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What You’ll Learn

Plan and Implement a Server Infrastructure (25-30%) Design and Implement Server Roles: Plan and deploy server roles such as Hyper-V
file services
Implement Disaster Recovery (20-25%) Implement Backup and Recovery Solutions: Configure and manage backup and recovery
Configure and Manage Networking Services (20-25%) Configure Advanced Networking: Implement advanced networking services
such as IP Address Management (IPAM),
Implement and Manage Active Directory (15-20%) Manage Active Directory Services: Configure and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Configure and Manage Storage (15-20%) Implement and Manage Storage Solutions: Configure advanced storage solutions
including Storage Spaces data deduplication

Requirements

Basic Understanding of Windows Server: Familiarity with the core features and functionalities of Windows Server
Knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Understanding of high availability solutions like failover clustering
Experience with Active Directory: Practical experience managing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Description

Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Mastering Windows Server 2012 Administration and Configuration (70-417)

This course is designed for IT professionals who are already certified on Windows Server 2008 and are looking to upgrade their skills to the Windows Server 2012 platform. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the new features and functionalities introduced in Windows Server 2012, helping you seamlessly transition and leverage the advancements in this latest server operating system.

Participants will dive deep into the key aspects of Windows Server 2012, including installation and configuration, management and administration, and advanced services. The course covers content from the three core exams—70-410, 70-411, and 70-412—consolidating it into a streamlined curriculum aimed at equipping you with the knowledge required to pass the 70-417 exam and earn the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.

By the end of this course, you will have gained a thorough understanding of Windows Server 2012's architecture, deployment strategies, networking, storage solutions, Active Directory, Group Policy management, virtualization with Hyper-V, and advanced security features. Whether you're planning to upgrade an existing infrastructure or migrate to Windows Server 2012, this course will provide you with the essential skills and confidence to succeed.

Who Should Attend:

IT professionals with experience in Windows Server 2008 administration
Individuals seeking to upgrade to MCSA: Windows Server 2012
System administrators looking to enhance their server management capabilities

Prerequisites:

Existing knowledge and certification in Windows Server 2008 (MCSA or equivalent experience)
Familiarity with core server administration tasks and concepts

Learning Objectives:

Upgrade your skills from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012
Install and configure Windows Server 2012 with confidence
Master advanced Windows Server 2012 features, including virtualization, networking, and security
Prepare effectively for the 70-417 exam and achieve MCSA certification

This course is your pathway to staying current in the evolving IT landscape, ensuring that your skills remain relevant and competitive in the industry.