Administering Windows Server 2012
Course Description
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 and Windows Server 2012 R2 environment. The key focus for students 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, providing skills in areas such as User and Group management, Network Access and Data Security.
5 days
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Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:Knowledge and skills concerning the initial implementation and configuration of core Windows Server services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Networking Services and Microsoft Hyper-V.
Knowledge equivalent to course Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 as this course will build upon that knowledge.
Module 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 RoleConfiguring DNS Zones
Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
Configuring DNS Resource RecordsConfiguring DNS Conditional Forwarding
Installing and Configuring DNS Zones
Troubleshooting DNS
Module 2: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
This module explains how to implement virtualized domain controllers and read-only domain controller (RODCs). It also explains how to perform common AD DS administrative tasksand manage the AD DS Database.
Lessons
Overview of AD DSImplementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers
Administering AD DS
Managing the AD DS Database
Lab : Maintaining AD DS
Installing and Configuring a RODCCreate and administer AD DS Snapshots
Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin
Deploy a domain controller by using domain controller cloning
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 AccountConfiguring Managed Service Accounts
Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts
Configuring Password Policy and Account Lockout SettingsCreating and Associating a Group Managed Service Account
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, and manage GPOs by using Windows PowerShell. It also focuses on troubleshooting the application of GPOs.Lessons
Introducing Group PolicyImplementing and Administering GPOs
Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing
Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
Creating and Configuring GPOsManaging GPO Scope
Verify GPO Application
Managing GPOs
Module 5: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
This module explains how you can use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to implement 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 TemplatesConfiguring Folder Redirection and Scripts
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Managing Software with Group Policy
Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
Implement Settings Using Group Policy PreferencesManaging Office 2013 by using Administrative Templates
Deploying Software by using Group Policy
Configuring Folder Redirection
Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting 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, and implement VPN.Lessons
Remote Access OverviewImplementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Implementing VPN
Implementing Web Application Proxy
Lab : Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
Verifying Readiness for a DirectAccess DeploymentRunning the Getting Started Wizard
Validating the DirectAccess Deployment
Lab : Deploying an Advanced DirectAccess Solution
Preparing the Environment for DirectAccessImplementing the Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Validating the DirectAccess Deployment
Lab : Implementing VPN
Implementing VPNValidating the VPN Deployment
Lab : Implementing Web Application Proxy
Implementing Web Application ProxyValidating the Web Application Proxy Deployment
Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
This module explains how to install and configure NPS, RADIUS Clients and servers. It also describes NPS authentication methods. It describe NPS authentication methods and how tomonitor and troubleshoot NPS.
Lessons
Installing and Configuring a Network Policy ServerConfiguring RADIUS Clients and Servers
NPS Authentication Methods
Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUSConfiguring and Testing a RADIUS Client
Module 8: Implementing Network Access Protection
This module explains how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NAP. It also explains how NAP can help to protect your network and the various NAP enforcement processes.Lessons
Network Access Protection OverviewConfiguring NAP
Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Implementing NAP with VPN Enforcement
Configuring NAP with VPN EnforcementValidating the Deployment
Lab : Implementing IPSec Enforcement for NAP
Configuring IPSec EnforcementValidating the Deployment
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 FSRMUsing FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
DFS Overview
Configuring DFS Namespaces
Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS-R
Lab : Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM
Configuring FSRM QuotasConfiguring File Screening
Lab : Implementing DFS
Installing the DFS role serviceConfiguring a DFS Namespace
Configuring DFS-R
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 BitLockerEncrypting Files by Using Encrypting File System
Configuring Advanced Auditing
Lab : Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
Securing Data Drives by Using BitLockerEncrypting and Recovering Files
Configuring Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
his module explains how to create and manage server images by using Windows Deployment ServicesLessons
Overview of Windows Deployment ServicesManaging Windows Deployment Images
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 ServicesCreating Operating System Images with Windows Deployment Services
Configuring Custom Computer Naming
Deploying Images with Windows Deployment Services
Module 12: Implementing Update Management
This module explains how to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to deploy updates to Windows servers and clients.Lessons
Overview of WSUSDeploying Updates with WSUS
Lab : Implementing Update Management
Implementing the WSUS Server RoleConfiguring Update Settings
Approving and Deploying an Update by using 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 and monitor events.Lessons
Monitoring ToolsUsing Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012
Establishing a Performance BaselineIdentifying the Source of a Performance Problem
Viewing and Configuring Centralized Event Logs
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