This version of this course 20411A utilizes pre-release software in the virtual machines for the labs.
The course is part two of a series of three courses, which provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses in total will collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the courses, this course will primarily cover the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as user and group management, network access and data security.
Module 1: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure This module covers how to implement a Group Policy infrastructure and then how to configure and manage that infrastructure. It also covers how to scope Group Policy objects (GPOs) using links, security groups, WMI filters, loopback processing, and preference targeting as well as covering troubleshooting policy application.
Lessons - Understanding Group Policy
- Implementing GPOs
- Managing Group Policy Scope
- Group Policy Processing
- Troubleshooting Policy Application
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure - Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
- Managing Group Policy Scope
- Verifying Group Policy Application
- Managing Group Policy Objects
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement a Group Policy infrastructure.
- Implement GPOs.
- Manage Group Policy scope.
- Outline and describe Group Policy processing.
- Troubleshoot policy application.
Module 2: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy This module covers implementing administrative templates, how to configure GPO preferences and folder redirection as well as managing software with Group Policy.
Lessons - Implementing Administrative Templates
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Managing Software with GPSI
Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy - Deploying Software Using Group Policy
- Implementing Settings Using Group Policy Preferences
- Configuring Folder Redirection
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement administrative templates.
- Configure Group Policy preferences.
- Manage software with Group Policy.
Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts This module covers how to create and administer user accounts as well as configure user object attributes. It also covers automating user account creation and configuring Managed Service Accounts.
Lessons - Creating and Administering User Accounts
- Configuring User Object Attributes
- Automating User Account Creation
- Configuring Managed Service Accounts
Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts - Configuring Password Policy and Account Lockout Settings
- Creating and Associating a Managed Service Account
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and administer user accounts.
- Configure user object attributes.
- Automate user account creation.
- Configure managed service accounts.
Module 4: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services This module covers how to implement Virtualized and Read Only Domain Controllers as well as how to perform common AD DS administrative tasks. The module will also cover how to manage the AD DS database.
Lessons - Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
- Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
- Administering AD DS
- Managing the AD DS Database
Lab : Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services - Deploying a Virtualized Domain Controller Clone
- Installing and Configuring a Read Only Domain Controller
- Configuring and Viewing Active Directory Snapshots
- Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement Virtualized domain controllers.
- Implement Read Only domain controllers.
- Administer AD DS.
- Manage the AD DS database.
Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS This module covers installing and configuring the DNS server role as well as creating and configuring DNS zones and zone transfers. It will also cover managing and troubleshooting DNS.
Lessons - Installing the DNS Server Role
- Configuring the DNS Server Role
- Configuring DNS Zones
- Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
- Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS - Configuring DNS Resource Records
- Configuring DNS Conditional Forwarding
- Installing and Configuring DNS Zones
- Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install the DNS server role.
- Configure the DNS server role.
- Configure DNS zones.
- Configure DNS zone transfers.
- Manage and troubleshoot DNS.
Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access This module covers configuring network access, creating and configuring virtual private networks (VPNs) and Network Policies as well as troubleshooting routing and remote access. It will also cover configuration of DirectAccess.
Lessons - Configuring Network Access
- Configuring VPN Access
- Overview of Network Policies
- Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
- Configuring DirectAccess
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access - Configuring a VPN Server
- Configuring a Network Policy for VPN Clients
- Configuring Direct Access
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Configure network access.
- Configure VPN access.
- Explain the purpose of network policies.
- Troubleshoot routing and remote access.
- Configure DirectAccess.
Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role This module covers installing and configuring NPS as well as remote authentication dial in user service (RADIUS) clients and servers. It will also deal with NPS authentication methods and monitoring and troubleshooting a NPS.
Lessons - Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
- Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
- NPS Authentication Methods
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server - Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUS
- Configuring a RADIUS Client
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Install and configure a NPS.
- Configure RADIUS clients and servers.
- Describe NPS authentication methods.
- Monitor and troubleshoot a NPS.
Module 8: Implementing Network Access Protection This module will provide an overview of NAP, detailing the functionality and infrastructure requirements. It will also cover configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting NAP.
Lessons - Overview of Network Access Protection
- How NAP Works
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection - Configuring NAP Components
- Configuring the Client Settings to Support NAP
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the functionality and requirements of NAP.
- Configure and Implement NAP.
- Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
Module 9: Optimizing File Services This module covers File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and how to use it to implement Quotas, file screens and Storage Reports. It will also outline how to implement Classification Management and File Management Tasks as well as covering how to implement DFS, DFS Namespaces and configuring and troubleshooting DFS Replication.
Lessons - Overview of FSRM
- Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
- Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
- DFS Overview
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
Lab : Lab A: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM - Configuring FSRM Quotas
- Configuring File Screening
Lab : Lab B: Configuring DFS Namespaces and Replication - Installing and Configuring the DFS Namespaces Server Role
- Configuring DFS Folder Targets
- Configuring DFS Replication
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Manage quotas, file screens, and storage reports by using FSRM.
- Implement classification management and file management tasks.
- Configure DFS namespaces.
- Configure and troubleshoot DFS Replication.
Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing This module covers how to increase file system security by configuring file encryption with Encrypting File System (EFS) as well as how to enable and implement advanced auditing features.
Lessons - Encrypting Network Files with EFS
- Configuring Advanced Auditing
Lab : Lab A: Encrypting and Recovering Files - Encrypting and Recovering Files
Lab : Lab B: Implementing Advanced Audit Policy Configuration - Configuring Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Encrypt network files with EFS.
- Enable and implement advanced audit policies.
Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) as well as providing considerations for its use. It will also cover how to Perform deployments with WDS.
Lessons - Overview of WDS
- Implementing Deployment with WDS
- Administering WDS
Lab : Deploying and Maintaining Server Images Using Windows Deployment Services - Installing and Configuring Windows Deployment Services
- Deploying a Server Image
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
- Determine the appropriateness of its use in particular situations.
- Perform deployments with WDS.
Module 12: Implementing Update Management This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) as well as detailing how to provision updates with WSUS.
Lessons - Overview of WSUS
- Deploying Updates with WSUS
Lab : Implementing Update Management - Implementing the WSUS Server Role
- Configuring Update Settings
- Approving and Deploying an Update using WSUS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the features and functionality of WSUS.
- Deploy Updates with WSUS.
Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012 This module covers the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2012. It will cover the use of Performance Monitor as well as how to monitor and successfully utilize Event logs.
Lessons - Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring Event Logs
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012 - Establishing a Performance Baseline
- Identifying the Source of a Performance Problem
- Viewing and Configuring Centralized Event Logs
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe and understand the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2012.
- Use Performance Monitor.
- Monitor and successfully utilize Event logs.