The 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 online training course is part two of a series of three online training courses which provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three online training courses in total will collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the online training courses, this online training course will primarily cover the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as user and group management, network access and data security.
Overview
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Implement a Group Policy infrastructure
Manage user desktops with Group Policy
Manage user and service accounts
Maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Configure and troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS)
Configure and troubleshoot Remote Access
Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server (NPS) role
Implement Network Access Protection (NAP)
Optimize file services
Configure encryption and advanced auditing
Deploy and maintain server images
Implement Update Management
Monitor Windows Server 2012
Understand appropriate command-line, PowerShell and applicable management shell commands
This course is intended for 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.
Before attending this online training 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.
- Attended the Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (410) course.
01. Module 1: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
- Group Policy
- Implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Managing Group Policy Scope
- Group Policy Processing
- Troubleshooting Policy Application
02. Module 2: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
- Implementing Administrative Templates
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Managing Software with Group Policy Software Installation (GPSI)
03. Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
- Creating and Administering User Accounts
- Configuring User Object Attributes
- Automating User Account Creation
- Configuring Managed Service Accounts
04. Module 4: Maintaining AD DS
- Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
- Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
- Administering AD DS
- Managing the AD DS Database
05. Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
- Installing the DNS Server Role
- Configuring the DNS Server Role
- Configuring DNS Zones
- Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
- Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
06. Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
- Configuring Network Access
- Configuring VPN Access
- Network Policies
- Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
- Configuring DirectAccess
07. Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the NPS Role
- Installing and Configuring a NPS
- Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
- NPS Authentication Methods
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting a NPS
08. Module 8: Implementing NAP
- NAP
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
09. Module 9: Optimizing File Services
- File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
- Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
- Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
- Distributed File System (DFS)
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
10. Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
- Encrypting Network Files with Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Configuring Advanced Auditing
11. Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Implementing Deployment with WDS
- Administering WDS
12. Module 12: Implementing Update Management
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Deploying Updates with WSUS
13. Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
- Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring Event Logs
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Implement a Group Policy infrastructure
Manage user desktops with Group Policy
Manage user and service accounts
Maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Configure and troubleshoot Domain Name System (DNS)
Configure and troubleshoot Remote Access
Install, configure, and troubleshoot the Network Policy Server (NPS) role
Implement Network Access Protection (NAP)
Optimize file services
Configure encryption and advanced auditing
Deploy and maintain server images
Implement Update Management
Monitor Windows Server 2012
Understand appropriate command-line, PowerShell and applicable management shell commands
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for 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.
PREREQUISITES
Before attending this online training 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.
- Attended the Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 (410) course.
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Module 1: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
- Group Policy
- Implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- Managing Group Policy Scope
- Group Policy Processing
- Troubleshooting Policy Application
02. Module 2: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
- Implementing Administrative Templates
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Managing Software with Group Policy Software Installation (GPSI)
03. Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
- Creating and Administering User Accounts
- Configuring User Object Attributes
- Automating User Account Creation
- Configuring Managed Service Accounts
04. Module 4: Maintaining AD DS
- Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
- Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
- Administering AD DS
- Managing the AD DS Database
05. Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
- Installing the DNS Server Role
- Configuring the DNS Server Role
- Configuring DNS Zones
- Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
- Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
06. Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
- Configuring Network Access
- Configuring VPN Access
- Network Policies
- Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
- Configuring DirectAccess
07. Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the NPS Role
- Installing and Configuring a NPS
- Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
- NPS Authentication Methods
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting a NPS
08. Module 8: Implementing NAP
- NAP
- Configuring NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
09. Module 9: Optimizing File Services
- File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
- Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
- Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
- Distributed File System (DFS)
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
10. Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
- Encrypting Network Files with Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Configuring Advanced Auditing
11. Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
- Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
- Implementing Deployment with WDS
- Administering WDS
12. Module 12: Implementing Update Management
- Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
- Deploying Updates with WSUS
13. Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
- Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring Event Logs
SCHEDULE
