Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Course details

This course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration.

Course Outline

1 - Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

• 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

2 - Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

• Overview of AD DS
• Overview of Domain Controllers
• Installing a Domain Controller
• Lab : Installing Domain Controllers

3 - Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

• Managing User Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Managing Computer Accounts
• Delegating Administration
• Lab : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

4 - Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

• 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

5 - Implementing IPv4

• Overview of TCP/IP
• Understanding IPv4 Addressing
• Subnetting and Supernetting
• Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
• Lab : Implementing IPv4

6 - Implementing DHCP

• Installing a DHCP Server Role
• Configuring DHCP Scopes
• Managing a DHCP Database
• Securing and Monitoring DHCP
• Lab : Implementing DHCP

7 - Implementing DNS

• Name Resolution for Windows Client and Servers
• Installing and Managing a DNS Server
• Managing DNS Zones
• Lab : Implementing DNS

8 - Implementing IPv6

• Overview of IPv6
• IPv6 Addressing
• Coexistence with IPv6
• IPv6 Transition Technologies
• Lab : Implementing IPv6

9 - Implementing Local Storage

• Overview of Storage
• Managing Disks and Volumes
• Implementing Storage Pools
• Lab : Implementing Local Storage

10 - Implementing File and Print Services

• Securing Files and Folders
• Protecting File Shares with Shadow Copies
• Configuring Network Printing
• Lab : Implementing File and Print Services

11 - Implementing Group Policy

• Overview of Group Policy
• Group Policy Processing
• Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates
• Lab : Implementing Group Policy

12 - Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects

• Windows Security Overview
• Configuring Security Settings
• Restricting Software
• Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Lab : Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources
• Lab : Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall

13 - Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

• Overview of Virtualization Technologies
• Implementing Hyper-V
• Managing Virtual Machine Storage
• Managing Virtual Networks
• Lab : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

Target Audience: 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.

The secondary audience consists of those seeking certification in the 70-410, Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam.

Related Certifications:

• MCSA: Windows Server 2012
• MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure
• MCSE: Private Cloud
• MCSE: Server Infrastructure
• MCSE: Communication
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Messaging
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Sharepoint

Related Exams:

• Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012