Course 2087: Three days; Instructor-led
Introduction
The goal of this course is to provide the student
with the skills to select the appropriate implementation
of business solutions that require fault tolerance and
high availability.
Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals who are
associated with organizations that need to provide
access to services or data in a high availability
environment or for large user populations.
At Course Completion
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Introduce Microsoft Windows® 2000 Clustering
fundamentals including clustering, Network Load
Balancing, and component load balancing.
- Identify key concepts of Microsoft Cluster
Service.
- Identify hardware and network requirements and
configure a computer running Microsoft Windows 2000
Advanced Server in preparation for installing Cluster
service.
- Install Microsoft Cluster Service, identify
changes to the operating system, and locate key
Cluster service files and describe their function.
- Create cluster resources by using cluster
administration tools.
- Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting
tasks for server clusters.
- Plan the implementation of a Network Load
Balancing cluster.
- Install and configure a Network Load Balancing
service.
- Perform administrative tasks on a Network Load
Balancing cluster.
Microsoft Certified Professional Exams
This course will help the student prepare for the
following Microsoft Certified Professional exam:
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
Course Materials
The student kit includes a comprehensive workbook and
other necessary materials for this class.
The following software is provided in the student
kit:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Windows Clustering
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Defining Cluster Features
- Introducing Application Architecture
- Identifying clustering technologies that can
improve availability and scalability in an enterprise
system.
- Identity the available Microsoft clustering
technologies.
- Identify the similarities and appropriate use of
the clustering technologies.
- Identify the applications and servicse that can
benefit from clustering technologies.
At the end of this module, you will be able to
introduce Windows 2000 Clustering fundamentals,
including Server Cluster, Network Load Balancing, and
component load balancing.
Module 2: Concepts of Server Clusters
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Introduction to Server Clusters
- Key Concepts of a Server Cluster
- Choosing a Server Cluster Configuration
- Applications and Services on Server Clusters
At the end of this module, you will be able to
identify key concepts of Microsoft Cluster Service.
Module 3: Preparing for Cluster Service
Installation
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Pre-installation Considerations
- Identifying Hardware Considerations
- Assigning IP Addresses Within a Cluster
- Assigning Names Within a Cluster
- Determining Domain Considerations
- Existing Services and Applications
At the end of this module, you will be able to
identify hardware and network requirements and configure
a computer running Windows 2000 Advanced Server in
preparation for installing Cluster service. This
includes:
- Preparing the student computers and network for
the installation of the Cluster service on both
student computers.
Module 4: Installing Cluster Service
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Installing Cluster Service
- Post-installation
At the end of this module, you will be able to
install Cluster service, identify changes to the
operating system, and locate key Cluster service files
and describe their function. This includes:
- Forming the cluster.
- Identifying what components, configuration
changes, and services have been added and made to the
computers during installation.
Module 5: Cluster Administration
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Administration Tools
- Configuring the Cluster Properties
- Creating a Group
- Creating a Cluster Resource
- Failover and Failback
At the end of this module, you will be able to create
cluster resources by using cluster administration tools.
This includes:
- Using Cluster Administrator to create and manage
cluster resources.
- Setting failover and failback parameters for
groups and resources.
Module 6: Creating Cluster Resources
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Creating a File Share Resource
- Creating a Cluster Print Share
- Configuring Clustered Applications and Services
- Using Cluster Application Wizard
At the end of this module, you will be able to create
cluster resources by using Cluster Administrator. This
includes:
- Configuring a file share resource.
- Creating a cluster print share.
- Configuring generic applications and services.
Module 7: Server Cluster Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Cluster Maintenance
- Troubleshooting Cluster Service
At the end of this module, you will be able to
perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for
server clusters. This includes:
- Performing backup and restore procedures.
- Identifying the tools used to troubleshoot a
cluster failure.
- Interpreting the entries on the cluster log.
- Identifying and resolving common server cluster
failures.
Module 8: Concepts of Network Load Balancing
Cluster
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Network Load Balancing Concepts
- Application and Service Environment
- Network Load Balancing Functionality
- Network Load Balancing Architecture
At the end of this module, you will be able to plan
the implementation of a Network Load Balancing cluster.
This includes:
- Planning a Network Load Balancing installation.
Module 9: Installing and Configuring Network Load
Balancing
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Pre-installation
- Network Load Balancing Driver Installation
- Configuring the Network Load Balancing Driver
- Cluster Parameters
- Host Parameters
- Port Rules
- TCP/IP Properties
- Post-Installation Configuration
At the end of this module, you will be able to
install and configure a Network Load Balancing cluster.
This includes:
- Installing and configuring the Network Load
Balancing driver.
- Reviewing post-installation changes on a Network
Load Balancing driver.
Module 10: Network Load Balancing Cluster
Administration
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Command Line Administration
- Programmatic Management Solutions
- Microsoft Application Center Server 2000
At the end of this module, you will be able to
perform administration tasks on a Network Load Balancing
cluster. This includes:
- Demonstrating the ability to administer the
Network Load Balancing server by using the GUI
interface.
- Demonstrating the ability to administer the
Network Load Balancing server by using the command
line.
Module 11: Troubleshooting a Network Load Balancing
Cluster
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Using Status Tools and Utilities
- Troubleshooting Problems
- Using Network Tools and Utilities
At the end of this module, you will be able to
analyze and repair a Network Load Balancing cluster.
This includes:
- Demonstrating the ability to recognize and resolve
the most common errors seen with Network Load
Balancing.
Module 12: Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering
The following topics are covered in this module:
- Application of Clustering Technology
- Testing Tools
At the end of this module, you will be able to plan
and implement solutions by using multiple Microsoft
Clustering technologies. This includes:
- Planning and implementing a complex cluster by
using multiple technologies.
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