Microsoft Course 20410 - Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface, including roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses various Windows Server 2012 installation options and configuration steps performed during installation and after deployment, in addition to using Windows PowerShell to perform common administrative tasks in Windows Server 2012.

Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module covers the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of Domain Controllers, in addition to choices that are available with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server.

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

Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

This module describes how to manage user accounts and computer accounts, including how to manage various consumer devices that employees use. The module also covers how to manage an enterprise network by managing groups, and how to delegate administrative tasks to designated users or groups.

Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

This module describes how to use command‑line tools and Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands, and then describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individually and in bulk operations.

Implementing IPv4

In this module, students see how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme. This module discusses using IPv4, which is the network protocol used on the Internet and on local area networks, to troubleshoot network communication. It also covers determining and troubleshooting network-related problems.

Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

This module covers supporting and troubleshooting a Windows Server-based network infrastructure by deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role.

Implementing DNS

This module describes name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers. It also covers installing and configuring a DNS Server service and its components.

Implementing IPv6

This module discusses the features and benefits of IPv6, how IPv6 affects IPv4 networks, and how to integrate IPv6 into IPv4 networks by using various transition technologies.

Implementing Local Storage

This module gives an overview of different storage technologies, including managing disks and volumes. It also discusses how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2012, and how to use Storage Spaces, a new feature that you can use to combine disks into pools that are then managed automatically.

Implementing File and Print Services

This module discusses how to enable and configure File and Print Services in Windows Server 2012, including securing files and folders on Windows Server 2012 and using shadow copies. It also describes configuring the new Work Folders role service, in addition to important considerations and best practices for working with File and Print Services.

Implementing Group Policy

This module provides an overview of Group Policy and provides details about how to implement Group Policy, including creating and managing Group Policy Objects and implementing a Central Store for administrative templates.

Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects

This module describes Windows Server 2012 operating system security, and how to configure security settings by using Group Policy and Security Compliance Manager. It also covers how to identify security threats, restrict unauthorized software, and secure a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

This module describes virtualization technologies available on Windows, specifically focusing on server Virtualization with Hyper-V. It covers how to install and configure Hyper-V and how to configure and manage key components of a Hyper-V implementation, such as Storage and Networking.

Follow-on Courses

Delegates wishing to work towards the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2012 qualification should also review:

• M20411 - Administering Windows Server 2012
• M20412 - Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services.

Other related courses

• M20413 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure,
• M20414 - Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure,
• M20415 - Implementing a Destop Infrastructure,
• M20416 - Implementing Desktop Application Environments
• M20417 - Upgrading your skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012