Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding and Installing Internet Information Services
During this module, learners will explore the infrastructure prerequisites necessary for utilizing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5. Additionally, students will gain insight into the high-level architecture of IIS and learn how to perform a fundamental installation and configuration.
Lessons
- Understanding a Web Server infrastructure
- Installing Internet Information Services
Lab : Installing Internet Information Services
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing the prerequisites for using IIS.
- Describing the architecture of IIS.
- Installing IIS and configuring basic security settings.
Module 2: Configuring The Default Website
In this module, learners will acquire the ability to plan and implement network requirements for a public-facing website. Students will configure Domain Name Service (DNS) records to facilitate access to both internal and public websites, and create virtual directories and application folders to host additional website content.
Lessons
- Examining the Default Website Using IIS Manager
- Examining the Default IIS File Structure
- Configuring DNS Records for a Website
- Creating Folders, Virtual Directories, and Applications
Lab : Configuring the Default Website for Public Access
Lab : Creating Virtual Directories and Applications
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Planning and configuring the DNS records and networking requirements that support website access.
- Describing the default Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) folder structure for a website.
- Creating a webpage that verifies website functionality.
- Installing additional role services that support a web application.
- Creating folders, virtual directories, and applications that can contain additional website content.
Module 3: Configuring and Managing Application Pools
This module explores the advantages of the application pool architecture. Learners will create and configure application pools to support various applications, set up application pool recycle settings, and perform recycle events while examining event logs for these occurrences.
Lessons
- Defining the Application Pool Architecture
- Creating and Managing Application Pools
- Configuring Application Pool Recycling
Lab : Configuring and Managing Application Pools
Lab : Configuring Application Pool Recycling
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing the benefits of the application pool architecture.
- Configuring application pools to support web applications.
- Configuring application pool recycling.
- Recycling application pools.
- Monitoring application pool recycling by using event logs.
Module 4: Creating Additional Websites
Learners will discover how to examine and create new websites using unique bindings to prevent naming conflicts. Students will analyze existing sites to identify and resolve binding conflicts, then proceed to create new websites utilizing unique bindings.
Lessons
- Understanding Configurations for Multiple Websites
- Configuring Website Bindings
- Creating and Starting Websites
Lab : Examining Existing Websites for Binding Conflicts
Lab : Creating New Websites
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing the basic configuration of a server that hosts multiple websites.
- Configuring website bindings.
- Creating and configuring new websites.
Module 5: Configuring Website and Web Application Support
In this module, learners will address additional application requirements, including common configuration settings, platform support provided by the built-in web server, and enhanced application support achieved through the Web Platform Installer.
Lessons
- Configuring Common Features
- Configuring Support for Web Applications
Lab : Configuring Common Features
Lab : Configuring Support for Web Applications
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing and configuring common IIS features.
- Add support for web applications.
Module 6: Securing Websites and Applications
Learners will secure internal and public websites for users and groups by leveraging built-in Windows and Basic authentication methods. Students will configure file system permissions for specific users and groups and enhance website security using URL Authorization Rules.
Lessons
- Understanding IIS Authentication and Authorization
- Configuring Authentication and Authorization
- Configuring URL Authorization Rules
Lab : Configuring Authentication and Access
Lab : Configuring URL Authorization Rules
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing access control methods that are used in IIS.
- Configuring authentication and authorization.
- Configuring URL authorization rules.
Module 7: Securing Website Data Transmission
This module focuses on protecting customer data by configuring websites for SSL. Students will install and configure PKI certificates on a web server, establish secured bindings, and verify that website data transmissions are fully secured.
Lessons
- Understanding Certificates and SSL
- Creating and Managing Web Server Certificates
- Configuring HTTPS Bindings
Lab : Creating and Managing Web Server Certificates
Lab : Adding a Certificate to a Website
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describing the benefits and function of digital certificates and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
- Create SSL certificates for a web server.
- Configure HTTPS bindings that use certificates.
Module 8: Managing Certificates in the Centralized Certificate Store
Learners will install and configure the IIS 8.5 Central Certificate Store to facilitate centralized and enhanced certificate management. Additionally, students will configure a website to utilize a secured binding with the Central Certificate Store.
Lessons
- Understanding the Centralized Certificate Store
- Installing and Configuring the Centralized Certificate Store
Lab : Installing and Configuring the Centralized Certificate Store
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Explaining the purpose of the Centralized Certificate Store
- Install and configure the Centralized Certificate Store
Module 9: Configuring Remote Administration
In this module, learners will set up secured remote management for web servers and websites. This includes creating and configuring permissions for site-level administrators and developers, as well as verifying the management of web servers and websites.
Lessons
- Installing and Configuring the Management Service
- Connecting to Remote Web Servers and Websites
- Delegating Management Permissions
Lab : Installing and Configuring the Management Service
Lab : Connecting to Remote Web Servers and Websites
Lab : Delegating Management Permissions
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Install and configure the IIS management service.
- Connect to remote web servers and websites.
- Delegate management permissions.
Module 10: Implementing FTP
Learners will configure a secured FTP site that allows users to store and retrieve files. This involves setting up authentication, authorization, and the FTP storage location. Students will also practice retrieving files using the native Windows FTP command.
Lessons
- Planning for FTP
- Implementing an FTP site
- Uploading and Downloading by Using FTP
Lab : Installing and Configuring an FTP Site
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Describe the architecture and requirements of FTP.
- Implement anonymous and authenticated FTP sites.
- Upload and download files by using FTP.
Module 11: Monitoring IIS
In this module, learners will monitor IIS log files and performance counters using Log Parser and PerfMon. Additionally, students will identify common issues related to performance and potential attacks recorded within the log files.
Lessons
- Monitoring IIS Logs
- Analyzing Performance Counters
Lab : Monitoring IIS Logs
Lab : Analyzing Performance Counters
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Monitor IIS log files.
- Analyze IIS performance counters.
Module 12: Backing Up and Restoring IIS
Learners will acquire the skills to backup and recover from website or web server failures. The module also emphasizes the importance of employing high-availability techniques to minimize the need for recovery processes.
Lessons
- Understanding IIS Backup and Recovery Components
- Backing Up and Recovering a Website
Lab : Backing Up and Recovering Configuration History
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- Explain the components of IIS backup and recovery.
- Back up and recover a website.
Module 13: Building Load-Balanced Web Farms
This module teaches learners how to enhance the reliability and performance of websites by establishing a web farm. Students will improve management and update capabilities by utilizing shared content via network shares and DFS-R. Furthermore, they will enhance web server and website management through the use of Shared Configurations.
Lessons
- Understanding Load-Balancing Mechanisms
- Building a Load-Balanced Web Farm by Using ARR
- Sharing Content in a Web Farm by Using Shared Folders
- Sharing Content in a Web Farm by Using DFS-R
- Sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm
Lab : Building a Load-Balanced Web Farm by Using ARR
Lab : Sharing Content in a Web Farm by Using Shared Folders
Lab : Sharing Web Farm Content by Using DFS-R
Lab : Sharing IIS Configurations in a Web Farm
Upon completing this module, students will be capable of:
- List load-balancing mechanisms that can be used in a web farm.
- Plan and deploy a load-balanced web farm that uses ARR.
- Centralize the content for a web farm by using shared folders.
- Centralize the content for a web farm by using Distributed File System-Replication (DFS-R).
- Centralize the configuration of a web farm.
Requirements
Alongside their professional experience, students enrolling in this training should already possess the following technical knowledge:
- Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
- Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows Client administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Testimonials (3)
It was done at our pace, speeding through areas we know, while slowing down and giving more information where we needed.
Kevin Stanley - Chugachmiut
Course - Windows Server 2022 for System Administrators
Thank you for the informative and wonderful course. I would also like to thank the trainer Mr. Ahmed El Gendy for delivering the information in a very smooth and understandable manner. I have benefited greatly from this course and can confidently say that I now understand all the topics and can apply them practically.
Atheer hadi aljezani - Tamkeen Technologies
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me
