Course 20417-D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012

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Course 20417-D: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012

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Get hands-on instruction and practice configuring and implementing new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2, in this five-day Microsoft Official Course. This course is designed for IT professionals who want to upgrade their existing Windows Server technical skills to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It presumes a high level of knowledge about previous Windows Server technologies and skills equivalent to MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential.

The course covers the new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, including management, network infrastructure, storage, access control, virtualization, high availability, and identity federation. Specific technologies covered include Windows PowerShell, Storage Spaces and Internet Small Computer System interface (iSCSI), Active Directory, Hyper-V, implementation of Remote Access solutions such as DirectAccess, VPNs, and Web Application Proxy (WAP). The course also covers Failover Clustering, Federation Services as well as access and information provisioning and protection technologies such as Dynamic Access Control, and Web Application Proxy integration with Federation Services and Workplace Join.

This course is not a product upgrade course, detailing considerations for migrating and upgrading your specific environment to Windows Server 2012. Rather, this course will update your existing Windows Server knowledge and skills to Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2.

This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Exam 417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012, which is the upgrade exam for certifications that have qualifying upgrade paths. Details of the various supported upgrade paths are available here https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-au/windows-server-certification.aspx

Labs in this course are based on Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who are experienced Windows Server system administrators who are familiar with carrying out day to day Windows Server management and maintenance tasks. The course will update their skill to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Candidates suitable for this course would be experienced Windows Server Administrators who have real world experience working in a Windows Server enterprise environment, IT professionals who have obtained the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 , or a qualifying upgradeable certification, details of which are available here, or have equivalent knowledge, IT Professionals wanting to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in Data Center, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration and Communication will also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2012 credential, which is a pre-requisite for their individual specialities.

Prerequisites

It is possible to take this course without having the qualifying upgradeable certification once the criteria of equivalent knowledge is met. However, subsequent taking and passing of the 70-417 upgrade exam will not provide the exam taker with the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential. This credential upgrade is exclusively for holder the holders of existing qualifying upgradeable certification, details of which are available in the URL listed above.

Course outline

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Module Overview

This module explains how to install and configure Windows Server 2012. It specifically covers requirements and considerations for installation and the installation of roles and installation types such as Server Core. It also covers the implementation and configuration of remote management of servers running Windows Server 2012.

Lessons

Installing Windows Server 2012 R2
Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012
Configuring Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012

Lab Sessions

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2

Lab Lessons

Installing Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core
Configuring a Computer Running a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2012 R2
Configuring Remote Management for Servers Running Windows Server 2012 R2

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install Windows Server 2012 R2.
Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012.
Configure Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

Module 2: Managing Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell

Module Overview

This module explains how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Windows Server 2012. It will provide an overview of Windows PowerShell and the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE). It will also cover Windows PowerShell in the context of AD DS and general server management.

Lessons

Overview of Windows PowerShell
Using Windows PowerShell to Manage AD DS
Managing Servers by Using Windows PowerShell

Lab Sessions

Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell

Lab Lessons

Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Managing AD DS by Using Windows PowerShell
Managing Servers by Using Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the Windows PowerShell command line interface.
Use Windows PowerShell to manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Manage servers by using Windows PowerShell.

Module 3: Managing Storage in Windows Server 2012

Module Overview

This module explains how to configure storage in Windows Server 2012.

Lessons

Storage Features in Windows Server 2012
Configuring iSCSI Storage
Configuring Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012
Configuring BranchCache in Windows Server 2012

Lab Sessions

Managing Storage on Servers Running Windows Server 2012
Implementing BranchCache

Lab Lessons

Configuring iSCSI Storage
Configuring a Redundant Storage Space
Performing Initial Configuration Tasks for BranchCache
Configuring BranchCache on the Branch Server
Configuring BranchCache Client Computers
Monitoring BranchCache

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the storage features in Windows Server 2012.
Configure iSCSI storage.
Configure Storage Spaces.
Configure BranchCache.

Module 4: Implementing Network Services

Module Overview

This module explains how to configure advanced features for Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). It also explains how to configure IP Address Management (IPAM) and Network Access Protection (NAP).

Lessons

Implementing DNS and DHCP Enhancements
Implementing IPAM
Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM
NAP Overview
Implementing NAP

Lab Sessions

Implementing Network Services
Deploying NAP

Lab Lessons

Configure New Features in DNS and DHCP
Configuring IP Address Management
Configuring NAP
Verifying the NAP Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement DHCP and DNS enhancements.
Implement IPAM.
Manage IP address spaces with IPAM.
Describe NAP.
Implement NAP.

Module 5: Implementing Remote Access

Module Overview

This module covers the options for provisioning remote access with Windows Server 2012. It will specifically cover DirectAccess and VPNs and the considerations for implementing and managing these remote access technologies in your Windows Server 2012 environment, including the use of certificates.

Lessons

Remote Access Overview
Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Implementing VPN

Lab Sessions

Implementing DirectAccess

Lab Lessons

Configuring the DirectAccess Infrastructure
Configuring the DirectAccess Clients
Verifying the DirectAccess Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install and manage the Remote Access role in Windows Server 2012.
Implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard.
Implement and manage an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure.
Implement VPN access in Windows Server 2012.

Module 6: Implementing Failover Clustering

Module Overview

This module explains how to provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing Failover Clustering. It will provide an overview of the terms and technologies as well as specific considerations and options for the services and applications under discussion.

Lessons

Overview of Failover Clustering
Implementing a Failover Cluster
Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
Maintaining a Failover Cluster
Implementing a Multisite Failover Cluster

Lab Sessions

Implementing Failover Clustering

Lab Lessons

Configuring a Failover Cluster
Deploying and Configuring a Highly Available File Server
Validating the Deployment of the Highly-Available File Server
Configuring Cluster-Aware Updating on the Failover Cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe failover clustering.
Implement a failover cluster.
Configure highly-available applications and services.
Maintain a failover cluster.
Implement multisite failover clustering.

Module 7: Implementing Hyper-V

Module Overview

This module explains how to install and configure Hyper-V virtual machines. It will cover general configuration as well as storage and networking considerations. It will also cover differences introduced in Windows Server 2012 R2.

Lessons

Configuring Hyper-V Servers
Configuring Hyper-V Storage
Configuring Hyper-V Networking
Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machines

Lab Sessions

Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

Lab Lessons

Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
Configuring Virtual Networking
Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Configure Hyper-V servers.
Configure Hyper-V storage.
Configure Hyper-V networking.
Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.

Module 8: Implementing Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V

Module Overview

This module explains how to deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster. It will provide an overview of the technologies involved as well as details on general configuration and migration of virtual machines.

Lessons

Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V Server 2012 with Failover Clustering
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
Implementing Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
Implementing Hyper-V Replica

Lab Sessions

Implementing Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V

Lab Lessons

Configuring Hyper-V Replica
Configuring a Failover Cluster for Hyper-V
Configuring a Highly Available Virtual Machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how Hyper-V integrates with Failover Clustering.
Implement Hyper-V virtual machines in failover clusters.
Implement Hyper-V virtual machine movement.
Implement Hyper-V Replica.

Module 9: Implementing Secure Data Access for Users and Devices

Module Overview

This module explains how to configure secure data access for users and devices. It will primarily cover the implementation of Dynamic Access Control (DAC) and Work Folders.

Lessons

Dynamic Access Control Overview
Implementing DAC Components
Implementing DAC for Access Control
Implementing Access-Denied Assistance
Implementing and Managing Work Folders

Lab Sessions

Implementing Secure File Access

Lab Lessons

Preparing for DAC Deployment
Implementing DAC
Validating and Remediating DAC
Implementing Work Folders

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe DAC.
Implement DAC components.
Implement DAC for access control.
Implement access-denied assistance.
Implement and manage Work Folders.

Module 10: Implementing AD DS

Module Overview

This module explains how to implement AD DS in Windows Server 2012. It covers the deployment and configuration of domain controllers as well as the use and implementation of service accounts, Group Policy, and services offered by Windows Azure Active Directory. It also covers the general maintenance of AD DS.

Lessons

Deploying AD DS Domain Controllers
Configuring AD DS Domain Controllers
Implementing Service Accounts
Implementing Group Policy in AD DS
Overview of Windows Azure Active Directory
Maintaining AD DS

Lab Sessions

Implementing AD DS
Troubleshooting and Maintaining AD DS

Lab Lessons

Deploying a Read-Only Domain Controller
Implementing Service Accounts in AD DS
Troubleshooting Group Policy
Maintaining AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy domain controllers.
Configure domain controllers.
Implement service accounts.
Implement Group Policy.
Describe Windows Azure Active Directory.
Maintain AD DS.

Module 11: Implementing AD FS

Module Overview

This module explains how to implement an AD FS deployment. It will cover a single organization usage scenario as well as a business-to-business scenario. The module also covers Web Application Proxy and Workplace Join.

Lessons

Overview of AD FS
Deploying AD FS
Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization
Deploying AD FS in a Business-to-Business Federation Scenario
Implementing Web Application Proxy
Implementing Workplace Join

Lab Sessions

Implementing AD FS

Lab Lessons

Installing and Configuring AD FS
Configure an Internal Application for AD FS
Configuring AD FS for a Federated Business Partner
Implementing Web Application Proxy
Performing a Workplace Join

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD FS.
Explain how to deploy AD FS.
Explain how to implement AD FS for a single organization.
Explain how to deploy AD FS in a business-to-business federation scenario.
Explain how to implement Web Application Proxy.
Explain how to implement Workplace Join.

Module 12: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012

Module Overview

This module explains how to monitor and maintain Windows Server 2012. It will cover Performance Monitor and data collector sets as well as server backup and recovery technologies.

Lessons

Monitoring Windows Server 2012
Implementing Windows Server Backup
Implementing Server and Data Recovery

Lab Sessions

Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 2012 Servers

Lab Lessons

Configuring Centralized Monitoring for Servers Running Windows Server 2012
Backing Up Servers Running Windows Server 2012
Restoring Files by Using Windows Server Backup

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Monitor Windows Server 2012.
Implement Windows Server Backup.
Restore data and servers by using Windows Server Backup.

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