Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course Description

This course is the second in a series of three courses, which provides practical instructions and practice of administering Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2. The three courses in total together cover the implementation, administration, maintenance and provisioning of services and infrastructure in Windows Server 2012.

While there is some crossover in the qualifications and duties through the courses, the course will cover essentially the tasks necessary to keep server 2012 Windows infrastructure management, such as configuration and troubleshooting of name resolution, managing users and groups with domain Services Active Directory (AD DS) and group Policy, implementing solutions remote access, such as DirectAccess, VPN and proxy web application, the application of policies and Network Access Protection, data protection, deployment and maintenance of server images, as well as management and monitoring upgrade windows server 2012 environments.

This course corresponds directly and is the preferred choice for practice in preparation for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Exam 70411: Managing Windows Server 2012, which is the second of three required exams for MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential.

Note: The labs in this course are based on the general availability version of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.

Intended Audience for the 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course

  • 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 and Windows Server 2012 R2 environment. The key focus for students 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, providing skills in areas such as User and Group management, Network Access and Data Security.

Combo Courses & Learning Plans that include the 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course

  • MCSA: Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Combo
  • Learning Plan: Networking & Security

20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course Objectives

  • Configure and Troubleshoot Domain Name System
  • Maintain Active Directory Domain Services
  • Manage User and Service Accounts
  • Implement Group Policy Infrastructure
  • Manage User Desktops using Group Policy
  • Configure and Troubleshoot Remote Access
  • Install, Configure and Troubleshoot Network Policy Server
  • Implement Network Access Protection
  • Optimize File Services
  • Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
  • Deploy and Maintain Server Images
  • Implement Update Managements
  • Monitor Windows Server 2012

Course Prerequisites for 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update)

  • Required: 20410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Boot Camp
  • Required: CompTIA Network+ Certification
  • At least one year of experience working with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and networking infrastructure.

The 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course prepare students for the following Exams

  • 70-411 : Administering Windows Server 2012

Recommended Next Steps after taking the 20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course

  • 10961: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell
  • 20412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Boot Camp
  • 20412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (R2 Update)

20411: Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update) Course Outline

    1. Module 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Domain Name System
      1. Configuring the DNS Server Role
      2. Configuring DNS Zones
      3. Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
      4. Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
      5. Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
    2. Module 2: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
      1. Overview of AD DS
      2. Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
      3. Implementing RODCs
      4. Administering AD DS
      5. Managing the AD DS Database
      6. Lab : Maintaining AD DS
    3. Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
      1. Configuring Password Policy and User Account Lockout Settings
      2. Configuring Managed Service Accounts
      3. Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts
    4. Module 4: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
      1. Introducing Group Policy
      2. Implementing and Administering GPOs
      3. Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing
      4. Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs
      5. Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
    5. Module 5: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
      1. Implementing Administrative Templates
      2. Configuring Folder Redirection and Scripts
      3. Configuring Group Policy Preferences
      4. Managing Software with Group Policy
      5. Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
    6. Module 6: Implementing Remote Access
      1. Overview of Remote Access
      2. Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
      3. Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
      4. Implementing VPN
      5. Implementing Web Application Proxy
      6. Lab : Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
      7. Lab : Deploying an Advanced DirectAccess Solution
      8. Lab : Implementing VPN
      9. Lab : Implementing Web Application Proxy
    7. Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
      1. Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
      2. Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
      3. NPS Authentication Methods
      4. Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
      5. Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
    8. Module 8: Implementing Network Access Protection
      1. Overview of Network Access Protection
      2. Overview of NAP Enforcement Processes
      3. Configuring NAP
      4. Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
      5. Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
      6. Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection
    9. Module 9: Optimizing File Services
      1. Overview of FSRM
      2. Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
      3. Implementing Classification and File Management Tasks
      4. Overview of DFS
      5. Configuring DFS Namespaces
      6. Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
      7. Lab : Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using File Server Resource Manager
      8. Lab : Implementing Distributed File System
    10. Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
      1. Encrypting Drives by Using BitLocker
      2. Encrypting Files by Using EFS
      3. Configuring Advanced Auditing
      4. Lab : Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
    11. Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
      1. Overview of Windows Deployment Services
      2. Managing Images
      3. Implementing Deployment with Windows Deployment Services
      4. Administering Windows Deployment Services
      5. Lab : Using Windows Deployment Services to Deploy Windows Server 2012
    12. Module 12: Implementing Update Management
      1. Overview of WSUS
      2. Deploying Updates with WSUS
      3. Lab : Implementing Update Management
    13. Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
      1. Monitoring Tools
      2. Using Performance Monitor
      3. Monitoring Event Logs
      4. Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012
    Posted by at

    No comments:

    Post a Comment

    Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)