Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Boot Camp Courses

Bootcamp Title – MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 (1 Cert)
Number of Days –9
Number of Exams –3
Number of Certifications –1
Cost - $5,995.00

Certifications:

MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2

Exams:

70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2

70-411:Administering Windows Server 2012 R2

70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services R2

Course Description:

The MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 certification boot camp is a 9 day comprehensive deep dive into the Windows Server covering topics such as installing, configuring and administering. This instructor led face to face training camp will teach you the skills needed to support a Windows Server 2012 environment.

Class Objectives (Following information customized from Microsoft LearningTest Objectives)

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
This module introduces the new Windows Server2012 administrative interface, including roles and features that are available with the Windows Server2012 operating system. It alsodiscusses various Windows Server2012 installation options and configuration steps performed during installation and after deployment, in addition to using Windows PowerShell to perform common administrative tasks in Windows Server2012.
Lessons
  • Windows Server2012 R2 Overview
  • Installing Windows Server2012 R2
  • Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server2012 R2
  • Overview of Windows Server2012 R2 Management
  • Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 R2
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe Windows Server 2012 R2.
  • Install Windows Server2012 R2.
  • Perform postinstallation configuration of Windows Server2012 R2.
  • Describe the management tools available in Windows Server2012 R2.
  • 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 (ADDS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of Domain Controllers, in addition tochoices that are available with Windows Server2012 for installing ADDS on a server.
Lessons
  • Overview of AD DS
  • Overview of Domain Controllers
  • Installing a Domain Controller
Lab : Installing Domain Controllers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the structure of Active DirectoryDomain Services (ADDS).
  • 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 managevarious 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
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 ADDS administration.
Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration
This module describes how to use commandline tools and Windows PowerShell to automate ADDS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands, andthen describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individuallyand 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Use commandline tools for AD DS administration.
  • Use Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DSadministration.
  • Perform bulk operations by using Windows PowerShell.
Module 5: Implementing IPv4
In this module, studentssee how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme. This module discusses using IPv4, whichis the network protocol used on the Internet and on local area networks, totroubleshoot network communication. It also covers determining and troubleshooting network-related problems.
Lessons
  • Overview of TCP/IP
  • Understanding IPv4 Addressing
  • Subnetting and Supernetting
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
Lab : Implementing 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 andtroubleshooting 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (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 aDNS Server service and its components.
Lessons
  • Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers
  • Installing a DNS Server
  • Managing DNS Zones
Lab : Implementing DNS
After completing this module students will be able to:
  • Describe name resolution for Windows operating system clients and Windows Server servers.
  • Install and manage a DNS Server.
  • 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
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 modulegives 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe 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
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
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, andsecure 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 ResourcesLab : Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe WindowsServer 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the Microsoft virtualization technologies.
  • Implement HyperV.
  • Manage virtual machine storage.
  • Manage virtual networks.
Course OutlineModule 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Domain Name System
This module explains how to configure and troubleshoot DNS, including DNS replication and caching.
Lessons
  • Configuring the DNS Server Role
  • Configuring DNS Zones
  • Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
  • Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install and configure the DNS server role.
  • Create and configure DNS zones.
  • Configure DNS zone transfers.
  • Manage and troubleshoot DNS.
Module 2: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to implement virtualized domain controllers andread-only domain controller (RODCs). It also explains how to perform common AD DS administrative tasks
and manage the AD DS Database.
Lessons
  • Overview of AD DS
  • Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
  • Implementing RODCs
  • Administering AD DS
  • Managing the AD DS Database
Lab : Maintaining AD DS
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Implement virtualized domain controllers.
  • Implement RODCs.
  • Administer AD DS.
  • Manage the AD DS database
Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
This module explains how to create, configure and automate the creation of user accounts. It also explains how to configure account-related properties of user objects. It further explains how to create and administer Managed Service Accounts.
Lessons
  • Configuring Password Policy and User Account Lockout Settings
  • Configuring Managed Service Accounts
Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure password policy and user account lockout settings.
  • Configure managed service accounts.
Module 4: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
This module explains how to implement a GPO infrastructure. This also teaches how to perform common GPO management tasks, andmanage GPOsby usingWindows PowerShell. It also focuses on troubleshooting the application of GPOs.
Lessons
  • Introducing Group Policy
  • Implementing and Administering GPOs
  • Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing
  • Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Explain what Group Policy is.
  • Implement and administer Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
  • Manage Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing.
  • Troubleshoot the application of GPOs.
Module 5: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
This module explains how you can use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) toimplement desktop environments across your organization by using Administrative Templates, Folder Redirection, Group Policy preferences, and where applicable, use software deployment to install and update application programs. It is important to know how to use these various GPO features so that you can configure your users’ computer settings properly.
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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Configure folder redirection and scripts by using GPOs.
  • Describe and implement Administrative Templates.
  • Configure GPO preferences.
  • Deploy software by using GPOs.
Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
This module explains how to install and configure NPS, RADIUS Clients andservers. It also describes NPS authentication methods. Itdescribe NPS authentication methods and how tomonitor and troubleshoot 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
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install and configure a Network Policy Server (NPS).
  • Configure clients and servers with the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol.
  • Explain NPS authentication methods.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot NPS.
Module 7: Implementing Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NAP. It also explains howNAP can help to protect your network and thevarious NAP enforcement processes.
Lessons
  • Overview of Network Access Protection
  • Overview of NAP Enforcement Processes
  • Configuring NAP
  • Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
  • Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe how NAP can help to protect your network.
  • Describe the various NAP enforcement processes.
  • Configure NAP.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.
Module 8: Implementing Remote Access
In this module, you will learn how to implement and manage remote access in Windows Server 2012. You will also learn how to implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started wizard, implement and manage an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure, andimplement VPN.
Lessons
  • Overview of Remote Access
  • Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
  • Implementing and Managing an Advanced Direct Access Infrastructure
  • Implementing VPN
  • Implementing Web Application Proxy
Lab : Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started WizardLab : Deploying an Advanced Direct Access SolutionLab : Implementing VPNLab : Implementing Web Application Proxy
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Install and manage the Remote Access role in Windows Server 2012 operating system.
  • Implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard.
  • Implement and manage an advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure.
  • Implement VPN access.
  • Implement Web Application Proxy.
Module 9: Optimizing File Services
This module describes FSRM,configure quotas, file screening, and storage reports and implement classification management and file management tasks. It describes the components of the DFS. I also explains how to configure DFS namespaces and DFS replication.
Lessons
  • Overview of FSRM
  • Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
  • Implementing Classification and File Management Tasks
  • Overview of DFS
  • Configuring DFS Namespaces
  • Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
Lab : Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using File Server Resource ManagerLab : Implementing Distributed File System
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) in the Windows Server 2012 operating system.
  • Use FSRM to manage quotas, file screens, and storage reports.
  • Implement classification and file management tasks.
  • Describe Distributed File System (DFS).
  • Configure DFS namespaces.
  • Configure and troubleshoot DFS Replication.
Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
This module explains how to encrypt files using EFS and configure advanced auditing features.
Lessons
  • Encrypting Drives by Using BitLocker
  • Encrypting Files by Using EFS
  • Configuring Advanced Auditing
Lab : Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Secure data by using BitLocker Drive Encryption.
  • Encrypt files by using Encrypting File System (EFS).
  • Configure advanced auditing.
Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
This module explains how to create and manage server images by using Windows Deployment Services
Lessons
  • Overview of Windows Deployment Services
  • ManagingImages
  • Implementing Deployment with Windows Deployment Services
  • Administering Windows Deployment Services
Lab : Using Windows Deployment Services to Deploy Windows Server 2012
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the important features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (Windows DS).
  • Manage images by using Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (Windows ADK) Tools.
  • Configure Windows Deployment Services in Windows Server 2012.
  • Perform deployments with Windows Deployment Services.
Module 12: Implementing Update Management
This module explains howto use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to deploy updates to Windows servers and clients.
Lessons
  • Overview of WSUS
  • Deploying Updates with WSUS
Lab : Implementing Update Management
After completing this module, students will be able to:
  • Describe the role of WSUS.
  • Describe the WSUS update management process.
  • Deploy updates with WSUS.
Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
This module explains the monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2012.It also explains how to use Performance Monitor andmonitor events.
Lessons
  • Monitoring Tools
  • Using Performance Monitor
  • Monitoring Event Logs
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012