The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification shows that you have the primary set of Windows Server skills that are relevant across multiple solution areas in a business environment. The MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification is a prerequisite for earning the MCSE: Server Infrastructure certification, the MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certification, or the MCSE: Private Cloud certification.
This Microsoft MCSA Bootcamp training includes 100 hours of intense training lectures, hands on lab, Microsoft Official Courseware , test prep material for the exam and the lunch.
This bootcamp consists of the following courses:
- Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012-Exam 70-410
- Administering Windows Server 2012-Exam 70-411
- Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services-Exam 70-412
The course details are as follows:
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.
- 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
- 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
Course Outline
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Describe Microsoft's Virtualization technologies.
- Implement Hyper-V.
- Manage Virtual machine Storage.
- Manage Virtual Networks.
20411 : Administering Windows Server 2012-Exam 70-411 About this Course These courses 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 Profile 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:
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
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
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
Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Lab A: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM
Lab : Lab B: Configuring DFS Namespaces and Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Lab A: Encrypting and Recovering Files
Lab : Lab B: Implementing Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Deploying and Maintaining Server Images Using Windows Deployment Services
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Implementing Update Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012
After completing this module, students will be able to:
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20412 : Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services-Exam 70-412
About this Course
Audience Profile
At Course Completion
- 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 FS
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Configuring a Network Load Balancing Cluster
- Planning a Network Load Balancing Implementation
Module 5: Implementing Failover Clustering
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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