Administering Windows Server 2012 (R2 Update)

This course is part two of a series of three courses, which provides hands-on instruction and practice administering Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2. The three 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 courses, this course will primarily cover the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as configuring and troubleshooting name resolution, user and group management with Active Directory Domain Services (Ad Ds) and Group Policy, implementing Remote Access solutions such as DirectAccess, Vpns and Web Application Proxy, implementing Network Policies and Network Access Protection, Data Security, deployment and maintenance of server images, as well as update management and monitoring of Windows Server 2012 environments.

This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (Mcsa): Exam 70411: Administering Windows Server 2012, which is the second of three exams required for Mcsa: Windows Server 2012 credential.

Intended Audience
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.

Course Objectives

• Configure and Troubleshoot Domain Name System
• Maintain Active Directory Domain Services
• Manage User and Service Accounts
• Implement Group Policy Infrastructure
• Manage User Desktops using Group Policy
• Configure and Troubleshoot Remote Access
• Install, Configure and Troubleshoot Network Policy Server
• Implement Network Access Protection
• Optimize File Services
• Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
• Deploy and Maintain Server Images
• Implement Update Managements
• Monitor Windows Server 2012

Course Prerequisites 

• Required: 20410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Boot Camp
• Required: CompTia Network+ Certification
• At least one year of experience working with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and networking infrastructure.