ·         Installing a Primary Site in an Existing Hierarchy
• ·         Validating the Installation
• ·         Automating the Installation of a Primary Site

Lab : Installing a Secondary Site

• ·         Configuring Prerequisites
• ·         Installing a Secondary Site from a Primary Site
• ·         Validating the Installation

Module 5: Data Replication and Content Management

This module describes types and data replication, monitoring and troubleshooting data replication throughout the hierarchy, and planning for, configuring, and monitoring content management.

Lessons

• ·         Introduction to Data Types and Replication
• ·         Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication
• ·         Planning for Content Management
• ·         Configuring and Monitoring Content Management

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting Data Replication

• ·         Monitoring Replication
• ·         Troubleshooting Replication

Lab : Configuring Content Management

• ·         Create a Distribution Point and a Distribution Point Group
• ·         Distribute and monitor content
• ·         Perform content prestaging

Module 6: Planning and Completing System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Client Deployment

This module explores various methods to plan and deploy Configuration Manager 2012 clients, including discovery methods, client deployment methods, managing clients, and monitoring client health.

Lessons

• ·         Introduction to Discovery Methods
• ·         Introduction to Configuration Manager 2012 Client Deployment
• ·         Deploying Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
• ·         Managing Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
• ·         Monitoring Configuration Manager 2012 Client Health

Lab : Planning and Completing System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Client Deployment

• ·         Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
• ·         Using Client Push to Install Configuration Manager 2012 Clients
• ·         Verifying Configuration Manager 2012 Client Installation

Module 7: Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This module describes how to perform various Configuration Manager 2012 maintenance tasks, and how to monitor site systems.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Configuration Manager 2012 Site Maintenance
• ·         Performing Backup and Recovery of Configuration Manager 2012
• ·         Monitoring Configuration Manager 2012 Site Systems

Lab : Maintaining and Monitoring System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

• ·         Configuring the Site Backup Task
• ·         Recovering the Site from a Backup
• ·         Monitoring Configuration Manager

Module 8: Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This module describes the migration of objects from Configuration Manager 2007 to Configuration Manager 2012.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of the Migration Process
• ·         Preparing Configuration Manager 2007 Sites for Migration
• ·         Configuring Migration Settings
• ·         Migrating Objects

Lab : Migrating from System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

• ·         Configuring the Source Hierarchy
• ·         Creating a Migration Job and Performing Migration

In addition to their professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge:

·         Configuration Manager features and administrative tasks including:

• • o    Working with the Administrator console
  • o    Installing clients
  • o    Hardware and software inventory
  • o    Working with collections
  • o    Reporting
  • o    Deploying applications
  • o    Managing software updates
  • o    Deploying operating systems
  • o    Settings management

Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites by obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills, or by attending the following courses:

• ·         Course 6419B: Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2008-based Servers
• ·         Course 6420B: Fundamentals of Windows Server 2008
• ·         Course 10747A: System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Part 1: Administration

or

• ·         Course 6451B: Planning, Deploying and Managing Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, plus six months of hands-on experience with Configuration Manager 2012

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About this Course

This five-day instructor-led course teaches the features and technologies of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to IT professionals who have specialist skills in working with Windows Server 2003 technologies. For students with the appropriate skillset, the course facilitates accelerated learning of Windows Server 2008 and covers features and technologies up to and including Windows Server 2008 R2 Sp1.

Audience Profile

The audience for this course is IT Professionals who wish to upgrade their existing Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) skills on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and who also plan to take the following upgrade exams

• ·         70-648, TS: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCTS on Windows Server 2008

Or

• ·         70-649, TS: Upgrading your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to MCTS on Windows Server 2008

While the course is specifically targeted at the students who are certified as outlined earlier and are planning to take the upgrade exams listed above, the course may also be of benefit to IT professionals who do not hold an MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003, but do have extensive experience with Windows Server 2003 and wish to update those skills to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Before attending this course, students should have the following technical knowledge:

• ·         Either MCSA or MCSE certification in Windows Server 2003

Students who do not hold either of these qualifications should have the following:

• ·         Experience in planning, implementing, managing, maintaining, and securing Microsoft Windows Server 2003, including Active Directory, Network Infrastructure, Terminal Services, and Internet Information Services (IIS)
• ·         Working knowledge of networking, such as TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS)
• ·         Experience in installing, configuring, and administering Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2008

This module explains how to plan and prepare the environment and servers for installation, upgrade, and migration to Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems from Windows Server 2003.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Windows Server
• ·         Installing Windows Server 2008
• ·         Managing Server Roles and Features
• ·         Configuring and Managing Windows Server 2008 Server Core
• ·         Choosing a Deployment Strategy
• ·         Deploying Windows Server 2008

Lab : Installing Windows Server and Configuring Post-Installation Settings

• ·         Install Windows Server 2008 R2
• ·         Configuring Server Core
• ·         Enabling Remote Management
• ·         Adding the Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server Roles

Lab : Deploying Windows Server 2008

• ·         Installing and Configuring Windows Deployment Services
• ·         Creating Operating System Images with Windows Deployment Services
• ·         Using an Unattended File with Windows Deployment Services
• ·         Completing Windows Deployment Services Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

        •Describe the steps necessary to prepare to install Windows Server 2008.

•Install Windows Server 2008.

•Add and remove server roles and features.

•Configure and manage Server Core.

•Select a deployment technology.

•Deploy Windows Server 2008.

Module 2: Server Management in Windows Server 2008

This module explains new technologies and options available to manage the operating system environment. The module discusses and allows students practice storage configuration, boot configuration, scheduled tasks and services, event logs, and performance monitoring.

Lessons

• ·         Managing Windows Server with Server Manager
• ·         Managing Server Updates by using WSUS
• ·         Managing Backup and Restore by Using Windows Server Backup
• ·         Managing Event Logs and Auditing
• ·         Performance and Resource Management   

Lab : Managing Windows Server 2008

• ·         Configuring a Replica WSUS Server
• ·         Managing Windows Server Backup
• ·         Configuring Event Logging

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe and use Server Manager.

•Manage server updates by using Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2.

•Manage backup and restore by using Windows Server Backup.

•Describe and perform event logging and auditing.

•Perform reliability and performance monitoring.

Module 3: Configuring Networking and Network Services

This module describes how to configure and troubleshoot the new networking technologies and settings on Windows Server 2008.

Lessons

• ·         Configuring IPv6 Addressing
• ·         Migrating from IPv4 to IPv6 
• ·         DHCP and DNS Enhancements in Windows Server 2008
• ·         Configuring and Managing Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• ·         Configuring Routing and Networking with Windows Server 2008

Lab : Configuring Networking and Network Services

• ·         Configuring an ISATAP Router
• ·         Configuring DHCP and DNS
• ·         Configuring Windows Firewall

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Configure IPv6 addressing.

•Describe and implementIPv6 migration technologies.

•Describe the enhancements to DHCP and DNS in Windows Server 2008

•Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

•Configure routing with Windows Server 2008.

Module 4: Configuring Network Policy Server and Remote Access services

This module explains how to configure Network Policy Server and Remote Access Services in Windows Server 2008. It outlines how to secure your remote access clients by using network policies and, where appropriate, Network Access Protection (NAP) as well as covering technologies such as VPN and also explaining DirectAccess, a feature available with Windows Server 2008 R2

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Network Policy Server
• ·         Configuring a Network Policy Server
• ·         Configuring Remote Access
• ·         Managing DirectAccess in Windows Server 2008 R2
• ·         Implementing Network Access Protection
• ·         Configuring VPN Enforcement by Using NAP

Lab : Configuring Network Policy Server and Remote Access Services

• ·         Configuring Routing and Remote Access as a VPN Remote Access Solution
• ·         Configuring a Custom Network Policy
• ·         Create and Distribute a CMAK Profile

Lab : Configuring NAP with VPN Enforcement

• ·         Configuring NAP Components
• ·         Configuring Client Settings to Support NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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Module 5: Configuring and Managing Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains the new and improved features of Windows 2008 and Windows 2008 R2 Active Directory Domain Services, such as RODC, fine-grained password policies and advanced auditing and others.

Lessons

• ·         Active Directory Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
• ·         Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers
• ·         Configuring Read-Only Domain Controllers
• ·         Configuring Fine-Grained Password Policies
• ·         Managing Active Directory Objects with Windows PowerShell
• ·         Active Directory Database Management

Lab : Configuring Active Directory Domain Services

• ·         Installing and Configuring an RODC
• ·         Implementing Fine-Grained Password Policies

Lab : Managing AD DS Objects and Database

• ·         Using PowerShell Commands to Administer Active Directory
• ·         Working with Active Directory Snapshots
• ·         Restoring Deleted Objects with Active Directory Recycle Bin

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe Active Directory Enhancements in Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

•Install and configure domain controllers.

•Configure read-only domain controllers.

•Configure fine-grained password policies.

•Manage Active Directory objects with Windows PowerShell.

•Perform Active Directory database management.

Module 6: Managing Group Policy in Active Directory Domain Services

This module explains what is new in the management of an Active Directory Domain Services infrastructure, what improvements were made to Group Policy, what are Group Policy Preferences, and how the ability to restart the Active Directory database service (NTDS) supports and simplifies advanced administrative tasks.

Lessons

• ·         Group Policy Enhancements in Windows server 2008
• ·         Managing Security with Group Policy
• ·         Managing Clients With Group Policy Preferences

Lab : Managing Group Policies

• ·         Creating a Central Store
• ·         Configuring Administrative Templates

Lab : Managing Client Security with Group Policy

• ·         Configuring Application Control Policies

Lab : Managing Clients with Group Policy Preferences

• ·          Deploying Group Policy Preferences

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe the new features in Group Policy.

•Implement security settings with Group Policy.

•Configure Group Policy preferences.

Module 7: Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services

This module explains how to manage enterprise PKI smoothly in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 while ensuring a manageable, secure infrastructure, maintaining application and legacy system compatibility.

Lessons

• ·         Active Directory Certificate Services Overview
• ·         Deploying Active Directory Certificate Services
• ·         Managing Certificate Templates
• ·         Managing Certificate Enrollment
• ·         Managing Certificate Revocation
• ·         Managing Certificate Recovery

Lab : Configuring and Managing Active Directory Certificate Services

• ·         Installing the AD CS Server Role and Configuring CAs
• ·         Managing Certificate Revocation
• ·         Managing Certificate Recovery

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe Active Directory Certificate Services and enhancements in Windows Server 2008.

•Deploy AD CS infrastructure.

•Manage certificate templates.

•Manage certificate enrollment.

•Manage certificate revocation.

•Manage certificate recovery.

Module 8: Configuring Active Directory Identity and Access Solutions

This module explains the Active Directory(AD) roles of AD LDS, AD FS and AD RMS, how they fit into the overall Windows Server 2008 management concept, and how to configure a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 infrastructure to incorporate these roles.

Lessons

• ·         Installing and Configuring AD LDS
• ·         Installing and Configuring AD FS
• ·         Overview of AD RMS
• ·         Installing and Configuring AD RMS

Lab : Configuring AD LDS

• ·         Configuring AD LDS Instances and Partitions
• ·         Configuring AD LDS Replication

Lab : Configuring AD RMS

• ·         Installing the AD RMS Server Role
• ·         Configuring AD RMS Templates
• ·         Configuring AD RMS Trust Policies
• ·         Testing AD RMS Functionality

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Install and configure Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services.

•Describe Active Directory Federation Services.

•Describe Active Directory Rights Management Services.

•Install and configure Active Directory Rights Management Services.

Module 9: Installing and Configuring Remote Desktop Services

This module provides an overview of RDS and related role services, and the procedures for connecting to an RD Session host. The module describes RemoteApp programs and the methods for accessing them. The module also explains how to use RD Gateway to access RDS infrastructure securely from an external network.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• ·         Implementing RemoteApp Infrastructure
• ·         Implementing Remote Desktop Gateway

Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop Services

• ·         Preparing the RDS Environment
• ·         Publishing RemoteApp programs
• ·         Accessing Published RemoteApp Programs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe Remote Desktop Services.

•Implement Remote Applications.

•Implement Remote Desktop Gateway.

Module 10: Managing Remote Desktop Services

It is very important to manage client connections for Remote Desktop to provide a stable and secure environment. In this module, you will learn about Remote Desktop Session Host and Connection Broker, Remote Desktop Licensing, and Remote Desktop client connections management.

Lessons

• ·         Managing RD Session Host and Connection Broker
• ·         Configuring and Managing Remote Desktop Licensing
• ·         Managing Remote Desktop Client Connections

Lab : Managing Remote Desktop Services

• ·         Installing the RDS Role Services and Reviewing the RDL Manager Tool
• ·         Using WSRM to apply an equal per user resource management policy
• ·         Installing and Configuring Remote Desktop Services Connection Broker

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Manage Remote Desktop Session Host and Connection Broker.

•Manage Remote Desktop Licensing.

•Manage Remote Desktop client connections.

Module 11: Installing and Configuring Web Servers and Applications with Internet Information Services

This module explains the new Web Server (IIS) 7.0 and 7.5 roles available on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2, respectively. This module also describes the application servers that help configure a simple website, an FTP server, and an SMTP server within the IIS role.

Lessons

• ·         Managing the Web Server Role
• ·         Configuring web Applications and Sites
• ·         Configuring a File Transfer Protocol Server and Simple Mail Transfer Protocol Server
• ·         Configuring Secure Websites and Servers

Lab : Installing and Configuring IIS and Creating a Website in IIS

• ·         Deploying the Web Server (IIS) Server Role
• ·         Configuring the Contoso Website to enable logging and back up the site configuration

Lab : Implementing FTP and SMTP Services in IIS

• ·         Installing FTP and SMTP
• ·         Configuring and Testing FTP
• ·         Configuring and Testing SMTP

Lab : Implementing Security on Websites

• ·         Enabling Integrated Windows Authentication
• ·         Configuring SSL

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Manage the Web Server role.

•Configure websites, applications, and virtual folders.

•Configure both the File Transfer Protocol and the Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.

•Configure IIS to enable a more secure website platform.

Module 12: Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008

This module defines basic storage terminology, types of available configurations, and information about storage area networks (SANs).

Lessons

• ·         Configuring Distributed File System
• ·         Managing Storage with File System Resource Management
• ·         Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
• ·         Configuring Storage in Windows Server 2008

Lab : Configuring Storage Technologies in Windows Server 2008

• ·         Installing the Distributed File System Role Service
• ·         Creating a DFS Namespace
• ·         Configuring Folder Targets
• ·         Configuring DFS Folder Replication
• ·         Installing the FSRM Role Service and Configuring Quotas
• ·         Configuring File Screening and Storage Reports

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Configure DFS.

•Manage storage by using File System Resource Management.

•Describe how Classification Management and File Management enable you to organize your server-based files.

•Describe storage area network connectivity.

Module 13: Configuring High Availability in Windows Server 2008

This module explains the functionality of Network Load Balancing and how it has changed from previous versions of Windows Server to Windows Server 2008 to understand and implement a Windows Server 2008 failover cluster. This module covers the management and configuration aspects of both Network Load Balancing and failover clustering.

Lessons

• ·         Configuring Network Load Balancing
• ·         Overview of Windows Server 2008 Failover Clusters
• ·         Preparing for Failover Clustering
• ·         Creating and Configuring Failover Clusters

Lab : Configuring High Availability in Windows server 2008

• ·         Creating and Validating a Cluster
• ·         Clustering the Print Services Role by Using Failover Cluster Management
• ·         Configuring Cluster Resources

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Configure Network Load Balancing.

•Describe Windows Server 2008 failover clusters.

•Prepare for failover clustering implementation.

•Create and configure failover clusters.

Module 14: Configuring Virtualization in Windows Server 2008

This module explains the features, requirements, and usage of the Hyper-V role of Windows Server 2008, as well as implementation of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

Lessons

• ·         Hyper-V Overview
• ·         Installing and Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Machines
• ·         Overview of Virtualization Management
• ·         High Availability in a Hyper-V Environment
• ·         Implementing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Lab : Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Machines

• ·          Configuring Hyper-V Settings
• ·         Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks
• ·         Creating Virtual Hard Disks
• ·         Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•Describe Hyper-V virtualization platform .

•Install and configure Hyper-V.

•Describe management technologies for a virtual environment.

•Describe high availability options in a Hyper-V environment.

•Describe Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.

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Course 10747: Five days; Instructor-Led

 About this Course

This five-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager site and its associated site systems in the role of Configuration Manager administrators.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Configuration Manager Administrators who are responsible for configuring and managing one or more System Center 2012 Configuration Manager sites and all supporting systems. They have one to three years of experience supporting multiple desktop and server computers running the Windows Server operating system in medium to large enterprise organizations. Administrators may have previous Configuration Manager experience, or be new to the product. Individuals who are interested in taking exam 70-243 TS: Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager, Configuring can also attend this course. Both Configuration Manager courses will be necessary to prepare for the exam.

Before attending this course, students must have system administrator–level working knowledge of:

• Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Active Directory principles and management.
• Windows Server management including Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Microsoft Windows client fundamentals.
• Deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows-based personal computers/
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 including Reporting Services.
• Basic Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) concepts.
• Desired: Have a base-level understanding of System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

This module describes the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager feature set and explains how to manage sites by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Console.

Lessons

• Introduction to System Center 2012 Configuration Manager
• Overview of the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Architecture
• Overview of the Configuration Manager Console
• Tools for Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

Lab : Exploring the Configuration Manager Console

• Exploring the Configuration Manager Console
• Searching in the Configuration Manager Console

Lab : Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

• Configuring Status Summarizers
• Managing Components by Using Configuration Manager Service Manager
• Monitoring Site and Component Status
• Reviewing Log Files by Using Configuration Manager Trace Log Tool

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the purpose and functionality of System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
• Describe the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager architecture.
• Identify and locate the management features available in the Configuration Manager console.
• Identify and use the tools available to monitor and troubleshoot a Configuration Manager site.

Module 2: Discovering and Organizing Resources

This module explains how to configure discovery methods, configure boundaries and boundary groups, manage user and device collections, and implement role-based security.

Lessons

• Configuring Resource Discovery
• Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups
• Configuring User and Device Collections
• Configuring Role-Based Administration

Lab : Configuring Resource Discovery and Boundaries

• Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods
• Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups

Lab : Configuring User and Device Collections

• Creating a Device Collection
• Creating a User Collection
• Configuring a Maintenance Window

Lab : Configuring Role-Based Administration

• Configuring a New Scope for Toronto Administrators
• Configuring a New Administrative User

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure resource discovery.
• Configure boundaries and boundary groups.
• Configure user and device collections.
• Configure role-based administration.

Module 3: Managing the Configuration Manager Client

This module explains how to configure client deployment methods, configure client settings, and monitor client status.

Lessons

• Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
• Managing Client Settings
• Configuring and Monitoring Client Status

Lab : Deploying the Configuration Manager Client

• Preparing the Site for Client Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Client Push Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client by Using Group Policy (Optional)

Lab : Managing Client Agent Settings

• Configuring Client Settings

Lab : Configuring and Monitoring Client Status

• Configuring and Monitoring Client Communication and Health Status

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the requirements for installing the Configuration Manager 2012 client.
• Describe the site roles and methods used to deploy the Configuration Manager client.
• Describe how to configure the client settings.
• Describe how to monitor client health.

Module 4: Managing Inventory and Software Metering

This module explains how to configure and manage hardware and software inventory, monitor inventory data flow, and use Asset Intelligence and software metering. 

Lessons

• Overview of Inventory Collection
• Configuring Hardware Inventory
• Configuring Software Inventory
• Managing Inventory Collection
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Configuring Software Metering

Lab : Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection

• Configuring Hardware Inventory
• Configuring Software Inventory

Lab : Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence

• Preparing the Site for Asset Intelligence
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Customizing Asset Intelligence
• Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports

Lab : Configuring Software Metering

• Configuring Software Metering

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe inventory collection.
• Configure and collect hardware inventory.
• Configure and collect software inventory.
• Manage inventory collection.
• Configure Asset Intelligence.
• Configure software metering.

Module 5: Querying and Reporting Data

This module explains how to create queries and run reports by using SQL Server Reporting Services.

Lessons

• Introduction to Queries
• Managing Queries
• Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services

Lab : Creating and Running Queries

• Creating Data Queries
• Creating Status Message Queries

Lab : Configuring Reporting

• Configuring a Reporting Services Point

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe data and status message queries.
• Configure and manage data and status message queries.
• Configure and manage SQL Server Reporting Services in Configuration Manager.

Module 6: Managing Software Deployments by Using Packages and Programs

This module explains how to create and deploy packages and programs.

Lessons

• Configuring Software Distribution
• Configuring Packages and Programs
• Distributing Content to Distribution Points
• Deploying Programs to Configuration Manager Clients

Lab : Managing Software Deployment by Using Packages and Programs

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Software Deployment
• Creating a Package and Configuring Programs
• Distributing Content to a Distribution Point
• Deploying a Program to Configuration Manager Clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the software distribution process and configure software distribution settings.
• Configure packages and programs.
• Distribute content to distribution points.
• Deploy programs to Configuration Manager clients.

Module 7: Creating and Deploying Applications

This module explains how to create and deploy applications by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager application model.

Lessons

• Overview of Application Management
• Creating Applications
• Deploying Applications
• Configuring the Application Catalog

Lab : Creating and Deploying an Application

• Creating and Deploying a Required Application
• Creating and Deploying an Available Application

Lab : Deploying Applications from the Application Catalog

• Installing and Configuring the Application Catalog
• Creating and Deploying Applications to the Application Catalog
• Installing Applications from the Application Catalog

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe application management Configuration Manager.
• Create applications.
• Deploy applications.
• Configure the Application Catalog.

Module 8: Managing Application Deployment

This module explains how to configure application deployment requirements, application supersedence, application un-installation, and multiple deployment types.

Lessons

• Configuring Requirements and Dependencies for Deployment Types
• Configuring Multiple Deployment Types and User Device Affinity
• Managing Applications

Lab : Advanced Application Deployment

• Creating User Device Affinity
• Creating Applications with Requirements
• Deploying Required Applications to Users
• Creating an Application with Multiple Deployment Types

Lab : Managing Application Supersedence and Removal

• Using Application Supersedence
• Uninstalling the Excel Viewer Application

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the requirements and dependencies for deployment types.
• Configure multiple deployment types and user device affinity.
• Manage applications by uninstalling and replacing applications using application supersedence.

Module 9: Deploying and Managing Software Updates

This module explains how to deploy and manage software updates.

Lessons

• Overview of Software Updates
• Preparing the Configuration Manager Site for Software Updates
• Managing Software Updates
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates

Lab : Configuring the Site for Software Updates

• Configuring and Synchronizing the Software Update Point

Lab : Deploying and Managing Software Updates

• Determining Software Update Compliance
• Deploying Software Updates to Clients
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how the software updates feature integrates with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
• Prepare a Configuration Manager site for software updates.
• Manage software update evaluation and deployment.
• Configure automatic deployment rules.
• Monitor and troubleshoot software updates.

Module 10: Implementing Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager 2012This module explains how to integrate and implement System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection with System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.

Lessons

• Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
• Configuring and Monitoring Endpoint Protection Policies

Lab : Implementing Endpoint Protection

• Configuring the Endpoint Protection Point and Client Settings
• Configuring and Deploying Endpoint Protection Policies
• Monitoring Endpoint Protection

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe how Endpoint Protection is used to detect and remediate malware and security vulnerabilities.
• Configure and monitor Endpoint Protection policies.

Module 11: Managing Operating System Deployment

This module explains how to deploy operating systems by using the System Center 2012 Configuration Manager infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of Operating System Deployment
• Preparing the Site for Operating System Deployment
• Capturing an Operating System Image
• Deploying an Operating System

Lab : Preparing the Environment for Operating System Deployment

• Configuring the Network Environment for Operating System Deployment
• Managing Site System Roles Used to Support Operating System Deployment
• Managing Packages to Support Operating System Deployment

Lab : Building and Capturing a Reference Image

• Creating a Build and Capture Task Sequence
• Capturing the Reference Computer

Lab : Performing an In-Place Upgrade

• Preparing the Operating System Image
• Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy an Image
• Deploying an Image

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe operating system deployment.
• Prepare a site for operating system deployment.
• Capture operating system images.
• Deploy operating systems.

Module 12: Managing Compliance Settings

This module explains how to manage configuration items and baselines to assess and remediate the compliance of settings on devices.

Lessons

• Introduction to Compliance Settings
• Configuring Compliance Settings
• Viewing Compliance Results

Lab : Managing Compliance Settings

• Managing Configuration Items and Baselines
• Viewing Compliance Settings Reports
• Using Remediation in Compliance Settings
• Using Compliance Information to Create Collections

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the Compliance Settings feature.
• Configure the Compliance Settings feature.
• View compliance results.

Module 13: Managing Mobile Devices

This module explains how to configure the mobile device management settings.

Lessons

• Configuring Mobile Device Management
• Configuring a Public Key Infrastructure
• Depth Management of Mobile Devices
• Deploying Applications to Mobile Devices

Lab : Configuring PKI for Configuration Manager

• Creating Certificate Templates for Configuration Manager
• Deploying Certificates for Configuration Manager

Lab : Managing Mobile Devices

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Mobile Device Management
• Enrolling a Mobile Device
• Managing Compliance Settings for a Mobile Device
• Deploying an Application to a Mobile Device

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure mobile device management.
• Configure a public key infrastructure (PKI).
• Describe how you can use depth management to manage supported mobile devices.
• Deploy applications to mobile devices.

Module 14: Configuring Wake On LAN, Power Management, and Remote Control

This module explains how to configure Wake On LAN, Power Management policies, and Remote Control.

Lessons

• Configuring Wake On LAN
• Overview of Out of Band Management
• Configuring Power Management Settings
• Configuring Remote Control

Lab : Configuring Power Management Settings

• Applying a Power Management Plan

Lab : Configuring Remote Control

• Configuring the Remote Tools Client Settings and Permissions
• Managing Desktops by Using Remote Control

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Configure the Wake On LAN feature.
• Describe out of band management.
• Configure power management settings.
• Configure Remote Control features.

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Course 10324: Implementing and Managing Microsoft Desktop Virtualization

About this Course

This five-day, instructor-led course provides you with the knowledge and skills to implement and manage desktop virtualization solutions. This course provides an overview of virtualization and the various Microsoft products that you can use to implement and deploy a virtualization solution. The course explains how to configure and manage a MED-V deployment. Then, it describes the procedures for deploying an App-V solution by implementing App-V servers and clients and by sequencing applications. The course then covers the configuration of Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp programs. Finally, the course describes the concept of user state virtualization and procedures for configuring the Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 system and desktop administrators who will manage and implement desktop and application virtualization technologies within their networks.

The students for this course typically are responsible for implementing their organizations’ desktop and application virtualization, or their information technology (IT) management has directed them to research and/or implement desktop and application virtualization in the existing environment. Students should have a minimum of 1.5 years of experience working with Windows Server 2008 as a server or desktop administrator. This course does not require prior experience with virtualization. However, we highly recommend familiarity with virtualization concepts and management tools.

At Course Completion

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

Many organizations are exploring the use of virtualization to optimize their IT environment and streamline their IT management practices. Microsoft provides several products and technologies that will enable organizations to implement virtualization solutions in many different ways. This module provides an overview of the Microsoft virtualization technologies, and provides information on planning and managing virtualized environments.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Virtualization
• ·         Overview of Virtualization Management
• ·         Planning an Application and Desktop Virtualization Deployment

Lab : Planning Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

• ·         Identifying Virtualization Solutions
• ·         Planning Desktop Virtualization Scenarios

Module 2: Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

This module covers the concept of virtual machines and how Windows Virtual PC uses it for virtualizing a complete client system. The module also covers the requirements and the procedures for installing and configuring Windows Virtual PC and virtual machines.

Lessons

• ·         Installing Windows Virtual PC
• ·         Configuring Windows Virtual PC
• ·         Installing, Configuring, and Managing the Windows XP Mode
• ·         Creating and Deploying Custom Images of Windows XP Mode

Lab : Implementing Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode

• ·         Installing Windows Virtual PC
• ·         Using Windows XP Mode

Module 3: Implementing Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Virtualization

This module covers the architecture, functionalities, and benefits of MED-V. It also describes the roles of the MED-V client and MED-V Management server and the procedures for deploying them.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of MED-V
• ·         Implementing MED-V Management Servers
• ·         Implementing a MED-V Client

Lab : Implementing MED-V

• ·         Configuring the Existing Infrastructure
• ·         Deploying the MED-V Server
• ·         Deploying the MED-V Client

Module 4: Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images

This module explains how to create, configure, deploy, and work with MED-V images. It also describes how to upload a MED-V image and deploy it to the client.

Lessons

• ·         Configuring MED-V Images
• ·         Deploying MED-V Images

Lab : Configuring and Deploying MED-V Images

• ·         Creating MED-V Images
• ·         Testing MED-V Images
• ·         Updating, Packing, and Uploading the Image

Module 5: Managing a MED-V Deployment

This module explains how to manage a MED-V deployment, create reports, and perform basic MED-V troubleshooting. The module explains the concept of MED-V Workspace and describes how to configure Workspace Policy and deploy it to the client.

Lessons

• ·         Implementing the MED-V Workspace Policy
• ·         Working with MED-V Workspace
• ·         Reporting and Troubleshooting MED-V

Lab : Managing a MED-V deployment

• ·         Creating and Configuring a Workspace Policy
• ·         Using the MED-V Client
• ·         Implementing MED-V Reporting and Troubleshooting

Module 6: Implementing Microsoft Application Virtualization

This module provides an overview of application virtualization, and it explains the requirements and interactions of App-V components. It explains how to plan the App-V infrastructure, and the available deployment scenarios. The module also provides an overview of the App-V server and App-V client installation process, and describes how to configure an App-V client.

Lessons

• ·         Introduction to Application Virtualization
• ·         Planning for Application Virtualization
• ·         Deploying Application Virtualization Servers

Lab : Implementing Application Virtualization

• ·         Planning the App-V Implementation
• ·         Installing an App-V Management Server
• ·         Installing an App-V Streaming Server
• ·         Configuring a Client to Use the Streaming Server

Module 7: Planning and Deploying App-V Clients

This module explains how to configure and manage the application virtualization client. It provides an overview of the desktop and the terminal server client, and their installation methods. The module also describes the installation and configuration options for the client software.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of the App-V Client
• ·         Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
• ·         Managing Client Configuration Features

Lab : Deploying the App-V Client in Stand-Alone Mode

• ·         Installing and Configuring the App-V Client
• ·         Installing a Stand-Alone Package

Lab : Managing Client Configuration Features

• ·         Configuring the App-V Client Properties
• ·         Configuring a Publishing Server for the App-V Client
• ·         Configuring Applications by Using the Desktop Client
• ·         Installing and Configuring Settings by Using the Group Policy App-V Template

Module 8: Managing and Administering Application Virtualization

This module explains how to administer the App-V infrastructure by providing an overview of the App-V Management Console, its deployment on the administrative workstation, and the required permissions for administering the App-V Management server. Additionally, the module provides information about publishing and modifying virtualized applications, configuring version upgrades, enforcing license compliance, and managing server groups and server objects.

Lessons

• ·         Using the Application Virtualization Management Console
• ·         Publishing Applications into the App-V Environment
• ·         Performing Advanced Administration Tasks for Application Virtualization

Lab : Publishing Applications in the App-V Environment

• ·         Configuring System Options
• ·         Managing App-V Administrators
• ·         Publishing and Configuring an Application
• ·         Verifying Application Permissions

Lab : Implementing License Enforcement

• ·         Publishing an Application
• ·         Creating a License Group
• ·         Creating a New Provider Policy
• ·         Testing License Enforcement

Module 9: Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

This module provides an overview of App-V sequencing  and explains how to sequence applications for deployment by using the App-V infrastructure or a standalone installation. It explains how to install and configure the App-V Sequencer. The module also covers packaging options, and the procedures for upgrading existing packages, and creating standalone packages.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Application Sequencing
• ·         Planning and Configuring the Sequencer Environment
• ·         Performing Application Sequencing
• ·         Advanced Sequencing Scenarios

Lab : Sequencing Applications for Virtualization

• ·         Installing the App-V Sequencer
• ·         Sequencing an Application
• ·         Deploying and Testing the Application
• ·         Upgrading and Redeploying the Application
• ·         Sequencing a Hard-Coded Application

Module 10: Configuring Remote Desktop Services and RemoteApp

This module explains how to configure and use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) and RemoteApp programs. It provides an overview of the main RDS role services and the services that are required for implementing RemoteApp. This module also covers RD Connection Broker and the integration of published RemoteApp programs with Windows 7 clients.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of RDS
• ·         Publishing RemoteApp by Using RDS
• ·         Accessing RemoteApp Programs from Clients

Lab : Configuring RDS and RemoteApp Programs

• ·         Preparing the RDS Environment
• ·         Publishing RemoteApp Programs
• ·         Accessing Published RemoteApp Programs

Module 11: Implementing User State Virtualization

This module explains the importance of the user state and how you can configure user state. It covers the features of user profiles, the profile types that Windows supports, and the differences between them. The module also covers folder redirection, and explains how to configure and use them.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of User State
• ·         Configuring Roaming Profiles and Folder Redirection

Lab : Implementing User State Virtualization

• ·         Configuring and Testing Roaming Profiles
• ·         Configuring and Testing Folder Redirection
• ·         Configuring Offline Files

Module 12: Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

This module describes how to configure and use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). It provides an overview of Hyper-V server role and the integration of VDI with RDS and Hyper-V. The module also covers the procedures for configuring different types of virtual desktops and explains how to configure a virtual machine for use as a virtual desktop. Finally, the module provides details on deploying VDI to Windows 7 desktops.

Lessons

• ·         Overview of Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
• ·         Introduction to VDI
• ·         Configuring Personal and Pooled Virtual Desktops

Lab : Configuring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

• ·         Configuring RDS Infrastructure for VDI
• ·         Configuring a Virtual Machine for VDI
• ·         Configuring and Testing the Personal Virtual Desktop
• ·         Configuring and Testing User State Virtualization and the Virtual Desktop Pool

Module 13: Summary of Desktop Virtualization Technologies

This module reviews the features of the various desktop virtualization technologies that this course covers. The module also covers some real-world scenarios for implementing these technologies.

Lessons

• ·         Review of Desktop Virtualization Technologies
• ·         Real-World Usage Scenarios

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Course 50564A: Two days; Instructor-Led

About this Course

This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with HTML5.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for students who have experience with HTML 4, basic CSS, and basic Java Script. Students will start by getting their hands dirty and jumping right into HTML5 code. They will learn about the new HTML5 structural, semantic, and form tags, how to use Canvas to create drawings natively in the browser, how to work with HTML5 audio and video, the new methods for storing variables client-side, and how to build applications that work offline. Along the way, they will learn about the current state of browser support for HTML5 and the theory behind all the changes that have been made.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• HTML 4
• Basic CSS
• Basic Java Script

Experience in the following areas is beneficial:

• JSON
• DOM
• Ajax

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Start building HTML5 pages.
• Understand the major benefits of HTML5.
• Understand the difference between HTML5 and HTML 4.
• Be familiar with HTML5's new elements and attributes.
• Work with audio and video in HTML5.
• Work with HTML5's new Canvas element to create code-based drawings.
• Use Web Storage for offline applications.
• Use all the cool new HTML5 form elements.
• Understand the current state of browser support for HTML5 and how to make HTML5 sites degrade gracefully.

Course Outline

Module 1: Laying out a Page with HTML5

This lesson begins with a quick review of a basic HTML 4 page and then dives right in to HTML5 code. We are not going to spend time reviewing history or discussing the hows and whys here, but we will come back to that later (see Lesson 2). First, we want to get you looking at some code.

Lessons

• Page Structure
• New HTML5 Structural Tags
• Page Simplification

Lab : Converting an HTML 4 Page to an HTML5 Page

• In this exercise, you will convert a basic HTML 4 page to an HTML5 page. The CSS documents have already been created for you, such that, when you're finished, your HTML5 page should render exactly like the HTML 4 page.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Lay out a page with HTML 4 (the "old" way).
• Lay out a page with HTML5.
• Understand the differences between the HTML5 and HTML 4 structures.
• Understand the new HTML5 Doctype.
• Understand the simpler script and style tags used in HTML5.

Module 2: HTML5 - How We Got Here

In this lesson, we will discuss the differences between HTML 4 and HTML5 (aside from the space and the number).

Lessons

• The Problems HTML 4 Addresses
• The Problems XHTML Addresses
• The New, More Flexible Approach of HTML5 - Paving the Cowpaths
• New Features of HTML5
• The HTML5 Spec(s)
• Current State of Browser Support

After completing this module, students will:

• Understand what problems HTML 4 addresses.
• Understand what problems XHTML addresses.
• Understand how HTML5 addresses these problems.
• Understand the new features of HTML5.
• Know what is in the HTML5 Spec.
• Understand browser support for HTML5.

Module 3: Sections and Articles

In HTML 4, we use the DIV tag to separate HTML pages into parts. Sometimes those parts were structurally meaningful. For example, a page describing a course might include an overview, goals, prerequisites, and an outline. Each of those parts might be enclosed in a DIV tag with meaningful ids to provide meaningful structure to the page. However, DIV tags are also used to separate parts of a page for styling purposes, for example, to create a column layout. In this case, the areas encompassed in DIV tags might not be structurally different. Browsers cannot distinguish between structurally meaningful and meaningless divs, so they do not attribute any special significance to either kind.

This lesson explains the purpose of and difference between SECTION and ARTICLE tags, how the differ from DIV tags, and how they affect a page's "outline."

Lessons

• The section Tag
• The article Tag
• Outlining

Lab : Using section and article Elements

• In this exercise, you will modify an HTML page we worked on earlier in the course to replace meaningless div elements with meaningful section and article elements.

Lab : Determining the Outline

• In this exercise, you will try to determine the outline of an HTML page.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand how to use SECTION and ARTICLE tags to eliminate inherent HTML 4 structure problems.
• Understand what outlining is and how it is determined.
• Understand how heading tags H1, H2, etc.) affect a document's structure/outline.

Module 4: HTML5 Audio and Video

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the new HTML5 audio and video elements. As different browsers currently support different types of media, you will learn how to provide the necessary options to make your media work across browsers. You will also learn how to gracefully degrade your audio and video code.

Lessons

• Supported Media Types
• The audio Element
• The video Element
• Accessibility
• Scripting Media Elements
• Dealing with Non-Supporting Browsers

Lab : Video - Multiple Sources

• In this exercise, you will create an HTML5 file from scratch that plays video files.

Lab : Media API

• In this exercise, you will add a feature to the preceding demo that allows the user to jump to the beginning to a stanza.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the AUDIO tag.
• Use the VIDEO tag.
• Detect audio and video failure.
• Code for browsers that do not support the AUDIO and VIDEO tags.

Module 5: HTML5 Forms

The promise of HTML5 forms is great - richer, more meaningful, and backward-compatible forms that are consistent across browsers and include built-in client-side validation (read, no need for JavaScript for form validation). The current reality is far from great - only Opera does a half-way decent job of implementing most of the new form fields. That said there are some things you can do now to take advantage of Opera's implementation and be ready for other browsers without causing any harm in the non-supporting browsers.

So let's dig in and learn how to use the new HTML5 form features.

Lessons

• Modernizr
• New Input Types
• HTML5 New Form Attributes
• Some Other New Form Field Attributes
• New Form Elements

Lab : An HTML5 Quiz

• In this exercise, you will create an HTML5 quiz that validates form entries and reports the percentage of both the valid (but not necessarily correct) answers and the percentage of correct answers.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand Modernizr, the JavaScript library for testing for HTML5 support.
• Understand HTML5's new form fields and attributes.
• Understand new types of inputs in HTML5.
• Understand built-in HTML5 form validation.
• Understand the new HTML5 output, progress, and meter elements.

Module 6: HTML5 Web Storage

In this unit, you will learn about local storage and session storage and the use cases for each. You will also learn about some other client-side storage methods, one defunct and one up and coming.

Lessons

• Overview of HTML5 Web Storage
• Web Storage
• Other Storage Methods

Lab : Creating a Quiz Application

• In this exercise, you will create a quiz application that allows the user to save and resume later. It also protects the user from losing data if he/she accidentally refreshes.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• How to use the two client-side storage methods in the W3C's Web storage specification.
• About the past and future of client-side storage.

Module 7: HTML5 Canvas

Canvas is one of the more talked-about new features of HTML5. It makes it possible to create drawings (e.g., for graphs or games) natively in the browser. If you know JavaScript, it is relatively easy to start using Canvas, which allows you to build intricate visual applications without the need of a plugin like Flash or Silverlight.

Lessons

• Getting Started with Canvas
• Drawing Lines
• Color and Transparency
• Rectangles
• Circles and Arcs
• Quadratic and Bzier Curves
• Images
• Text

Lab : Drawing a Sailboat

• In this exercise, you will use HTML5 canvas to draw a simple sailboat.

Lab : Drawing a Snowman

• In this exercise, you will use circles and squares to create a snowman.

Lab : Images and Text

• In this exercise, you will create a drawing of a map of South America using image files of a map and country flag graphics supplied.

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Get started with canvas.
• Draw lines.
• Draw rectangles and circles.
• Reposition and rotate the canvas.
• Create animations.

Module 8: Integrated APIs

HTML5 includes a bunch of integrated and associated (e.g., not specifically part of HTML5) APIs. In this lesson, we'll look at the Offline Application API and the Drag and Drop API.

Lessons

• Offline Application API
• Drag and Drop API

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand the new HTML5 APIs.

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Course 9823: One day; Instructor-Led

Duration:
One day

Description:
This course is designed for the user who has been assigned contribute permissions to a SharePoint Foundation Team Web site and needs to learn how to navigate and add content to the site. This course assumes you are familiar with personal computers and have experience using Windows 7. During this course, you'll learn how to navigate and contribute to a Team Web site.

Table Of Contents:
Unit 1: Getting started
Topic A: SharePoint Foundation sites

Unit 2: Lists
Topic A: Announcements
Topic B: Events
Topic C: Link lists
Topic D: Task lists
Topic E: Contacts
Topic F: Deleting list items

Unit 3: Libraries
Topic A: Document libraries
Topic B: Picture libraries
Topic C: Wiki pages
Topic D: Asset libraries
Topic E: Form libraries

Unit 4: Team communication
Topic A: Discussion boards
Topic B: Surveys
Topic C: Blog pages

Unit 5: Views
Topic A: Page views
Topic B: Personal views

Unit 6: Account information and notifications
Topic A: Personal and regional settings
Topic B: Alerts
Topic C: RSS feeds

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Course 10501: Three days; Instructor-Led

The partnership of InfoPath and SharePoint gives the user a new world of possibilities for your electronic form usage.  If you want to create browser-enabled form templates, these two tools give you a powerfully ally.  You can share forms with a variety of users including employees, customers and outside vendors. You could as an example design forms to collect data, questionnaires, surveys, and automate business process.

Section 1 – Introducing Microsoft InfoPath 2010

o    Benefits of using InfoPath 2010 with SharePoint 2010

o    Using MS Office to create InfoPath forms

o    How to navigate the InfoPath interface

o    Create a basic XML file and integrate it into InfoPath form

Section 2 - Using a decision Matrix

o    Pick from the available from templates

o    Gather requirements for form creation

o    Work with all the form choices

o    Decide which type of form needs to be created

Section 3 – Working with InfoPath layouts, controls and views

o    Use InfoPath’s layout tools to build visually appealing forms

o    Work with the InfoPath table tools

o    Add fields and controls to your forms

o    Use sections and containers to organize the controls in your form

o    Add multiple views to a form

Section 4 – Working with SharePoint list forms

o    Convert a SharePoint list form to InfoPath

o    Work with fields and controls

o    Modify the list form layout

o    Understand the limitations of list forms

Section 5 – Adding logic and rules to forms

o    Use logic and validation in your forms without writing code

o    Work with the Rules task pane

o    Add conditional formatting to your form

o    Implement data validation

o    Work with more advanced rules using formulas and functions

o    Create intuitive user interfaces by using rules with views

Section 6 – Publishing and submitting form data

o    Determine the right method to publish your form

o    Publish a form library form to SharePoint

o    Decide between publishing and saving a form

o    Create a data connection to submit a file to SharePoint

o    Understand the different methods of form publishing

Section 7 – Receiving Data from SharePoint lists and business connectivity services

o    Work with MS SharePoint 2010 lists as data sources for your forms

o    Benefit from maintaining data connections in a centralized data connection library in SharePoint

o    Configure and use External item picker control and BCS to add information from external system

Section 8 – Using InfoPath form web part

o    Configure web part settings

o    Create web part connections

o    Create form parameters

o    Utilize other browser form parameters

Section 9 – Working with the SharePoint user profile web service

o    Work with the SharePoint user profile web service

o    Use form load rules to prepopulate a form with data form a SharePoint user profile

o    Connect controls to data returned from a web service

o    Integrate the people picker control with SharePoint User profile service

Section 10 – InfoPath integration with SharePoint Designer workflows

o    Create a workflow initiation form

o    Allow a workflow to be manually triggered

o    Create a custom action button

o    Use the task process designer

o    Modify a workflow task form

Section 11 – Building an approval process

o    Create a simple interface for form approvers

o    Set up form load rules to switch views

o    Build out multiple approval sections

o    Create a read-only view for completed forms

o    Create a workflow to send emails at each stage of approval

12 – Managing and monitoring InfoPath Form services

o    Work with the InfoPath settings in SharePoint Central Administration

o    Analyze and monitor browser forms for potential performance concerns

o    Minimize post-backs for browser forms

13 – SharePoint views and dashboards

o    Plan the site’s interface with views and web parts

o    Displays only pertinent forms to the currently logged-on user

o    Create views for form administrators

o    Report from the data collected in forms

14 – Optional Advanced Options (If time allows)

o    Inspect and document a form’s logic

o    Merge data from multiple forms

o    Relink XML form to their XSN template file

o    Set default values of items in a repeating table

o    Weigh the options for filling out forms offline

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• Not valid with any other promotion, discount or boot camp.
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• The half price or free course must be of equal or lesser value than the lowest list price purchased.
• Discounts are based upon full course list price. Full payment is due at time of registration.
• Classes must be purchased by December 31, 2011
• Classes must be taken by March 31, 2012.
• Additional terms and conditions may apply.

Announcing Cloud Fest Denver - Feb 9, 2012 

AmeriTeach is a Title Sponsor of Cloud Fest Denver!

Redeem your conference registration fees towards any Microsoft training class at AmeriTeach  

Cloud Computing has arrived in a big way and will have a significant effect on IT departments large and small. Whether you have already have applications in the cloud - or are just in the planning stages, Cloud Fest will give you the information you need to move forward.

Find out more at http://www.cloudfest.org  

SQL Boot Camps at AmeriTeach 

Camp SQL Server - Intensive SQL Server 2008 Training in a Boot Camp Format.

You will receive 6 days of intensive training from 8 am to 7 pm, Monday - Saturday. Included in the Boot Camps: all Courseware; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Practice Tests; Exam Prep Sessions; 1 Exam voucher per test; SQL Server Library; Group Study Area; Onsite Testing. Optional Hotel Accommodations available.

Available SQL Server 2008 Boot Camps:

16297  SQL Server 2008 R2 Administration Bootcamp             

16298  SQL Server 2008 R2 Developer Bootcamp           

16299  SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Bootcamp               

 View the SQL Server Training Schedule for Dates and Locations

Microsoft Lync Server Training at AmeriTeach

Microsoft® Lync™ ushers in a new connected user experience transforming every communication into an interaction that is more collaborative, engaging, and accessible from anywhere.

Course 10533: Deploying, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Lync Server 2010  

SharePoint 2010 Advanced Foundation Development (Dev Level 2)

This course focuses on SharePoint Foundation 2010 fundamental building blocks such as features, application pages, site pages, Web Parts, custom list types, site columns, content types, custom workflows and site definitions. Other advanced topics include extending the Ribbon and writing custom Service Applications.

Course 50748 – Feb 27- Mar 2