This document outlines a training session on installing and managing Windows Server 2008 R2. It begins with session objectives and an agenda that includes an historical perspective on improvements in Windows Server 2008, demos of Windows setup, initial configuration tasks, and Server Manager. It also covers Remote Server Administration Tools which enable remote management of Windows Server 2008 installations from Vista systems. The document concludes with resources for further information on Server Manager and an e-learning course.

1. Installing & Managing Windows Server 2008 R2Shaminda Illangantilakahttp://shamindahemanath.spaces.live.com

2. Session Objectives & AgendaHistorical PerspectiveImprovements in Windows Server 2008Demo : Windows 2008 SetupDemo : Initial Configuration TasksDemo : Server ManagerRemote Server Administration ToolsQ & A

3. Installing, Securing, & ManagingFragmented across multiple tools in Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003 SetupPost-Setup Security UpdatesManage Your ServerConfigure Your Server WizardAdd/Remove Windows ComponentsComputer ManagementSecurity Configuration Wizard

4. Server ManagerUnified experience for adding, configuring, and managing server rolesInitial Configuration TasksExposes the tasks necessary to complete setup and get the server operationalSingle experience for configuring Windows ServerSteps the user through adding and removing server roles and features securelyPortal for ongoing managementDisplays server status, exposes key management tasks, and guides the user to advanced toolsAutomation from the command lineProvides a command-line interface for scripted and automated installations

5. DemoWindows 2008 Server Setup

6. DemoInitial Configuration Tasks

7. DemoServer Manager

8. Remote Server Administration ToolsNew version of WS03 “Admin Pack”Available as Web downloadInstalls WS08 administration tools on Vista SP1 computers for remote managementEnables GUI-based remote management for full server and server core installations

9. DemoRemote Server Administration Tools

10. ResourcesServer Manager on TechNet http://technet2.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/library/5900586c-3c32-4d28-9c52-492d1ecbeeed1033.mspx?mfr=true Server Manager Overview http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/servermanagement.mspx Server Manager E-Learning Course http://www.microsoft.com/learning/elearning/course/5939.mspx

11. Shaminda Illangantilakahttp://shamindahemanath.spaces.live.comShamindahemanath@hotmail.com0777-792854

12. Thank You