20410-Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012-Exam 70-410

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Course duration: 5 days
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20410 : Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (5 Days)

Certification Exam 70-410

About this CourseAbout this Course

This courseprovides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses in total 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, networking services, and initial Hyper-V configuration.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have good Windows operating system knowledge and experience and 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.

Prerquisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • 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.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Install and configure Windows Server 2012
  • Describe Active Directory Domain Services and install a domain controller
  • Create and configure user, group, and computer objects
  • Use Windows PowerShell and other command-line tools to create and configure AD DS objects
  • Configure IPv4 for simple scenarios
  • Install and configure a DHCP server
  • Install and configure DNS service
  • Configure IPv6 for simple scenarios
  • Configure local storage on a server
  • Create and secure files shares and shared printers
  • Create and manage Group Policy objects
  • Secure Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects
  • Implement Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
  • Microsoft Certification Exam70-410 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

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 options from which you can choose when deploying 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 ADDS infrastructure including forests, trees, schema, Global Catalog, Operations Masters, as well as the installation and configuration of Domain Controllers.

Lessons

  • Overview of Active Directory Domain Services
  • 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 AD DS and explain the purpose of Organizational Units (OUs)
  • Outline the purpose of Domain Controllers and explain why some hold special roles.
  • Describe the different ways of installing a domain controller.

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

This module covers configuring Active Directory Objects such as users, groups and computers. It also covers functionality of Active directory Administrative tools and the configuration of user profiles. Additionally, it covers delegating permissions to perform AD DS administration.

Lessons

  • Managing User Accounts
  • Managing Groups 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 permission to perform AD DS administration.

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

This module covers using command-line tools to configure and administer Active Directory Domain Services. It introduces Windows PowerShell and Active Directory Cmdlets to perform bulk 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 administration.
  • Use Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration.
  • Perform bulk operations with Windows PowerShell.

Module 5: Implementing IPv4

This module covers IPv4 addressing. It details the various IPv4 components, covers Subnetting and Supernetting as well as details on general troubleshooting and configuring 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 DHCP Relay
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 the Domain Name System (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 IPv4
  • 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:
  • Provide an overview of 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 File Shares with Shadow Copies
  • Configuring Network Printing
Lab : Implementing File and Print Services
  • Creating and Configuring a File Share
  • Configuring Volume Shadow Copy
  • Creating and Configure a Printer Pool
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Secure files and folders.
  • Protect file shares by using shadow copies.
  • Configure network printing.

Module 11: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure

This module will cover creating and managing Group Policy objects as well as how to configure group policy processing. It will also cover Implementing a central store for administrative templates.

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 (GPOs).
  • Describe Group Policy processing.
  • Implement a central store for administrative templates.

Module 12: Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects

This module covers increasing security on Windows servers by using Group Policy objects. It also covers configuring security settings via group policy.

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 covers installing and configuring Hyper-V virtual machines as well as understanding and describing Microsoft Virtualization technologies. It also covers configuring virtual storage and 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:
  • Describe Microsoft's Virtualization technologies.
  • Implement Hyper-V.
  • Manage Virtual machine Storage.
  • Manage Virtual Networks.
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