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Administering Windows Server
2012 (20411)
H4D01S
Course Overview
This course is part two of a series of three courses. Through this series you will gain the skills
and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server
2012 R2 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.
Part 1 is HP course H4D00.
Part 2 is HP course H4D01.
Part 3 is HP course H4D02.
You will cover the necessary administrative responsibilities, such as implementing server
images, user and group management with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Group
Policy, remote access, network policies, data security, and monitoring and updating
management. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product
20411 and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-411: Administering Windows Server
2012. Exam 70-411 is one of three exams needed for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012
certification.
Special Note
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Audience
This course is intended for:
System administrators and IT professionals with experience in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment, looking to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 environment.
Prerequisites
At least one year of experience working with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012
Price USD $3,000
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Course title Administering Windows Server 2012 (20411) HP course # H4D01S
Category Microsoft Server 2012
Duration 5 days
2
Understanding of Active Directory and networking infrastructure
HP Course H4D00S – "Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (20410)" or equivalent experience
Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Manage user desktops with Group Policy
Manage user and service accounts
Maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
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
Implement update management
Monitor Windows Server 2012
Course outline
1. Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
Configuring the DNS Server Role
Configuring DNS Zones
Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
Managing and Troubleshooting DNS 2. Maintaining AD DS
Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
Administering AD DS
Managing the AD DS Database
3. Managing User and Service Accounts
Configuring Password Policy and User Account
Configuring Managed Service Accounts
4. Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
Group Policy
Implementing and Administering Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Group Policy Scope and Processing
Troubleshooting Policy Application
5. Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
Implementing Administrative Templates
Configuring Folder Redirection and Scripts
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Managing Software with Group Policy
6. Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
Implementing DirectAccess
Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Implementing VPN
Implementing Web Application Proxy
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 8. Implementing NAP
NAP
Configuring NAP
Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP 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. Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
Encrypting Drives by Using BitLocker
Encrypting Network Files with Encrypting File System (EFS)
Configuring Advanced Auditing
11. Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
Windows Deployment Services (WDS)
Implementing Deployment with WDS
Administering WDS
12. Implementing Update Management
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Deploying Updates with WSUS 13. Monitoring Windows Server 2012
Monitoring Tools
Using Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs Labs
NOTE: Labs in this course are based on the General Availability release of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1
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Lab 1: Configure and Troubleshoot DNS
Configure DNS Resource Records
Configure DNS Conditional Forwarding
Installing and Configuring DNS Zones
Troubleshoot DNS Lab 2: Maintain AD DS
Install and Configure a Read Only Domain Controller
Create and Administer Active Directory Snapshots
Configure the Active Directory Recycle Bin
Deploy a domain controller by using domain controller cloning Lab 3: Manage User and Service Accounts
Configure Password Policy and Account Lockout Settings
Create and Associate a Managed Service Account Lab 4: Implement a Group Policy Infrastructure
Create and Configure GPOs
Manage Group Policy Scope
Verify Group Policy Application
Manage GPOs
Lab 5: Manage User Desktops with Group Policy
Implement Settings Using Group Policy Preferences
Manage Office 2013 by using Administrative Templates
Deploy Software by using Group Policy
Configure Folder Redirection
Lab 6a: Implement DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
VerifyReadiness for a DirectAccess Deployment
Validate the DirectAccess Deployment
Lab 6b: Deploy an Advanced DirectAccess Solution
Prepare the Environment for DirectAccess
Implement the Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
Validate the DirectAccess Deployment Lab 6c: Implement VPN
Validate the VPN Deployment
Lab 6d: Implement Web Application Proxy
Validate the Web Application Proxy Deployment Lab 7: Install and Configure a Network Policy Server
Install and Configure NPS to Support RADIUS
Configure a RADIUS Client
Lab 8a: Implement Network Access Protection with VPN Enforcement
Configure NAP with VPN Enforcement
Validate the deployment
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Lab 8b: Implement IPSec Enforcement for NAP
Configure IPSec Enforcement
Validate the deployment
Lab 9a: Configure Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM
Configure FSRM Quotas
Configure File Screening Lab 9b: Implement DFS
Install and Configure the DFS
Configure a DFS Namespace
Configure DFS-R
Lab 10: Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
Encrypt and Drives by Using BitLocker
Encrypt Files by Using Encrypting File System
Configure Advanced Audit
Lab 11: Use Windows Deployment Services to Deploy Windows Server 2012
Install and Configure Windows Deployment Services
reate Operating System Images with Windows Deployment Services
Configure Custom Computer Naming
Deploy Images with Windows Deployment Services Lab 12: Implement Update Management
Implement the WSUS Server Role
Configure Update Settings
Approve and Deploy an Update Using WSUS Lab 13: Monitor Windows Server 2012
Establish a Performance Baseline
Identify the Source of a Performance Problem
View and Configure Centalized Event Logs
