The University of Texas at El Paso

Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2012

Course Name

Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2012

Contact Hours: 60 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

Prove your mastery of the primary set of Windows Server 2012 skills required to reduce IT costs and deliver more business value.  Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification qualifies you for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or as a computer network specialist, and it is the first step on your path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE). The MCSA Windows Server 2012 course bundle includes 3 courses:

 

This Microsoft 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 course is designed for Information Technology (IT) professionals, who have Windows Server 2012 operating system knowledge and experience and want to validate the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the Windows Server 2012 core infrastructure services. This course is part one of a series of courses which validate the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. This initial course will validate the initial implementation and configuration of the Windows Server 2012 core services, such as Active Directory and the networking services.

 

This Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 course is designed for Information Technology (IT) professionals, who have Windows Server 2012 operating system knowledge and experience and want to validate the skills and knowledge necessary to administer a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. This course is part two of a series of courses which validate the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure into an existing enterprise environment. This exam will validate the administration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as user and group management, network access and data security. This

 

Microsoft 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services course is designed for Information Technology (IT) professionals, who have Windows Server 2012 operating system knowledge and experience and want to validate the skills and knowledge necessary to configure advanced services in a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure. This course is part three of a series of courses which validate the advanced configuring tasks necessary to deploy, manage and maintain a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure, such as fault tolerance, certificate services, and identity federation. This course, along with the others in this series, will validate the skills and knowledge necessary for implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.

 

Includes Live Labs for Windows Server 2012 - Practice Labs provides users with an online lab platform to develop their practical skills in IT technologies such as Microsoft, Cisco and VMWare.  Our cloud based solution uses real equipment enabling you to carry out each practical task in a safe environment accessible from anywhere, without the need to buy your own equipment or risk your internal systems.

Outcome

Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to site for the following exams: Microsoft 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012; Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012; Microsoft 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services

Assessment

Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations - Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. We always focus on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

Quizzes & Exam Simulators - The custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding.  This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. These courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

Outline

Microsoft 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

 

Mod 01 Installing and Configuring Windows Server2012R2

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Overview

1.3 Management- Part 1

1.4 Management- Part 2

1.5 Installation

1.6 Questions

 

Mod 02 Installing and Configuring an Active Directory Domaine Control

2.1 Active Directory Design

2.2 Installing Active Directory Domain Services- Part 1

2.3 Installing Active Directory Domain Services- Part 2

2.4 Questions

 

Mod 03 Administering Active Directory Objects

3.1 Design and Create an Active Directory Hierarchy

3.2 Manage Users

3.3 Manage Computers

3.4 Questions

 

Mod 04 Automating Administration Tasks

4.1 PowerShell Overview and Object Command

4.2 Command Line Object Management and Bulk Operations

4.3 Questions

 

Mod 05 Configuring IPv4

5.1 TCPIP Overview

5.2 IPv4 Addressing