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Windows on WAAS (WOW) v4.1.3 1 day Lecture/lab
Course description
The Cisco WAAS WAN optimization solution includes an embedded virtualization component that enables WAAS to host Windows Server 2008 services on the WAAS platform, alongside existing WAN optimization services.

Windows on WAAS represents the next generation of server consolidation solutions that retains the local presence of Windows Server 2008 services while providing optimized performance for centralized applications and services.

This course covers the use of WAAS Virtual Blades for Windows server infrastructure at the branch. You will learn about the WAAS Virtual Blade architecture, configure and manage Virtual Blades in the lab, and deploy Windows Server infrastructure services on the WAE platform.

Learning objectives
After you complete this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the WAAS Virtual Blade architecture
  • Configure and manage WAAS Virtual Blades
  • Describe the architecture of Windows Active Directory Services
  • Explain how clients use AD to locate authentication services
  • Use group policies to simplify administration
  • Configure Windows 2008 Core Server roles and services on a WAAS Virtual Blade
  • Configure Windows network printing
  • Configure DHCP services
Who should attend
This course is designed for both pre-sales and post-sales systems engineers, as well as server and network IT managers.

Recommended prerequisites
  • You will gain the most from this course if you have fundamental knowledge of data networking and Microsoft Windows networking technologies.
  • Note: Completion of basic WAAS technical training on WAN optimization and CIFS optimization is highly recommended, but not required if your primary role is to manage the Windows Server installation.
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