In this course, you will cover new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 including management, networking infrastructure, storage, access control, Hyper-V, high availability, and identity federation. You will also cover Dynamic Access Control (DAC), failover clustering, Microsoft Online Backup and changes with Active Directory, Powershell, Hyper-V, and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS). This course will update your existing knowledge and skills of previous Windows Server versions to Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2.

This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20417 and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012.

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Install and configure servers based on Windows Server 2012
Manage Windows Server 2012 by using PowerShell
Manage storage for Windows Server 2012
Implement network services
Implement remote access
Implement failover clustering
Implement Hyper-V
Implement failover clustering with Hyper-V
Implement secure data access for users and devices
Implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Implement AD FS
Monitor and maintain Windows Server 2012

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On-Demand Outline

1. Installing and Configuring Servers Based on Windows Server 2012

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

2. Managing Windows Server 2012 by using Windows PowerShell

Overview of Windows PowerShell
Using PowerShell to Manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Managing Servers with PowerShell

3. Managing Storage for Windows Server 2012

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

4. Implementing Network Services

Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) Enhancements
Implementing IP Address Management
Implementing Network Access Protection

5. Implementing Remote Access

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

6. Implementing Failover Clustering

Failover Clustering
Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
Maintaining a Failover Cluster
Implementing a Multi-Site Failover Cluster

7. Implementing Hyper-V

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

8. Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
Implementing Hyper-V Replica

9. Implementing Secure Data Access for Users and Devices

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

10. Implementing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Deploying AD DS Domain Controllers
Configuring AD DS Domain Controllers
Implementing Service Accounts
Implementing Group Policy in AD DS
Maintaining AD DS

11. Implementing Active Directory Federation Services (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

12. Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012 Servers

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

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On-Demand Labs

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

Lab 1: Install and Configure Servers Based on Windows Server 2012 R2

Install Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core
Configure a Computer Running a Server Core Installation of Windows Server 2012 R2
Configure Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 R2

Lab 2: Manage Servers Running Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell

Introductions to Windows PowerShell
Manage AD DS by Using Windows PowerShell
Manage Servers by Using Windows PowerShell

Lab 3a: Manage Storage for Servers Based on Windows Server 2012

Configure iSCSI Storage
Configure a Redundant Storage Space

Lab 3b: Implement BranchCache

Perform Initial Configuration Tasks for BranchCache
Configure BranchCache for Client Computers on the Branch Server
Monitor BranchCache

Lab 4: Implement Network Services

Configure DHCP and DNS Features
Configure IP Address Management
Configure NAP
Verify the NAP Deployment

Lab 5: Implement DirectAccess

Configure the DirectAccess Infrastructure
Configure the DirectAccess Clients
Verify the DirectAccess Configuration

Lab 6: Implement Failover Clustering

Configuring a Failover Cluster
Deploy and Configure a Highly-Available File Server
Validate the Deployment of the Highly-Available File Server
Configure Cluster-Aware Updating on the Failover Cluster

Lab 7: Implement Hyper-V (Demonstration)

Install the Hyper-V Server Role
Configure Virtual Networking
Configure a Virtual Machine

Lab 8 Implement Failover Clustering with Hyper-V (Demonstration)

Configure Hyper-V Replicas
Configure a Failover Cluster for Hyper-V
Configure a Highly Available Virtual Machine

Lab 9: Implement Secure File Access

Prepare for DAC Deployment
Implement DAC
Validate and Remediate DAC
Implement Work Folders

Lab 10: Implement Active Directory Domain Services

Deploy a Read Only Domain Controller
Implement Service Accounts in AD DS

Lab 11: Troubleshoot and Maintain Active Directory Domain Services

Troubleshoot Group Policy
Maintain AD DS

Lab 12: Implement AD FS

Install and Configure AD FS
Configure an Internal Application for AD FS
Configure AD FS for Federated Business Partner
Implement Web Application Proxy
Perform a Workplace Join

Lab 13: Monitor and Maintain Windows Server 2012

Configure Centralized Monitoring
Back Up Windows Server 2012
Restore Files by Using Windows Server Backup

Experience with implementing, managing, and administering a Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 environment
Experience with implementing and managing Windows networking technologies
Experience with implementing and managing Active Directory technologies
Understanding of basic virtualization and storage technologies
Knowledge equivalent to the MCSA: Windows Server 2008

Microsoft professionals who hold one or more of the following certifications and want to upgrade to MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- MCSA: Windows Server 2008
- MCITP: Virtualization Administrator
- MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
- MCITP: Lync Server Administrator
- MCITP: SharePoint Administrator
- MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator
IT Professionals who are already experienced in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2
Server Administrators carrying out day-to-day management and administrative tasks and want to update their skills and knowledge to Windows Server 2012

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Hands-on live labs with integrated lab steps and ability to save and resume labs
Knowledge checks for comprehensive assessments
24x7 mentoring via chat, email and phone
Digital Microsoft Official Courseware (dMOC)

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