Course Outline
Module 1: Understanding and Installing Internet Information Services
In this module, learners will explore the infrastructure prerequisites necessary for utilizing Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5. Students will also gain insight into the high-level architecture of IIS and acquire the ability to perform a basic installation and configuration of the service.
Lessons
- Understanding a Web Server infrastructure
- Installing Internet Information Services
Lab : Installing Internet Information Services
Upon completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the prerequisites for using IIS.
- Describe the architecture of IIS.
- Install IIS and configure basic security settings.
Module 2: Configuring The Default Website
During this module, learners will master the planning and implementation of 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 will 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 able to:
- Plan and configure the DNS records and networking requirements that support website access.
- Describe the default Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) folder structure for a website.
- Create a webpage that verifies website functionality.
- Install additional role services that support a web application.
- Create folders, virtual directories, and applications that can contain additional website content.
Module 3: Configuring and Managing Application Pools
In this module, learners will understand the advantages of the application pool architecture. Students will create and configure application pools to support additional applications, as well as configure application pool recycle settings. Furthermore, students will perform recycle events and examine the event logs associated with these activities.
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 able to:
- Describe the benefits of the application pool architecture.
- Configure application pools to support web applications.
- Configure application pool recycling.
- Recycle application pools.
- Monitor application pool recycling by using event logs.
Module 4: Creating Additional Websites
Through this module, learners will discover how to examine and create new websites utilizing unique bindings to prevent naming conflicts. Students will analyse existing sites to identify and resolve binding conflicts, and subsequently create new websites employing 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 able to:
- Describe the basic configuration of a server that hosts multiple websites.
- Configure website bindings.
- Create and configure new websites.
Module 5: Configuring Website and Web Application Support
In this module, learners will acquire the skills to support additional application requirements, including common configuration settings, platform support provided by the built-in web server, and the inclusion of further application support via 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 able to:
- Describe and configure common IIS features.
- Add support for web applications.
Module 6: Securing Websites and Applications
This module teaches learners how to secure internal and public websites for specific users and groups by utilising the built-in Windows and Basic authentication methods. Students will configure file system permissions for designated users and groups and secure a website 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 able to:
- Describe access control methods that are used in IIS.
- Configure authentication and authorization.
- Configure URL authorization rules.
Module 7: Securing Website Data Transmission
In this module, learners will protect customer data by configuring websites for SSL. Students will install and configure PKI certificates on a web server, establish secured bindings, and verify that data transmissions from the website are 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 able to:
- Describe 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
During this module, learners will install and configure the IIS 8.5 Central Certificate Store to enable centralized and enhanced certificate management. 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 able to:
- Explain the purpose of the Centralized Certificate Store
- Install and configure the Centralized Certificate Store
Module 9: Configuring Remote Administration
In this module, learners will configure secured remote management for web servers and websites. Students will create and configure permissions for site-level administrators and developers, and verify 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 able to:
- Install and configure the IIS management service.
- Connect to remote web servers and websites.
- Delegate management permissions.
Module 10: Implementing FTP
This module teaches learners how to configure a secured FTP site that allows users to store and retrieve files. Students will configure authentication, authorization, and the FTP storage location. Additionally, students will retrieve 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 able to:
- 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 acquire the ability to monitor IIS log files and performance counters using Log Parser and PerfMon. Students will identify common issues related to performance and attacks recorded in 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 able to:
- Monitor IIS log files.
- Analyze IIS performance counters.
Module 12: Backing Up and Restoring IIS
This module teaches learners how to back up and recover from a website or web server failure. Students will understand the importance of employing high availability techniques to mitigate 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 able to:
- Explain the components of IIS backup and recovery.
- Back up and recover a website.
Module 13: Building Load-Balanced Web Farms
In this module, learners will discover how to enhance the reliability and performance of websites by creating a web farm. Students will improve the management and update capabilities of the websites by utilising shared content across both network shares and DFS-R. Additionally, students will enhance web server and website management by employing 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 able to:
- 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 background, students attending 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
