Course Prerequisites
To ensure a successful learning experience in the Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412 course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:
- A clear understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Basic knowledge of Hyper-V and virtualization concepts.
- Experience with Windows Server operating systems and their core functionality, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2.
- Familiarity with managing Windows Server 2012 with the use of Windows PowerShell.
- Understanding of security best practices for server roles and services.
- Previous experience with Windows Server 2012 infrastructure configuration, equivalent to having completed the "Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 – 70-410" and "Administering Windows Server 2012 – 70-411" courses, or possessing the skills gained through work experience.
These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation that will help learners to fully engage with the course material and to maximize the benefits of the training.
Target Audience for Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412
The Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412 course is ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their server management skills.
- Systems Administrators
- IT Infrastructure Specialists
- Network Engineers
- Windows Server Administrators
- Active Directory Administrators
- IT Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams
- Technical Support Specialists
- Information Systems Managers
- IT Consultants
- Professionals seeking to upgrade from earlier versions of Windows Server
- Security Analysts concerned with network security and access management
- Storage Administrators managing iSCSI and storage spaces
- Disaster Recovery Professionals
- Virtualization Engineers managing Hyper-V environments
- IT professionals working on integrating on-premise Active Directory environments with cloud services
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
The 70-412 course equips learners with advanced configuration skills for Windows Server 2012 services, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize a robust server infrastructure.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Master advanced DHCP features, including DHCP failover, policy-based assignment, and DHCPv6.
- Configure complex DNS settings such as DNSSEC, Socket Pool, and Cache Locking.
- Implement and manage IP Address Management (IPAM) for efficient IP space administration.
- Deploy and manage advanced file services like iSCSI and BranchCache, optimizing storage performance and resource usage.
- Understand and apply Dynamic Access Control (DAC) for precise access management and policy enforcement.
- Implement distributed Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) deployments, including configuring AD DS trusts and sites for scalable management.
- Install and configure Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to establish a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and manage certificates lifecycle.
- Set up Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) to protect sensitive data and configure external access.
- Implement and administer Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) for secure, federated identity management.
- Build robustness into the network through Network Load Balancing (NLB) and Failover Clustering, including Hyper-V integration for high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
Target Audience for Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412
The Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412 course is ideal for IT professionals seeking to enhance their server management skills.
- Systems Administrators
- IT Infrastructure Specialists
- Network Engineers
- Windows Server Administrators
- Active Directory Administrators
- IT Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams
- Technical Support Specialists
- Information Systems Managers
- IT Consultants
- Professionals seeking to upgrade from earlier versions of Windows Server
- Security Analysts concerned with network security and access management
- Storage Administrators managing iSCSI and storage spaces
- Disaster Recovery Professionals
- Virtualization Engineers managing Hyper-V environments
- IT professionals working on integrating on-premise Active Directory environments with cloud services
Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services – 70-412?
Introduction to Learning Outcomes:
The 70-412 course equips learners with advanced configuration skills for Windows Server 2012 services, enhancing their ability to manage and optimize a robust server infrastructure.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Master advanced DHCP features, including DHCP failover, policy-based assignment, and DHCPv6.
- Configure complex DNS settings such as DNSSEC, Socket Pool, and Cache Locking.
- Implement and manage IP Address Management (IPAM) for efficient IP space administration.
- Deploy and manage advanced file services like iSCSI and BranchCache, optimizing storage performance and resource usage.
- Understand and apply Dynamic Access Control (DAC) for precise access management and policy enforcement.
- Implement distributed Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) deployments, including configuring AD DS trusts and sites for scalable management.
- Install and configure Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) to establish a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and manage certificates lifecycle.
- Set up Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) to protect sensitive data and configure external access.
- Implement and administer Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) for secure, federated identity management.
- Build robustness into the network through Network Load Balancing (NLB) and Failover Clustering, including Hyper-V integration for high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
