Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

This course introduces the delegate to installing and configuring Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2. This course is part one in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate.

Course Content

Module 1: Windows Server 2012 deployment and management:

This will be an introduction of the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface, which also comprises of Windows Server 2012 operating system's new features & role. The module will also describe diversified Windows Server 2012 installing options and configuration steps which are implemented while installing and deploying. Additionally it will cover performing common administrative tasks in Windows Server 2012 using Windows PowerShell. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 1 st Module:

• An overview of Windows Server 2012 R2.
• Windows PowerShell introduction.
• Windows Server 2012 R2 installation.
• Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 after installation.
• Windows Server 2012 R2 Management overview.

Module 2: Active Directory Domain Services

This module contains topics such as Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) structure and its distinct elements such as domain, forest, and organizational units (OUs). It also covers an introduction of Domain Controller and the options which are present with Windows Server 2012 for AD DS installation on a server. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 2 nd Module:

• AD DS overview.
• Domain Controllers overview.
• How to install Domain Controllers?

Module 3: Active Directory Domain Services Objects management

This module includes managing user and computer accounts, managing different consumer devices that are used by the employees. In addition to this managing an enterprise network by managing groups, delegating administrative tasks to designated users or groups are also covered in this module. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 3 rd Module:

• Delegating Administration.
• Groups Management.
• User Accounts Management.
• Computer Accounts Management.

Module 4: Active Directory Domain Services Administration Automation

The module elaborates using Windows PowerShell and command‑line tools for AD DS administration automation. It describes numerous command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands. It also covers using these commands & tools to modify single objects and in bulk operations. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 4 th Module:

• AD DS Administration using Windows PowerShell.
• AD DS Administration using Command-line Tools.
• Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell.

Module 5: IPv4 & IPv6 Implementation and co-relation:

This module defines the implementation of an IPv4 addressing scheme, including the use of an IPv4 which is the network protocol used in the local area Networks & Internet to network communication troubleshooting. It also defines to conclude and troubleshoot network-related issues. This also includes the features and advantages of IPv6, effects of IPv6 on IPv4 networks, integrating IPv6 into IPv4 networks with the usage of different transition technologies. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 5 th Module:

• TCP/IP Overview
• IPv6 Overview
• IPv4 Addressing
• IPv6 Addressing
• Co-existence of IPv6 with IPv4
• IPv6 Transition Technologies
• Configuration & Troubleshooting of IPv4.
• Subnetting and Supernetting

Module 6: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Implementation:

The module describes Windows Server-based network infrastructure support and troubleshooting by deploying it, configure and troubleshoot the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 6 th Module:

• DHCP Database Management.
• DHCP Server Role installation.
• DHCP Monitoring & Securing.
• DHCP Scopes configuration.

Module 7: DNS Implementation:

The module includes name resolution for Windows Server servers & Windows operating system clients. In addition to this it also defines the configuration and installation for a DNS Server service and its various components. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 7 th Module:

• Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers.
• DNS Zones Management.
• DNS Server installation.

Module 8: Local Storage Implementation:

The module covers an introduction of various storage technologies which include managing volumes & disks. This also includes the implementation of storage solutions in Windows Server 2012 and using storage spaces. It is a newly added feature that can be used to combine disks into pools which are automatically managed. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 8 th Module:

• Storage Overview
• Storage Spaces Implementation
• Disks and Volumes management

Module 9: File and Print Services implementation:

The module covers enabling and configuring File and Print Services in Windows Server 2012, usage of shadow copies and securing files and folders on Windows Server 2012. This includes explanation on the new Work Folders role service configuration. Additionally some essential best practices & considerations to work with File and Print Services. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 9 th Module:

• Work Folders Configuration.
• Network Printing Configuration.
• How to secure Files and Folders.
• Using Shadow Copies to protect Shared Files and Folders.

Module 10: Group Policy implementation:

The module contains Group Policy overview and gives detailed information on implementing Group Policy, this includes Group Policy Objects creation & management along with implementation of a Central Store for administrative templates. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 10 th Module:

• Processing Group Policy.
• Group Policy Overview.
• Central Store implementing for Administrative Templates.

Module 11: Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects security:

The module covers securing Windows Server 2012 operating system, including using Group Policy and Security Compliance Manager for security settings configuration. This includes identifying security threats, securing a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security and how to restrict unauthorized software. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 11 th Module:

• Security introduction to Windows Operating Systems.
• Security Settings configuration.
• Windows Firewall configuration using Advanced Security.
• Adding restrictions to a Software.

Module 12: Server Virtualization implementation with Hyper-V:

The module defines virtualization technologies available on Windows, especially aiming on server Virtualization with Hyper-V. It includes installing and configuring Hyper-V along with configuring and managing major aspects of implementing Hyper-V, for instance Networking & Storage. Below mentioned topics will be covered in the 12 th Module:

• An introduction to Virtualization Technologies.
• Hyper-V application.
• How to manage Virtual Machine Storage & Virtual Networks.