Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (M20410) Course Details:

This course is part one of a series of three courses. Through this series you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to implement a core Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

You will learn how to implement and configure the core services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and initial Hyper-V configuration. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20410 and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012. Exam 70-410 is one of three exams needed for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.

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1. Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

  • Windows Server 2012
  • Installing Windows Server 2012
  • Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012
  • Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
  • Windows PowerShell

2. Active Directory Domain Services

  • Domain Controllers
  • Installing a Domain Controller

3. Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

  • Managing User Accounts
  • Managing Groups
  • Managing Computer Accounts
  • Delegating Administration

4. Automating Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Administration

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

5. Implementing IPv4

  • TCP/IP
  • IPv4 Addressing
  • Subnettingand Supernetting
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

6. Implementing DHCP

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

7. Implementing DNS

  • Name Resolution for Windows Client and Servers
  • Installing a DNS Server
  • ManagingDNS Zones

8. Implementing IPv6

  • IPv6
  • IPv6 Addressing
  • Coexistence with IPv4
  • IPv6 Transition Technologies

9. Implementing Local Storage

  • Overview of Storage
  • Managing Disks and Volumes
  • Implementing Storage Spaces

10. Implementing File and Print Services

  • Securing Files and Folders
  • Protecting File Shares with Shadow Copies
  • Configuring Network Printing

11. Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure

  • Group Policy
  • Group Policy Processing
  • Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates

12. Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects

  • Windows Security
  • Configuring Security Settings
  • Restricting Software
  • Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

13. Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Implementing Hyper-V
  • Managing Virtual Machine Storage
  • Managing Virtual Networks

*Please Note: Course Outline is subject to change without notice. Exact course outline will be provided at time of registration.
  • Deploy and Manage Windows Server 2012
  • Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Administration
  • Implement a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
  • Implement IPv6 for simple scenarios
  • Configure local storage on a server
  • Implement file and print services
  • Implement Group Policy
  • Implement server virtualization using Hyper-V

NOTE: Labs in this course are based on the general availability release of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.

Lab 1: Deploy and Manage Windows Server 2012

  • DeployWindows Server 2012
  • Configure Windows Server 2012 Server Core
  • Manage Servers
  • UseWindows PowerShell to Manage Servers

Lab 2: Install Domain Controllers

  • Install a Domain Controller by Using Install from Media (IFM)
  • Lab 3: Manage AD DS Objects
  • Delegate Administration for a Branch Office
  • Create and Configure User Accounts in AD DS
  • Manage Computer Objects in AD DS

Lab 4: Automate AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell

  • Create User Accounts and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell
  • Use Windows PowerShell to Create User Accounts in Bulk
  • Use Windows PowerShell to Modify User Accounts in Bulk

Lab 5: Implement IPv4

  • Identify Appropriate Subnets
  • Troubleshoot IPv4

Lab 6: Implement DHCP

  • Implement DHCP

Lab 7: Implement DNS

  • Install and Configure DNS
  • Create Host Records in DNS
  • Manage the DNS Server Cache

Lab 8: Implement IPv6

  • Configure an IPv6 Network
  • Configure an ISATAP Router

Lab 9: Implement Local Storage

  • Install and Configure a New Disk
  • Resize Volumes
  • Configure a Redundant Storage Space

Lab 10: Implement File and Print Services

  • Create and Configure a File Share
  • Configure Shadow Copy
  • Create and Configure a Printer Pool

Lab 11: Implement Group Policy

  • Configure a Central Store
  • Create Group Policy Objects

Lab 12: Increase Security for Server Resources

  • Use Group Policy to Secure Member Servers
  • Audit File System Access
  • Audit Domain Logons

Lab 13: Configure AppLocker and Windows Firewall

  • Configure AppLocker Policies
  • Configure Windows Firewall

Lab 14: Implement Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

  • Install theHyper-V Server Role
  • Configure Virtual Networking
  • Create and Configure a Virtual Machine
  • Use Virtual Machine Snapshots
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals
  • Experience configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment
  • Experience supporting or configuring Windows Client with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8

IT professionals with Windows operating system knowledge and experience, looking to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the core infrastructure services in an existing Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 environment.

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