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Acknowledgments Microsoft Learning would like to acknowledge and thank the following for their contribution towards developing this title. Their effort at various stages in the development has ensured that you have a good classroom experience.

Stan Reimer - Content Developer and Lead Subject Matter Expert Stan Reimer is president of S. R. Technical Services Inc., and he works as a consultant, trainer, and author. Stan has extensive experience consulting on Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Microsoft Exchange Server deployments for some of the largest companies in Canada. Stan is the lead author for two Active Directory books for Microsoft Press. For the last nine years, Stan has been writing courseware for Microsoft Learning, specializing in Active Directory and Exchange Server courses. Stan has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for 12 years.

Damir Dizdarevic - Content Developer and Subject Matter Expert Damir Dizdarevic, an MCT, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP), is a manager and trainer of the Learning Center at Logosoft d.o.o., in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Damir has more than 17 years of experience on Microsoft platforms, and he specializes in Windows Server, Exchange Server, security and virtualization. He has worked as a subject matter expert and technical reviewer on many Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) courses, and has published more than 400 articles in various Information Technology (IT) magazines, such as Windows ITPro and INFO Magazine. Damir is also a frequent and highly rated speaker on most of Microsoft conferences in Eastern Europe. Additionally, he is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Windows Server Infrastructure Management.

Gary Dunlop - Subject Matter Expert Gary Dunlop is based in Winnipeg, Canada, and is a technical consultant and trainer for Broadview Networks. He has authored a number of Microsoft Learning titles, and has been an MCT since 1997.

Siegfried Jagott - Content Developer Siegfried Jagott is a Principal Consultant and Team Lead for the Messaging and Collaboration team at Atos Germany. He is an award winning author of Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Best Practices (Microsoft Press) and has authored and technically reviewed several MOC courses on various topics such as MOC 10165: Updating Your Skills from Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or Exchange Server 2007 to Exchange Server 2010 SP1. Siegfried has coauthored various other Windows operating system, System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SC VMM) and Exchange books, and is a frequent presenter on these topics at international conferences such as the IT & Dev Connections conference, held in spring 2012, in Las Vegas. Siegfried has planned, designed, and implemented some of the worlds largest Windows and Exchange Server infrastructures for international customers. He received an MBA from Open University in England, and is an MCSE since 1997.

Jason Kellington - Subject Matter Expert Jason Kellington (MCT, MCITP, and MCSE) is a consultant, trainer, and author. He has experience working with a wide range of Microsoft technologies, and focuses on enterprise network infrastructure. Jason works in several capacities with Microsoft. He is a content developer for Microsoft Learning courseware titles, a senior technical writer for Microsoft IT Showcase, and an author for Microsoft Press.

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Vladimir Meloski - Content Developer Vladimir is a MCT, an MVP on Exchange Server, and consultant, providing unified communications and infrastructure solutions based on Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Lync Server, and Microsoft System Center. Vladimir has devoted 16 years of professional experience in information technology. Vladimir has been involved in Microsoft conferences in Europe and in the United States as a speaker, moderator, proctor for hands-on labs, and technical expert. He has been also involved as a subject matter expert and technical reviewer for several MOC courses.

Nick Portlock - Subject Matter Expert Nick has been an MCT for 15 years. He is a self-employed IT trainer, consultant, and author. Last year, Nick taught in over 20 countries. He specializes in AD DS, Group Policy, and Domain Name System (DNS), and has consulted with a variety of companies over the last decade. He has reviewed more than 100 Microsoft courses. Nick is a member of the Windows 7 Springboard Series Technical Expert Panel (STEP) program.

Brian Svidergol - Technical Reviewer Brian Svidergol specializes in Microsoft infrastructure and cloud-based solutions based around Windows operating systems, AD DS, Exchange Server, System Center, virtualization, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Package (MDOP). He holds the MCT, MCITP (Enterprise Administrator (EA)), MCITP (Virtualization Administrator (VA)), MCITP (Exchange 2010), and several other Microsoft and industry certifications. Brian authored Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) course 6426C: Configuring and Troubleshooting Identity and Access Solutions with Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. He has also worked for several years on Microsoft certification exam development and related training content.

Orin Thomas - Subject Matter Expert Orin Thomas is an MVP, an MCT, and has a variety of MCSE and MCITP certifications. He has written more than 20 books for Microsoft Press, and is a contributing editor at Windows IT Pro magazine. He has been working in IT since the early 1990's. He regularly speaks at events such as TechED in Australia, and around the world on Windows Server, Windows Client, System Center, and security topics. Orin founded and runs the Melbourne System Center Users Group.

Byron Wright - Content Developer and Subject Matter Expert Byron Wright is a partner in a consulting firm, where he performs network consulting, computer systems implementation, and technical training. Byron is also a sessional instructor for the Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba, teaching management information systems and networking. Byron has authored and co-authored a number of books on Windows Server operating systems, Windows Vista, and Exchange Server, including the Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Resource Kit.

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Contents

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 Lesson 1: Windows Server 2012 Overview 1-2 Lesson 2: Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management 1-14 Lesson 3: Installing Windows Server 2012 1-19 Lesson 4: Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012 1-24 Lesson 5: Introduction to Windows PowerShell 1-32 Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 1-37

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services Lesson 1: Overview of AD DS 2-2 Lesson 2: Overview of Domain Controllers 2-8 Lesson 3: Installing a Domain Controller 2-13 Lab: Installing Domain Controllers 2-18

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects Lesson 1: Managing User Accounts 3-3 Lesson 2: Managing Group Accounts 3-15 Lesson 3: Managing Computer Accounts 3-22 Lesson 4: Delegating Administration 3-27 Lab: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects 3-30

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration Lesson 1: Using Command-line Tools for Administration 4-2 Lesson 2: Using Windows PowerShell for Administration 4-7 Lesson 3: Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell 4-13 Lab: Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell 4-20

Module 5: Implementing IPv4 Lesson 1: Overview of TCP/IP 5-2 Lesson 2: Understanding IPv4 Addressing 5-6 Lesson 3: Subnetting and Supernetting 5-11 Lesson 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4 5-16 Lab: Implementing IPv4 5-23

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Module 6: Implementing DHCP Lesson 1: Installing a DHCP Server Role 6-2 Lesson 2: Configuring DHCP Scopes 6-7 Lesson 3: Managing a DHCP Database 6-12 Lesson 4: Securing and Monitoring DHCP 6-16 Lab: Implementing DHCP 6-21

Module 7: Implementing DNS Lesson 1: Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers 7-2 Lesson 2: Installing and Managing a DNS Server 7-10 Lesson 3: Managing DNS Zones 7-16 Lab: Implementing DNS 7-20

Module 8: Implementing IPv6 Lesson 1: Overview of IPv6 8-2 Lesson 2: IPv6 Addressing 8-8 Lesson 3: Coexistence with IPv6 8-13 Lesson 4: IPv6 Transition Technologies 8-17 Lab: Implementing IPv6 8-22

Module 9: Implementing Local Storage Lesson 1: Overview of Storage 9-2 Lesson 2: Managing Disks and Volumes 9-11 Lesson 3: Implementing Storage Spaces 9-20 Lab: Implementing Local Storage 9-25

Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services Lesson 1: Securing Files and Folders 10-2 Lesson 2: Protecting Shared Files and Folders using Shadow Copies 10-15 Lesson 3: Configuring Network Printing 10-18 Lab: Implementing File and Print Services 10-23

Module 11: Implementing Group Policy Lesson 1: Overview of Group Policy 11-2 Lesson 2: Group Policy Processing 11-10 Lesson 3: Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates 11-15 Lab: Implementing Group Policy 11-19

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Module 12: Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects Lesson 1: Windows Security Overview 12-2 Lesson 2: Configuring Security Settings 12-6 Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources 12-15 Lesson 3: Restricting Software 12-21 Lesson 4: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security 12-25 Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall 12-29

Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V Lesson 1: Overview of Virtualization Technologies 13-2 Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V 13-8 Lesson 3: Managing Virtual Machine Storage 13-15 Lesson 4: Managing Virtual Networks 13-22 Lab: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V 13-27

Lab Answer Keys Module 1 Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 L1-1 Module 2 Lab: Installing Domain Controllers L2-9 Module 3 Lab: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects L3-13 Module 4 Lab: Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell L4-21 Module 5 Lab: Implementing IPv4 L5-25 Module 6 Lab: Implementing DHCP L6-29 Module 7 Lab: Implementing DNS L7-35 Module 8 Lab: Implementing IPv6 L8-41 Module 9 Lab: Implementing Local Storage L9-45 Module 10 Lab: Implementing File and Print Services L10-49 Module 11 Lab: Implementing Group Policy L11-55 Module 12 Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources L12-59 Module 12 Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall L12-65 Module 13 Lab: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V L13-71

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About This Course This section provides you with a brief description of the course20410A: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 audience, suggested prerequisites, and course objectives.

Course Description Note: This first release (A) Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) version of course 20410A has been developed on prerelease software (Windows 8 Release Preview and Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate (RC)). Microsoft Learning will release a B version of this course after the release to manufacturing (RTM) version of the software is available.

This course is part one of a series of three courses, which provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

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 initial implementation and configuration of those core services, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and initial Hyper-V configuration.

Audience This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have good Windows operating system knowledge and experience, and want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the core infrastructure services in an existing Windows Server 2012 environment.

The secondary audience consists of those seeking certification in the 70-410, Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam.

Student Prerequisites This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites:

A good understanding of networking fundamentals

An understanding and experience configuring security and administration tasks in an enterprise environment

Experience supporting or configuring Windows operating system clients

Good hands-on Windows client operating system experience with Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.

Students would also benefit from having some previous Windows Server operating system experience.

Course Objectives After completing this course, students will be able to:

Install and Configure Windows Server 2012.

Describe AD DS.

Manage AD DS objects.

Automate AD DS administration.

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Implement TCP/IPv4.

Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Implement Domain Name System (DNS).

Implement IPv6.

Implement local storage.

Share files and printers.

Implement Group Policy.

Use Group Policy Objects to secure Windows Servers.

Implement server virtualization using Hyper-V.

Course Outline This section provides an outline of the course:

Module 1, Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

Module 2, Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

Module 3, Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

Module 4, Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

Module 5, Implementing IPv4

Module 6, Implementing DHCP

Module 7, Implementing DNS

Module 8, Implementing IPv6

Module 9, Implementing Local Storage

Module 10, Implementing File and Print Services

Module 11, Implementing Group Policy

Module 12, Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects

Module 13, Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

Exam/Course Mapping This course, 20410A: Installing and Confiruging Windows Server 2012 , has a direct mapping of its content to the objective domain for the Microsoft exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.

The table below is provided as a study aid that will assist you in preparation for taking this exam and to show you how the exam objectives and the course content fit together. The course is not designed exclusively to support the exam but rather provides broader knowledge and skills to allow a real-world implementation of the particular technology. The course will also contain content that is not directly covered in the examination and will utilize the unique experience and skills of your qualified Microsoft Certified Trainer.

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Note The exam objectives are available online at the following URL http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-410&locale=en-us#tab2.

Exam Objective Domain: Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Course Content

Install and Configure Servers Module Lesson Lab

Install servers.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Plan for a server installation; plan for server roles; plan for a server upgrade; install Server Core; optimize resource utilization by using Features on Demand; migrate roles from previous versions of Windows Server

Mod 1 Lesson 1 Mod 1 Ex 1

Configure servers.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure Server Core; delegate administration; add and remove features in offline images; deploy roles on remote servers; convert Server Core to/from full GUI; configure services; configure NIC teaming

Mod 1 Lesson 1/2 Mod 1 Ex 1/2/3


Configure local storage.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Design storage spaces; configure basic and dynamic disks; configure MBR and GPT disks; manage volumes; create and mount virtual hard disks (VHDs); configure storage pools and disk pools

Mod 9 Lesson 2/3 Mod 9 Ex 3/4

Configure Server Roles and Features

Configure file and share access.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Create and configure shares; configure share permissions; configure offline files; configure NTFS permissions; configure access-based enumeration (ABE); configure Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS); configure NTFS quotas


Configure print and document services.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure the Easy Print print driver; configure Enterprise Print Management; configure drivers; configure printer pooling; configure print priorities; configure printer permissions


Configure servers for remote management.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure WinRM; configure down-level server management; configure servers for day-to-day management tasks; configure multi-server management; configure Server Core; configure Windows Firewall

Mod 1 Lesson 1/2/4


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Configure Hyper-V Create and configure virtual machine settings.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure dynamic memory; configure smart paging; configure Resource Metering; configure guest integration services


Create and configure virtual machine storage.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Create VHDs and VHDX; configure differencing drives; modify VHDs; configure pass-through disks; manage snapshots; implement a virtual Fibre Channel adapter

Mod 9 Lesson 1


Create and configure virtual networks.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Implement Hyper-V Network Virtualization; configure Hyper-V virtual switches; optimize network performance; configure MAC addresses; configure network isolation; configure synthetic and legacy virtual network adapters


Deploy and Configure Core Network Services

Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure IP address options; configure subnetting; configure supernetting; configure interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6; configure ISATAP; configure Teredo

Mod 1 Lesson 4 Mod 1 Ex 1/2

Mod 5 Lesson 2/3/4 Mod 5 Ex 1/2 Mod 8 Lesson 3/4 Mod 8 Ex 2

Deploy and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Create and configure scopes; configure a DHCP reservation; configure DHCP options; configure client and server for PXE boot; configure DHCP relay agent; authorize DHCP server

Mod 6 Lesson 1/2/3/4 Mod 6 Ex 1/2

Deploy and configure DNS service.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure Active Directory integration of primary zones; configure forwarders; configure Root Hints; manage DNS cache; create A and PTR resource records

Mod 7 Lesson 1/2/3 Mod 7 Ex 1/2/3

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Install and Administer Active Directory

Install domain controllers.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Add or remove a domain controller from a domain; upgrade a domain controller; install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) on a Server Core installation; install a domain controller from Install from Media (IFM); resolve DNS SRV record registration issues; configure a global catalog server

Mod 2 Lesson 3 Mod 2 Ex 1/2

Create and manage Active Directory users and computers.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Automate the creation of Active Directory accounts; create, copy, configure, and delete users and computers; configure templates; perform bulk Active Directory operations; configure user rights; offline domain join; manage inactive and disabled accounts

Mod 1 Lesson 4

Mod 3 Lesson 1 Mod 3 Ex 2 Mod 4 Lesson 1/2/3 Mod 4 Ex 1/2/3

Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs).

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure group nesting; convert groups including security, distribution, universal, domain local, and domain global; manage group membership using Group Policy; enumerate group membership; delegate the creation and management of Active Directory objects; manage default Active Directory containers; create, copy, configure, and delete groups and OUs

Mod 3 Lesson 2/4 Mod 3 Ex 1/2/3


Create and Manage Group Policy

Create Group Policy objects (GPOs).

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure a Central Store; manage starter GPOs; configure GPO links; configure multiple local group policies; configure security filtering

Mod 11 Lesson 1/2/3 Mod 11 Ex 1/2

Configure security policies.

his objective may include but is not limited to: Configure User Rights Assignment; configure Security Options settings; configure Security templates; configure Audit Policy; configure Local Users and Groups; configure User Account Control (UAC)

Mod 12 Lesson 2 Mod 12 Lab A Ex 1/2/3

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Create and Manage Group Policy Configure application restriction policies.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure rule enforcement; configure Applocker rules; configure Software Restriction Policies

Mod 12 Lesson 3 Mod 12 Lab B Ex 1

Configure Windows Firewall.

This objective may include but is not limited to: Configure rules for multiple profiles using Group Policy; configure connection security rules; configure Windows Firewall to allow or deny applications, scopes, ports, and users; configure authenticated firewall exceptions; import and export settings

Mod 12 Lesson 4 Mod 12 Lab B Ex 2

Important Attending this course in itself will not successfully prepare you to pass any associated certification exams.

The taking of this course does not guarantee that you will automatically pass any certification exam. In addition to attendance at this course, you should also have the following:

Minimum of one years real world, hands-on experience Installing and configuring a Windows Server Infrastructure

Additional study outside of the content in this handbook

There may also be additional study and preparation resources, such as practice tests, available for you to prepare for this exam. Details of these are available at the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-410&locale=en-us#tab3

You should familiarize yourself with the audience profile and exam prerequisites to ensure you are sufficiently prepared before taking the certification exam. The complete audience profile for this exam is available at the following URL: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/exam.aspx?ID=70-410&locale=en-us#tab1

The exam/course mapping table outlined above is accurate at the time of printing, however it is subject to change at any time and Microsoft bears no responsibility for any discrepancies between the version published here and the version available online and will provide no notification of such changes.

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Course Materials The following materials are included with your kit:

Course Handbook A succinct classroom learning guide that provides all the critical technical information in a crisp, tightly-focused format, which is just right for an effective in-class learning experience.

Lessons: Guide you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that are critical to the success of the in-class learning experience.

Labs: Provide a real-world, hands-on platform for you to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the module.

Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide improved on-the-job reference material to boost knowledge and skills retention.

Lab Answer Keys: Provide step-by-step lab solution guidance at your finger tips when its needed.

Course Companion Content on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc Site: Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium on-line resources designed to supplement the Course Handbook.

Modules: Include companion content, such as questions and answers, detailed demo steps and additional reading links, for each lesson. Additionally, they include Lab Review questions and answers and Module Reviews and Takeaways sections, which contain the review questions and answers, best practices, common issues and troubleshooting tips with answers, and real-world issues and scenarios with answers.

Resources: Include well-categorized additional resources that give you immediate access to the most up-to-date premium content on TechNet, MSDN, and Microsoft Press.

Student Course files on the http://www.microsoft.com/learning/companionmoc Site: Includes the Allfiles.exe, a self-extracting executable file that contains all the files required for the labs and demonstrations.

Course evaluation At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete an online evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility, and instructor.

To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send e-mail to [email protected]. To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send e-mail to [email protected].

Virtual Machine Environment This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support the business scenario of the course.

Virtual Machine Configuration In this course, you will use Microsoft Hyper-V to perform the labs.

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Important At the end of each lab, you must close the virtual machine and must not save any changes. To close a virtual machine without saving the changes, perform the following steps:

1. On the virtual machine, on the Action menu, click Close.

2. In the Close dialog box, in the What do you want the virtual machine to do? list, click Turn off and delete changes, and then click OK.

The following table shows the role of each virtual machine used in this course.

Virtual machine Role

20410A-LON-DC1 A domain controller running Windows Server 2012 in the Adatum.com domain.

20410A-LON-SVR1 A member server running Windows Server 2012 in the Adatum.com domain.

20410A-LON-SVR2 A member server running Windows Server 2012 in the Adatum.com domain. This server will be located on a second subnet.

20410A-LON-SVR3 A blank virtual machine on which students will install Windows Server 2012.

20410A-LON-SVR4 A stand-alone server running Windows Server 2012 that will be used for joining domains and initial configuration.

20410A-LON-HOST1 A bootable VHD for running Windows Server 2012 as the host for Hyper-V.

20410A-LON-CORE A standalone server running Windows Server 2012 Server Core.

20410A-LON-RTR A router that is used for network activities that require a separate subnet.

20410A-LON-CL1 A client computer running Windows 8 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1) in the Adatum.com domain.

20410A-LON-CL2 A client computer running Windows 8 and Office 2010 SP1 in the Adatum.com domain that is located in a second subnet.

Software Configuration The following software is installed on each virtual machine:

Microsoft Network Monitor 3.4 is installed on LON-SVR2.

Course Files There are lab files associated with the labs in this course. The lab files are located in the folder E:\Labfiles\LabXX on NYC-DC1.

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Classroom Setup Each classroom computer will have the same virtual machine configured in the same way.

Course Hardware Level To ensure a satisfactory student experience, Microsoft Learning requires a minimum equipment configuration for trainer and student computers in all Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) classrooms in which Official Microsoft Learning Product courseware are taught.

Hardware level 6 with 8 gigabytes (GB) of random access memory (RAM)

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Module 1 Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

Contents: Module Overview 1-1

Lesson 1: Windows Server 2012 Overview 1-2

Lesson 2: Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management 1-14

Lesson 3: Installing Windows Server 2012 1-19

Lesson 4: Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012 1-24

Lesson 5: Introduction to Windows PowerShell 1-32

Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 1-37

Module Review and Takeaways 1-45

Module Overview

Understanding the capabilities of a new server operating system enables you to leverage that operating system effectively. If you do not understand the capabilities of your new operating system, you may end up using it like you used the previous operating system, and you may forego the advantages of the new system. By understanding how to utilize your new Windows Server 2012 operating system fully, and by understanding the tools that are available to manage that functionality you will provide your organization with more value.

This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface. In this module, you will learn about the different roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. You will also learn about the different installation options from which you can choose when deploying Windows Server 2012.

This module discusses the configuration steps that you can perform both during installation and after deployment to ensure that the servers can begin functioning in its assigned role. You will also learn how to use Windows PowerShell to perform common administrative tasks in Windows Server 2012.

Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe Windows Server 2012.

Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.

Install Windows Server 2012.

Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.

Perform basic administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell.

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Hosted applications. Servers host applications such as Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics, and Microsoft System Center. Clients access these applications to accomplish different tasks, such as accessing e-mail or self-service deployment of desktop applications. In some cases, these resources can be deployed to the cloud. In many cases these resources must be hosted locally for performance, cost, and regulatory reasons. The choice on whether to host these resources locally or in the cloud depends on the specifics of the individual organization.

Network access. Servers provide authentication and authorization resources to clients on the network. By authenticating against a server, a user and client can prove their identity. Even when many of an organizations servers are located in the cloud, people still need to have some form of local authentication and authorization infrastructure.

Application, Update, and Operating System deployment. Servers are often deployed locally to assist with the deployment of applications, updates, and operating systems to clients on the organizational network. Because of intensive bandwidth utilization, these servers must be in proximity to the clients to which they are providing this service.

Each organization will have its own requirements. An organization in an area that has limited Internet connectivity is going to rely more on servers on the premises than an organization that has access to high-speed broadband. It is important that, even in a case of Internet connectivity issues, work in an organization can continue. Productivity will be negatively affected if the failure of the organizations Internet connection suddenly means that no one is able to access their shared files and printers.

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Installing the graphical components gives you the option of performing administrative tasks using the graphical tools. You can also add the graphical tools using the sconfig.cmd menu-driven command-line tool. You will learn more about how to perform this task in Lesson 4, Post-installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012.

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Graphical Management Tools and Infrastructure

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Note: Be careful when removing graphical features, as some servers will have other components installed that are dependent upon those features.

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Cmd.exe Allows you to run traditional command-line tools such as ping.exe, ipconfig.exe, and netsh.exe.

PowerShell.exe Launches a Windows PowerShell session on the Server Core deployment. You can then perform Windows PowerShell tasks normally.

Sconfig.cmd A command-line menu-driven administrative tool that allows you to perform most common server administrative tasks.

Notepad.exe Allows you to use the Notepad.exe text editor within the Server Core environment.

Regedt32.exe Provides registry access within the Server Core environment.

Msinfo32.exe Allows you to view system information about the Server Core deployment.

Taskmgr.exe Launches the Task Manager.

Note: If you accidentally close the command window on a computer that is running Server Core, you can recover the command window by performing the following steps: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+DEL, and then select Task Manager. 2. From the File menu, click New Task (Run), and then type cmd.exe.

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