Demonstration: Using MSL Lab Launcher and Virtual ServerThe MSL
Lab Launcher provides a single console through which all virtual
machines in this course can be launched and accessed. All virtual
machines will launch at a preconfigured date which allows us to by
pass the need for activation.In this demonstration, you will learn
how to:
Open the Lab launcherLaunch virtual machinesLogon and Interact
with the virtual machines How to shut down a virtual machineHow to
Reset a virtual machine
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*This introduction module
provides students with an overview of the course content materials
and logistics for Course 6419A, Configuring, Managing and
Maintaining Windows Server 2008 Servers.
Required materialsTo teach this course, you need the following
materials: Course Handbook Course Companion C Trainer materials
including: Trainer Preparation Guide Microsoft Office PowerPoint
files for this course Microsoft Virtual PC/Server Classroom Setup
Guide Virtual machines for the course Latest error logs for the
course
Important It is recommended that you use PowerPoint 2002 or a
later version to display the slides for this course. If you use
PowerPoint Viewer or an earlier version of PowerPoint, all the
features of the slides might not be displayed correctly.
Preparation tasksTo prepare for this course, you must follow and
complete the tasks outlined in the Trainer Preparation Guide.
Presentation: 20 minutesModule 0: IntroductionCourse
6419A*Welcome students to the course and introduce yourself.
Provide a brief overview of your background to establish
credibility.
Ask students to introduce themselves and provide their
backgrounds, product experience, and expectations of the
course.
Record student expectations on a whiteboard or flip chart that
you can reference during class.
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Tell Students that the two
critical course components are the Course Handbook and the Course
Companion CD.
Mention that while the Course Handbook is primary resource for
in-class learning, they can use the Course Companion CD for
additional reference within the class and outside the class.
Additional Information on the Course Handbook :Course Handbook
The handbook enhances the learning experience through: Lessons:
Include various types of topics based on the content type to be
taught: Lecture, Demonstration, Multimedia, and Discussion. Guide
you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that
are critical to the success of the in-class learning experience.
Labs: Provide a platform for students to apply the knowledge and
skills learned in the module. The labs provide a real-world
experience with scenario-driven exercises, tasks, and high-level
steps. Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide improved on-the-job
reference material that includes only the most effective and
up-to-date troubleshooting tips and best practice recommendations
our industry has to offer. This information helps students to
recall and synthesize troubleshooting tips for the common issues as
a way to boost knowledge/skills retention.Lab Answer Keys: Provide
step-by-step lab solution guidance at your finger tips when its
needed. These are included in the appendix of the handbook.
Additional Information on the Companion CD:
Course Companion CD - The CD provides the full course content
with:Lessons: Include detailed information for each topic in
addition to the content in the Course Handbook.Labs: Include
complete lab exercise information and answer keys to use during lab
timeResources: All resources are sorted and categorized into five
sections: Microsoft Learning, TechNet and MSDN content, Knowledge
Base, Books, Communities, and Tools, Reviews and Takeaways Review
Questions and Answers.Student Course Files: Include the
Allfiles.exe, a self-extracting executable file that contains the
files required for the labs/demonstrations or performing the lab
exercises outside the class.
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Explain how you intend for
students to use the Course Handbook in the class and the Course
Companion CD within the class and outside the class.
Explain that during the lecture, the students can refer to the
Course Handbook as it contains all the critical technical
information they need in a crisp, tightly-focused format, which is
just right for effective in-class learning experience. Mention that
this format will maintain the students undivided attention in the
class.
Mention that the content on the CD supplementing the Course
Handbook provides an opportunity for extended self-oriented
learning beyond the classroom. Mention that that they can refer to
the digital content on the companion CD during the lab time, during
breaks, and whenever you feel appropriate. As a recommendation, it
is preferred that the students do not refer to the CD content
during the lecture time. This will again help maintain the students
undivided attention in the class.
Demonstrate how to open the Course Companion CD and how to
navigate the companion content structure.
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Explain the class hours,
extended building hours for labs, parking, restroom location,
meals, phones, message posting, and where smoking is or is not
allowed.
Let students know if your facility has Internet access that is
available for them to use during class breaks.
Also, make sure that the students are aware of the recycling
program if one is available.
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Explain the Microsoft
Learning program and present the list of additional recommended
courses.
Refer students to the Microsoft Learning Web page
athttp://www.microsoft.com/learning/ for information about
curriculum paths
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Inform students about the
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program, any certification
exams that are related to this course, and the various
certification options.
Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Describe the audience and the
prerequisites for this course. This is an opportunity for you to
identify students who may not have the appropriate background or
experience to attend this course.Describe the course
objectives.Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Briefly describe each
module and what students will learn. Be careful not to go into too
much detail because the course is introduced in detail in Module
1.Explain how this course will meet students expectations by
relating the information that is covered in individual modules to
their expectations.Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Briefly
describe each module and what students will learn. Be careful not
to go into too much detail because the course is introduced in
detail in Module 1.Explain how this course will meet students
expectations by relating the information that is covered in
individual modules to their expectations.Module 0:
IntroductionCourse 6419A*Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A*Tell
students that they will be using Microsoft Virtual Server to
perform the labs.Describe the virtual machine lab environment.
Briefly describe the names and roles of the virtual machines that
students will be using for the lab exercises.Explain that the
course files (lab files required for performing the labs) are
located in the folder E:\ModXX\Labfiles within the virtual
machines.Explain that all student computers have the same
configurations.Module 0: IntroductionCourse 6419A**Module 0:
IntroductionCourse 6419A**
