About Education 

This five-day training teaches you how to install and configureWindows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The training aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to implement and configure the core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. The training focuses on; is the initial configuration of core services such as networking, storage, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, file and print services, and Hyper-V 
Ideal for preparing for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Exam 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam. 

Prerequisites 

It is recommended to have the following knowledge and skills before attending the training: 

• Knowledge of networking basics (e.g. TCP/IP, subnetting) 

• Basic knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) 

• Awareness of security best practices 

• Server hardware basics 

• Experience working on Windows client operating systems (Windows 7 or 8) 

Recommended Training: 

• 10967A: Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure 

Duration of Training 

• Instructor-led training: 5 days (with hands-on lab work) 

• Virtual instructor-led training: 5 days (with web-based lectures and hands-on labs) 

Who Should Participate? 

• Windows Server administrators 

• IT professionals who have experience with non-Microsoft technologies and want to migrate to Windows Server 

• MCSA 410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Individuals preparing for the exam 

• IT professionals targeting the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certifications in the data center, desktop infrastructure and messaging space 

Training Content and Laboratory Details 

Module 1: Implementing IPv4 

Topics: 

• TCP/IP protocol suite overview 

• IPv4 addressing and subnetting 

• IPv4 configuration and troubleshooting 

Lab: IPv4 Application 

1. Defining subnets 
2. Resolving IPv4 issues 

Module 2: DHCP Implementation 

Topics: 

• Installing the DHCP Server Role 

• Configuring DHCP scopes 

• DHCP database management and monitoring 

Lab: DHCP Application 

1. Performing DHCP setup 
2. Implement DHCP Forwarding Agent (optional) 

Module 3: Implementing DNS 

Topics: 

• Name resolution on Windows clients and servers 

• Setup and management of DNS server 

• Configuring DNS zones 

Lab: DNS Application 

1. DNS setup and configuration 
2. Creating host records 
3. Managing DNS cache 

Module 4: Deployment and Management of Windows Server 2012 

Topics: 

• Installation and configuration of Windows Server 2012 R2 

• Server management with Windows PowerShell 

Lab: Managing Windows Server 2012 

1. Windows Server 2012 R2 deployment 
2. Server Core configuration 

Module 5: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services 

Topics: 

• Structure and components of AD DS 

• Installation of Domain Controllers 

Lab: Domain Controller Installation 

1. Setting up a Domain Controller using IFM 

Module 6: Managing AD DS Objects 

Topics: 

• Management of user, group and computer accounts 

• Delegation of administrative duties 

Lab: AD DS Object Management 

1. Configuring user and group accounts 
2. Management of computer objects 

Module 7: Automating Active Directory Management 

Topics: 

• Using PowerShell and command line tools 

• PowerShell for bulk operations 

Lab: AD DS Management with PowerShell 

1. Creating bulk user accounts with PowerShell 

Module 8: IPv6 Implementation 

Topics: 

• Features and advantages of IPv6 

• Interoperability with IPv4 

Lab: IPv6 Application 

1. Configuring IPv6 network 

Module 9: Implementing Local Storage 

Topics: 

• Management of storage spaces and use of Storage Spaces 

Lab: Local Storage Application 

1. Installation and configuration of a new disk 

Module 10: File and Print Services 

Topics: 

• Configuring file sharing and printing services 

• Using shadow copies and Work Folders 

Lab: File and Print Services 

1. Creating a file share 
2. Configuring the print pool 

Module 11: Group Policy Implementation 

Topics: 

• Creation of GPOs and central store configuration 

Lab: Group Policy Implementation 

1. Configuring Group Policy Objects 

Module 12: Ensuring Security with Group Policy 

Topics: 

• Configuring security settings 

• Windows Firewall management 

Lab: Security Management with Group Policy 

1. Configuring AppLocker policies 

Module 13: Virtualization with Hyper-V 

Topics: 

• Hyper-V installation and management 

Lab: Server Virtualization with Hyper-V 

1. Creating and configuring a virtual machine 
2. Management of virtual networks 

What You Will Gain at the End of Training 

Participants who complete this training will be able to: 

• Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012 

• Applying AD DS and group policies 

• IPv4 and IPv6 configuration 

• Managing file, print, and virtualization services