Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Learn to implement core services of Windows Server 2012

Understand core services of Windows Server 2012
Learn to install, manage and maintain core services in Windows Server 2012 environment
Manage storage, networking, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Hyper-V
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Windows Server is a group of operating systems. It supports data storage, applications and communication within an organisation. Windows Server was developed by Microsoft. Older versions of Windows Server provided features like security, stability, networking and various other improvements to file system. Other improvements include enhanced hardware support and deployment technologies. To focus on small businesses, Microsoft has created special SKU’s of Windows server. The latest release of Windows Server is Windows Server 2012 R2, and it also focuses on cloud computing. Windows Server provides ease of management. It handles events efficiently to allow websites run smoothly. Windows Server web hosting support major web programming languages like PHP, ASP.Net and databases MS SQL, MySQL.

Who should take this course

The intended audience for Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 course are IT professionals who have some experience and knowledge of working with the operating system and want to achieve the required skills as well as knowledge to install and configure Windows Server 2012 R2 Server in current Windows server environment.

Windows server administrators who are beginners in Windows Server Administration and its related technologies can enrol into this course

Delegates who want to learn more about Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012

IT professionals who have experience in other non-Microsoft technologies and want to get trained in using Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

Delegates looking to take Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) can take this course

Prerequisites

For attending this course, meet the following prerequisites:

Knowledge of networking fundamentals and basic AD DS concepts
Awareness and knowledge of best security practices
Basic knowledge of server hardware
Experience of working with, and configuring Windows client operating system like Windows 7 and 8

Learn to deploy and configure Windows Server 2012
Manage Active Directory objects
Learn how to automate Active Directory Administration
Install IPV4 and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Install Domain Name System (DNS) and IPV6
Learn to install local storage, file and print services
Install group policy
Understand how to secure Windows Server using Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
Using Hyper-V install server virtualization
Able to deploy, configure and track servers
Develop and configure settings, storage and networks of virtual machine
Learn to configure servers for remote management
Understand how to install domain controllers
Understand processing of domain controllers to create and manage group policy
Stay updated with the information in Windows Server 2012 R2

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Course Overview

In Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 course learn to install and configure Windows Server 2012 including Windows Server 2012 R2. This course is the first course of Windows Server Series that provide the necessary skills and knowledge required to deploy core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. Three courses in Windows Server Series cover whole concepts of managing, implementing and maintaining services as well infrastructure in Windows Server 2012 environment. This course focus on implementation and configuration of core services like storage, networking, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Hyper-v, file and print services.

Course Content

Deploy and manage Windows Server 2012

In this module understand about editions of Windows Server 2012 and new management tools. Learn to install windows server 2012 and perform post-deployment and basic administrative tasks

Overview of Windows Server 2012
Install Windows Server 2012
Post installation configuration
Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
Windows PowerShell overview

Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

In this module understand Active Directory Domain Service’s structure. Various components like forest, domain and organisation units (OUs). Also get overview of domain controllers along with choices available with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server

Overview of AD DS
Introduction to Domain Controllers
Install a Domain Controller

Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

Learn to manage user accounts, computer accounts, consumer devices that employees use. Also, cover how to handle enterprise network by managing groups.

Manage user accounts and groups
Manage computer accounts
Delegating administration

Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

In this topic learn to use command line tools. Use Windows PowerShell to automate the administration of AD DS. Understand various command line tools and commands of Windows PowerShell. Also, learn to use these commands and tools to change objects individually and in bulk operations

Use command line tools and Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
Perform bulk operations with Windows PowerShell

Implementing IPv4

In this module understand using IPV4 which is a network protocol used on local area networks and internet. Learn to implement the IPV4 addressing scheme and troubleshoot network communication. Also, learn to determine and troubleshoot network-related problems.

Overview of TCP/IP
Understand IPv4 Addressing
Subnet and Supernet
Configure and Troubleshoot IPv4

Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Learn about Windows server-based network infrastructure supporting and troubleshooting. Deploy, configur and troubleshoot Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role.

Introduction to DHCP Server Role
Configure DHCP Scopes
Manage a DHCP Database
Secure and track DHCP

Implementing DNS

Understand about name resolution for Windows Server Servers and Windows operating system clients. Also, cover installation and configuration of DNS Server Service as well as its components.

Name resolution for Windows servers and clients
Install DNS Server
Manage DNS Zones

Implementing IPv6

Understand features and benefits of IPV6. How IPV6 affects IPV4 networks. Learn to integrate IPV6 with IPv4 networks by using various transition technologies.

Introduction to IPv6
IPv6 Addressing
Coexistence with IPv4
IPv6 Transition Technologies

Implementing Local Storage

Understand about various storage technologies. Install storage solutions in windows server 2012 and use its new storage spaces feature.

Introduction to Storage
Manage disks and volumes
Install Storage Spaces

Implementing File and Print Services

In this module, learn to provide print and file resources with Windows Server 2012. Learn to secure folders and files. Protect previous file versions and folders using shadow copies.

Secure folders and files
Protect shared folders and files using Shadow Copies
Configure Work Folders and network printing

Implementing Group Policy

In this module get an overview of group policy and install Group Policy

Introduction to Group Policy
Group Policy Processing
Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates

Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects

In this module understand about Windows Server 2012 operating system security. Learn to identify security and plan strategy to mitigate operating system threats

Windows Operating Systems security overview
Configure Security Settings
Restrict Software
Configure Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

In this module understand virtualization technologies that exist on windows and focus on Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Learn about the components of the Hyper-V role, configuring and deploying the role, in addition to and how to configure and manage key components of a Hyper-V implementation, such as Storage and Networking.

Install Virtualization Technologies
Implement Hyper-V
Manage Virtual Machine Storage and Virtual Networks

About Plymouth

Plymouth

Plymouth is a city located on the south coast of Devon, England. Plymouth is 37 miles south-west of Exeter and 190 miles west south- west of London between river Plym and Tamar's mouths.

Throughout Industrial Revolution, Plymouth grew as commercial shipping port handling imports and passengers from America. Plymouth port also export local minerals like copper, lime, china, clay, tin and arsenic. Neighbouring town Devonport became Royal Naval Shipbuilding and dockyard town. In 1928 Plymouth achieved city status. In mid-2015, the city is home to 262,700 which makes it 30th most populous area in the United Kingdom. Plymouth is the second largest in Southwest after Bristol. Plymouth City Council governs Plymouth, and it is represented by three MP’s. The economy of Plymouth is influenced by seafaring and shipbuilding including ferry links to Spain and Brittany. In Western Europe large operational naval base HMNB Devonport is located. Plymouth is home to Plymouth University.

History

Plymouth had a population of 107,000 in the year 1901. In 1914 the two towns Devonport and Stonehouse were merged with Plymouth. Slum clearance started in Plymouth after World War 1. Slum housing was stopped and replaced by council housing in Swilly and New Prospect. By 1928, new 802 houses were built. In 1920 motor buses started in Plymouth and then got replaced by trams. Due to dockyard in Second World War Plymouth was a prime target for bombing. Around 3754 houses were damaged, and more than 8000 were severely damaged. Later slums were replaced with better flats and houses. Later in the 20th century, various houses were built at South way and Egg Buckland. In Plympton and Plymstock many private houses have been constructed. In the 21st century, Plymouth is flourishing. Drakes Circus shopping was remade in 2006, and now the population of Plymouth is 240,000.

Education

The University of Plymouth has enrolled around 23,155 students as of 2015 and 2016. It has 3000 staff and income of around £160 million. Main courses in it include business, marine biology, marine engineering, shipping and much more. The University of St Mark and St John was also known as Marjon or Marjons have expertise in teacher training. These universities offer various training courses across the country as well as abroad. This city is also home to two other large colleges. City College of Plymouth provides courses from basic to foundation degree for various students. Plymouth College of Art offers courses on media. It is only one of the four independent colleges of art and design in the UK.

There are 71 state primary phase schools in Plymouth and 13 state secondary schools. Plymouth has eight special schools, three selective state grammar schools and independent school.

This city is also home to Royal Naval Engineering College that was opened in 1880 in Keyham. It was renamed Dockyard Technical College in 1959. Later training was shifted to the University of Southampton. Marine Biological Association of UK is also located in Plymouth.