MCSA
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – MCSA : Windows Server 2012
Course 20410 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
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Course Overview
This version of this course 20410A utilizes pre-release software in the virtual machines for the labs. The course is part one of a series of three courses that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the courses, this course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of those core services, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Hyper-V configuration.Audience
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have good Windows operating system knowledge and experience and who want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the core infrastructure services in an existing Windows Server 2012 environment. Although students would benefit from having some previous Windows Server experience, they must have good hands-on Windows Client experience with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.
Describe AD DS infrastructure, and install and configure domain controllers.
Manage AD DS objects.
Automate AD DS administration.
Describe Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) addressing.
Describe installing and configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
in addition to managing a DHCP database.
Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows
Server servers.
Describe implementing IPv6 addressing.
Describe implementing storage configuration options for Windows Server 2012.
Enable and configure file and print services in Windows Server 2012.
Describe implementing Group Policy.
Increase security in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by using Group
Policy Objects, AppLocker, and Windows Firewall.
Describe Microsoft Virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V.
Prerequisites
A good understanding of networking fundamentals.
An understanding and experience configuring security and administration
tasks in an enterprise environment.
Experience supporting or configuring Microsoft Windows clients.
Course Outline
Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface.
This module covers the different roles and features that are available with
the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses the various
installation and configuration options you can use when deploying and
configuring Windows Server 2012.
Lessons
Windows Server 2012 Overview
Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
Installing Windows Server 2012
Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012
Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
Deploying Windows Server 2012
Configuring Windows Server 2012 Server Core
Managing Servers
Using Windows PowerShell to Manage Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Windows Server 2012.
Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.
Install Windows Server 2012.
Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.
Perform basic administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell.
Module 2: Introduction to
Active Directory Domain Services
This module introduces Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows
Server 2012. It covers general AD DS infrastructure including forests, trees,
schema, Global Catalog, Operations Masters. It also covers installing and
configuring domain controllers.
Lessons
Overview of AD DS
Overview of Domain Controllers
Installing a Domain Controller
Lab : Installing Domain Controllers
Installing a Domain Controller
Installing a Domain Controller by Using IFM
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Describe the purpose of domain controllers.
Install a domain controller.
Module 3: Managing Active
Directory Domain Services Objects
This module covers configuring Active Directory Objects such as users, groups
and computers. The functionality of AD DS Administrative Tools is addressed, in
addition to the configuration of user profiles and the process of delegating
permissions to perform AD DS administration.
Lessons
Managing User Accounts
Managing Group Accounts
Managing Computer Accounts
Delegating Administration
Lab : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
Delegating Administration for a Branch Office
Creating and Configuring User Accounts in AD DS
Managing Computer Objects in AD DS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage user accounts with graphical tools.
Manage groups with graphical tools.
Manage computer accounts.
Delegate permissions to perform AD DS administration.
Module 4: Automating Active
Directory Domain Services Administration
This module covers using command-line tools to configure and administer AD DS.
It introduces using Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DS administration, and
using Windows PowerShell to perform bulk AD DS administrative operations.
Lessons
Using Command-line Tools for Administration
Using Windows PowerShell for Administration
Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell
Lab : Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell
Creating User Accounts and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell
Using Windows PowerShell to Create User Accounts in Bulk
Using Windows PowerShell to Modify User Accounts in Bulk
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 covers Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) addressing. It details the
various IPv4 components, covers subnetting and supernetting, and discusses
configuring and general troubleshooting of IPv4 addresses.
Lessons
Overview of TCP/IP
Understanding IPv4 Addressing
Subnetting and Supernetting
Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
Lab : Implementing IPv4
Identifying Appropriate Subnets
Troubleshooting 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 DHCP
This module covers the installation and configuration of DHCP as well as
managing a DHCP database. It also covers security and monitoring of DHCP,
including auditing and logging.
Lessons
Installing a DHCP Server Role
Configuring DHCP Scopes
Managing a DHCP Database
Securing and Monitoring DHCP
Lab : Implementing DHCP
Implementing DHCP
Implementing a DHCP Relay (Optional Exercise)
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install the DHCP server role.
Configure DHCP scopes.
Manage a DHCP database.
Secure and monitor the DHCP server role.
Module 7: Implementing DNS
This module covers name resolution for Windows Server and clients. It details
the installation of a DNS server and configuring Active Directory Integrated DNS
zones.
Lessons
Name Resolution for Windows Client and Servers
Installing and Managing a DNS Server
Managing DNS Zones
Lab : Implementing DNS
Installing and Configuring DNS
Creating Host Records in DNS
Managing the DNS Server Cache
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server
servers.
Install and manage DNS service.
Manage DNS zones.
Module 8: Implementing IPv6
This module covers understanding and implementing IPv6 addressing. It covers
configuration and troubleshooting as well as co-existence with IPv4 using
transition technologies.
Lessons
Overview of IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
Coexistence with IPv6
IPv6 Transition Technologies
Lab : Implementing IPv6
Configuring an IPv6 Network
Configuring an ISATAP Router
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 covers the storage configuration options for Windows Server 2012,
including managing disks and volumes and implementing file systems. It also
covers creating and managing storage pools.
Lessons
Overview of Storage
Managing Disks and Volumes
Implementing Storage Spaces
Lab : Implementing Local Storage
Installing and Configuring a New Disk
Resizing Volumes
Configuring a Redundant Storage Space
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Explain the various storage technologies.
Manage disks and volumes.
Implement Storage Spaces.
Module 10: Implementing
File and Print Services
This module covers securing files, folders and network file shares, in addition
to using shadow copies to protect network file shares. It also covers
configuring network printing and creating a printer pool.
Lessons
Securing Files and Folders
Protecting Shared Files and Folders Using Shadow Copies
Configuring Network Printing
Lab : Implementing File and Print Services
Creating and Configuring a File Share
Configuring Shadow Copies
Creating and Configure a Printer Pool
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Secure shared files and folders.
Protect shared files and folders by using shadow copies.
Configure network printing.
Module 11: Implementing
Group Policy
This module covers using Group Policy to centrally manage and apply
configuration settings.
Lessons
Overview of Group Policy
Group Policy Processing
Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates
Lab : Implementing Group Policy
Configuring a Central Store
Creating GPOs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and manage Group Policy Objects.
Describe Group Policy processing.
Implement a central store for administrative templates.
Module 12: Securing Windows
Servers Using Group Policy Objects
Increase security in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by using Group Policy
Objects, AppLocker, and Windows Firewall.
Lessons
Windows Security Overview
Configuring Security Settings
Restricting Software
Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Lab : Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources
Using Group Policy to Secure Member Servers
Auditing File System Access
Auditing Domain Logons
Lab : Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall
Configuring AppLocker Policies
Configuring Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Windows Security.
Configure security settings by using Group Policy.
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 Microsoft Virtualization technologies. It covers
installing and configuring Hyper-V virtual machines, configuring virtual
storage, and configuring virtual networks.
Lessons
Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Implementing Hyper-V
Managing Virtual Machine Storage
Managing Virtual Networks
Lab : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Configuring Virtual Networking
Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine
Using Virtual Machine Snapshots
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe Microsoft’s virtualization technologies.
Implement Hyper-V.
Manage virtual machine storage.
Manage virtual networks.
Course 20411 Administering Windows Server 2012
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with Microsoft SA Vouchers
Course Overview
This version of this course 20411A utilizes pre-release software in the virtual machines for the labs.The course is part two of a series of three courses, which provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses in total will collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the courses, this course will primarily cover the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as user and group management, network access and data security.Audience
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals with hands on experience working in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment, who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2012 environment. The key focus for students in this course is to broaden the initial deployment of Windows Server 2012 services and infrastructure and provide the skills necessary to manage and maintain a domain based Windows Server 2012 environment, such as user and group management, network access and data security. Candidates would typically be System Administrators or aspiring to be System Administrators. They must have at least one year hands on experience working in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment. Candidates must also have knowledge equivalent to that already covered in “20410A: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012” course as this course will build upon that knowledge.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Implement a Group Policy infrastructure.
Manage user desktops with Group Policy.
Manage user and service accounts.
Maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Configure and troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS).
Configure and troubleshoot Remote Access.
Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server (NPS) role.
Implement Network Access Protection (NAP).
Optimize file services.
Configure encryption and advanced auditing.
Deploy and maintain server images.
Implement Update Management.
Monitor Windows Server 2012.
Prerequisites
A good understanding of networking fundamentals.
An understanding and experience configuring security and administration tasks in
an enterprise environment.
Experience supporting or configuring Microsoft Windows clients.
Course Outline
Module 1: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
This module covers how to implement a Group Policy infrastructure and then how
to configure and manage that infrastructure. It also covers how to scope Group
Policy objects (GPOs) using links, security groups, WMI filters, loopback
processing, and preference targeting as well as covering troubleshooting policy
application.
Lessons
Understanding Group Policy
Implementing GPOs
Managing Group Policy Scope
Group Policy Processing
Troubleshooting Policy Application
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Scope
Verifying Group Policy Application
Managing Group Policy Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement a Group Policy infrastructure.
Implement GPOs.
Manage Group Policy scope.
Outline and describe Group Policy processing.
Troubleshoot policy application.
Module 2: Managing User
Desktops with Group Policy
This module covers implementing administrative templates, how to configure GPO
preferences and folder redirection as well as managing software with Group
Policy.
Lessons
Implementing Administrative Templates
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Managing Software with GPSI
Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Implementing Settings Using Group Policy Preferences
Configuring Folder Redirection
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement administrative templates.
Configure Group Policy preferences.
Manage software with Group Policy.
Module 3: Managing User and
Service Accounts
This module covers how to create and administer user accounts as well as
configure user object attributes. It also covers automating user account
creation and configuring Managed Service Accounts.
Lessons
Creating and Administering User Accounts
Configuring User Object Attributes
Automating User Account Creation
Configuring Managed Service Accounts
Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts
Configuring Password Policy and Account Lockout Settings
Creating and Associating a Managed Service Account
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and administer user accounts.
Configure user object attributes.
Automate user account creation.
Configure managed service accounts.
Module 4: Maintaining
Active Directory Domain Services
This module covers how to implement Virtualized and Read Only Domain Controllers
as well as how to perform common AD DS administrative tasks. The module will
also cover how to manage the AD DS database.
Lessons
Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
Administering AD DS
Managing the AD DS Database
Lab : Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
Deploying a Virtualized Domain Controller Clone
Installing and Configuring a Read Only Domain Controller
Configuring and Viewing Active Directory Snapshots
Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement Virtualized domain controllers.
Implement Read Only domain controllers.
Administer AD DS.
Manage the AD DS database.
Module 5: Configuring and
Troubleshooting DNS
This module covers installing and configuring the DNS server role as well as
creating and configuring DNS zones and zone transfers. It will also cover
managing and troubleshooting DNS.
Lessons
Installing the DNS Server Role
Configuring the DNS Server Role
Configuring DNS Zones
Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
Configuring DNS Resource Records
Configuring DNS Conditional Forwarding
Installing and Configuring DNS Zones
Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install the DNS server role.
Configure the DNS server role.
Configure DNS zones.
Configure DNS zone transfers.
Manage and troubleshoot DNS.
Module 6: Configuring and
Troubleshooting Remote Access
This module covers configuring network access, creating and configuring virtual
private networks (VPNs) and Network Policies as well as troubleshooting routing
and remote access. It will also cover configuration of DirectAccess.
Lessons
Configuring Network Access
Configuring VPN Access
Overview of Network Policies
Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
Configuring DirectAccess
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
Configuring a VPN Server
Configuring a Network Policy for VPN Clients
Configuring Direct Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure network access.
Configure VPN access.
Explain the purpose of network policies.
Troubleshoot routing and remote access.
Configure DirectAccess.
Module 7: Installing,
Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
This module covers installing and configuring NPS as well as remote
authentication dial in user service (RADIUS) clients and servers. It will also
deal with NPS authentication methods and monitoring and troubleshooting a NPS.
Lessons
Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
NPS Authentication Methods
Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUS
Configuring a RADIUS Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install and configure a NPS.
Configure RADIUS clients and servers.
Describe NPS authentication methods.
Monitor and troubleshoot a NPS.
Module 8: Implementing
Network Access Protection
This module will provide an overview of NAP, detailing the functionality and
infrastructure requirements. It will also cover configuration, monitoring and
troubleshooting NAP.
Lessons
Overview of Network Access Protection
How NAP Works
Configuring NAP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection
Configuring NAP Components
Configuring the Client Settings to Support NAP
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the functionality and requirements of NAP.
Configure and Implement NAP.
Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
Module 9: Optimizing File
Services
This module covers File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and how to use it to
implement Quotas, file screens and Storage Reports. It will also outline how to
implement Classification Management and File Management Tasks as well as
covering how to implement DFS, DFS Namespaces and configuring and
troubleshooting DFS Replication.
Lessons
Overview of FSRM
Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
DFS Overview
Configuring DFS Namespaces
Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
Lab : Lab A: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM
Configuring FSRM Quotas
Configuring File Screening
Lab : Lab B: Configuring DFS Namespaces and Replication
Installing and Configuring the DFS Namespaces Server Role
Configuring DFS Folder Targets
Configuring DFS Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage quotas, file screens, and storage reports by using FSRM.
Implement classification management and file management tasks.
Configure DFS namespaces.
Configure and troubleshoot DFS Replication.
Module 10: Configuring
Encryption and Advanced Auditing
This module covers how to increase file system security by configuring file
encryption with Encrypting File System (EFS) as well as how to enable and
implement advanced auditing features.
Lessons
Encrypting Network Files with EFS
Configuring Advanced Auditing
Lab : Lab A: Encrypting and Recovering Files
Encrypting and Recovering Files
Lab : Lab B: Implementing Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
Configuring Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Encrypt network files with EFS.
Enable and implement advanced audit policies.
Module 11: Deploying and
Maintaining Server Images
This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services
(WDS) as well as providing considerations for its use. It will also cover how to
Perform deployments with WDS.
Lessons
Overview of WDS
Implementing Deployment with WDS
Administering WDS
Lab : Deploying and Maintaining Server Images Using Windows Deployment Services
Installing and Configuring Windows Deployment Services
Deploying a Server Image
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
Determine the appropriateness of its use in particular situations.
Perform deployments with WDS.
Module 12: Implementing
Update Management
This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Server Update
Services (WSUS) as well as detailing how to provision updates with WSUS.
Lessons
Overview of WSUS
Deploying Updates with WSUS
Lab : Implementing Update Management
Implementing the WSUS Server Role
Configuring Update Settings
Approving and Deploying an Update using WSUS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the features and functionality of WSUS.
Deploy Updates with WSUS.
Module 13: Monitoring
Windows Server 2012
This module covers the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server
2012. It will cover the use of Performance Monitor as well as how to monitor and
successfully utilize Event logs.
Lessons
Monitoring Tools
Using Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012
Establishing a Performance Baseline
Identifying the Source of a Performance Problem
Viewing and Configuring Centralized Event Logs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe and understand the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server
2012.
Use Performance Monitor.
Monitor and successfully utilize Event logs.
Course 20412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
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Course Overview
This version of this course 20412A utilizes pre-release software in the virtual machines for the labs. The five day course is part three, of a series of three courses, which provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses in total will collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the three courses this course will primarily cover advanced configuration and services tasks necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as identity management and identity federation, network load balancing, business continuity and disaster recovery, fault tolerance and rights management.This course is also preparation material, and maps directly to, Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services.
Audience
This course is intended for IT Professionals who are experienced implementing, managing and maintaining a Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing Enterprise environment, and wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out advanced management and provisioning of services within that Windows Server 2012 environment. Students would typically be very experienced System Administrators and should have hands on experience working in a Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 environment.
A secondary audience for this course will be candidates looking to take Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services, or are aspiring to acquire the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential, either in its own right, or in order to proceed in acquiring the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) credentials, for which the MCSA credential is a pre-requisite.At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Implementing Advanced Network Services
Implementing Advanced File Services
Implementing Dynamic Access Control
Implementing Network Load Balancing
Implementing Failover Clustering
Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Implementing Disaster Recovery
Implementing Distributed AD DS Deployments
Implementing AD DS Sites and Replication
Implementing AD CS
Implementing AD RMS
Implementing AD FSPrerequisites
A good understanding of networking fundamentals.
An understanding and experience configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment.
Experience supporting or configuring Microsoft Windows clients.Course Outline
Module 1: Implementing Advanced Network Services
This module covers configuring advanced features in DNS and DHCP with Windows Server 2012 as well as covering IP Address management (IPAM)
Lessons
Configuring Advanced DHCP Features
Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
Implementing IP Address Management
Lab : Implementing Advanced Network Services
Configuring Advanced DHCP Settings
Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
Configuring IP Address Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure advanced DNS services
Configure advanced DHCP services
Implement IP Address Management(IPAM)
Module 2: Implementing
Advanced File Services
This module will cover learning how to configure and manage iSCSI and
BranchCache as well as Implementing Windows 2012 features that optimize storage
utilization such as File Server Resource Manager, File classification and Data
Deduplication
Lessons
Configuring iSCSI Storage
Configuring Branch Cache
Optimizing Storage Usage
Lab : Implementing Advanced File Services
Configuring iSCSI Storage
Configuring BranchCache
Configuring File Classification Infrastructure
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configuring iSCSI Storage
Configuring Branch Cache
Optimizing Storage Usage
Module 3: Implementing
Dynamic Access Control
This module covers planning and implementing Dynamic Access Control (DAC)
Lessons
Overview of Dynamic Access Control
Planning for a Dynamic Access Control Implementation
Configuring Dynamic Access Control
Lab : Implementing Dynamic Access Control
Planning the DAC implementation
Configuring User and Device Claims
Configuring Resource Property Definitions
Configuring Central Access Rules and Policies
Validating and Remediating Access Control
Implementing New Resource Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Planning for a Dynamic Access Control Implementation
Configuring Dynamic Access Control
Module 4: Implementing
Network Load Balancing
This module covers how to plan and implement Network Load Balancing (NLB). It
will cover managing and configuring an NLB cluster and validating High
Availabillty for an NLB cluster
Lessons
Network Load Balancing Overview
Configuring a Network Load Balancing Cluster
Planning a Network Load Balancing Implementation
Lab : Implementing Network Load Balancing
Implementing an NLB Cluster
Configuring and Managing the NLB Cluster
Validating High Availability for the NLB Cluster
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configuring a Network Load Balancing Cluster
Planning a Network Load Balancing Implementation
Module 5: Implementing
Failover Clustering
This module covers the Failover Clustering features in Windows Server 2012. It
will cover how to implementing Failover Cluster, Configuring highly available
applications and services on a failover cluster and how to how to maintain
Failover Cluster and how to use new maintenance features such as Cluster Aware
Updating (CAU). It will also cover how to implement multi-site failover cluster.
Lessons
Overview of Failover Clustering
Implementing a Failover Cluster
Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
Maintaining a Failover Cluster
Implementing a Multi-Site Failover Cluster
Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering
Configuring a Failover Cluster
Deploying and Configuring a Highly-Available File Server
Validating the Deployment of the Highly-Available File Server
Configuring Cluster-Aware Updating on the Failover Cluster
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implementing a Failover Cluster
Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
Maintaining a Failover Cluster
Implementing a Multi-Site Failover Cluster
Module 6: Implementing
Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
This module will cover the options for making virtual machines highly available.
It will cover how to implement virtual machines in failover cluster deployed on
host, options for moving virtual machine or its storage and Provide high level
overview about System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012
Lessons
Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V with Failover Clustering
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
Managing Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using System Center Virtual Machine
Manager
Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Configuring Hyper-V Replicas
Configuring a Failover Cluster for Hyper-V
Configuring a Highly Available Virtual Machine
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V with Failover Clustering
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
Managing Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using System Center Virtual Machine
Manager
Module 7: Implementing
Disaster Recovery
This module covers considerations that must be included when you are
implementing a disaster recovery solution, how to Plan and implement a backup
solution for Windows Server 2012, Plan and implement server and data recovery
using Windows Server Backup and Microsoft Online Backup
Lessons
Disaster Recovery Overview
Implementing Windows Server Backup
Implementing Server and Data Recovery
Lab : Implementing Windows Server Backup and Restore
Backup Windows Server 2012
Restore Files using Windows Server Backup
Recovering a Failed Server
Implementing Microsoft Online Backup and Restore
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Disaster Recovery Overview
Implementing Windows Server Backup using Windows Server Backup and Microsoft
Online Backup
Implementing Server and Data Recovery
Module 8: Implementing
Distributed AD DS Deployments
This module will cover the components of a highly complex AD DS deployment such
as Implementing a distributed AD DS deployment and Configuring AD DS Forest
trusts
Lessons
Overview of Distributed AD DS Deployments
Implementing a Distributed AD DS Deployment
Configuring AD DS Trusts
Lab : Implementing Complex AD DS Deployments
Implementing Child Domains in AD DS
Implementing Forest Trusts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe and understand Distributed AD DS Deployments
Implement a Distributed AD DS Deployment
Configure AD DS Trusts
Module 9: Implementing AD
DS Sites and Replication
This module covers how replication works in a Windows Server 2012 AD DS
environment. It will include configuring AD DS sites in order to optimize AD DS
network traffic and configuring and monitor AD DS replication.
Lessons
Overview of AD DS Replication
Configuring AD DS Sites
Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Lab : Implementing AD DS Sites and Replication
Modifying the Default Site
Creating Additional Sites and Subnets
Configuring AD DS Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe AD DS Replication
Configure AD DS Sites
Configure and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Module 10: Implementing AD
CS
This module covers Describe the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and
concepts. It covers implementing a certification authority infrastructure,
Planning and implementing a certificate template deployment using an AD CS
certification authority and Planning and implementing certificate distribution
and revocation
Lessons
Public Key Infrastructure Overview
Deploying Certification Authorities
Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates
Implementing Certificate Distribution and Revocation
Managing Certificate Recovery
Lab : Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services
Deploying a standalone root CA
Deploying an Enterprise Subordinate CA
Configuring Certificate Templates
Configuring Certificate Enrollment
Configuring Certificate Revocation
Configuring Key Recovery
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe Public Key Infrastructure
Deploy Certification Authorities
Deploy and Manage Certificate Templates
Implement Certificate Distribution and Revocation
Manage Certificate Recovery
Module 11: Implementing AD
RMS
This module covers features and functionality of Active Directory Rights
Management Service (AD RMS). It will outline how it can be used to achieve
content protection, Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure and
Configuring content protection using AD RMS
Lessons
Active Directory Rights Management Overview
Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure
Configuring AD RMS Content Protection
Configuring External Access to AD RMS
Lab : Configuring AD RMS
Installing and Configuring AD RMS
Configuring AD RMS Templates
Implementing the AD RMS Trust Policies
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and Describe Active Directory Rights Management Service (AD RMS)
Deploy and Manage an AD RMS Infrastructure
Configure AD RMS Content Protection
Configure External Access to AD RMS
Module 12: Implementing AD
FS
This module covers detailing identity federation business scenarios and how AD
FS can be used to address such scenarios. It will cover Configuring the AD FS
prerequisites and deploying the AD FS services, Implementing AD FS to enable SSO
in a single organization, and Implementing AD FS to enable SSO between federated
partners
Lessons
Overview of Active Directory Federation Services
Deploying Active Directory Federation Services
Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization
Deploying AD FS in a Business to Business Federation Scenario
Lab : Implementing AD FS
Configuring AD FS Prerequisites (
Installing and Configuring AD FS
Configuring AD FS for a Single Organization
Configuring AD FS for Federated Business Partners
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and Describe Active Directory Federation Services
Deploy Active Directory Federation Services
Implement AD FS for a Single Organization
Deploy AD FS in a Business to Business Federation Scenario