MCSA Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Windows Server 2012

Module 1: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Course Code: 20410B- Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Duration: 5 Days Exam Prep: 1 Day; Exam: 1 Day Exam Code: 70-410 (MCSA: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012)

Module 2: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Course Code: 20411B – Administering Windows Server 2012 Duration: 5 Days Exam Prep: 1 Day; Exam: 1 Day Exam Code: 70-411 (MCSA: Administering Windows Server 2012)

Module 3: MCSA: Windows Server 2012 Course Code: 20412B– Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Duration: 5 Days Exam Prep: 1 Day; Exam: 1 Day Exam Code: 70-412 (MCSA: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services)

Course Title

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Course Code

20410B

Durations

5 Days

Exam Preparation

1 Day

Exam

70-410

Pre-requisite Before attending this course, students must have:  A good understanding of networking fundamentals.  An understanding of and experience with configuring security and administration tasks in an

enterprise environment.  Experience supporting or configuring Windows operating system clients.  Good hands-on Windows client operating system experience with Windows Vista, Windows 7,

or Windows 8.  An understanding of basic Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts, such as the

purpose of user accounts and computer accounts. Students would also benefit from having some previous Windows Server operating system experience.

About this Course This course is part one of a three-part series that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skills and tasks across the courses, this course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of core services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 configuration.

Audience Profile This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have good Windows operating system knowledge and experience and want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the core infrastructure services in an existing Windows Server 2012 environment. The secondary audience consists of those seeking certification in the 70-410, Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam.

Course Outline Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface. This module covers the different roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses the various installation and configuration options you can use when deploying and configuring Windows Server 2012. Lessons  Windows Server 2012 Overview  Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management  Installing Windows Server 2012  Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012  Introduction to Windows PowerShell

Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012  Deploying Windows Server 2012  Configuring Windows Server 2012 Server Core  Managing Servers  Using Windows PowerShell to Manage Servers

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe Windows Server 2012.  Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.  Install Windows Server 2012.  Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.

 Perform basic administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell.

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services This module introduces Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2012. It covers general AD DS infrastructure including forests, trees, schema, Global Catalog, and Operations Masters. It also covers installing and configuring domain controllers. Lessons  Overview of AD DS  Overview of Domain Controllers  Installing a Domain Controller

Lab : Installing Domain Controllers  Installing a Domain Controller  Installing a Domain Controller by Using IFM

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the structure of AD DS.  Describe the purpose of domain controllers.  Explain how to install a domain controller.

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects This module covers configuring Active Directory objects such as users, groups and computers. The functionality of AD DS administrative tools is addressed, in addition to the configuration of user profiles and the process of delegating permissions to perform AD DS administration. Lessons  Managing User Accounts  Managing Group Accounts  Managing Computer Accounts  Delegating Administration

Lab : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects  Delegating Administration for a Branch Office  Creating and Configuring User Accounts in AD DS  Managing Computer Objects in AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Manage user accounts with graphical tools.  Manage group accounts with graphical tools.  Manage computer accounts.  Delegate permissions to perform AD DS administration.

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration This module covers using command-line tools to configure and administer AD DS. It introduces using Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DS administration, and using Windows PowerShell to perform bulk AD DS administrative operations. Lessons  Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration  Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration  Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell

Lab : Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell  Creating User Accounts and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell  Using Windows PowerShell to Create User Accounts in Bulk  Using Windows PowerShell to Modify User Accounts in Bulk

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Use command-line tools for AD DS administration.  Use Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DS administration.  Perform bulk operations by using Windows PowerShell.

Module 5: Implementing IPv4 This module covers Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) addressing. It details the various IPv4 components, covers subnetting and supernetting, and discusses configuring and general troubleshooting of IPv4 addresses.

Lessons  Overview of TCP/IP  Understanding IPv4 Addressing  Subnetting and Supernetting  Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Lab : Implementing IPv4  Identifying Appropriate Subnets  Troubleshooting IPv4

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite.  Describe IPv4 addressing.  Determine a subnet mask necessary for subnetting or supernetting.  Configure IPv4 and troubleshoot IPv4 communication.

Module 6: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol This module covers the installation and configuration of DHCP in addition to managing a DHCP database. It also covers security and monitoring of DHCP, including auditing and logging. Lessons  Installing a DHCP Server Role  Configuring DHCP Scopes  Managing a DHCP Database  Securing and Monitoring DHCP

Lab : Implementing DHCP  Implementing DHCP  Implementing a DHCP Relay Agent (Optional Exercise)

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Install the DHCP server role.  Configure DHCP scopes.  Manage a DHCP database.

 Secure and monitor the DHCP server role.

Module 7: Implementing Domain Name System This module covers name resolution for Windows Server and clients. It details the installation of a Domain Name System (DNS) server and configuring Active Directory Integrated DNS zones. Lessons  Name Resolution for Windows Client and Servers  Installing and Managing a DNS Server  Managing DNS Zones

Lab : Implementing DNS  Installing and Configuring DNS  Creating Host Records in DNS  Managing the DNS Server Cache

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers.  Install and manage DNS Server service.  Manage DNS zones.

Module 8: Implementing IPv6 This module covers understanding and implementing IPv6 addressing. It covers configuration and troubleshooting as well as co-existence with IPv4 using transition technologies. Lessons  Overview of IPv6  IPv6 Addressing  Coexistence with IPv6  IPv6 Transition Technologies

Lab : Implementing IPv6  Configuring an IPv6 Network  Configuring an ISATAP Router

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the features and benefits of IPv6.

 Describe IPv6 addressing.  Describe IPv6 coexistence with IPv4.  Describe IPv6 transition technologies.

Module 9: Implementing Local Storage This module covers the storage configuration options for Windows Server 2012, including managing disks and volumes and implementing file systems. It also covers creating and managing storage pools. Lessons  Overview of Storage  Managing Disks and Volumes  Implementing Storage Spaces

Lab : Implementing Local Storage  Installing and Configuring a New Disk  Resizing Volumes  Configuring a Redundant Storage Space

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the various storage technologies.  Explain how to manage disks and volumes.  Explain how to implement Storage Spaces.

Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services This module covers securing files, folders and network file shares, in addition to using shadow copies to protect network file shares. It also covers configuring network printing and creating a printer pool. Lessons  Securing Files and Folders  Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies  Configuring Network Printing

Lab : Implementing File and Print Services  Creating and Configuring a File Share  Configuring Shadow Copies

 Creating and Configure a Printer Pool

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Secure shared files and folders.  Protect shared files and folders by using shadow copies.  Configure network printing.

Module 11: Implementing Group Policy This module covers using Group Policy to centrally manage and apply configuration settings. Lessons  Overview of Group Policy  Group Policy Processing  Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates

Lab : Implementing Group Policy  Configuring a Central Store  Creating GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Create and manage Group Policy Objects.  Describe Group Policy processing.  Implement a central store for administrative templates.

Module 12: Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects Increase security in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by using Group Policy Objects, AppLocker, and Windows Firewall. Lessons  Windows Operating Systems Security Overview  Configuring Security Settings  Restricting Software  Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Lab : Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources  Using Group Policy to Secure Member Servers

 Auditing File System Access  Auditing Domain Logons

Lab : Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall  Configuring AppLocker Policies  Configuring Windows Firewall

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe Windows Server operating system Security.  Configure security settings by using Group Policy.  Restrict unauthorized software from running on servers and clients.  Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.

Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V This module describes Microsoft Virtualization technologies. It covers installing and configuring Hyper-V virtual machines, configuring virtual storage, and configuring virtual networks. Lessons  Overview of Virtualization Technologies  Implementing Hyper-V  Managing Virtual Machine Storage  Managing Virtual Networks

Lab : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V  Installing the Hyper V Role onto a Server  Configuring Virtual Networking  Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine  Using Virtual Machine Snapshots

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe virtualization technologies.  Implement Hyper-V.  Manage virtual machine storage.

 Manage virtual networks.

Course Title

Administering Windows Server 2012

Course Code

20411B

Durations

5 Days

Exam Preparation

1 Day

Exam

70-411

Pre-requisite Before attending this course, students must have:  Real world hands on experience working with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

or Windows Server 2012.  Good knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and networking infrastructure.  Knowledge equivalent to that already covered in “20410A:Installing and Configuring Windows

Server 2012”. About this Course Learn how to administer Windows Server 2012 with this five-day course. This course is part two 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. The three courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. Although there is some cross-over of skills and tasks across these courses, this course primarily covers the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure such as Implementing Server Images, User and Group management with Active Directory Domain Services(AD DS) and Group Policy, Remote Access and Network Policies, Data Security, Monitoring and Update Management.

Audience Profile This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals with hands on experience working in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment, who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2012 environment. The key focus for students in this course is to broaden the initial deployment

of Windows Server 2012 services and infrastructure and provide the skills necessary to manage and maintain a domain based Windows Server 2012 environment, such as user and group management, network access and data security. Candidates would typically be System Administrators or aspiring to be System Administrators. They must have at least one year hands on experience working in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment. Candidates must also have knowledge equivalent to that already covered in “20410A: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012” course as this course will build upon that knowledge.

Course Outline Module 1: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images This module explains the functionality of Windows Deployment Services, and explains how to use Windows Deployment Services tools to perform lite-touch deployments. Lessons  Overview of Windows Deployment Services  Implementing Deployment with Windows Deployment Services  Administering Windows Deployment Services

Lab: Using Windows Deployment Services to Deploy Windows Server 2012  Installing and Configuring Windows Deployment Services  Creating Operating System Images with Windows Deployment Services  Configuring Custom Computer Naming  Deploying Images with Windows Deployment Services

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the important features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services.  Configure Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2012.  Perform deployments with Windows Deployment Services.

Module 2: Configuring and Troubleshooting Domain Name System This module explains how the Domain Name System (DNS) is the foundation name service in Windows Server 2012. It provides name resolution, and enables DNS clients to locate network services, such as AD DS domain controllers, global catalog servers, and messaging servers. If you configure your DNS

infrastructure poorly, or it is not working correctly, these important network services will be inaccessible to your network servers and clients. Consequently, it is vital that you understand how to deploy, configure, manage, and troubleshoot this critical service. 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  Configuring DNS Conditional Forwarding  Troubleshooting DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Install the DNS server role.  Configure the DNS server role.  Create and configure DNS zones.  Configure DNS zone transfers.  Manage and troubleshoot DNS.

Module 3: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services This module explains the new features, such as virtualized domain controller cloning, recent features like read-only domain controllers (RODCs), and a host of other features and tools that you can use in the AD DS environment. Lessons  Overview of AD DS  Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers  Implementing RODC

 Administering AD DS  Managing the AD DS Database

Lab : Maintaining AD DS  Installing and Configuring a RODC  Configuring AD DS snapshots  Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Explain the general structure of AD DS.  Implement virtualized domain controllers.  Implement RODCs.  Administer AD DS.  Manage the AD DS database.

Module 4: Managing User and Service Accounts This module explains how to manage large groups of user accounts, explain the different options available for providing adequate password security for accounts in your environment, and show you how to configure accounts to provide authentication for system services and background processes. Lessons  Automating User Account Management  Configuring Password-Policy and User-Account Lockout Settings  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:  Automate user account creation.  Configure password-policy and account-lockout settings.  Configure managed service accounts.

Module 5: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure This module explains Group Policy is, how it works, and how best to implement it in your organization. Lessons  Introducing Group Policy  Implementing and Administering Group Policy Objects (GPOs)  Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing  Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs

Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure  Creating and Configuring GPOs  Managing GPO Scope  Verifying GPO Application  Managing GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Understand Group Policy.  Implement and administer GPOs.  Manage Group Policy scope.  Process Group Policy.  Troubleshoot the application of GPOs.

Module 6: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy This module explains how to configure Administrative Templates. Lessons  Implementing Administrative Templates  Configuring Folder Redirection and Scripts  Configuring Group Policy Preferences  Managing Software with Group Policy

Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy  Implementing Settings by Using Group Policy Preferences

 Configuring Folder Redirection

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe and implement Administrative Templates.  Configure folder redirection and scripts by using GPOs.  Configure GPO preferences.  Deploy software by using GPOs.

Module 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access This module explains how to configure and secure your remote access clients by using network. Lessons  Configuring Network Access  Configuring Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access  Overview of Network Policies  Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access  Configuring DirectAccess

Lab : Configuring Remote Access  Configuring a VPS Server  Configuring VPN Clients

Lab : Configuring DirectAccess  Configuring the DirectAccess Infrastructure  Configuring the DirectAccess Clients  Verifying the DirectAccess Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Configure network access.  Create and configure a VPN solution.  Describe the role of network policies.  Troubleshoot routing and remote access.  Configure DirectAccess.

Module 8: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role This module explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot Network Policy Server (NPS). Lessons  Installing and Configuring a NPS  Configuring Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Clients and Servers  NPS Authentication Methods  Monitoring and Troubleshooting a NPS

Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server  Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUS  Configuring and Testing a RADIUS Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Install and configure NPS.  Configure RADIUS clients and servers.  Explain NPS authentication methods.  Monitor and troubleshoot NPS.

Module 9: Implementing Network Access Protection This module explains how to create customized health requirement policies to validate computer health before allowing access or communication with NAP. Lessons  Overview of Network Access Protection  Overview of NAP Enforcement Processes  Configuring NAP  Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP

Lab : Implementing NAP  Configuring NAP Components  Configuring VPN Access  Configuring the Client Settings to Support NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe how NAP can help protect your network.  Describe the various NAP enforcement processes.  Configure NAP.  Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 10: Optimizing File Services This module explains how to use File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) to place quotas on storage volumes, screen files and folders, generate comprehensive storage reports, control the file classification infrastructure, and use file management tasks to perform scheduled actions on sets of files. Lessons  Overview of FSRM  Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports  Implementing Classification and File Management Tasks  Overview of Distributed File System (DFS)  Configuring DFS Namespaces  Configuring and Troubleshooting Distributed File System Replication (DFS-R)

Lab : Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM  Configuring FSRM Quotas  Configuring File Screening and Storage Reports

Lab : Implementing DFS  Installing the DFS Role Service  Configuring a DFS Namespace  Configuring DFS-R

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe FSRM.  Use FSRM to manage quotas, file screens, and storage reports.  Implement classification and file management tasks.

 Describe DFS.  Configure DFS namespaces.  Configure and troubleshoot DFS Replication.

Module 11: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing This module describes how to use Windows Server 2012 tools to help you to provide increased file system security on your servers. Lessons  Encrypting Files by Using Encrypting File System  Configuring Advanced Auditing

Lab : Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing  Encrypting and Recovering Files  Configuring Advanced Auditing

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Encrypt files by using Encrypting File System (EFS).  Configure advanced auditing.

Module 12: Implementing Update Management This module introduces key features of the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server role. 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 by Using WSUS

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the role of WSUS.  Deploy updates with WSUS.

Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012 This module explains how to improve performance using performance monitoring tools to identify components that require additional tuning and troubleshooting. 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 the monitoring tools for Windows Server 2012.  Use Performance Monitor to view and analyze performance statistics of programs that are

running on your servers.  Monitor event logs to view and interpret the events that occurred.

Course Title

Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

Course Code

20412B

Durations

5 Days

Exam Preparation

1 Day

Exam

70-412

Pre-requisite Before attending this course, students must have:  Good hands-on experience working in a Windows Server 2008, Windows server 2008 R2 or

Windows Server 2012 enterprise environment.  Real-world experience implementing, managing, and configuring AD DS and networking

infrastructure in an enterprise environment.  Knowledge equivalent to courses: 20410B: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, and

20411B: Administering Windows Server 2012. About this Course This version of this course is built on the final release version of Windows Server 2012. Learn how to provision and configure advanced services using Windows Server 2012 with this five-day course. This course is part three, 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. The three courses will collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. Although there is some cross-over of skills and tasks across these three courses, this course primarily covers advanced configuration of services necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as advanced networking services, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), identity management, rights management, Federated services, network load balancing, failover clustering, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Audience Profile This course is intended for IT professionals with hands-on experience implementing, managing, and maintaining a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment, who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to perform advanced management and provisioning of services within that Windows Server 2012 environment. Suitable candidates are typically experienced system administrators who have real-world experience working in a Windows Server 2008, Windows server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 environment. The secondary audience for this course are candidates who plan to take Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services, or who want to acquire the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) credential.

Course Outline Module 1: Implementing Advanced Network ServicesThis module describes how to configure advanced features in the Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) with Windows Server 2012, and it covers IP Address Management (IPAM).Lessons  Configuring Advanced DHCP Features  Configuring Advanced DNS Settings  Implementing IPAM

Lab : Implementing Advanced Network Services  Configuring Advanced DHCP Settings  Configuring Advanced DNS Settings  Configuring IPAM

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Configure advanced DNS services.  Configure advanced DHCP services.  Implement IPAM.

Module 2: Implementing Advanced File ServicesThis module describes how to configure and manage iSCSI and BranchCache, and how to implement Windows 2012 features that optimize storage utilization, such as File Server Resource Manager, file classification, and data duplication.Lessons  Configuring iSCSI Storage

 Configuring BranchCache  Optimizing Storage Usage

Lab : Implementing Advanced File Services  Configuring iSCSI Storage  Configuring the File Classification Infrastructure

Lab : Implementing BranchCache  Configuring the Main Office Servers for BranchCache  Configuring the Branch Office Servers for BranchCache  Configuring Client Computers for BranchCache  Monitoring BranchCache

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Configure iSCSI storage.  Configure BranchCache.  Optimize storage usage.

Module 3: Implementing Dynamic Access ControlThis module describes how to plan and implement Dynamic Access Control.Lessons  Overview of Dynamic Access Control  Planning for Dynamic Access Control  Deploying Dynamic Access Control

Lab : Implementing Dynamic Access Control  Planning the Dynamic Access Control Implementation  Configuring User and Device Claims  Configuring Resource Property Definitions  Configuring Central Access Rules and Central Access Policies  Validating and Remediating Dynamic Access Control  Implementing New Resource Policies

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Plan for Dynamic Access Control.  Deploy Dynamic Access Control.

Module 4: Implementing Distributed Active Directory Domain Services DeploymentsThis module describes the components of a highly complex AD DS deployment, which includes implementing a distributed AD DS deployment and configuring AD DS forest trusts.Lessons  Overview of Distributed AD DS Deployments  Deploying a Distributed AD DS Environment  Configuring AD DS Trusts

Lab : Implementing Complex AD DS Deployments  Implementing Child Domains in AD DS  Implementing Forest Trusts

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe and understand distributed AD DS deployments.  Implement a distributed AD DS deployment.  Configure AD DS trusts.

Module 5: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services Sites and Replication This module describes how replication works in a Windows Server 2012 AD DS environment, including how to configure AD DS sites so that you can optimize AD DS network traffic and how to configure and monitor AD DS replication. Lessons  Overview of AD DS Replication  Configuring AD DS Sites  Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication

Lab : Implementing AD DS Sites and Replication  Modifying the Default Site  Creating Additional Sites and Subnets  Configuring AD DS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe AD DS replication.  Configure AD DS sites.

 Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 6: Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services This module describes the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) components and concepts. It covers implementing a certification authority infrastructure, planning and implementing a certificate template deployment using an AD CS certification authority, and planning and implementing certificate distribution and revocation. Lessons  PKI Overview  Deploying CAs  Deploying and Configuring CA Hierarchy  Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates  Implementing Certificate Distribution and Revocation  Managing Certificate Recovery

Lab : Deploying and Managing Certificates  Configuring Certificate Templates  Configuring Certificate Enrollment  Configuring Certificate Revocation  Configuring Key Recovery

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe the PKI.  Deploy certification authorities.  Deploy and configure the CA hierarchy.  Deploy and manage certificate templates.  Implement certificate distribution and revocation.  Manage certificate recovery.

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Rights Management Services This module describes the AD RMS features and functionality. It explains how to use AD RMS to configure content protection, and deploy and manage an AD RMS infrastructure.Lessons  AD RMS Overview  Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure  Configuring AD RMS Content Protection  Configuring External Access to AD RMS

Lab : Implementing AD RMS  Installing and Configuring AD RMS  Configuring AD RMS Templates  Implementing the AD RMS Trust Policies  Verifying the AD RMS Deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe AD RMS.  Deploy and manage an AD RMS infrastructure.  Configure AD RMS content protection.  Configure external access to AD RMS.

Module 8: Implementing Active Directory Federation Services This module provides identity federation business scenarios, and it describes how to use AD FS to address such scenarios. It explains how to configure AD FS prerequisites, deploy AD FS services, enable single sign-on (SSO) for an organization, and enable SSO between federated business partners. Lessons  Overview of AD FS  Deploying AD FS  Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization  Deploying AD FS in a B2B Federation Scenario

Lab : Implementing AD FS  Configuring AD FS Prerequisites  Installing and Configuring AD FS

 Configuring AD FS for a Single Organization  Configuring AD FS for Federated Business Partners

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.

Module 9: Implementing Network Load Balancing This module describes how to plan and implement NLB. It will cover managing and configuring an NLB cluster and validating high availability for an NLB cluster. Lessons  Overview of NLB  Configuring an NLB Cluster  Planning an NLB Implementation

Lab : Implementing Network Load Balancing  Implementing a Network Load Balancing Cluster  Configuring and Managing the NLB Cluster  Validating High Availability for the NLB Cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Configure an NLB cluster.  Plan an NLB implementation.

Module 10: Implementing Failover Clustering This module describes the failover clustering features in Windows Server 2012. It explains how to implement a failover cluster, configure highly available applications and services on a failover cluster, maintain a failover cluster, and use new maintenance features such as Cluster Aware Updating (CAU). It will also cover how to implement multi-site failover clustering.

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  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:  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 11: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V This module describes the options for making virtual machines highly available. It explains how to implement virtual machines in a failover cluster that was deployed on a host and how you can move a virtual machine or its storage. In addition, it provides a high-level overview of System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) 2012. Lessons  Overview of Integrating 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 VMM

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 Hyper-V integration with failover clustering.  Implement Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters.  Implement Hyper-V virtual machine movement.  Manage Hyper-V virtual environments by using VMM.

Module 12: Implementing Disaster Recovery This module describes considerations for implementing a disaster recovery solution, and how to plan and implement a backup solution for Windows Server 2012. In addition, it explains how to plan and implement server and data recovery using Windows Server backup and Microsoft Online backup. Lessons  Overview of Disaster Recovery  Implementing Windows Server Backup  Implementing Server and Data Recovery

Lab : Implementing Windows Server Backup and Restore  Backing Up Data on a Windows Server 2012 Server  Restoring Files Using Windows Server Backup  Implementing Microsoft Online Backup and Restore

After completing this module, students will be able to:  Describe disaster recovery.  Implement Windows Server backup using Windows Server backup and Microsoft Online backup.  Implement server and data recovery.