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Terminal Services for Windows Server 2008: Hands-On

 
Course: 967     Type: Hands-On Training     Duration: 3 Days

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You Will Learn How To
  • Implement and administer Terminal Services in your Windows Server 2008 enterprise
  • Install and manage Terminal Servers and Remote Desktop clients
  • Enhance a Terminal Services environment with TS Gateway, TS RemoteApp, and TS Web Access
  • Troubleshoot and optimize Terminal Servers and clients
  • Manage Terminal Services network infrastructure requirements
  • Secure Terminal Services to ensure privacy and legitimate access

Course Benefits
The growth of distributed workforces places increasing pressures on organizations' IT resources. Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (TS) provides a centralized system for accessing applications easily and securely from any network-connected location. In this course, you learn to install, administer and troubleshoot TS, maximize remote access technologies, and manage security.

Who Should Attend
Those responsible for setting up and managing a Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services environment. Knowledge of Windows at the level of Course 960, "Windows Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction," or Course 595, "Windows Server 2003 Comprehensive Introduction," is assumed.

Hands-On Training
Practical exercises provide hands-on experience in configuring and implementing Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services. Exercises include:
  • Installing Terminal Services
  • Configuring Terminal Server and client settings
  • Setting up a Terminal Services Gateway
  • Deploying applications with TS RemoteApp
  • Providing external connectivity with TS Web Access
  • Administering Terminal Servers with Group Policies
  • Clustering Terminal Servers with NLB
  • Securing Terminal Services sessions

Course 967 Content
Introduction to Windows Server 2008 Terminal Services (TS)
  • Establishing the rationale for thin client technology
  • Justifying the business case for Terminal Services
  • Exploring third-party interoperability
Installing Terminal Services
Adding the Terminal Services Server Role
  • Configuring a Terminal Server and TS Licensing
  • Modifying Active Directory account settings for TS users
  • Accessing TS with the Remote Desktop client
Managing a Terminal Server
  • Navigating the Terminal Services Manager
  • Adding new Terminal Servers to the console
Controlling TS settings with Group Policies
  • Adding Group Policy Objects to the Active Directory
  • Assigning settings to Terminal Servers and clients
Optimizing Remote Access
Increasing scalability with TS Gateway
  • Enabling secure TS client access via the Internet
  • Monitoring active TS client connections
  • Forcing disconnection of unwanted user sessions
Serving applications with TS RemoteApp
  • Providing remote access to Windows-based applications
  • Creating .RDP files and .MSI packages for distribution
  • Automating RemoteApp distribution with Group Policies
Configuring TS Web Access
  • Installing TS Web Access on an IIS Web server
  • Connecting to Terminal Servers with a Web browser
Providing user assistance with Remote Control
  • Establishing Remote Control security policies
  • Shadowing TS client sessions
Troubleshooting Common TS Issues
Achieving maximum performance
  • Preventing TS Server monopolization
  • Throttling resource-intensive tasks
  • Curtailing multimedia access
Eliminating file system clutter
  • Preventing installation of unapproved software
  • Purging profiles and temporary folders
Assuring reliable user data access and resource availability
  • Providing optimal USB PnP support
  • Ensuring consistent resource redirection
  • Resolving print driver issues with TS Easy Print
Configuring applications for multiuser environments
  • Ensuring end user licensing agreement (EULA) compliance
  • Controlling application execution
Evaluating Terminal Server performance
  • Benchmarking to determine performance limitations
  • Monitoring thin client traffic with a protocol analyzer
Managing a TS Network Infrastructure
Defining network requirements
  • Managing TCP port requirements for Terminal Services
  • Opening workstation ports for Remote Desktop access
Building Terminal Server farms
  • Clustering TS Servers with Network Load Balancing (NLB)
  • Preventing abandoned connections with TS Session Broker
Securing Terminal Servers and Clients
Implementing security enhancements
  • Adjusting firewalls for Terminal Services
  • Configuring TS authentication and encryption
Strengthening TS Gateway security
  • Denying access to non-compliant clients
  • Improving TS security with SSL and VPNs
Selecting authentication requirements
  • Authorizing internal Terminal Server access
  • Providing secure logons to external clients
  • Choosing appropriate TS Gateway authentication
  • Accommodating Remote Desktop access for distributed workforces
Customizing ports for network redirection
  • Incorporating port redirection into a TS security plan
  • Limiting TS client configurations and activities
Supporting Terminal Services Clients on Portable Devices
  • Accessing TS from smartphones and PDAs
  • Determining the best clients for your devices
  • Configuring appropriate connectivity options

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Course Tuition
$ 2,390 Standard Tuition
Tuition with a Savings Plan
$ 1,350 10-Day Pass
$ 1,670 Training Passport
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$ 2,200 Voucher 10-Pack
$ 2,155 Alumni Gold Discount
$ 2,124 Government Discount
 

 

Terminal Services for Windows Server 2008: Hands-On
Terminal Services for Windows Server 2008: Hands-On
Participants configuring a Terminal Services Gateway.


Windows Server 2008, An Introductory Overview


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