Part Number: X06-02855 Released: 1/2001 Delivery Guide Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment Course Number: 2089A Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or data mentioned herein are fictitious and are in no way intended to represent any real individual, company, product, or event, unless otherwise noted. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. If, however, your only means of access is electronic, permission to print one copy is hereby granted. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. 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Program Manager: Don Thompson Product Manager: Greg Bulette Instructional Designers: April Andrien, Kelley Umphrey Subject Matter Experts: Conrad Cahill (Entirenet), Jack Creasey Classroom Automation: Lorrin Smith-Bates Graphic Designer: Andrea Heuston (Artitudes Layout & Design) Editing Manager: Lynette Skinner Editor: Lori Kane Copy Editor: Gwen Bloomsburg (S&T Consulting) Production Manager: Miracle Davis Build Manager: Julie Challenger Print Production: Lori Walker (S & T Consulting) CD Production: Eric Wagoner Test Manager: Eric R. Myers Test Lead: Robertson Lee (Volt) Creative Director: David Mahlmann Media Program Manager: Scott Daniels Media Producer: Dean Connolly Lead Production Artist: Scott Serna Localization Manager: Rick Terek Operations Coordinator: John Williams Manufacturing Support: Laura King; Kathy Hershey Lead Product Manager, Release Management: Bo Galford Lead Technology Manager: Sid Benavente Lead Product Manager: Ken Rosen Group Manager, Courseware Infrastructure: David Bramble Group Product Manager, Content Development: Julie Truax Director, Training & Certification Courseware Development: Dean Murray General Manager: Robert Stewart Course Number: 2089A Part Number: X06-02855 Released: 1/2001 Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment iii Contents Introduction Course Materials 2 Customizing the Datacenter Server Course 3 Prerequisites 5 Course Outline 6 Microsoft Official Curriculum 7 Microsoft Certified Professional Program 8 Facilities 10 Module 1: Introducing Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Overview 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 2 Microsoft Windows Datacenter Program 3 Classroom Discussion: Identifying Datacenter Server Solutions 12 Scenario 1: Application Service Provider 13 Scenario 2: Dot-com Enterprise 14 Scenario 3: Line-of-Business Enterprise 16 Scenario 4: Enterprise Infrastructure 18 Review 20 Module 2: Planning a Data Center Environment Overview 1 Identifying the Data Center Environment 2 Identifying People Considerations 3 Identifying Data Center Processes 4 Identifying Technology Considerations 12 Identifying Facility Considerations 13 Microsoft Operations Framework: People, Process, and Technology 15 Lab A: Planning a Data Center Environment 17 Review 19 Module 3: Integrating Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Overview 1 Identifying Domain Roles 2 Identifying Active Directory Considerations 7 Identifying Application and Service Requirements 15 Managing Servers Running Datacenter Server 21 Identifying Tools for Interoperating with Other Operating Systems 23 Configuration Check Tool 25 Demonstration: Configuration Check Tool 28 Winsock Direct for SANs 29 Review 31 iv Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment Module 4: Managing Applications and Services by Using Process Control Overview 1 Process Execution Environment 3 Job Objects 11 Process Control Concepts 13 Rules, Processes, and Process Groups 19 Configuring the Process Control Service 21 Demonstration: Tuning the Process Scan Interval 23 Rules 24 Defining Process Alias Rules 25 Demonstration: Defining and Testing a Process Alias Rule 27 Defining Process Execution Rules 29 Setting Process Group Execution Rule Properties 37 Managing Processes and Process Groups 55 Managing Processes by Using the Command Line 56 Backing Up and Restoring Process Control Information 58 Best Practices 59 Lab A: Managing Applications and Services by Using Process Control 60 Review 71 Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment v About This Course This section provides you with a brief description of the course, audience, suggested prerequisites, and course objectives. Description Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Datacenter Server is the most powerful and functional operating system ever offered by Microsoft. To ensure that customers receive the highest levels of reliability and dependability, Windows 2000 Datacenter Server can be installed only by authorized Datacenter original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on systems that have been rigorously tested with all hardware components and kernel-level software products. This means that customers will not be able to purchase the product directly but instead will purchase systems with Datacenter Server already installed and configured on certified hardware systems. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan a data center environment and manage applications and services running on a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server. Customizing the Datacenter Server Course This illustration shows the relationship between: Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) course 2089A, Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment. Vendor-specific content. Implementation, design, and specialty technology courseware from MOC. MOC course 2089A, Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment teaches the base knowledge and skills required by a specialist who will be responsible for planning and deploying a data center environment that includes Windows 2000 Datacenter Server. This course is not designed as a stand-alone course, unless it is being used as a high-level overview of the features of Datacenter Server and general environment planning issues involved when using Datacenter Server. vi Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment The course is designed to be as modular as possible so that authorized Datacenter OEMs and system integrators can add additional content to address vendor-specific training requirements and to focus on customer-specific scenarios. Authorized Datacenter OEMs are expected to add additional content in the form of custom modules that can be inserted at the beginning or end of the course or that can be inserted between the modules provided in this course. The following custom modules are recommended: Authorized Datacenter OEM’s specific implementation of Windows Datacenter Program Authorized Datacenter OEM’s hardware installation and configuration content MOC Windows 2000 core technology modules such as administration, Microsoft Active Directory ™ , and network services In addition, because of the varying skill sets and knowledge levels of students, the curriculum planner must carefully evaluate the intended audience and add content that addresses the niche customer requirements and the prerequisite skills that must be taught. The curriculum planner may want to include implementation, design, and technology specialist courses before or after MOC course 2089A, Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment. Suggested Implementation Courses MOC course 2152B, Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server MOC course 2153A, Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure MOC course 2154A, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services MOC course 1560B, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Window NT ® 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000 MOC course 2087A, Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Clusters Suggested Design Courses for the Enterprise Architect MOC course 1561B, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure MOC course 2010A, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Migration Strategy MOC course 1562B, Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Services Infrastructure MOC course 2150A, Designing a Secure Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Suggested Curriculum for a Technology Specialist Microsoft SQL Server ™ product specialist training Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server product specialist training eBusiness and .NET product specialist training Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment vii Audience This course was designed for two audiences. Before deployment of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, it is essential for OEMs, independent software vendors (ISVs), and system integrators to have technical training available for a wide range of audiences. After deployment, customers of the OEMs, ISVs, and system integrators will need to support the operations and maintenance of Datacenter Server and applications. Therefore, the audience for this MOC Datacenter Server course includes: Systems architects who design customer Datacenter Server solutions. Systems engineers who install and configure Datacenter Server systems. Support specialists who support and resolve customer service issues. System administrators who manage high-end applications and services running on Datacenter Server. Student Prerequisites Prerequisites include the following: Knowledge and skills to use Windows 2000 Advanced Server, including installation and configuration A strong familiarity with Windows 2000 clustering technologies, such as those covered in MOC course 2087A, Implementing Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering Knowledge and skills to configure and manage Microsoft Active Directory directory service, such as those covered in MOC course 2154A, Implementing and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Course Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:  Identify and discuss possible solutions that use Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.  Plan a data center environment.  Integrate Windows 2000 Datacenter Server within a current computing environment.  Manage applications and services by using Process Control. viii Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment Course Timing The following schedule is an estimate of the course timing. Your timing may vary. Day 1 Start End Module 8:30 8:45 Introduction 8:45 9:45 Module 1: Introducing Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 9:45 10:00 Break 10:00 11:00 Module 2: Planning a Data Center Environment 11:00 12:00 Module 3: Integrating Windows 2000 Datacenter Server 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 2:30 Module 4: Managing Applications and Services by Using Process Control 2:30 2:45 Break 2:45 4:15 Module 4 Continued Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment ix Trainer Materials Compact Disc Contents The Trainer Materials compact disc contains the following files and folders:  Default.htm. This file opens the Trainer Materials Web page.  Readme.txt. This file contains a description of the compact disc contents and setup instructions in ASCII format (a document not in Microsoft Word).  2089a_ms.doc. This file is the Manual Classroom Setup Guide. It contains the steps for manually installing the classroom computers.  2089a_sg.doc. This file is the Classroom Setup Guide. It contains a description of classroom requirements, classroom configuration, instructions for using the automated classroom setup scripts, and the Classroom Setup Checklist.  Errorlog. This folder contains a template that is used to record any errors and corrections that you find in the course.  Fonts. This folder contains fonts that are required to view the Microsoft PowerPoint ® presentation and Web-based materials.  Mplayer. This folder contains files that are required to install Microsoft Windows Media ™ Player.  Powerpnt. This folder contains the PowerPoint slides that are used in this course.  Pptview. This folder contains the PowerPoint Viewer, which is used to display the PowerPoint slides.  Studentcd. This folder contains the Web page that provides students with links to resources pertaining to this course, including additional reading, review and lab answers, lab files, multimedia presentations, and course- related Web sites.  Tprep. This folder contains the Trainer Preparation Presentation, a narrated presentation that explains the instructional strategy for the course and presentation tips and caveats. To open the presentation, on the Trainer Materials Web page, click Trainer Preparation Presentation. x Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment Student Materials Compact Disc Contents The Student Materials compact disc contains the following files and folders:  Default.htm. This file opens the Student Materials Web page. It provides you with resources pertaining to this course, including additional reading, review and lab answers, lab files, multimedia presentations, and course- related Web sites.  Readme.txt. This file contains a description of the compact disc contents and setup instructions in ASCII format (a document not in Microsoft Word).  AddRead. This folder contains additional reading pertaining to this course.  Answers. This folder contains answers to any questions in the modules and hands-on labs.  Fonts. This folder contains fonts that are required to view the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation and Web-based materials.  Labfiles. This folder contains files that are used in the hands-on labs. These files may be used to prepare the student computers for the hands-on labs.  Media. This folder contains files that are used in multimedia presentations for this course.  Mplayer. This folder contains files that are required to install Microsoft Windows Media Player.  Pptview. This folder contains the PowerPoint Viewer, which is used to display the PowerPoint presentations that accompany the additional reading.  Webfiles. This folder contains the files that are required to view the Student Materials Web page.  Wordview. This folder contains the Word Viewer that is used to view any Word document (.doc) files that are included on the compact disc. 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Customizing. Planning for a Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Environment ix Trainer Materials Compact Disc Contents The Trainer Materials compact disc contains