MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012

Enhance knowledge, skills and employment prospects by becoming a fully-qualified Microsoft Server Infrastructure Solutions Expert. This course is essential preparation for IT professionals seeking to consolidate and quantify their experience, or to sit the MCSE Server Infrastructure exams.

The MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 course is essential training for:

• System administrators and network engineers who need to sharpen their skills.
• Professionals who need to earn a globally-recognised qualification as part of their continuing professional development.
• Consultants who want to broaden their experience and the skills that they offer their clients.
• Individuals who want to cross-train for a high-level technical career in IT infrastructure.

Students completing the course can expect to gain a complete understanding of the Windows Server 2012 platform, from the basics of installing the operating system, to deployment and management across a multi-site, multi-domain network. Advanced topics show learners how to design and build a scalable, secure server infrastructure that uses the latest technologies to improve data availability improved business operations.

Using a blend of instructor led videos and interactive courseware, the five Microsoft-approved modules of the MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 course are delivered online, making contents available anyplace anytime that it is needed. The learning platform also offers a built-in social networking tool allowing students to ask questions and share knowledge with other course students. End of section tests help students accurately assess their progress and readiness for the final MCSE exam process.

Key learning points

Initially students are introduced to the fundamentals of working with Microsoft Windows Server 2012:

• Installing and configuring Server 2012 including basic hardware and user permissions configuration.
• Configuring key operating system services including file sharing, print serving and networking roles.
• Creating Active Directory user and computer objects and designing the Group Policy Objects (GPOs) required to manage every element of a Windows-based network.
• Using built-in security tools to restrict unauthorised access to data, applications and other key network resources.

Training then moves on to the skills needed by an IT professional to keep the Windows Server 2012 operating in peak condition:

• Simplifying server and patch deployment using images.
• Improving data security and access using Distributed File Systems (DFS), File Server Resource Manager (FSRM), and encrypting files and disks.
• Proactively monitoring and auditing servers to identify and resolve potential problems before they result in outages or downtime.
• Networking concepts including VPNs, Network Policy Server (NPS) and Network Access Protection (NAP).
• Managing the network infrastructure efficiently with Domain Controllers, service authentication, Active Directory, account policies and GPOs.

The third section of the course is a deep-dive into the advanced services required to maintain an enterprise-class IT environment. Students will learn:

• The benefits of using Network Load Balancing (NLB) and failover clustering for maximum resource availability.
• How to install and manage Windows Server 2012 in a Virtual Machine (VM) environment.
• Managing file storage and data backups, and designing effective disaster recovery plans.
• Advanced network management and segmentation techniques using DHCP, DNS, IPAM and Active Directory domains, forests trusts and sites.
• Securing enterprise network resources against unauthorised access using Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), and Active Directory Rights Management Services (ADRMS).

Students then learn about the integration of Windows Server into an established network, and building the infrastructure required to support IT operations:

• Performing successful server upgrades and migrations, and building the infrastructure required for rapid deployment of future-ready server resources.
• Building a robust and secure corporate network using Active Directory services and Group Policy Objects to restrict network access, share files and manage storage for authorised users.
• Design and maintain the networking infrastructure required to support enterprise-class IT demands including the use of domain infrastructure, name resolution, IP configuration and address management.

Finally the course concludes by consolidating the student’s existing level of knowledge and explaining the use of advanced Windows Server 2012 functions to further fine tune services. Topics studied include:

• Plan, build, deployment and management of virtual machines using System Center 2012 in a specially designed enterprise datacentre.
• Creating additional layers of network security using Information Rights Management (IRM), Identity Federation and Public Key Infrastructure.
• Designing a high-availability infrastructure and accompanying business continuity strategy that will help to reduce downtime in the event of a localised IT disaster.

Advantages of this course

The MCSE Server 2012 Infrastructure is an essential course for system administrators who need:

• Access to all the training and resources needed to prepare for the MCSA Windows Server 2012 exam, which will also lay the foundations for obtaining the MCSE Server Infrastructure qualification.
• Real-world skills to back up server installation and management theory using Microsoft-approved course materials.
• To install, configure and maintain Windows Server 2012 and advanced services for optimum performance and reliability.
• To master deployment, configuration and management of Active Directory and associated services.
• To construct, deploy, manage and extend an advanced Windows Server 2012 network and operating environment.
• To build a virtualised Server 2012 infrastructure that maximises datacentre resources and offers scope for cost-effective future business growth.

The MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 course is essential for IT professionals who want to improve their server and network management and support skills, or to gain the knowledge and experience required to earn the MCSA and MCSE qualifications.

• Units of study

Microsoft 70-413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Course Curriculum Plan and Deploy Infrastructure

• Plan and Deploy Infrastructure Part1
• Plan and Deploy Infrastructure Part2
• Plan and Deploy Infrastructure Part3

Planning and Implementing

• Planning and Implementing Part1
• Multicast Deployment Wizard Demo
• Planning and Implementing Part2
• Prestaging Clients Demo
• Panning and Implementing Part3
• Configuring WIndows Deployment Services Demo
• Planning and Implementing Part4

Planning and Implementing Server Upgrade and Migration

• Planning and Implementing Server Upgrade and Migration Part1
• Planning and Implementing Server Upgrade and Migration Part2
• Planning and Implementing Server Upgrade and Migration Part3

Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Resources

• Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Resources Part1
• Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Rsources Part2
• Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Resources Part3
• Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Resources Part4

Planning and Implementing File and Storage Services

• Planning and Implementing File and Storage Services Part1
• Planning and Implementing File and Storage Services Part2
• Configuring the iSCSI Target Server Demo
• Planning and Implementing File and Storage Services Part3
• Configuring Internet Storage Name Server Demo
• Planning and Implementing File and Storage Services Part4

Design and Implement Network infrastructure Services

• Design and Implement Network infrastructure Services

Design And Maintain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Solution

• Design And Maintain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Solution Part1
• Configuring Split Scope In DHCP Demo
• Design And Maintain a Dynamic Host Configuration Proocol Solution Part2
• Design And Maintain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Solution Part3

Design a Name Resolution Solution Strategy

• Design a Name Resolution Solution Strategy Part1
• Design a Name Resolution Solution Strategy Part2
• Configuring Global Names Zone Demo
• Design a Name Resolution Solution Strategy Part3

Design and Manage an IP Address Management Solution

• Design and Manage an IP Address Management Solution Part1
• Design and Manage an IP Address Management Solution Part2

Design and Implement Network Access Services

• Design and Implement Network Access Services2

Design a VPN Solution

• Design A VPN Solution Part1
• Design A VPN Solution Part2

Design a Direct Access Solution

• Design a Direct Access Solution Part1
• Design a Direct Access Solution Part2

Implement a Scalable Remote Access Solution

• Implement a Scalable Remote Access Solution Part1
• Implementing Packet Tracing Demo
• Implement a Scalable Remote Access Solution Part2
• Implement a Scalable Remote Access Solution Part3
• Looking At Setting in Direct Access Demo
• Implement a Scalable Remote Access Solution Part4

Design and Implement a Network Protection Solution

• Designand Implement a Network Protection Solution Part1
• Design and Implement a Network Protection Solution Part2
• Design and Implement a Network Protection Solution Part3
• Looking At Multiple RADIUS Servers Demo
• Design and Implement a Network Protection Solution Part4
• Taking a Look at IPsec Policy Enforcement Demo
• Showing 802.1X Policy Enforcement Demo
• Design and Implement a Network Protection SolutionPart5

Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure

• Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure

Design a Forest and Domain Infrastructure

• Design a Forest and Domain Infrastructure

Implement a Forest and Domain Infrastructure

• Implement a Forest and Domain Infrastructure Part1
• Steps to Perform a Realm Trust Demo
• Implement a Forest and Domain Infrastructure Part2

Design a Group Policy Strategy

• Design a Group Policy Strategy

Design an Active Directory Permission Model

• Design an Active Directory Permission Model Part1
• Taking a look at the Security Tab or Lack Of Demo
• Design an Active Directory Permission Model Part2
• Taking a look at the Delegation or Control Wizard Demo
• Design an Active Directory Permission Model Part3
• Taking a look at Kerberos Delegation Demo
• Design an Active Directory Permission Model Part4

Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Physical)

• Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Physical)

Design an Active Directory Site Topology

• Design an Active Directory Site Topology

Design a Domain Controller Strategy

• Design a Domain Controller Strategy

Design and Implement s Branch Office Infrastructure

• Design and Implement s Branch Office Infrastructure Part1
• Design and Implement s Branch Office Infrastructure Part2
• Taking a look at Password Replication Policy Tab_Demo
• Design and Implement s Branch Office Infrastructure Part3
• Outro

Learning Microsoft 70-414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure Course Curriculum Manage and Maintain a Server Infrastructure

• Intro
• Manage And Maintain A Server Infrastructure Part1
• Manage and Maintain a Server Infrastructure Part2
• Design A Monitoring Strategy Part1
• Design a Monitoring Strategy Part2
• Plan And Implement Automated Remediation Part1
• Plan and Implement Automated Remediation Part2
• Plan and Implement Automated Remediation Part3

Plan and Implement a Highly Available Enterprise Infrastructure

• Plan And Implement A Highly Available Enterprise Infrastructure Part1
• Plan and Implement a Highly Available Enterprise Infratructure Part2
• Highly Available Network Services Part1
• Highly Available Network Services Part2
• Plan And Implement Highly Available Storage Solutions Part1
• Plan and Implement Highly Available Storage Solutions Part2
• Plan And Implement Highly Available Roles Part1
• Plan and Implement Highly Available Roles Part2
• Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Solution

Plan and Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure

• Plan And Implement Virtual Hosts Part1
• Plan and Implement Virtual Hosts Part2
• Plan And Implement Virtual Machines
• Plan And Implement Virtualization Networking Part1
• Plan and Implement Virtualization Networking Part2
• Plan And Implement Virtualization Storage
• Plan And Implement Virtual Machine Movement
• Manage And Maintain A Server Virtualization Infrastructure

Design and Implement Identity and Access Solutions

• Design And Implement Identity And Access Solutions Part1
• Design and Implement Identity and Access Solutions Part2
• Implement And Manage Certificates
• Design And Implement A Federated Identity Solution
• Design And Implement AD Rights Management Services
• Outro

Microsoft 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

• Installing And Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
• Installing and Configuring an Active Directory Domaine Control
• Administering Active Directory Objects
• Automating Administration Tasks
• Configuring IPv4
• Configuring IPv6
• Installing and Configuring DHCP
• Installing and Configuring DNS
• Configuring Storage Spaces And File And Print Services
• Configuring Group Policy
• Securing Windows Servers
• Installing and Configuring Virtual Servers and Clients

Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012

• Managing User and Service Accounts
• Administer Group Policy
• Managing Network File Services
• Domain Name System
• Windows Deployment Services
• Windows Server Update Services
• Remote Access
• Monitoring System
• Managing Active Directory Services

Microsoft 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

• Configuring Advanced DNS Services
• Advanced DHCP Services
• Active Directory Forest Configuration
• Active Directory Certificate Services
• ISCSI And ISNS
• Configuring IPAM
• Network Balancing
• Failover Clusters
• Configuring Hyper_V Virtual Machines
• Dynamic Access Control
• Active Directory Rights Management Sevices
• Active Directory Rights Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Configuring Additional Services