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Classroom / Online / Classroom or Online
05/08/2024 (Monday)
Overview
On this accelerated 2 day Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services course, you’ll learn to configure the advanced services and capabilities of Windows Server 2012, maximising the flexibility, agility and efficiency of the servers in your business.
Through hands-on training and practice, you’ll learn to configure advanced networking services, with greater virtualisation and advanced provisioning. You’ll cover all of this 60% faster than traditional training.
Taught by your official Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), you’ll use official Microsoft curriculum and practice tests. Through Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique you’ll learn skills applicable to components like Active Directory Domain Services, Network Load Balancing, Failover Clustering and Dynamic Access Control (DAC). Modules you’ll study will cover the implementation of:
- Advanced Network Services
- Advanced File Services
- Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
This will prepare you to sit exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services. You’ll sit this on site at Firebrand’s training centre, as part of the course. This is covered by our certification guarantee. This is the third and final exam need to achieve the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.
This course is best suited to those who are looking to gain advanced Windows Server 2012 skills to utilise its full potential. It’s also perfect for those who have already passed the Installing & Configuring and Administering Windows Server exams to become MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certified.
Curriculum
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Implementing Advanced Network Services
You'll be able to configure advanced features for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS), and configure IP Address Management (IPAM).
- Configuring Advanced DHCP Features
- Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
- Implementing IPAM
- Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM
Implementing Advanced File Services
After this module you will be able to configure file services to meet advanced business requirements.
- Configuring iSCSI Storage
- Configuring BranchCache
- Optimizing Storage Usage
Implementing Dynamic Access Control
Configure Dynamic Access Control (DAC) to manage and audit access to shared files.
- Overview of DAC
- Implementing DAC Components
- Implementing DAC for Access Control
- Implementing Access Denied Assistance
- Implementing and Managing Work Folders
Implementing Distributed Active Directory Domain Services Deployments
Plan and implement an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) deployment that includes multiple domains and forests.
- Overview of Distributed AD DS Deployments
- Deploying a Distributed AD DS Environment
- Configuring AD DS Trusts
Implementing Active Directory Domain Services Sites and Replication
You will be able to plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple locations.
- AD DS Replication Overview
- Configuring AD DS Sites
- Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Implementing AD CS
This teaches you how to implement an Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) deployment.
- Using Certificates in a Business Environment
- PKI Overview
- Deploying CAs
- Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates
- Implementing Certificate Distribution and Revocation
- Managing Certificate Recovery
Implementing Active Directory Rights Management Services
You will be able to implement an AD RMS deployment.
- AD RMS Overview
- Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure
- Configuring AD RMS Content Protection
- Configuring External Access to AD RMS
Implementing and Administering AD FS
You will be able to implement an Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) deployment.
- Overview of AD FS
- Deploying AD FS
- Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization
- Deploying AD FS in a Business-to-Business Federation Scenario
- Extending AD FS to External Clients
Implementing Network Load Balancing
You will be able to provide high availability and load balancing for web-based applications by implementing Network Load Balancing (NLB).
- Overview of NLB
- Configuring an NLB Cluster
- Planning an NLB Implementation
Implementing Failover Clustering
You will be able to provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing failover clustering.
- Overview of Failover Clustering
- Implementing a Failover Cluster
- Configuring Highly Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
- Maintaining a Failover Cluster
- Implementing a Multi-Site Failover Cluster
Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
You will be able to deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster.
- Overview of Integrating Hyper-V with Failover Clustering
- Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
- Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
After this module, you will be able to implement a backup and disaster recovery solution based on business and technical requirements
- Data Protection Overview
- Implementing Windows Server Backup
- Implementing Server and Data Recovery
Also as part of the Windows Server 2012 R2 course the content also covers an overview of Windows Azure.
Exam Track
You'll sit the following exam on site at Firebrand’s training centre, as part of the course. This is covered by our certification guarantee.
- Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
- Pass mark - 700
- Duration - The maximum seat time is 240 minutes
What's Included
Microsoft Official Curriculum
- MOC 20412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Prerequisites
Firebrand recommend you possess:
- Experience in working with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 servers in an Enterprise environment
Benefits
Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training
- Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
- You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
- Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
- Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
- You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
- You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
- You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
- For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
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