Microsoft Course 20413 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure

Planning Server Upgrade and Migration

This module explains how to plan a server upgrade and migration strategy. Lessons:

• Upgrade and Migration Considerations Creating a Server Upgrade and Migration Plan Planning for Virtualization

Lab : Planning Server Upgrade and Migration

• Planning a Server Upgrade and Migration Strategy

Planning and Implementing a Server Deployment Infrastructure

This module explains how to design an automated server installation strategy and plan and implement a server deployment infrastructure. Lessons:

• Selecting an Appropriate Server Imaging Strategy Selecting a Deployment Automation Strategy Implementing an Automated Deployment Strategy

Lab : Planning and Implementing a Server Deployment Infrastructure

• Planning an Automated Server Installation and Deployment Strategy Preparing the Windows Server Image Deploying Windows Server

Designing and Maintaining an IP Configuration and Address Management Solution

This module explains how to design and maintain IP address management (IPAM) and a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) solution. Lessons:

• Designing and Implementing DHCP Planning and Implementing DHCP Scopes Planning and Implementing an IPAM Provisioning Strategy

Lab : Designing and Maintaining an IP Configuration and IP Address Management Solution

• Designing an IP Addressing Scheme for Contoso (Optional) Planning DHCP to Support Your Proposed Scheme Planning an IPAM Deployment Implementing DHCP and IPAM

Designing and Implementing Name Resolution

This module explains how to design a name resolution solution strategy. Lessons:

• Designing a DNS Server Implementation Strategy Designing the DNS Namespace Designing and Implementing DNS Zones Designing and Configuring DNS Zone Replication and Delegation Optimizing DNS Servers Designing DNS for High Availability and Security

Lab : Designing and Implementing Name Resolution

• Designing a DNS Name Resolution Strategy Planning a DNS Server Placement Strategy Planning DNS Zones and DNS Zone Replication Implementing DNS

Designing and Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Forest and Domain Infrastructure

This module explains how to design and implement an AD DS forest and domain infrastructure. Lessons:

• Designing an AD DS Forest Designing and Implementing AD DS Forest Trusts Designing and Implementing AD DS Domains Designing DNS Namespaces in AD DS Environments Designing AD DS Domain Trusts

Lab : Designing and Implementing an AD DS Forest Infrastructure

• Designing an AD DS Forest Infrastructure Implementing AD DS Forest Trusts

Lab : Designing and Implementing an AD DS Domain Infrastructure

• Designing an AD DS Domain Infrastructure Implementing an AD DS Domain Infrastructure

Designing and Implementing an OU Infrastructure and AD DS Permissions Model

This module explains how to design and implement an organizational unit (OU) infrastructure and AD DS permissions model. Lessons:

• Planning the AD DS Administrative Tasks Delegation Model Designing the OU Structure Designing and Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy

Lab : Designing and Implementing an AD DS OU Infrastructure and AD DS Delegation Model

• Designing an OU Infrastructure Implementing the OU Design Designing and Implementing an AD DS Permissions Model

Designing and Implementing a Group Policy Object Strategy

This module explains how to design and implement a Group Policy Object (GPO) strategy. Lessons:

• Gathering the Information Required for a GPO Design Designing and Implementing GPOs Designing GPO Processing Planning Group Policy Management

Lab : Designing and Implementing Group Policy Object Strategy

• Designing a GPO Strategy Implementing the GPO Design

Designing and Implementing an AD DS Physical Topology

This module explains how to design an AD DS sites topology and a domain controller placement strategy. Lessons:

• Designing and Implementing AD DS Sites Designing AD DS Replication Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers Virtualization Considerations for Domain Controllers Designing Highly-Available Domain Controllers

Lab : Designing and Implementing an AD DS Physical Topology

• Designing AD DS Sites and AD DS Replication Planning the Placement of Domain Controllers Implementing AD DS Sites and Domain Controllers

Planning and Implementing Storage

This module explains how to plan and implement storage. Lessons:

• Storage Considerations Planning and Implementing iSCSI SANs

Lab : Planning and Implementing Storage

• Planning a Storage Solution Implementing Storage Services

Planning and Implementing File Services

This module explains how to plan and implement file services. Lessons:

• Planning and Implementing a Distributed File System Planning and Implementing BranchCache Planning and Implementing Dynamic Access Control

Lab : Designing and Implementing File Services

• Planning Data Access Planning and Implementing Dynamic Access Control

Designing and Implementing Network Access Services

This module explains how to design and implement network access services. Lessons:

• Designing and Implementing Remote Access Services Designing RADIUS Authentication by Using a Network Policy Server Designing a Perimeter Network Planning and Implementing DirectAccess

Lab : Designing and Implementing Network Access Services

• Planning and Implementing a VPN Solution Planning and Implementing a DirectAccess Solution

Designing and Implementing Network Protection

This module explains how to design and implement network protection. Lessons:

• Overview of Network Security Design Identifying and Mitigating Common Network Security Threats Designing and Implementing a Windows Firewall Strategy Designing and Implementing a Network Access Protection Infrastructure

Lab : Designing and Implementing Network Protection

• Designing a Windows Firewall Solution Implementing a Windows Firewall Solution Designing a NAP Solution Implementing NAP with VPN Enforcement

Examination

For candidates that have already obtained MCSA status, the Microsoft 20413 course is the first step to help candidates work towards the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure 2012 qualification. This course helps prepare candidates for Exam 70-413 - Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure. The exam is arranged separately from the course and the exam fee is not included in the price of the course.

Follow-on Courses

Delegates wishing to work towards the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure 2012 qualification should also review:

• M20414 - Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure

Delegates wishing to work towards the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) Desktop Infrastructure 2012 should also review:

• M20415 - Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure,
• M20416 - Implementing Desktop Application Environments