Course Description
About this Course
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 professional who want to upgrade their technical skills from Windows Server 2008 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, Hyper-V, high availability and identity federation. Specific technologies covered include Windows PowerShell, storage spaces, Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), Active Directory, Hyper-V, implementation of remote access solutions such as DirectAccess, VPNs, and Web Application Proxy. The course also covers Failover Clustering, Federation Services as well as access and information provisioning and protection technologies such as Dynamic Access Control, 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 2008 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 individuals who hold an MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential.
Note: Labs in this course are based on the General Availability release of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 system administrators who are familiar with carrying out day to day Windows Server management and maintenance tasks. The course will update their skills 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 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 enterprise environment
- IT professionals who have obtained the credential Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2008 or have equivalent knowledge
- IT professional wanting to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in Data Center, Desktop Infrastructure, Messaging, Collaboration, and Communications will also be interested in taking this course as they prepare for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams, which are a pre-requisite for their individual specialties
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Install and configure Windows Server 2012.
- Manage Windows Server 2012 by using Windows PowerShell.
- Manage storage in Windows Server 2012.
- Implement network services.
- Implement remote access.
- Implement Failover Clustering.
- Implement Hyper-V.
- Implement Failover Clustering with Hyper-V.
- Implementing secure data access for users and devices.
- Implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
- Implement Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
- Monitor and maintain Windows Server 2012.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
The course pre-requisites can be met by having knowledge equivalent to, or by attendance at, courses20410C: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 and 20411C: Administering Windows Server 2012 as this course will build upon knowledge and skills covered in these courses.
Note: It is possible to take this course without having the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential once the criteria of equivalent knowledge is met, however subsequent taking and passing on the 417 upgrade exam will not provide the exam taker with the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential. This credential upgrade path is exclusively for holders of the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential.
Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
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 : Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2
- 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.
Module 2: Managing Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell
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 : Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell
- 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 AD DS.
- Manage servers by using Windows PowerShell.
Module 3: Managing Storage in Windows Server 2012
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 : Managing Storage on Servers Running Windows Server 2012
- Configuring iSCSI Storage
- Configuring a Redundant Storage Space
Lab : Implementing BranchCache
- 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 Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) storage.
- Configure storage spaces.
- Configure BranchCache.
Module 4: Implementing Network Services
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 : Implementing Network Services
- Configuring 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 DNS and DHCP enhancements.
- Implement IPAM.
- Manage IP address spaces with IPAM.
- Describe NAP.
- Implement NAP.
Module 5: Implementing Remote Access
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 : Implementing DirectAccess
- 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
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 : Implementing Failover Clustering
- 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 on a failover cluster.
- Maintain a failover cluster.
- Implement a multisite failover cluster.
Module 7: Implementing Hyper-V
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 : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
- 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 Hyper-V
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. It will also briefly cover Microsoft System Center 2012 Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
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
- Managing Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using Virtual Machine Manager
Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Configuring Hyper-V Replicas
- Configuring a Failover Cluster for Hyper-V
- Configuring a Highly Available Virtual Machine
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe how Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V integrates with Failover Clustering.
- Implement Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters.
- Implement Hyper-V virtual machine movement.
- Implement Hyper-V replica.
- Manage a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V virtual environment by using VMM.
Module 9: Implementing Secure Data Access for Users and Devices
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 : Implementing Secure File Access
- 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 Active Directory Domain Services
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 : Implementing AD DS
- Deploying a Read-Only Domain Controller
- Implementing Service Accounts in AD DS
Lab : Troubleshooting and Maintaining 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
This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Federation Services (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 : Implementing AD FS
- Installing and Configuring AD FS
- Configuring an Internal Application for AD FS
- Configuring AD FS for Federated Business Partner
- Implementing Web Application Proxy
- Performing a Workplace Join
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe AD FS.
- Deploy AD FS.
- Implement AD FS for a single organization.
- Deploy AD FS in a business-to-business federation scenario.
- Implement Web Application Proxy.
- Implement Workplace Join.
Module 12: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012
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 : Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012
- 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.
- Implement server and data recovery.
Agenda
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Install and Configure Servers Based on Windows Server 2012 Monitor and Maintain Windows Server 2012 Server Manage Windows Server 2012 with Windows PowerShell 3.0 Manage Storage for Windows Server 2012 Implement Network Services Implement DirectAccess Implement Failover Clustering Implement Hyper-V Implement Failover Clustering with Hyper-V Implement Dynamic Access Control Implement Active Directory Domain Services Implement AD FS Course OutlineModule 1: Installing and Configuring Servers Based on Windows Server 2012
This module covers the installation and initial configuration and management of Windows server 2012. It will also coverhow to configure remote management in Windows Server 2012.Lessons
Installing Windows Server 2012 Configuring Windows Server 2012 Configuring Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 Servers Lab : Installing and Configuring Servers Based on Windows Server 2012
Install Windows Server 2012 Server Core Configure a Windows Server 2012 Server Core Configure Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 Servers After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install Windows Server 2012 Configure Windows Server 2012 Configure Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 Servers Module 2: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012 Servers
This module covers monitoring and maintenance tasks when managingWindows Server 2012. It will coverthe options for backup in Windows Server 2012 including Windows Server Backup and Microsoft Online Backup. It also coversServer and data recovery options.
Lessons
Monitoring Windows Server 2012 Implementing Windows Server Backup Implementing Server and Data Recovery Lab : Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012 Servers
Configure Centralized Monitoring Back Up Windows Server 2012 Restore Files by Using Windows Server Backup Implement Microsoft Online Backup and Restore After completing this module, students will be able to:
Monitor Windows Server 2012 Implement a backup plan using Windows Server Backup Implement a backup plan using Microsoft Online backup Implement Server and Data Recovery Module 3: Managing Windows Server 2012 with Windows PowerShell 3.0
This module will cover features and functionality ofWindows PowerShell 3.0. It will cover managing Windows Server 2012 servers and AD DS with Windows PowerShell.Lessons
Overview of Windows PowerShell 3.0 Using PowerShell 3.0 to Manage AD DS Managing Servers with PowerShell 3.0 Lab : Managing Servers Based on Windows Server 2012 With Windows PowerShell 3.0
Explore Windows PowerShell 3.0 Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to Manage AD DS Manage Servers by Using Windows PowerShell 3.0 After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe Windows PowerShell 3.0 Use PowerShell 3.0 to Manage AD DS Manage Servers with PowerShell 3.0 Module 4: Managing Storage for Windows Server 2012
This modules covers new storage features in Windows Server 2012 such as Data Duplication,Thin Provisioning and Trim Storage,File Server Resource Manager andResilient File System (ReFS). It will also cover iSCSI and Storage Spaces as well as Implementing BranchCache.
Lessons
New Features in Windows Server 2012 Storage Configuring iSCSI Storage Configuring Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 Configuring BranchCache in Windows Server 2012 Lab : Managing Storage for Servers Based on Windows Server 2012
Configure iSCSI Storage Configure a Storage Pool Configurea Redundant Storage Space Configure BranchCache After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and utilize new storage features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 Storage Configure iSCSI Storage Configure Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2012 Configure BranchCache in Windows Server 2012 Module 5: Implementing Network Services
This module coversthe new features in DNS and DHCP in Windows Server 2012 as well as covering how toImplement IP Address Management(IPAM)and NAP with VPN, IPSec, DHCP and 802.1x
Lessons
Implementing DHCP and DNS Enhancements Implementing IP Address Management Overview of Network Access Protection Implementing Network Access Protection Lab : Implementing Network Services
Configure DHCP and DNS Features Configure IP Address Management Configure NAP Verify the NAP Deployment After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement DHCP and DNS Enhancements Implement IP Address Management Give an overview of Network Access Protection Implement Network Access Protection Module 6: Implementing DirectAccess
This module coversnew features and functionality with DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012. It will detail how to implement and configure various componentsof Direct Access such as AD DS and DNS, Name Resolution Policy table (NRPT) and client side requirements for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
Lessons
Introduction to DirectAccess Configuring Direct Access Components Lab : Implementing DirectAccess
Configure the DirectAccess Infrastructure Configure the DirectAccess Clients Verify the DirectAccess Configuration After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe DirectAccess in Windows Server 2012 Implement and Configure DirectAccess Module 7: Implementing Failover Clustering
This module covers new features and functionality inFailover Clusteringin Windows Server 2012. It will cover how to implement Failover Clustering and how to configure specific Server Roles in a cluster, such as Print. It will also covernew maintenance features such as Cluster Aware Updating (CAU) andhow to implement multi-site failover cluster.
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 Multi-Site Failover Cluster Lab : Implementing 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 After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe Failover Clustering Implement a Failover Cluster Configure Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster Maintain a Failover Cluster Implement a Multi-Site Failover Cluster Module 8: Implementing Hyper-V
This module covershow to configure Hyper-Vand Hyper-V storage options in Windows Server 2012. It will also covernetworking features and various feature options and requirements in Hyper-V 3.0 as well ashow to configure Virtual machines
Lessons
Configuring Hyper-V Servers Configuring Hyper-V Storage Configuring Hyper-V Networking Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machines Lab : Implementing Hyper-V
Install the Hyper-V Server Role Configure Virtual Networking Configure 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 9: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
This module covershow to make virtual machines highly available andhow to implement virtual machines in a failover cluster deployed on the host. It will alsoexplain the movementof virtual machines orvirtual machinestorage. The module will also provide a high level overviewof System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012.
Lessons
Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V with Failover Clustering Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement Managing Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager Lab : Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
Configure Hyper-V Replicas Configure a Failover Cluster for Hyper-V Configure a Highly Available Virtual Machine After completing this module, students will be able to:
Give an overview of the Integration of Hyper-V with Failover Clustering Implement Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters Implement Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement Manage Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager(SCVMM) 2012 Module 10: Implementing Dynamic Access Control
This module will cover how to implementDynamic Access Control (DAC) in Windows Server 2012.It will cover some core DAC concepts and the implementation of them such as Claims, Central Access Rules and Policies.
Lessons
Overview of Dynamic Access Control Planning for a Dynamic Access Control Implementation Configuring Dynamic Access Control Lab : Implementing Dynamic Access Control
Plan the DAC implementation Configure User and Device Claims Configure Resource Property Definitions Configure Central Access Rules and Policies Validate and Remediate Access Control After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describeDynamic Access Control core concepts Plan for a Dynamic Access Control Implementation Implement and Configure Dynamic Access Control Module 11: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
This module coversthe advanced implementationof Active Directory Domain Controllers in Windows Server 2012 such as Server Core deployments, RODCs and Cloning. It will coverDomain Controller configuration, Managed Service Accounts, Group Policy implementation and maintenance tasks for AD DS.
Lessons
Deploying AD DS Domain Controllers Configuring AD DS Domain Controllers Implementing Service Accounts Implementing Group Policy in AD DS Maintaining AD DS Lab : Implementing Active Directory Domain Services
Deploy Domain Controllers Implement Group Policy Implement Service Accounts in AD DS Maintain AD DS After completing this module, students will be able to:
Deploy AD DS Domain Controllers Configure AD DS Domain Controllers Implement Service Accounts Implement Group Policy in AD DS Maintain AD DS Module 12: Implementing AD FS
This module coversActive Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and how it can be used to address various organizational andbusiness identity federation servicesand scenarios.It will cover configurationof prerequisites and thedeployment of the AD FS services. It also covers Implementing AD FS to enable Internal Single Sign On (SSO) in an organization and Implementing AD FS to enable SSO between federated partners.
Lessons
Overview of Active Directory Federation Services Deploying Active Directory Federation Services Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization Deploying AD FS in a Business to Business Federation Scenario Lab : Implementing AD FS
Configure AD FS Prerequisites Install and Configuring AD FS Configure AD FS for a Single Organization Configure AD FS for Federated Business Partners After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand and describe Active Directory Federation Services Deploy Active Directory Federation Services Implement AD FS for a Internal SSO in anorganization Deploy AD FS in a business to business Federation scenario Audience
This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who are already experienced Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 Server Administrators, carrying out day to day implementation, management and administrative tasks, who want to update their skills and knowledge to Windows Server 2012.
This course will also be of interest to students who hold the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential,who aspire to update it to the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 credential by taking the upgrade Exam 70-417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012.