20410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have some knowledge and experience working with Windows operating systems and who want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to install and perform the initial configuration of a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 server in an existing Windows server environment. Typically, candidates who are interested in attending this course 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.
• IT professionals who want to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in DataCenter, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration and Communications will also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams. These are a prerequisite for their individual specialties.

This course requires that student meet the following prerequisites, including that they have:

• 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.

• Additionally, students would benefit from having some previous Windows Server operating system experience.

All of the above prerequisites can be met by having knowledge equivalent to, or by attending, course 10967A Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure because this course builds upon knowledge and skills covered in that course.

IT professionals who want to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in DataCenter, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration and Communications will also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams. These are a prerequisite for their individual specialties.

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Install and configure Windows Server 2012.
• Describe AD DS.
• Manage Active Directory objects.
• Automate Active Directory administration.
• Implement IPv4.
• Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Implement Domain Name System (DNS).
• Implement IPv6.
• Implement local storage.
• Implement file and print services.
• Implement Group Policy.
• Secure Windows servers by using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• Implement server virtualization by using Hyper-V.

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

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

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

Overview of AD DS
Overview of Domain Controllers
Installing a Domain Controller

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

Managing User Accounts
Managing Groups
Managing Computer Accounts
Delegating Administration

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration
Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell

Module 5: Implementing IPv4

Overview of TCP/IP
Understanding IPv4 Addressing
Subnetting and Supernetting
Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Module 6: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Overview of the DHCP Server Role
Configuring DHCP Scopes
Managing a DHCP Database
Securing and Monitoring DHCP

Module 7: Implementing DNS

Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers
Installing a DNS Server
Managing DNS Zones

Module 8: Implementing IPv6

Overview of IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
Coexistence with IPv4
IPv6 Transition Technologies

Module 9: Implementing Local Storage

Overview of Storage
Managing Disks and Volumes
Implementing Storage Spaces

Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services

Securing Files and Folders
Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies
Configuring Work Folders
Configuring Network Printing

Module 11: Implementing Group Policy

Overview of Group Policy
Group Policy Processing
Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates

Module 12: Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects

Security Overview for Windows Operating Systems
Configuring Security Settings
Restricting Software
Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Implementing Hyper-V
Managing Virtual Machine Storage
Managing Virtual Networks

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