Description

This training will teach you how to install and administer the new Microsoft Server operating system, Windows 2012 and R2 (Release 2). At the end of the course, participants will have learned to install and configure the system, carry out common administration tasks via the new interfaces and via Powershell, securely network resources in an Active Directory environment, and troubleshoot a Windows server. 2012 and implement the main new features.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

Systems and network technicians, administrators and engineers.

Prerequisites

Training objectives

Install, configure and configure a server with Windows Server 2012 and R2 (Release 2) Customize the working environment: adding components to MMC consoles, its user space Perform administrative tasks with Powershell Implement architectural security: creation of shares and securing data Maintain and troubleshoot a server: creating a backup and using recovery tools

Training program

• Architecture et installation
  • What's new in Windows 2012 and Release 2.
  • The new Windows Server 2012 interface.
  • Role-based or scenario-based installation.
  • Installation of roles and features with the dashboard.
  • Volume license activation on servers.
  • Transform a graphics server into a Core server and vice versa.
  • Pre/post installation configuration tasks.
  • Deployment tools and methods (WDS, MDT 2012.
  • ).
  • Practical work Install Windows Server 2012 R2 on a Core server.
  • Role installation via the new server manager.
  • Transformation of a graphics server in Core server.
• Administrative tools and configuration
  • Server manager, roles and features.
  • Manage multiple servers with server manager.
  • Grouping servers for easier administration .
  • Performing administration tasks with Powershell.
  • IntelliSense and simplifying scripting.
  • Generating software and hardware inventories with Powershell .
  • Implement the Windows Powershell Web Access functionality.
  • Practical work Discovery of the server manager.
  • Managing server groups.
  • Remote installation of roles.
  • Using Powershell to manage the server.
• Network management
  • DNS, DHCP and DHCP Failover server.
  • IPv4 and IPv6 servers and protocols.
  • The network and sharing center.
  • Tracking network addresses with IP Address Manager (IPAM).
  • Network management with Powershell.
  • Practical work Modifying addresses via the network and sharing center.
  • Management of IP addresses with Powershell scripts for network management.
  • Setting up a DHCP Failover.
  • Creation and management of zones and DNS registration with Powershell and graphical tools.
• Managing user accounts and groups
  • Presentation of Active Directory.
  • The new object management interfaces.
  • The Active Directory Administration Management Center (ADAC).
  • Management of all servers via the server manager.
  • Local accounts and groups, user profiles.
  • Modification of replication topologies.
  • Creation of objects with Powershell and the graphical user interface.
  • Practical work Manipulation of profiles.
  • Creation of groups, users and OUs .
  • Managing objects with the new interface.
  • Using queries on the AD.
• Resource management
  • Disk management.
  • Data deduplication.
  • Creating and attaching VHD and VHDX virtual hard disks.
  • Pools and storage spaces to improve tolerance.
  • Implementing the File Server Resource Manager (FSRM).
  • The generation of detailed reports and alerts on the use of folders and files.
  • Quota management by folder.
  • Implementation of efficient and continuously available file sharing for server applications.
  • Unified remote management for file services.
  • Practical work Setting up disk management.
  • Attaching virtual hard disks.
  • Setting up FSRM and reporting.
  • Using Powershell to manage folders and files.
• Security elements
  • The Bitlocker system.
  • The security of files and folders.
  • Practical work Creating shares and securing data
• Troubleshooting and Performance
  • The new way to start Windows 2012 Server.
  • Installation and configuration of troubleshooting tools.
  • The new server management monitors (reliability monitor.
  • ).
  • Manage DHCP with Powershell "commandlets".
  • System backups and restores.
  • Optimization access over networks and BranchCache mode.
  • Optimize recovery with cloud-based online backup.
  • Recover files with shadow copies and previous versions.
  • Hands-on Creating a backup.
  • Using BCDEDIT and recovery tools.
  • Using Powershell scripts to manage and troubleshoot your servers.
• Virtualisation
  • The basic concepts of virtualization.
  • Operation under Windows 2012 Server with the hypervisor.
  • Creating virtual machines (VMs), switches and other hardware components.
  • Management of VMs, shadow copies.
  • VHD,VHDX formats.
  • Interaction of Powershell and Hyper-V.
  • Practical work Creation of virtual machine.
  • Installation of Windows 2012 on hyper-V.
  • Creation of shadow copies.