Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411)

Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411): Master Server Administration & Certification Prep

Prepare for the Microsoft 70-411 exam with our comprehensive Windows Server 2012 administration course. This course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills to confidently pursue your MCSA Solutions Associate or MCSE Solutions Expert certifications. We align directly with Microsoft's curriculum, ensuring you're fully prepared for the exam objectives. This is the second course in our complete Windows Server 2012 series, following Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410) and preceding courses on server design, implementation, and more.

Course Overview:

This course focuses on the practical aspects of Windows Server 2012 administration, covering deployment, configuration, and monitoring of network servers and advanced file services. You'll gain hands-on experience with key concepts, including:

• Server Deployment & Maintenance: Learn to deploy, manage, and monitor Windows Server 2012 using deployment services, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), and monitoring tools.
• File and Print Services: Master configuring and managing file shares and print services for efficient resource sharing.
• Network Services & Access: Understand and configure network services, including remote access solutions.
• Network Policy Server (NPS): Learn to implement and manage an NPS infrastructure for secure network access control.
• Active Directory Configuration: Gain expertise in configuring and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for enterprise-level security and user management.
• Group Policy Management: Develop skills in using the Group Policy Management Console to configure and control Group Policy settings and leverage Group Policy templates.

Our course combines clear lectures with practical demonstrations and engaging quizzes to provide a comprehensive and visually-rich learning experience. Sections can be taken in any order, but we recommend a sequential approach for beginners.

Course Breakdown:

• Section 1: Server Management & Monitoring: Deploy, maintain, and monitor Windows Server 2012 using key server management tools.
• Section 2: Access Rights & Resource Security: Learn to assign user access rights, track resource access, and ensure efficient resource delivery.
• Section 3: Network Access & Services: Configure and maintain network access and services, including DNS configuration and remote access setup.
• Section 4: Network Policy Server (NPS): Implement and configure an NPS infrastructure to enhance network security.
• Section 5: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): Explore the features of AD DS, including domain database hosting and security services.
• Section 6: Group Policy Management: Master Group Policy settings, utilize Group Policy templates, and manage policies effectively.
• Section 7: Windows Server 2012 R2 Updates: Review virtualization updates, remote access enhancements, and distributed file system updates in Windows Server 2012 R2.

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