Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administering (70-411) Series 2 PrerequisitesSpecial£
This instructor-led fee based course has been commissioned by the UIS through a third party company.
You will receive hands-on instruction and practice administering Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2, in this Microsoft Official Course.
This course is part two in a series of three courses that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment. The three courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.
Although there is some cross-over of skills and tasks across these courses, this course primarily covers the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure such as configuring and troubleshooting name resolution, user and group management with Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) and Group Policy, implementing Remote Access solutions such as DirectAccess, VPNs and Web Application Proxy, implementing Network Policies and Network Access Protection, Data Security, deployment and maintenance of server images, as well as update management and monitoring of Windows Server 2012 environments.
This course maps directly to and is the preferred choice for hands-on preparation for Administering Windows Server 2012: Exam 411, which is the second of three exams required for MCSA: Windows Server 2012.
NOTE: Labs in this course are based on the General Availability release of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1.
For those who wish to commence with the MTA entry-level credential from Microsoft there are a number of Online courses listed in Related courses below that would be relevant.
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- All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
- IT Professionals with hands on experience working in a Windows server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 environment who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to be able to manage and maintain the core infrastructure required for a Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 environment
- Windows Server Administrators experienced in working with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 who wish to gain skills necessary to perform daily management and maintenance tasks in a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2 environment
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Knowledge and skills concerning the initial implementation and configuration of core Windows Server services including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Networking Services and Microsoft Hyper-V
- Knowledge equivalent to course Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 as this course will build upon that knowledge
Number of sessions: 10
- Module 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Domain Name System
- Module 2: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
- Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
- Module 4: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
- Module 5: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
- Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
- Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
- Module 8: Implementing Network Access Protection
- Module 9: Optimizing File Services
- Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
- Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
- Module 12: Implementing Update Management
- Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Configure and Troubleshoot Domain Name System
- Maintain Active Directory Domain Services
- Manage User and Service Accounts
- Implement Group Policy Infrastructure
- Manage User Desktops using Group Policy
- Configure and Troubleshoot Remote Access
- Install, Configure and Troubleshoot Network Policy Server
- Implement Network Access Protection
- Optimize File Services
- Configure Encryption and Advanced Auditing
- Deploy and Maintain Server Images
- Implement Update Managements
- Monitor Windows Server 2012
- Presentations, demonstrations and practicals
- University departments and colleges £995 (VAT not applicable)
Receive a 10% discount off the total price of the last course in the series when booking and attending all the following three courses in the series.
Please note that the discount is applied on the last course. Qualification of the discount depends on attendance of all three courses.
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administering (70-411)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Installing & Configuring (70-410)
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services (70-412)
The fee includes:
- Instructor-led tuition
- Courseware
- Lunches, teas and coffees
Cancellations
This third-party course requires a minimum number of participants in order that it can run. Should that minimum number not be reached within 25 working days of the course, the course will be cancelled and any payments returned to participants. If the minimum number is met within 25 working days and a course participant cancels within the 25 working days of the course date, the participant will be liable for 100% of the course fee. In some circumstances the participant can put forward a replacement from their institution within this time frame.
The course prepares you for the Administering Windows Server 2012: Exam 411 which is part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Should you wish to take the exam the following can be purchased by course participants during/after the course at a discount rate:
- A MeasureUp practice exam
- Award winning practice exams, view a demo
- Three modes
- Test mode - designed to be like a true test
- Study mode - provides feedback throughout with reference to external text, learning and articles on the Microsoft site
- Custom mode - allows candidates to select a series of questions from the curriculum to focus on selected areas
- From date of purchase candidates have one year s to activate online, thereafter candidates have 180 days of unlimited access
- Microsoft Labs Online
- A cloud-based environment that enables students to conduct exercises using real Microsoft products on live virtual machines with online exercise
- View a demo, please note to view this demo, Internet Explorer version 7 is required and if not already installed an ActiveX Control requiring admin rights. There is a FAQ for Microsoft Labs Online
- The labs online expire 6 months from purchase
- A Pearson Vue exam voucher
- Candidates have one year from the date of purchase to take their exam, which can be taken through a Pearson Authorised exam centre
A full list of exam topics can be viewed under Skills measured on the following Administering Windows Server 2012: Exam 411 page.
Exam Preparation
In addition to the material on this course please refer to the section labelled Preparing for the exam in the exam page.
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