Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012, On Demand 20410

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface, including roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses various Windows Server 2012 installation options and configuration steps performed during installation and after deployment, in addition to using Windows PowerShell to perform common administrative tasks in Windows Server 2012.

Lessons

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Overview
• Installing Windows Server 2012 R2
• Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012 R2
• Overview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Management
• Introduction to Windows PowerShell

Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 R2

• Deploying Windows Server 2012 R2
• Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core
• Managing Servers
• Using Windows PowerShell to Manage Servers

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module covers the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of Domain Controllers, in addition to choices that are available with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server.

Lessons

• Overview of AD DS
• Overview of Domain Controllers
• Installing a Domain Controller

Lab : Installing Domain Controllers

• Installing a Domain Controller
• Installing a Domain Controller by Using IFM

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

This module describes how to manage user accounts and computer accounts, including how to manage various consumer devices that employees use. The module also covers how to manage an enterprise network by managing groups, and how to delegate administrative tasks to designated users or groups.

Lessons

• Managing User Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Managing Computer Accounts
• Delegating Administration

Lab : Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

• Delegating Administration for a Branch Office
• Creating and Configuring User Accounts in AD DS
• Managing Computer Objects in AD DS

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

This module describes how to use command line tools and Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands, and then describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individually and in bulk operations.

Lessons

• Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration
• Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
• Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell

Lab : Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell

• Creating User Accounts and Groups by Using Windows PowerShell
• Using Windows PowerShell to Create User Accounts in Bulk
• Using Windows PowerShell to Modify User Accounts in Bulk

Module 5: Implementing IPv4

In this module, students see how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme. This module discusses using IPv4, which is the network protocol used on the Internet and on local area networks, to troubleshoot network communication. It also covers determining and troubleshooting network-related problems.

Lessons

• Overview of TCP/IP
• Understanding IPv4 Addressing
• Subnetting and Supernetting
• Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Lab : Implementing IPv4

• Identifying Appropriate Subnets
• Troubleshooting IPv4

Module 6: Implementi