MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Johannesburg, South Africa

Course details

A Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification validates the core Microsoft platform skills needed in an IT environment. It is a requirement to achieve the flagship Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.

The three exam modules covered in this qualification collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. On completion of this qualification, you will have the primary set of Windows Server 2012 skills, relevant across multiple solution areas in a business environment, to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value.

Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification will qualify you for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or a computer network specialist.

UniCollege provides tuition towards this qualification and is a Microsoft IT Academy Program member.

Type of Programme

• Part time
• Agent programme/international certification

In the case of an agent programme, UniCollege registers the students, provides tuition and conducts formative assessments. The agent body usually sets and/or verifies the final examinations, and certifies the student. Agent programmes provide local and/or international mobility to students.

Why Microsoft certification?

• Millions of companies around the world use Microsoft products and solutions to help run their businesses. Microsoft certifications remain the standard by which IT professionals stand out from their peers and by which employers recognise candidates/employees as having the skills they are looking for.
• IT professionals with certifications on their resume command better jobs, earn higher salaries and have more doors open to new multi-industry opportunities.

Programme outline

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (410)

• Install and configure Windows Server 2012
• Describe AD DS
• Manage Active Directory objects
• Automate Active Directory administration
• Implement IPv4
• Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
• Implement IPv6
• Implement local storage and file and print services
• Implement Group Policy
• Secure Windows servers by using Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Implement server virtualization by using Hyper-V

Administering Windows Server 2012 (411)

• 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
• Install, Configure and Troubleshoot Network Policy Server
• Implement Network Access Protection
• Implement Remote Access and Optimize File Services
• Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
• Deploy and Maintain Server Images
• Implement Update Managements
• Monitor Windows Server 2012

Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (412)

• Configure advanced features for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Domain Name System (DNS), and configure IP Address Management (IPAM) with Windows Server 2012
• Configure and manage iSCSI, BranchCache and FSRM
• Configure DAC to manage and audit access to shared files
• Plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple domains and forests
• Plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes locations
• Implement and configure an Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) deployment
• Implement an AD RMS deployment
• Implement an AD FS deployment
• Provide high availability and load balancing for web-based applications by implementing Network Load Balancing (NLB)
• Implement and validate high availability and load balancing for web-based applications by implementing NLB
• Provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing failover clustering
• Implement a failover cluster, and configure and validate a highly available network service
• Deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster
• Implement a backup and disaster recovery solution based on business and technical requirements

Disclaimer

• The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. UniCollege reserves the right to change the programme content due to changes in the regulatory environment, legislation, market requirements and other reasons. In the event of any such change, UniCollege will notify current students. All possible measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to students.