This version of this course, 20417A, utilizes pre-release software in the virtual machines for the labs. This course is designed primarily for people who want to upgrade their technical skills from Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012. It presumes a high level of knowledge about previous Windows Server versions.
This will explain new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 around management, networking infrastructure, storage, access control, Hyper-V, high availability, and identity federation. Specific technologies covered will include Dynamic Access Control(DAC), Failover Clustering, Microsoft Online Backup and changes with Active Directory, and Hyper-V and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). It is not a product upgrade course, detailing the considerations for migrating and upgrading your specific environment to Windows Server 2012. However, this course will update your skills to Windows Server 2012.
The primary audience for this course is Information Technology (IT) professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2008 Server Administrators, and who carry out day-to-day management and administrative tasks, and want to update their skills and knowledge to Windows Server 2012.
The secondary audience for this course includes candidates who hold existing credentials in Windows Server 2008 at Technology Specialist (TS) or Professional (PRO) level, and who want to migrate their current credentials to the new credential of Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) with Windows Server 2012.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, students must have:
•Two or more years of experience deploying and managing Windows Server 2008
•Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation
•Experience with Active Directory technologies and implementation
•Experience with Windows Server 2008 server virtualization technologies and implementation
Students attending this course are expected to have passed the following exams, or have equivalent knowledge:
•Exam 70-640: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
•Exam 70-642: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
•Exam 70-646: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
*Course Cost listed does not include the cost of courseware or lunch, required in your registration. Please refer to your Enrollment Sales Order or Invoice for the additional cost. If you have any questions, please contact us (learn@vtec.org or 207-775-0244). Course is subject to minimum enrollment. Course may run as a live distance learning course if minimum is not met.
This module covers the installation and initial configuration and management of Windows Server 2012. It also explains how to configure remote management in Windows Server 2012.
Installing Windows Server 2012
Configuring Windows Server 2012
Configuring Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 Servers
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Install Windows Server 2012.
•Configure Windows Server 2012.
•Configure remote management for Windows Server 2012 servers
This module explains the features and functionality of Windows PowerShell 3.0. It also describes managing Windows Server 2012 servers and AD DS with Windows PowerShell.
Overview of Windows PowerShell 3.0
Using Windows PowerShell 3.0 to Manage AD DS
Managing Servers by Using Windows PowerShell 3.0
Lab : Managing Servers Running Windows Server 2012 by Using Windows PowerShell 3.0
Introduction to Windows PowerShell 3.0
Managing AD DS by Using Windows PowerShell 3.0
Managing Servers by Using Windows PowerShell 3.0
After completing this module, students will be able to:
•Describe the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.
•Use Windows PowerShell to manage Active Directory Domain Service (AD DS).