Course Description
This five-day course provides students with the skills and knowledge tobe able to design, deploy and manage a physical as well as a virtual WindowsServer 2012 application management infrastructure. Students will also learn todesign, deploy and manage Windows 8 Enterprise applications in a physical andvirtual environment as well as in the cloud. Students should have experiencewith course 20415: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure, and have theirWindows 2012 Server certification (MCSA) or equivalent skills. This course alsomaps to and supports exam 70-416: Implementing Desktop ApplicationEnvironments.
Agenda
This course is intended for IT Professionals who are interested inspecializing in Windows 8 application deployments and managing the applicationenvironments for large organizations. People attending this training could besupport technicians or currently in deployment roles and are considering takingthe next step in their career or enhancing their skills in the areas ofplanning and deploying Windows 8 desktops.
A secondary audience for this course is IT professionals who arelooking to take one or both exams: 70-415: Implementing an Enterprise Desktopand Device Infrastructure and 70-416: Implementing Desktop ApplicationEnvironments as a stand-alone, or as part of the requirement for the MCSE:Desktop Infrastructure certification.
At Course Completion
The attendee should have experience administering Windows Server in anenvironment that typically has the following characteristics:
2,500 to 50,000 or more users Multiple physical locations and multiple domain controllers Network services and resources such as messaging, databases, file andprint, firewalls, Internet access, an intranet, and client computer management The attendee should have: Experience supporting Windows 8 client desktops and deploying andmanaging applications, both physical and virtual. An MCSA and 20415A or equivalent knowledge. In addition to their professional experience, students who attend thistraining should already have the following technical knowledge, and should:
Have solid understanding of TCP/IP and networking concepts. Have a solid understanding of Windows and Active Directory DomainServices (AD DS), for example, domain user accounts, domain vs. local useraccounts, user profiles, and group membership. Understand how to use scripts and batch files. Have solid understanding of security concepts such as authenticationand authorization. Be able to perform a clean installation of Windows 8, upgrade toWindows 8, and migrate user-related data and settings from Windows XP. Be able to configure disks, partitions, volumes, and device drivers toenable Windows 8 to function as desired. Be able to configure and troubleshoot permissions and other settings toallow access to resources and applications on Windows 8 Systems. Be able to configure settings to enable network connectivity. Be able to configure and troubleshoot a wireless network connection. Be able to configure and troubleshoot Windows 8 security. Be able to configure mobile computers and devices. Understand the client administration capabilities of Windows Server andbe familiar with management tools such as the Microsoft System Center suite ofproducts. Understand the concepts of deployment, packaging, and imaging. Have a familiarity with SQL Server concepts. Students who attend this training can meet the prerequisites byattending the following courses, or obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills:
20410A: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 20411A: Administering Windows Server 2012 20412A: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 services 20415A: Implementing a Desktop Infrastructure After completing this course, students will be able to:
Design an application distribution strategy that is appropriate for anorganizational environment. Diagnose and remediate application compatibility problems for desktopand presentation virtualization-based deployments. Use Group Policy and Windows Intune to deploy applications to clientdevices. Deploy applications centrally using Configuration Manager. Configure self-service application deployment using ConfigurationManager, Service Manager, and Windows 8 Application Store. Design and deploy Windows Server 2012 roles and features to supportpresentation virtualization. Prepare, deploy and manage applications for Remote Desktop, RemoteApp,and Remote Desktop Web Access. Design and deploy Windows Server 2012 roles and features to supportapplication virtualization. Virtualize and deploy applications by using App-V and System Center2012 Configuration Manager. Plan and configure the appropriate infrastructure to streamline thedeployment of software updates to applications, and plan and configureapplication security. Plan and implement application upgrades, supersedence, and applicationcoexistence. Monitor the deployment, performance, and utilization of applicationsand determine whether current application hosting platforms are meetingbusiness needs. Course Outline
Module 1: Designing an Application Distribution Strategy
This module explains how to design an application distribution strategythat is appropriate for an organizational environment.
Lessons
Determining Business Requirements for Application Distribution Overview of Application Distribution Strategies Lab: Designing an Application Deployment Strategy
Choosing an Appropriate Application Deployment Strategy for the SydneyOffice Choosing an Appropriate Application Deployment Strategy for theMelbourne Office Choosing an Appropriate Application Deployment Strategy for theBrisbane Office Choosing an Appropriate Application Deployment Strategy for theWellington Office Choosing an Appropriate Application Deployment Strategy for the PerthOffice After completing this module, students will be able to:
Determine business requirements for application distribution. Design an application distribution strategy appropriate for anorganizational environment. Module 2: Diagnosing and Remediating Application Compatibility
This module explains how to diagnose and remediate applicationcompatibility problems for desktop and presentation virtualization-baseddeployments.
Lessons
Diagnosing Application Compatibility Issues Evaluating and Implementing Remediation Solutions Resolving Compatibility Issues with the Application CompatibilityToolkit Lab: Diagnosing and Remediating Application Compatibility
Installing and Configure ACT Analyzing Applications for Potential Compatibility Issues Mitigating Application Compatibility Issues Automating the Deployment of Shims After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe common compatibility issues, and determine whether anapplication is compatible with the Windows 8 operating system prior todeploying the application. Determine an appropriate solution to remediate applicationcompatibility issues. Resolve application compatibility issues by using the ApplicationCompatibility Toolkit. Module 3: Deploying Applications by Using Group Policy and WindowsIntune
This module explains how to use Group Policy and Windows Intune todeploy applications to client devices.
Lessons
Deploying Applications by Using Group Policy Deploying Applications by Using Windows Intune Lab: Centralizing Application Deployment by Using Group Policy andWindows Intune
Deploying an Application by Using Group Policy Performing Windows Intune Simulations After completing this module, students will be able to:
Deploy applications centrally by using Group Policy. Deploy applications to clients using Windows Intune. Module 4: Deploying Applications by Using System Center ConfigurationManager
This module covers how to deploy applications centrally usingConfiguration Manager.
Lessons
Understanding Application Deployment by Using Configuration Manager2012 Deploying Applications by Using Configuration Manager 2012 Lab: Deploying Applications by Using Configuration Manager 2012
Create a Configuration Manager 2012 Query Create Configuration Manager 2012 User and Device Collections After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Configuration Manager 2012 to support applicationdeployment. Deploy applications by using Configuration Manager 2012. Module 5: Configuring Self-Service Application Deployment
This module explains how to configure self-service applicationdeployment using Configuration Manager, Service Manager, and Windows 8Application Store.
Lessons
Understanding Self-Service Application Deployment Configuring Self-Service with Windows Intune Self-Service Deployment with Configuration Manager 2012 Self-Service Deployment with Service Manager 2012 Lab: Configuring Self-Service Application Deployment
Preparing System Center 2012 Configuration Manager to Support a ServiceManager 2012 Self-Service Portal Configuring a Service Manager 2012 Self-Service Portal Verifying that Users Are Able to Provision Applications by Using theSelf-Service Portal After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and configure self-service application deployment. Configure self-service application deployment by using Windows Intune. Plan self-service application deployment and configure self-serviceapplication deployment using Configuration Manager. Describe Service Manager’s self-service catalog and how to deploy it. Module 6: Designing and Implementing Presentation VirtualizationInfrastructure
This module describes how to design and deploy Windows Server 2012roles and features to support presentation virtualization.
Lessons
Assessing Presentation Virtualization Requirements Planning Presentation Virtualization Infrastructure Deploying Presentation Virtualization Infrastructure Lab: Deploying and Implementing Presentation VirtualizationInfrastructure
Assessing Capacity Requirements for Presentation Virtualization Deploying Highly Available Presentation Virtualization Infrastructure After completing this module, students will be able to:
Assess presentation virtualization infrastructure requirements. Design a presentation virtualization infrastructure that meets businessrequirements. Deploy a presentation virtualization infrastructure. Module 7: Preparing, Configuring and Deploying PresentationVirtualization Applications
This module explains how to prepare, deploy and manage applications forRemote Desktop, RemoteApp, and Remote Desktop Web Access.
Lessons
Determining Presentation Virtualization Application Strategies Deploying Remote Desktop, RemoteApp, and RD Web Access Lab: Configuring Applications for Presentation Virtualization
Configuring Access to RD Session Host Resources Deploying RD Session Host Desktop Applications Configuring and Deploying a RemoteApp Application Verifying Applications by Using RD Web Access After completing this module students will be able to:
Determine the best presentation virtualization strategies. Plan and deploy Remote Desktop Session Host servers as traditional,RemoteApp, and Remote Desktop Web Access. Module 8: Designing and Deploying an Application VirtualizationEnvironment
This module covers how to design and deploy Windows Server 2012 rolesand features to support application virtualization.
Lessons
Overview of Application Virtualization Models Deploying Application Virtualization Infrastructure Components Configuring Application Virtualization Client Support Lab: Planning and Deploying Application Virtualization Infrastructure
Planning the Deployment of App-V Roles and Features Deploying App-V Infrastructure Configuring App-V Client Settings After completing this module, students will be able to:
Deploy the components needed to support various App-V models. Deploy the App-V full infrastructure model. Deploy and configure the App-V client. Module 9: Preparing, Sequencing, and Deploying Virtual Applications
This module describes how to virtualize and deploy applications byusing App-V and System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
Lessons
Sequencing Applications with App-V Deploying App-V Applications Lab: Virtualizing Applications by Using App-V Sequencer and DeploySequenced Applications
Installing and Configuring App-V Sequencer Sequencing Applications Deploying App-V Applications by Using Configuration Manage After completing this module, students will be able to:
Sequence applications. Use different methods to deploy an App-V application. Module 10: Planning and Implementing Application Updates and Security
This module covers how to plan and configure the appropriateinfrastructure to streamline the deployment of software updates toapplications. It also describes how to plan and configure application security.
Lessons
Planning Application Updates Deploying Updates With WSUS Deploying Application Updates by Using Configuration Manager 2012 Implementing Application Security Lab: Planning and Deploying Application Updates
Determining an Appropriate Update Deployment Strategy Updating Deployed Applications Updating an App-V Application Deploying AppLocker Policy to Control Application Execution After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan for application updates. Use WSUS to manage application updates. Deploy application updates by using Configuration Manager 2012. Implement application security using Group Policy and System Center2012 Endpoint Protection. Module 11: Planning and Implementing Application Upgrade andSupersedence
This module explains how to plan and implement application upgrades andsupersedence. It also covers how to plan and implement application coexistence.
Lessons
Planning and Implementing Application Upgrades and Supersedence Planning and Implementing Application Coexistence Lab: Upgrading Applications
Planning an Application Upgrade Strategy Upgrading a Deployed Application Replacing a Deployed Application Configuring Application Version Coexistence After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and implement application upgrades and supersedence. Plan and implement application coexistence. Module 12: Monitoring Application Deployment, Utilization, andPerformance
This module describes how to monitor the deployment, performance, andutilization of applications and determine whether current application hostingplatforms are meeting business needs.
Lessons
Planning and Implementing Application Monitoring Infrastructure Application Metering, Inventory and Asset Intelligence Monitoring Application Resource Utilization Lab: Planning and Implementing Application Monitoring
Planning Application Inventory Generating Software Inventory Metering Application Usage Monitoring Application Resource Utilization on RD Session Host Servers Remediating Peak Resource Utilization After completing this module, students will be able to:
Plan and perform application monitoring. Create an application inventory and perform metering. Monitor application resource utilization.