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Exam: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
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Duration: 5 Days*
Exam: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
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This five-day official Microsoft course provides hands-on instruction and practice in installing and configuring Windows Server 2012, and is one of three courses which together provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows 2012 infrastructure in an enterprise environment and receive the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.
Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
This module introduces students to the editions of Windows Server 2012 and the new Windows Server 2012 management tools. It also covers how to install Windows Server 2012, how to perform post-deployment tasks, and how to perform basic administrative tasks.
Lessons
Windows Server 2012 Overview
Installing Windows Server 2012
Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012
Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Windows Server 2012.
Install Windows Server 2012.
Perform post‑installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.
Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.
Perform basic administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell.
Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
This module covers the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of domain controllers, in addition to choices that are available with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server.
Lessons
Overview of AD DS
Overview of Domain Controllers
Installing a Domain Controller
Lab : Installing Domain Controllers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the structure of AD DS.
Describe the purpose of domain controllers.
Install a domain controller.
Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
This module describes how to manage user accounts and computer accounts, including how to manage various consumer devices that employees use. The module also covers how to manage an enterprise network by managing groups, and how to delegate administrative tasks to designated users or groups.
Lessons
Managing User Accounts
Managing Groups
Managing Computer Accounts
Delegating Administration
Lab : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage user accounts with graphical tools.
Manage group accounts with graphical tools.
Manage computer accounts.
Delegate permissions to perform AD DS administration.
Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration
This module describes how to use command‑line tools and Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands, and then describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individually and in bulk operations.
Lessons
Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration
Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell
Lab : Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use command‑line tools for AD DS administration.
Use Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DS administration.
Perform bulk operations by using Windows PowerShell.
Module 5: Implementing IPv4
This module discusses using IPv4, which is the network protocol used on the Internet and on local area networks. In this module, students learn how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme and how to troubleshoot network communication. This module also covers how to determine and troubleshoot network-related problems.
Lessons
Overview of TCP/IP
Understanding IPv4 Addressing
Subnetting and Supernetting
Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
Lab : Implementing IPv4
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Describe IPv4 addressing.
Determine a subnet mask necessary for supernetting or subnetting.
Configure IPv4 and troubleshoot IPv4 communication.
Module 6: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
This module covers supporting and troubleshooting a Windows Server–based network infrastructure by deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role.
Lessons
Overview of the DHCP Server Role
Configuring DHCP Scopes
Managing a DHCP Database
Securing and Monitoring DHCP
Lab : Implementing DHCP
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the DHCP server role.
Configure DHCP scopes.
Manage a DHCP database.
Secure and monitor the DHCP server role.
Module 7: Implementing DNS
This module describes name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers. It also covers installing and configuring a DNS Server service and its components.
Lessons
Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers
Installing a DNS Server
Managing DNS Zones
Lab : Implementing DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers.
Install and manage a DNS Server.
Manage DNS zones.
Module 8: Implementing IPv6
This module discusses the features and benefits of IPv6, how IPv6 affects IPv4 networks, and how to integrate IPv6 into IPv4 networks by using various transition technologies.
Lessons
Overview of IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
Coexistence with IPv4
IPv6 Transition Technologies
Lab : Implementing IPv6
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the features and benefits of IPv6.
Describe IPv6 addressing.
Describe IPv6 coexistence with IPv4.
Describe IPv6 transition technologies.
Module 9: Implementing Local Storage
This module introduces several different storage technologies. It discusses how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2012, and how to use the new Storage Spaces feature, which enables you to combine disks into pools that you can configure for automatic management.
Lessons
Overview of Storage
Managing Disks and Volumes
Implementing Storage Spaces
Lab : Implementing Local Storage
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe various storage technologies.
Explain how to manage disks and volumes.
Explain how to implement Storage Spaces.
Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services
This module discusses how to provide file and print resources with Windows Server 2012. It describes how to secure files and folders, how to protect previous versions of files and folders by using shadow copies, and how to give workers remote access to corporate files by implementing the new Work Folders role service. It also describes new network printing features that help manage the network printing environment.
Lessons
Securing Files and Folders
Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies
Configuring Work Folders
Configuring Network Printing
Lab : Implementing File and Print Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Secure shared files and folders.
Protect shared files and folders by using shadow copies.
Configure the Work Folders role service.
Configure network printing.
Module 11: Implementing Group Policy
This module provides an overview of Group Policy and provides details about how to implement Group Policy.
Lessons
Overview of Group Policy
Group Policy Processing
Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates
Lab : Implementing Group Policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Describe Group Policy processing.
Implement a Central Store for Administrative Templates.
Module 12: Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects
This module describes Windows Server 2012 operating system security. It covers how to identify security threats, plan your strategy to mitigate security threats, and secure your Windows Server 2012 infrastructure.
Lessons
Security Overview for Windows Operating Systems
Configuring Security Settings
Restricting Software
Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lab : Increasing Security for Server Resources
Lab : Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Windows Server operating system security.
Configure security settings by using Group Policy.
Increase security for server resources.
Restrict unauthorized software from running on servers and clients.
Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
This module describes virtualization technologies available on Windows, specifically focusing on the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It covers the components of the Hyper-V role, configuring and deploying the role, in addition to and how to configure and manage key components of a Hyper-V implementation, such as Storage and Networking.
Lessons
Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Implementing Hyper-V
Managing Virtual Machine Storage
Managing Virtual Networks
Lab : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe virtualization technologies.
Implement Hyper‑V.
Manage virtual machine storage.
Manage virtual networks.
The course is aimed at IT professionals with knowledge of working with Windows operating systems. Typical candidates include:
Windows Server administrators who are relatively new to Windows Server administration and related technologies who are looking to learn more about Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft technologies, who meet the course prerequisites and are looking to cross-train on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
IT professionals who are looking to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam.
You should have the following knowledge and experience before attending:
An understanding of networking fundamentals.
An understanding of basic AD DS concepts.
An awareness and understanding of security best practices.
Basic knowledge of server hardware.
Experience working with, and configuring, Windows client operating systems, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.
The course prepares you for Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam 70-410. This exam measures ability to accomplish the following technical tasks:
Install and configure servers
Configure server roles and features
Configure Hyper-V
Deploy and configure core network services
Install and administer Active Directory
Create and manage Group Policy
This exam is not included in the course price.
Duration: 5 Days*
Exam: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Accredited: Yes
Dates & Prices EnquireDuration: 5 Days*
Exam: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Accredited: Yes
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