Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure, On Demand 10967

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 This module explains how the Windows Server 2012 editions, installation options, optimal service and device configuration and general post-installation configuration all contribute to the functionality and effectiveness of your Windows Server implementation.

Lessons

• Windows Server Architecture.
• Installing Windows Server.
• Configuring Services.
• Configuring Devices and Device Drivers.

Lab : Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

Module 2: Implementing Storage in Windows Server This module will introduce you to different storage technologies and discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server. There is also a discussion on how to create a resilient strategy for your storage, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.

Lessons

• Identifying Storage Technologies.
• Managing Disks and Volumes.
• Fault Tolerance.

Lab : Implementing Storage in Windows Server

Module 3: Understanding Network Infrastructure In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.

Lessons

• Network Architecture Standards.
• Local Area Networking.
• Wide Area Networking.
• Wireless Networking.
• Connecting to the Internet.
• Remote Access.

Lab : Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

Module 4: Connecting Network Components This module explores the functionality of low-level networking components, including switches and routers. In addition, the module provides guidance on how best to connect these and other components together to provide additional network functionality.

Lessons

• Understanding the OSI Model.
• Understanding Media Types.
• Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches.
• Understanding Routing.

Lab : Connecting Network Components

Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP This module describes the requirements of a protocol stack and then focuses on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol stack.

Lessons

• Overview of TCP/IP.
• IPv4 Addressing.
• IPv6 Addressing.
• Name Resolution.

Lab : Implementing TCP/IP

Module 6: Implementing Windows Server Roles This module explains the functional requirements of a server computer and how to select and deploy appropriate server roles to support these functional requirements.

Lessons

• Role-Based Deployment.
• Deploying Role-Specific Services.
• Considerations for Provisioning Roles.

Lab : Implementing Server Roles Lab : Implementing Server Roles

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory This module explains that, as a directory service, how AD DS stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and network administrators.

Lessons

• Introducing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Implementing AD DS.
• Managing Users, Groups, and Computers.
• Implementing Group Policy

Lab : Implementing AD DS

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers This module explains how, in addition to file and share permissions, you can also use data encryption to restrict data access.

Lessons

• Overview of Defense-in-Depth.
• Physical Security.
• Internet Security.

Lab : Implementing IT Security Layers

Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows Server This module reviews the tools and concepts available for implementing security within a Microsoft Windows infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview