Tài liệu Module 1: Introducing Windows 2000 Datacenter Server pptx

Contents
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 1: Introducing
Windows 2000
Datacenter Server

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Instructor Notes
This module familiarizes students with the Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Datacenter Server operating system and Microsoft Windows Datacenter
Program.
After completing this module, students will be able to identify and discuss
possible solutions using Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, including:
 Identifying the features of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.
 Describing Windows Datacenter Program.

Materials and Preparation
This section provides the materials and preparation tasks that you need to teach
this module.
Required Materials

To teach this module, you need the following materials:
 Microsoft PowerPoint® file 2089a_01.ppt
 Module 1: Introducing Windows 2000 Datacenter Server

Preparation Tasks
To prepare for this module, you should:
 Read all of the materials for this module.
 Prepare for the classroom discussion.
 Review the business scenarios and prepare other possible student solutions.


This module assumes that authorized Datacenter OEM content will be
created to cover the specific implementation of the Windows Datacenter
Program.

Presentation:
60 Minutes
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Module Strategy
Use the following strategy to present this module:
 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Explain the Datacenter Server features. Explain that there is no upgrade path
to Datacenter Server.
 Microsoft Windows Datacenter Program
This topic describes the Windows Datacenter Program, including the
platform, qualification, Microsoft Certified Support Center (MCSC)
program, and core services. The Datacenter Server operating system can be
sold only as part of the Windows Datacenter Program, making this topic an

important part of product knowledge for the student.
 Classroom Discussion: Identifying Datacenter Server Solutions
This interactive classroom discussion provides the student with an overview
of how to use Datacenter Server in four business scenarios. Students will
work in pairs and have an opportunity to share possible solutions with each
other. The case studies cover: 1) an application service provider (ASP), 2) a
dot-com enterprise 3) a line-of-business enterprise, and 4) an enterprise
infrastructure. The purpose of the scenario is not to suggest one right answer
but to open a discussion of possible solutions. In addition, this classroom
discussion allows you, as the instructor, to evaluate the students’
understanding of the Datacenter Server features. It is recommended that you
carefully pace the amount of time spent on each business scenario.


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Overview
 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
 Microsoft Windows Datacenter Program
 Classroom Discussion: Identifying Datacenter Server
Solutions

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Microsoft
® Windows® 2000 Datacenter Server includes and extends the
technologies of Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server.
The Windows 2000 Datacenter Server operating system complements the
Microsoft Windows Datacenter Program. This program is designed to provide
enterprise customers with an integrated hardware, software, and service

offering, which is delivered by Microsoft and authorized Datacenter OEMs.
Windows Datacenter Program includes scalable hardware, joint support queues
with server vendors for single-point-of-contact support, rigorous system testing,
and qualification focused on the entire system. The program also includes
coordinated maintenance and change control for hardware and software
updates.
The companies most likely to need Windows 2000 Datacenter Server and
Windows Datacenter Program are those that have large non-partitionable
databases, server consolidation, and massive file and print servers.
After completing this module, you will be able to identify and discuss possible
solutions using Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, including:
 Identifying the features of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.
 Describing Windows Datacenter Program.

Topic Objective
To provide an overview of
the module topics and
objectives.
Lead-in
In this module, you will learn
about Microsoft
Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server and Microsoft
Windows Datacenter
Program.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Server

Windows 2000
Advanced Server
Windows 2000
Advanced Server
Windows 2000
Datacenter Server
Windows 2000
Datacenter Server
upgrade
upgrade
NO upgrade
NO upgrade
Windows 2000
Server Features
Windows 2000
Advanced Server
Features
Windows 2000
Server Features
Windows 2000
Server Features
Windows 2000
Advanced Server
Features
Windows 2000
Datacenter Server
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Windows 2000 Datacenter Server can be used for mission-critical needs, such
as online transaction processing (OLTP), large data warehouses, line-of-
business applications, server consolidation, and large-scale application service
providers. It is designed for enterprise applications and tested for use with
specific, highly reliable hardware configurations.
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Features
Datacenter Server has all features of Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, plus the following key features:
 Supports 32-way symmetric multiprocessing (SMP).
 Supports 64 gigabytes (GB) of main memory by using Physical Address
Extension (PAE) for applications that use the Address Windowing
Extensions (AWE) application programming interface (API).
 Supports Microsoft Cluster service clusters from one to four nodes.
 Provides the Process Control tool, a tool that uses the Job Object API to
isolate, group, and manage processes.
 Includes Winsock Direct, a feature that provides a high performance
interconnect without the administrator making changes to applications and
significantly improves availability because it bypasses the TCP/IP stack
while transferring data on a system area network (SAN).


There is no upgrade path from Windows 2000 Advanced Server to
Datacenter Server. Although Datacenter Server supports all the technologies in
Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Datacenter Server
must be installed by the OEM on a qualified server.

Topic Objective
To identify the features of
Microsoft Windows 2000
Datacenter Server.

Lead-in
Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server can be used for
mission-critical needs, such
as online transaction
processing (OLTP), large
data warehouses, line-of-
business applications,
server consolidation, and
large-scale service
providers.
Key Points
Explain to the students that
there is no upgrade path
from Windows 2000
Advanced Server to
Datacenter Server. Although
Datacenter Server supports
all the technologies in
Windows 2000 Server and
Windows 2000 Advanced
Server, Datacenter Server
must be installed on a
qualified server.
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 Microsoft Windows Datacenter Program
 Core Services
 Expanded Support Requirements
 Platform Requirements
 Qualification Process

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Windows Datacenter Program, delivered through an authorized Datacenter
OEM, is a set of requirements designed to provide customers with integrated
hardware, software, and service. The program is specifically designed to
address enterprise customer requirements.
Each authorized Datacenter OEM will implement a business model based on
the Windows Datacenter Program. Research the authorized Datacenter OEM’s
own implementation of the Windows Datacenter Program. Windows Datacenter
Program requires that authorized Datacenter OEMs meet the following
requirements:
 Core Services. Offer a set of core services to their customers, depending on
the OEM’s implementation model.
 Expanded Support Requirements. Meet basic Microsoft Certified Support
Center (MCSC) requirements and then complete additional MCSC
requirements to sell Datacenter Server.
 Platform Requirements. Adhere to a specified platform for the hardware,
operating system, and services.
 Qualification Process. Undergo rigorous qualification and system testing
focused on the entire system.

For more information about Windows Datacenter Program, read the
white paper titled Windows Datacenter Program on the Student Materials
compact disc.

Topic Objective
To describe Windows
Datacenter Program.
Lead-in
Windows Datacenter
Program, delivered through
an authorized Datacenter
OEM, is a set of
requirements designed to
provide customers with
integrated hardware,
software, and service.
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Core Services
 Change Control
 Delivery Models
 Installation
 Joint Support Queue
 Minimum 99.9% Uptime Guarantee
 On-Site Responsiveness
 Providing Availability Assessment
 Reliability Requirements

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Windows Datacenter Program requires that authorized Datacenter OEMs offer
core services to their customers. The delivery of these core services may differ
among the authorized Datacenter OEMs based on which implementation model
they choose. Microsoft may be involved in the delivery of many of these
services.
Microsoft expects that the authorized Datacenter OEMs build business models
around the following core services.
Core service Requirements

Change control Provide a change control service that allows a customer to
update their system periodically from a current Datacenter
Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) qualified configuration
to an updated configuration.
Delivery models The authorized Datacenter OEM or the Microsoft alliance
can deliver support and services for Datacenter Server.
(Microsoft alliance purchases support and service contracts
from the OEM on behalf of the customer.)
Installation Confirm Datacenter HCL configuration file matches the
current installation.
Include all hardware and software components.
Install and start the Datacenter Server system.
Joint support queue Staffed with OEM and Microsoft personnel to ensure
seamless collaboration between the hardware and operating
system vendors.
Minimum 99.9%
uptime guarantee
Offer a service that guarantees system availability at the
operating system level of 99.9 percent.

On-site responsiveness Keep qualified personnel on site, available within four hours
of any customer’s site.
Topic Objective
To describe the core
services for the Windows
Datacenter Program.
Lead-in
Windows Datacenter
Program requires that
authorized Datacenter
OEMs offer core services to
their customers.
Key Points
The delivery of these core
services may differ among
the authorized Datacenter
OEMs based on which
implementation model they
choose.

Microsoft expects that the
authorized Datacenter
OEMs build business
models around the core
services.
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Core service Requirements

Providing availability
assessment
Conduct capacity planning.
Design backup and restore procedures.
Evaluate the physical and environmental condition.
Identify the change control process gap.
Implement fault tolerance and disaster recovery strategies
and procedures.
Reporting Reliability
requirements
Measure customer Datacenter Server systems with the Event
Log Analyzer.
Report number of customer blue screens to Microsoft
Corporation.
Provide a copy of each crash dump file for analysis.

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Expanded Support Requirements
•Escalation
•Maintenance and Change Control
•Problem Replication Environment
•Quality
•Staffing and Certification
•Support Service Offerings

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Windows Datacenter Program requires authorized Datacenter OEMs to meet
the basic Microsoft Certified Support Center (MCSC) requirements and then

complete additional MCSC program requirements to sell Datacenter Server.
These additional requirements are designed to help the authorized Datacenter
OEMs deliver an integrated hardware and software service offering, in
conjunction with Microsoft, to the OEM’s customer.
The additional responsibilities for authorized Datacenter OEMs that want to
participate in Windows Datacenter Program are as follows:
 Escalation. Provide maximum rates for escalation of non-bug incidents to
Microsoft and the ability to share support cases across partner and Microsoft
tracking systems.
 Maintenance and change control. Provide a process that ensures
coordinated delivery of hardware and software updates as a single re-
qualified system.
 Problem replication environment. Provide a lab and replication environment
for reproducing and troubleshooting customer problems.
 Quality. Consistently achieve the target customer satisfaction levels for
support services provided to customers as well as ongoing quality analysis
and improvement methodologies.
Topic Objective
To describe the expanded
support requirements for
authorized Datacenter
OEMs.
Lead-in
Windows Datacenter
Program requires authorized
Datacenter OEMs to first
meet the basic MCSC
requirements and then
complete additional MCSC
program requirements to

sell Datacenter Server.
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 Staffing and certification. Maintain the minimum number of full-time
support professionals supporting Microsoft products and require that
support professionals hold and maintain appropriate Microsoft certification.
 Support service offerings. Provide the following service components:
• Change control
• Delivery models
• Installation
• Joint support queue
• Minimum of 99.9% uptime guarantee
• On-site responsiveness
• Providing availability assessment
• Reliability requirements

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Platform Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements
System Requirements
System Requirements
License Requirements
License Requirements
• Hardware Design Guide
Version 2.0
• Server Design FAQ
• At least 8 processors
• May ship with 1 processor

• Can scale up to 32
processors
• Service packs on BIOS-
locked media
• Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server
• 1-8 processors
• 1-16 processors
• 1-32 processors
• Up to 16 processors
• Up to 32 processors

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To participate in the Windows Datacenter Program, authorized Datacenter
OEMs must adhere to specified hardware, system, and license requirements.
The purpose of these requirements is to provide the most reliable and scalable
environment for Datacenter Server.
Hardware Requirements
Datacenter Server runs on a single processor, but the most scalable server for
this platform supports 32 IA32 processors. The Windows Datacenter Program
requires the server running Windows 2000 Datacenter Server be an Intel server
that supports at least eight physical IA32 processors. A server may be delivered
to the customer with fewer than eight processors, but it must be capable of
expanding to a minimum of eight processors as the customer’s needs grow.
The authorized Datacenter OEMs provide Datacenter Server product and
service packs to customers on media that is basic input/output system (BIOS)
locked. This means that both the product and service packs are customized so
that they specifically support that authorized Datacenter OEM’s hardware
platform.

Hardware intended for servers running Datacenter Server must meet the
requirements defined in the Hardware Design Guide Version 2.0 and the Server
Design FAQ, located at www.microsoft.com/hwdev/xpapers/nt2/welcome.htm
and www.microsoft.com/hwdev/xpapers/SDG2FAQ/FAQ1.htm

System Requirements
The Windows Datacenter Program requires the Datacenter Server operating
system. Datacenter Server is based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating
system and Service Pack 1. Datacenter Server is a 32-bit operating system.
Topic Objective
To describe platform
requirements that
authorized Datacenter
OEMs must meet.
Lead-in
To participate in the
Windows Datacenter
Program, authorized
Datacenter OEMs must
adhere to a specified
platform for the hardware,
operating system, and
license model.
Key Points
If the customer chooses not
to purchase the update
subscription, they will not
have access to version
releases, supplements, or

service packs for Datacenter
Server. The customer can
pay subscription dues
retroactively if they want to
subscribe at a later date or
purchase a new license and
update subscription.
Delivery Tip
This topic is meant to be a
brief overview of the
Windows Datacenter
Program requirements for
authorized Datacenter
OEMs. Unless you are
prepared to go into detail
about each of these
requirements, avoid an in-
depth discussion that goes
beyond the content
provided.
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License Requirements
Datacenter Server is only available to customers through authorized Datacenter
OEMs. Customers purchase the Windows 2000 Datacenter Server only with
specific hardware to which it has been tailored, and licensing is based on the
number of processors in the server itself, rather than the number of clients
supported.
The Datacenter Server license includes five Client Access Licenses for

Windows 2000; additional licenses may be purchased separately.
The product is sold from Microsoft to the authorized Datacenter OEMs via
three stock-keeping units (SKUs): 1 to 8 processors, 1 to 16 processors, and 1 to
32 processors. There are also two upgrade SKUs that allow customers to scale
up to 16 or 32 processors.
Update Subscription
In addition to the license requirements mentioned earlier, authorized Datacenter
OEMs offer Datacenter Server update subscriptions for each SKU. The update
subscriptions provide the customer with access to version releases and service
packs for Datacenter Server. The update subscription for Datacenter Server is
available on an annual basis. A customer must renew the subscription annually
with the authorized Datacenter OEM to obtain the benefits.

If the customer chooses not to purchase the update subscription,
they will not have access to version releases, supplements, or service packs for
Datacenter Server. The customer can pay subscription dues retroactively if they
want to subscribe at a later date or purchase a new license and update
subscription.

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Qualification Process
Provides Datacenter Hardware
Compatability Test Kits used
by OEMs to qualify hardware
and software

WHQLs
WHQLs
OEMs hardware is placed on the
Datacenter Hardware
Compatability List.
HCL
HCL
OEM hardware passes the
Datacenter Hardware
Compatability Test
HCT
HCT
Optional
OEMs hardware passes
the Datacenter Server
Clustering Test.
Datacenter Server
Clustering Test
Datacenter Server
Clustering Test
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Authorized Datacenter OEMs must undergo rigorous qualification and system
testing focused on the entire system. The authorized Datacenter OEMs provide
their customers with a list of qualified servers that have been thoroughly tested
and proven to be highly reliable. The qualification process details how a server
is placed on the list and requires that the OEM complete a server stress test or
retest any changes.
Windows Hardware Quality Labs
Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQLs) provide the WHQL Test Kits used
by OEMs to qualify hardware and software. WHQLs ensure that the OEM’s
hardware interacts efficiently and optimally with Datacenter Server. WHQLs
evaluate the results of the Datacenter Hardware Compatibility Test (HCT) and
determine whether the OEM’s system is qualified for the Datacenter HCL.
Datacenter HCT
The Datacenter Hardware Compatibility Test (HCT) is a self-administered test.
The OEM downloads the Datacenter HCT, sets up the configuration, and runs
the test. The test generates logs that are sent to the WHQLs; the WHQLs
evaluate the logs and determine whether the system is qualified.
Windows Datacenter Program requires that OEMs set up servers running
Datacenter Server and successfully perform the Datacenter HCT before their
servers are placed on the Datacenter HCL.
The Datacenter HCT is a 14-day test period during which servers running
Datacenter Server must meet or exceed 99.9 percent scheduled availability. Any
changes to hardware or system kernel components require retesting the server
configuration for seven days. These components include all:
 Hardware components and drivers

 Software that works at the kernel level, including virus software, disk and
tape management, backup software, and similar types of software

Topic Objective
To identify the requirements
that OEMs must meet to
qualify for the Windows
Datacenter Program.
Lead-in
To participate in the
Windows Datacenter
Program, authorized
Datacenter OEMs must
undergo rigorous
qualification and system
testing focused on the entire
system.
Explain to the students that
the OEM must successfully
pass the Datacenter
Hardware Compatibility Test
(HCT) to be placed on the
Datacenter HCL.
Key Points
Customers who receive
servers validated by
Windows Datacenter
Program know that they are
receiving a complete
configuration that has been

tested with all hardware
components and kernel-
level software products.
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Datacenter HCL
If the OEM successfully passes the Datacenter HCT, the OEM is placed on the
Datacenter Hardware Compatibility List (HCL). Customers who receive servers
validated by Windows Datacenter Program know that they are receiving a
complete configuration that has been tested with all hardware components and
kernel-level software products.
Datacenter Server Clustering Test
The Datacenter Server Clustering Test is not currently a self-administered
qualifying procedure and must be completed on OEM-supplied hardware at a
Microsoft facility.

Although the customer may purchase a one-, two-, three-, or four-
node cluster, the testing is performed on four-node clusters only, ensuring
maximum scalability and performance.

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 Classroom Discussion: Identifying Datacenter Server
Solutions

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This discussion describes four typical enterprise-network scenarios that could
use a Datacenter Server solution to the best advantage. As you read the
scenarios, be prepared to answer why implementing Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server would be the best solution. Underline key text that might help you to
determine the potential issues.
The four business scenarios are:
 An application service provider
 A dot.com enterprise
 A line-of-business enterprise
 An enterprise infrastructure

At the end of each scenario, one of many potential problems is identified for
you. Work with a partner to identify and list the specific Datacenter Server
benefits for each of these four businesses.
Topic Objective
To examine and discuss a
business scenario in which
Datacenter Server is the
solution to the problem.
Lead-in
This discussion activity
presents four business
scenarios in which
Windows 2000 Datacenter
Server is a solution.
Introduce the discussion
activity. As the instructor,

you will facilitate a
discussion for the four
scenarios.
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Scenario 1: Application Service Provider
 Manage High Customer Traffic
 Multiple Servers
 Require High Performance and Reliability

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Application service providers (ASPs) are service companies that deploy, host,
implement, and support applications from a centrally managed facility across a
wide area network (WAN), such as an internet or virtual private network
(VPN). End users access the applications remotely using the Internet or leased
lines. ASPs typically bundle their services, which enables a customer to interact
with a single point of contact rather than a collection of technology and service
vendors.
There are different business models for ASPs. Some provide platform
infrastructure, such as an operating system and hardware. Some provide
packaged software applications, hardware, an operating system, network
management, implementation, and support.
Problem: An ASP is managing high customer traffic with multiple machines
running single instances of an application. There are performance and reliability
issues related to the individual computers, and resources cannot be distributed.
Solution
Implementing Datacenter Server allows for:
Multiple instances of applications on a single Datacenter Server.
Dynamic allocation of resources (Memory and CPUs).

Flexible configuration of computers.
Highly reliable operation.
Guaranteed 99.9 percent application availability.
More reliable hardware and software configurations.
Single point of administration.
Redundancy so that a system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Topic Objective
To discuss Windows 2000
Datacenter Server as a
solution for an application
service provider (ASP).
Lead-in
ASPs are service
companies that deploy,
host, implement, and
support applications from a
centrally managed facility
across a wide area network
(WAN), such as an internet
or virtual private network
(VPN).
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Scenario 2: Dot-com Enterprise
 Manage Growth
 Security Issues
 Require Centralized Administration

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Businesses are moving toward a standard computing model for Internet online
services. This model is characterized by loosely connected tiers of dedicated
servers and these servers may be located locally or remotely, but management
and ownership continue to reside with an enterprise’s information technology
(IT) department. This type of business is popularly referred to as a dot-com.
Successful dot-coms are models of dynamic change: they usually start small
and grow exponentially with demand. They grow both in the number of unique
users supported, which can grow extremely quickly, and in the complexity and
integration of user services offered. Successful dot-coms manage this growth
and change by incrementally increasing the number of servers that provide
logical services to their clients. This growth needs a solid architecture
foundation that supports high availability, the ability to scale rapidly, a secure
infrastructure, and a remote management infrastructure.
The simplest dot-com may require only a few servers, while the most complex
can require several thousand servers. As the scale increases, operational
issues—and therefore availability and manageability—become key
requirements. High availability and security, including site integrity and data
protection, are important.
Scaling and response time are crucial; sites need to be responsive to peak
volumes that can be many times greater than the normal activity level. These
sites also have high uptime requirements. Centralized administration of a large
numbers of servers, user identification, authentication, and authorization are
essential elements in these solutions.
Topic Objective
To discuss Windows 2000
Datacenter Server as a
solution for a dot-com
enterprise.
Lead-in
Businesses are moving

toward a standard
computing model for
Internet online services.
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High availability and site security are key issues. System downtime can result
in huge financial losses. Directory services are used to provide user
authentication and authorization. Single sign-on is needed, as is the flexibility
to authenticate with alternative methods, such as smart cards. There are often
issues surrounding integration with existing directories and databases.
Interoperability and integration are critical. Disaster recovery and data
replication across the Internet are requirements.
Problem: A dot-com needs the ability to scale to rapid growth and improve
manageability of hundreds of servers.
Solution
Implementing Datacenter Server allows for:
Highly reliable operation.
High-reliability high-speed communications by using Winsock Direct
for SANs.
Remote management by using Windows 2000.
Process control to manage a large number of application processes.
Very high throughput.
Local communication of applications, which results in higher
performance.
Guaranteed 99.9 percent application availability.
Integrated support across Microsoft technologies.
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Scenario 3: Line-of-Business Enterprise
 High Transaction Volumes

 Physical Distribution Across Many Sites
 Business Processes, Transactions, and Data Flows That
Are Distributed Across Multiple Divisions and Vendors

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Organizations of all sizes share a need to automate common business processes,
such as order entry, billing, accounts receivable, and manufacturing
information.
Line-of-business (LOB) products and solutions are usually segmented one of
two ways:
 Horizontal solutions that include commerce, Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), data warehousing, and
knowledge management
 Vertical applications for industry sectors such as financial services,
manufacturing, retail, and health care

Businesses today are adopting packaged LOB applications to reduce the total
cost of ownership (TCO) of their core systems and to acquire the best
combination of business applications.
Typically, the computers on which the LOB applications run are managed by an
experienced IT staff and situated in a single room or in one of a small number
of highly controlled facilities. Because of the mission-critical nature of many
LOB systems, these customers have very high expectations of Microsoft in
almost every aspect of the relationship. They expect products that deliver very
high levels of reliability and scalability. They are also looking for an operating
system that can meet the demands of LOB applications, including:
 High transaction volumes
 Physical distribution across many sites: databases, end users, and customers
 Business processes, transactions, and data flows that are distributed across

multiple divisions and vendors
 Product manufacturing, assembly, distribution, service, and support across
multiple locations and companies

Topic Objective
To discuss Windows 2000
Datacenter Server as a
solution for a line-of-
business enterprise.
Lead-in
Organizations of all sizes
share a need to automate
common business
processes, such as order
entry, billing, accounts
receivable, and
manufacturing information.
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Problem: A line-of-business enterprise needs to achieve high reliability and
scalability of mission-critical applications.
Solution
Implementing Datacenter Server allows for:
A large memory model (64 GB).
Consolidation of multiple applications on a single server running
Datacenter Server.
Consolidation of servers at each site.
Running multiple LOB applications for multiple companies on one
server running Datacenter Server.
Guaranteed 99.9 percent application availability.

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Scenario 4: Enterprise Infrastructure
 Complex Infrastructure Requirements
 Lower Total Cost of Ownership
 Improve Ability to Customize, Track, and Report
Application Availability

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Enterprise infrastructures are heterogeneous environments with customers
building complex computing solutions from interconnected and distributed
systems across a mix of Microsoft Windows NT
® operating system, UNIX, and
mainframe platforms. Enterprise infrastructure typically is responsible for
providing highly available environments, unifying access to data and
applications, and consolidating system administration functions such as backup
and recovery.
Enterprise networks have complicated infrastructure requirements. Major
corporations might have thousands of servers, with a mix of vendors,
architectures, operating systems, and applications. Having more servers means
more administrators, which can account for a significant portion of
infrastructure costs. Cost containment is critical, and there is an interest in
lowering TCO by consolidating servers and applications.
The ability to customize, track, and report application availability is imperative
in this environment. Enterprise applications continue to require robust storage
solutions to meet increasing application requirements. Historically,
organizations have purchased and deployed storage resources for applications
and other requirements as needed. Changes in storage technology, especially
Fibre Channel and SAN, are presenting organizations with new options for

comprehensive, highly reliable storage solutions. One of these options is a
storage infrastructure that is more flexible and easier to manage, will reduce
costs, and meet requirements for flexible storage solutions.
Topic Objective
To discuss Windows 2000
Datacenter Server as a
solution for an enterprise
infrastructure.
Lead-in
Enterprise infrastructures
are heterogeneous
environments with
customers building complex
computing solutions from
interconnected and
distributed systems across a
mix of Microsoft Windows
NT® operating system,
UNIX, and mainframe
platforms.
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Problem: The Information Technology department has designed a plan that
will lower total cost of ownership (TCO) by consolidation of servers and
applications.
Solution
Implementing Datacenter Server allows for:
Scaling up to meet large range of requirements.
Hosting of heterogeneous applications.
End to end application performance and response analysis and

reporting.
Storage and backup recovery solutions.
Remote management.
Integrated with application management.
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Review
 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
 Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Program
 Classroom Discussion: Identifying Datacenter Server
Solutions

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1. What features of Windows 2000 Datacenter Server differentiate it from
Windows 2000 Advanced Server?
32-way symmetric multiprocessing
64 GB of main memory by using PAE
Four-node server clusters
Winsock Direct
Process Control


2. How does Windows Datacenter Program differentiate Datacenter Server
from other Windows 2000 server family products?
Windows Datacenter Program is designed to provide customers with an
integrated hardware, software, and service offering, which is delivered
by Microsoft and qualified server vendors.

Topic Objective
To reinforce module
objectives by reviewing key
points.
Lead-in
The review questions cover
some of the key concepts
taught in the module.
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3. How many processors does the Windows Datacenter Program require the
server running Windows 2000 Datacenter Server to support?
The server must be able to support as many as eight processors.
However, the server may be delivered to the customer with only a single
processor.


4. List four scenarios that use Datacenter Server as a solution.
Application Service Provider
Dot.com Enterprise
Line-of-Business Enterprise
Enterprise Infrastructure