Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, MCSA Training courses and Certification

Course Outline

Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 course overview

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.

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Who is Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 training for?

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.

Prerequisites for Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 course

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.

What will I get?

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.

Describe AD DS.

Manage Active Directory objects.

Automate Active Directory administration.

Implement IPv4.

Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Implement Domain Name System (DNS).

Implement IPv6.

Implement local storage.

Share files and printers.

Implement Group Policy.

Use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to secure Windows Servers.

Implement server virtualization using Hyper-V.

Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Course Contents

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 ServicesThis 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 ObjectsThis 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 AdministrationThis 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 IPv4This 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 ProtocolThis 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 SystemThis 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 IPv6This 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 StorageThis 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 ServicesThis 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 PolicyThis 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 ObjectsIncrease 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-VThis 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 Hyperâ€‘V.

Manage virtual machine storage.

Manage virtual networks.

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