Microsoft MCSA - Installing & Configuring Microsoft Server 2012.  

 Accredited by:

Microsoft, USA

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Program Description:

The are 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 skill set and tasks across the courses, this course primarily covers the initial implementation and configuration of those core services, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Hyper-V configuration.

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Module Outline:

Module 1 : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface, including roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses various Windows Server 2012 installation options and configuration steps performed during installation and after deployment, in addition to using Windows PowerShell to perform common administrative tasks in Windows Server 2012.
Lessons:

• Windows Server 2012 Overview

• Installing Windows Server 2012

• Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012

• Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management

• 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.

• Install Windows Server 2012.

• Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.

• Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.

• Perform basic administrative tasks with Windows PowerShell.

Module 2 : Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
This module covers the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of Domain Controllers, in addition to choices that are available
with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server.
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 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

• Describe the purpose of domain controllers.

• Install a domain controller.

​Module 3 : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
This module describes how to manage user accounts and computer accounts, including how to manage various consumer devices that employees use. The module also covers how to manage an enterprise network by managing groups, and how to
delegate administrative tasks to designated users or groups.
Lessons:

• Managing User Accounts

• Managing Groups

• 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 D

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage user accounts

• Manage groups

• Manage computer accounts.

• Delegate permission to perform AD DS administration.

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration
This module describes how to use command-line tools and Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands; it then describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individually and in bulk 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 administration.

• Use Windows PowerShell for administration.

• Perform bulk operations with Windows PowerShell.

• Automate Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) administration by using Windows PowerShell.

Module 5 : Implementing IPv4
In this module, students see how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme. This module discusses IPv4, which is the network
protocol used on the Internet and local area networks, to learn how to troubleshoot network communication, and determine
and troubleshoot network-related problems.
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 supernetting or subnetting.

• Configure IPv4 and troubleshoot IPv4 communication.

Module 6 : Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
This module covers supporting and troubleshooting a Windows Server–based network infrastructure by deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role.
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 DNS
This module describes name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers. It also covers installing and configuring a DNS Server service and its components.
Lessons:

• Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers

• Installing 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 clients and servers.

• Install and manage Domain Name System (DNS) service.

• Manage DNS zones.

Module 8 : Implementing IPv6
This module discusses the features and benefits of IPv6, how IPv6 affects IPv4 networks, and how to integrate IPv6 into IPv4 networks by using various transition technologies.
Lessons:

• Overview of IPv6

• IPv6 Addressing

• Coexistence with IPv4

• 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 gives an overview of different storage technologies, including managing disks and volumes. It also discusses how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server 2012, and how to use Storage Spaces, a new feature that you can use to combine disks into pools that are then managed automatically.
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 discusses how to enable and configure file and print services in Windows Server 2012, including securing files and folders on Windows Server 2012 and using shadow copies. It also describes configuring the new Work Folders role service, in addition to important considerations and best practices for working with file and print services.
Lessons:

• Securing Files and Folders

• Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies

• Configuring Work Folders

• Configuring Network Printing

Lab : Implementing File and Print Services

• Creating and Configuring a File Share

• Configuring Shadow Copies

• Enabling and Configuring Work Folders

• Creating and Configuring a Printer Pool

After completing this module students will be able to:

• Secure files and folders.

• Protect shared files and folders by using shadow copies.

• Configure the Work Folders role service.

• Configure network printing.

Module 11 : Implementing Group Policy
This module provides an overview of Group Policy and provides details about how to implement Group Policy, including creating and managing Group Policy Objects and implementing a Central Store for administrative templates.
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 (GPOs).

• Describe Group Policy processing.

• Implement a Central Store for administrative templates.

Module 12 : Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects
This module describes Windows Server 2012 operating system security, and how to configure security settings by using Group Policy and Security Compliance Manager. It also covers how to identify security threats, restrict unauthorized software, and secure a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.
Lessons

• Windows Operating Systems Security Overview

• Configuring Security Settings

• Restricting Software

• Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Lab : Increasing Security for Server Resources

• Using Group Policy to Secure Member Servers

• Auditing File System Access

• Auditing Domain Logons

Lab : 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.

• Increase security for server resources.

• 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 virtualization technologies available on Windows, specifically focusing on server Virtualization with Hyper-V. It covers how to install and configure Hyper-V and how to configure and manage key components of a Hyper-V
implementation, such as Storage and Networking.
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

• Configuring Virtual Networking

• Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine

• Using Virtual Machine Checkpoints

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Understand and Describe Virtualization Technologies.

• Implement Hyper-V.

• Manage Virtual Machine Storage.

• Manage Virtual Networks.

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Duration:

5 Days

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Prerequisite:

• An understanding of networking fundamentals.

• An understanding of basic AD DS concepts.

• An awareness and understanding of security best practices.

• Basic knowledge of server hardware.

• Experience working with, and configuring, Windows client operating systems, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.

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Training Method:

Instructor-Led-Hands-on-Practical Training, Workshop & Exam Prep

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Assessment Methods:

1. Pre-Test

2. Post-Test

3. Final Exam & Certification by Microsoft
    

What is the core competency do I get by earning this certificate?

Value to the Industry: Completing this course validates a participant’s ability to implement and configure Windows Server 2012 core services, such as Active Directory and the networking services. Completing this course confirms that a participant has the skills & knowledge necessary for implementing, managing, maintaining, and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.

Prove participant's mastery of the primary set of Windows Server 2012 skills required to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value.

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What will I able to do as a result earning this certificate?

On successful completion of Exam 70-410, you will receive your internationally recognized Installing & Configuring Windows Server 2012 Certification from Microsoft.   After completing this course, students will be able to:-

• Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.

• Describe AD DS infrastructure, and install and configure domain controllers.

• Manage AD DS objects.

• Automate AD DS administration.

• Describe Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4) addressing.

• Describe installing and configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), in addition to managing a DHCP database.

• Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers.

• Describe implementing IPv6 addressing.

• Describe implementing storage configuration options for Windows Server 2012.

• Enable and configure file and print services in Windows Server 2012.

• Describe implementing Group Policy.

• Increase security in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure by using Group Policy Objects, AppLocker, and Windows Firewall.

• Describe Microsoft Virtualization technologies, including Hyper-V.

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How will earning this certificate benefits me and my employer?

A CISCO Certification Enhances And Validates Your Networking Knowledge

Benefits  of  Microsoft  Certifications for Employability :-

Why getting a MCSA,  MCITP, MCTS  or MCSE certification makes sense for you &  your employer.

There are many benefits, but let’s face facts - certifications fuel new careers and six-figure salaries. Experts agree that opportunities in IT are only growing, and more opportunities with a proven set of skills translate into higher pay.  Certifications place you in a position to take advantage of them. 

1. Technology Drives Business Success
Technology now affects more businesses in more ways than ever before. From SMBs to large enterprises technology routinely sits at the center of business strategy. According to a recent study by CompTIA, 80% of organizations indicate their IT skills gap affect at least one business area such as staff productivity (41%), customer service / engagement (32%), and security (31%).  Gaps in IT skills are likely hindering companies’ optimal utilization of technology and presumably hampering business successes. Most professionals in hiring positions already recognize that investing in staff training is typically a cheaper option than hiring new employees; after all employees are a company’s most valuable asset.
 

2. Knowledge is Power - Microsoft Certification
You: Employee skill levels are directly responsible for how an organization performs in several key areas of IT.  Seventy-five percent of managers believe that certifications are important to team performance.

Your Employer: Companies with Microsoft Certified Professionals experienced shorter server downtimes and greater productivity in the help-desk function, which more than paid for the direct and indirect costs associated with certification.
Did you know… help desk certified professionals can handle 11% more phone calls and 28% more field service calls, and have a lower staff turnover rate (16% versus 24%).

3.   Job Satisfaction
You: Job Security

• 91% of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring criteria.

• Certifications are rated have extremely high or high value in validating the skills and expertise of job candidates by 64 percent of IT hiring managers.

Your Employer: Job Performance

• Increase Team Productivity and Performance.  Sixty-three percent of hiring managers say certified individuals are more productive than their non-certified counterparts.

• Strengthen IT Staff. An employee that is a recognized MS certified subject matter expert (SME) is an important resource of knowledge and skill to other employees. This resource enhances team cohesiveness and value. On average, 40 to 55% of top-performing teams have obtained Microsoft Certifications. 

4. Competitive Advantage
You:  All other things being equal, employers will choose a candidate with a certification over one who lacks it. Many IT Managers agree that certifications show that an IT professional is devoted to their career. This is supported by CompTIA’s findings with regards to hiring managers’ perceptions on certifications: 

• 59% of hiring managers said that it showed a candidate’s commitment to a career in IT Cost of Program:

• Another 61% said that certifications show subject matter expertise

• While 58% think certifications demonstrate initiative. 

Your Employer: Certifications matter to those businesses that need certified employees for specific reasons, such as partnership requirements or to satisfy client requirements. Microsoft Certifications elicit a distinct competitive edge in RFPs, contracts and bids for your company by providing industry recognition of company knowledge and proficiency.  

5. Improve IT Operations AND Increase ROI 
You: 45% of employees strongly agree that when their employers pay for exams, it provides a strong incentive to stay in their jobs.
Your Employer:  Microsoft Certified employees are more confident and productive. They know how to better utilize technology for your business by creating more secure and effective solutions – saving time and eliminate risk to your company.

 

Max Class Capacity:

20 - 30 persons.

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Suitable for:

Public, IT/ Programming Student, Programmer.

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Career Pathway:

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Course date:

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