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Installing and Configuring
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Acknowledgments

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xii Installing and Configuring Windows Server® 2012

Microsoft Learning wants to acknowledge and thank the following for their contribution toward
developing this title. Their effort at various stages in the development has ensured that you have a good
classroom experience.

Andrew J. Warren - Lead Content Developer

Andrew Warren has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry, many of which he has spent
teaching and writing. He has been involved as the Subject Matter Expert for many Windows Server® 2008
courses and the technical lead on a number of other courses. He also has been involved in developing
TechNet sessions on Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007. Based in the United Kingdom, he runs his own IT
training and education consultancy.

Gary Dunlop - Content Developer
Gary Dunlop is based in Winnipeg, Canada and is a technical consultant and trainer for Broadview
Networks. He has authored a number of Microsoft Learning titles and has been a Microsoft Certified
Trainer (MCT) since 1997.

Dave Franklyn - Content Developer

David M. Franklyn, MCT, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional
(MCITP), Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Windows Expert-It Pro, is a Senior Information
Technology Trainer and Consultant at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama, and is the owner of

DaveMCT, Inc. LLC. He is also Adjunct Faculty with MyITStudy.com. He is an Eastern USA Regional Lead
MCT. Dave has been a Microsoft MVP since 2011, and has been teaching at Auburn University since 1998.
Working with computers since 1976, Dave started out in the mainframe world and moved early into the
networking arena. Before joining Auburn University, Dave spent 22 years in the U.S. Air Force as an
electronic communications and computer systems specialist, retiring in 1998. Dave is president of the
Montgomery Windows IT Professional Group, and a guest speaker at many events involving Microsoft
products.

Vladimir Meloski - Content Developer

Vladimir is a MCT, an MVP on Exchange Server, and a consultant, and provides unified-communications
and infrastructure solutions based on Exchange Server, Lync® Server, Windows Server, and Microsoft
System Center. Vladimir has 17 years of professional IT experience, and has been involved in Microsoft
conferences in Europe and the United States as a speaker, moderator, proctor for hands-on labs, and
technical expert. He also has been involved as a Subject Matter Expert and Technical Reviewer for
Microsoft Official Curriculum courses.

Stan Reimer - Content Developer

Stan Reimer is president of S. R. Technical Services Inc., and he works as a consultant, trainer, and author.
Stan has extensive experience consulting on Active Directory® Domain Services (AD DS) and Exchange
Server deployments for some of the largest companies in Canada. Stan is the lead author for two
Active Directory books for Microsoft Press®. For the last 10 years, Stan has been writing courseware for
Microsoft Learning, specializing in Active Directory and Exchange Server courses. Stan has been a MCT for
13 years.


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Telmo Sampaio - Content Developer

Telmo Sampaio, who has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, also is an MCT, MCSE,
Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD), and an MCT Regional Lead. He is the “Chief Geek”
for MCTrainer.NET and TechKnowLogical. Telmo specializes in System Center, Microsoft SharePoint®,
Microsoft SQL Server®, and .NET, and has worked for IBM, Microsoft, and several start-ups during the
past 20 years. He is very active in the MCT community, and travels the world providing consulting services
and attending training engagements. His home base is Miami, Florida. Telmo has passed more than 100
Microsoft exams since his first certification in 1996.

David Susemiehl - Content Developer

David Susemiehl has worked as consultant, trainer, and courseware developer since 1996. David has
extensive experience consulting on Microsoft Systems Management Server and Microsoft System Center
Configuration Manager 2007, as well as Active Directory, Exchange Server, and Terminal Server/Citrix
deployments. David has developed courseware development for Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard, and
delivered those courses successfully in Europe, Central America, and across North America. For the last
several years, David has been writing courseware for Microsoft Learning, and consulting on infrastructure
transitions in Michigan.

Brian Svidergol - Content Developer

Brian Svidergol specializes in Microsoft infrastructure and cloud-based solutions built around Windows,
Active Directory, Exchange Server, System Center, virtualization, and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
(MDOP). He holds a variety of Microsoft and industry certifications. Brian authored the Active Directory
Cookbook, 4th edition. He has also worked as a Subject Matter Expert and Technical Reviewer on many
Microsoft Official Curriculum courses, Microsoft certification exams, and authored or reviewed related
training content.

Orin Thomas - Content Developer

Orin Thomas is an MVP, an MCT, and has a variety of MCSE and MCITP certifications. He has written more
than 20 books for Microsoft Press, and is a contributing editor at Windows IT Pro magazine. He has been
working in IT since the early 1990's. He regularly speaks at events such as TechED in Australia, and around
the world on Windows Server, Windows client operating systems, System Center, and security topics. Orin
founded and runs the Melbourne System Center Users Group.

Brian Langan - Technical Reviewer

Brian Langan is president and founder of Langan Enterprises Inc., a consulting/training/security firm
established in 1995. He has worked in the industry for over 20 years becoming an MCT in 1996, and holds
a number of Microsoft certifications on clients, servers, messaging, and System Center products. He has
written courses on many different topics including Windows Troubleshooting and Security courses for
Global Knowledge and other training companies.


Contents
Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
Lesson 1: Windows Server 2012 Overview

1-3

Lesson 2: Installing Windows Server 2012

1-14

Lesson 3: Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012

1-21

Lesson 4: Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management

1-32

Lesson 5: Introduction to Windows PowerShell

1-39

Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

1-47

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
Lesson 1: Overview of AD DS

2-2

Lesson 2: Overview of Domain Controllers

2-13

Lesson 3: Installing a Domain Controller

2-20

Lab: Installing Domain Controllers

2-28

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
Lesson 1: Managing User Accounts

3-2

Lesson 2: Managing Groups

3-12

Lesson 3: Managing Computer Accounts

3-21

Lesson 4: Delegating Administration

3-29

Lab: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

3-33

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration
Lesson 1: Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration

4-2

Lesson 2: Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration

4-8

Lesson 3: Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell

4-14

Lab: Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell

4-25

Module 5: Implementing IPv4
Lesson 1: Overview of TCP/IP

5-2

Lesson 2: Understanding IPv4 Addressing

5-7

Lesson 3: Subnetting and Supernetting

5-12

Lesson 4: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

5-18

Lab: Implementing IPv4

5-28

Module 6: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Lesson 1: Overview of the DHCP Server Role
Lesson 2: Configuring DHCP Scopes

6-2
6-8

Lesson 3: Managing a DHCP Database

6-14

Lesson 4: Securing and Monitoring DHCP

6-18

Lab: Implementing DHCP

6-24

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Module 7: Implementing DNS
Lesson 1: Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers

7-2

Lesson 2: Installing a DNS Server

7-15

Lesson 3: Managing DNS Zones

7-21

Lab: Implementing DNS

7-25

Module 8: Implementing IPv6
Lesson 1: Overview of IPv6

8-2

Lesson 2: IPv6 Addressing

8-7

Lesson 3: Coexistence with IPv4

8-13

Lesson 4: IPv6 Transition Technologies

8-17

Lab: Implementing IPv6

8-23

Module 9: Implementing Local Storage
Lesson 1: Overview of Storage

9-2

Lesson 2: Managing Disks and Volumes

9-12

Lesson 3: Implementing Storage Spaces

9-23

Lab: Implementing Local Storage

9-29

Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services
Lesson 1: Securing Files and Folders

10-2

Lesson 2: Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies

10-15

Lesson 3: Configuring Work Folders

10-18

Lesson 4: Configuring Network Printing

10-26

Lab: Implementing File and Print Services

10-32

Module 11: Implementing Group Policy
Lesson 1: Overview of Group Policy

11-2

Lesson 2: Group Policy Processing

11-9

Lesson 3: Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates

11-16

Lab: Implementing Group Policy

11-20

Module 12: Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects
Lesson 1: Security Overview for Windows Operating Systems

12-2

Lesson 2: Configuring Security Settings

12-6

Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources

12-18

Lesson 3: Restricting Software

12-25

Lesson 4: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

12-29

Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall

12-35


Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
Lesson 1: Overview of Virtualization Technologies
Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V

13-2
13-8

Lesson 3: Managing Virtual Machine Storage

13-19

Lesson 4: Managing Virtual Networks

13-27

Lab: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

13-33

Lab Answer Keys
Module 1 Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

L1-1

Module 2 Lab: Installing Domain Controllers

L2-9

Module 3 Lab: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

L3-13

Module 4 Lab: Automating AD DS Administration by Using
Windows PowerShell

L4-21

Module 5 Lab: Implementing IPv4

L5-25

Module 6 Lab: Implementing DHCP

L6-29

Module 7 Lab: Implementing DNS

L7-35

Module 8 Lab: Implementing IPv6

L8-43

Module 9 Lab: Implementing Local Storage

L9-47

Module 10 Lab: Implementing File and Print Services

L10-53

Module 11 Lab: Implementing Group Policy

L11-61

Module 12 Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources

L12-65

Module 12 Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall

L12-71

Module 13 Lab: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

L13-77

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This section provides you with a brief description of course 20410D: Installing and Configuring Windows
Server® 2012, including its audience, suggested prerequisites, and course objectives.

Course Description

Note: This release (D) Microsoft® Official Curriculum (MOC) version of course 20410 has been developed
on the final release version of Windows Server® 2012 R2 software.
This course is part one of a three-part series 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. While there is some cross-over in skills and tasks
across the courses, this course focuses on the initial implementation and configuration of core services,
including Active Directory® Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and Microsoft Hyper-V®
Server 2012 R2 configuration.

Audience

This course is intended for information technology (IT) professionals who have some knowledge and
experience working with Windows operating systems, and who want to acquire the skills and knowledge
necessary to install and perform the initial configuration of a Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server
2012 R2 server in an existing Windows server environment. Candidates typically interested in attending
this course are:
•

Windows Server administrators who are relatively new to Windows Server administration and related
technologies, and who are looking to learn more about Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server
2012 R2.

•

IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft technologies, who meet the
prerequisites, and want to cross-train on Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2.

•

IT professionals who want to take the any of the following exams:
o

70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

o

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams in Datacenter, Desktop Infrastructure,
Messaging, Collaboration and Communications

o

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams which are a prerequisite for their
individual specialties

Student Prerequisites
This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites, including that they:
•

Have an understanding of networking fundamentals

•

Understand basic Active Directory concepts

•

Have an awareness and understanding of security best practices

•

Have basic knowledge of server hardware

•

Have experience working with, and configuring, Windows client-operating systems, such as
Windows® 7 or Windows 8.


Additionally, students would benefit from having some previous Windows Server operating-system
experience.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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Deploy and manage Windows Server 2012.

•

Describe AD DS.

•

Manage Active Directory objects.

•

Automate Active Directory administration.

•

Implement IPv4.

•

Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

•

Implement Domain Name System (DNS).

•

Implement IPv6.

•

Implement local storage.

•

Implement file and print services.

•

Implement Group Policy.

•

Use Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to secure Windows Servers.

•

Implement server virtualization by using Hyper-V.

Course Outline
This section provides an outline of the course:
Module 1, Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
This module starts the course by discussing installation of Windows Server 2012. This is not
the most commonly performed task in the course, but it provides a logical starting point for
students to begin working with Windows Server 2012.
Module 2, Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
AD DS is a core part of network management in an enterprise environment. We introduce it
early in the course so that students can use it to perform other tasks, such as creating users
and groups, in later modules. In this module, students will install a domain controller.
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This module discusses creating and managing specific Active Directory objects, such as users,
groups, and computer accounts. This is a core part of what a beginning server administrator
does on a daily basis. Additionally, this module discusses how administrators can delegate
some of these tasks to their company’s help-desk staff.
Module 4, Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

This module expands on the knowledge that students gain in Module 3, by providing them
with methods for automating the creation and management of Active Directory objects. This is
a relatively advanced topic, but logically flows after Module 3.


Module 5, Implementing IPv4

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This module begins a new thread of learning in the course. Configuring and understanding
IPv4 is fundamental to working as a system administrator.
Module 6, Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
This module discusses how to use DHCP to distribute IPv4 address information.
Module 7, Implementing Domain Name System

This module describes how DNS converts names to IP addresses and why this is important in
an Active Directory environment. This module also describes how to deploy and manage DNS
servers and zones.
Module 8, Implementing IPv6

This module introduces IPv6 configuration, which is likely to be new content for the students.
Module 9, Implementing Local Storage
This module includes content on storage configuration for Windows Server 2012. This is
prerequisite information for Module 10, which discusses creating and securing file shares.
Module 10, Implementing File and Print Services

This module discusses file shares and printing at the same time because both are commonly
used network services. Security for file shares and printing uses the knowledge about user
accounts and groups that Modules 2 and 3 cover.
Module 11, Implementing Group Policy

This module builds on the information students have learned about AD DS to introduce the
creation and management of GPOs.
Module 12, Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects

This module covers specific Group Policy settings that you can use to increase security. The
settings include security policies, application-restriction policies, and Windows Firewall rules.
Module 13, Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

The final module discusses how to configure Hyper-V and how to create virtual machines. This
module is last because the lab has the potential to negatively affect the virtual machines that
are deployed on the student machines.


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This course, 20410D: Installing and Configuring Windows Server® 2012, has a direct mapping of its content
to the objective domain for the Microsoft exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012.
The table below is provided as a study aid that will assist you in preparation for taking this exam and

to show you how the exam objectives and the course content fit together. The course is not designed
exclusively to support the exam but rather provides broader knowledge and skills to allow a real-world
implementation of the particular technology. The course will also contain content that is not directly
covered in the examination and will utilize the unique experience and skills of your qualified Microsoft
Certified Trainer.
Note: The exam objectives are available online at the following URL:
under Skills Measured.
Exam Objective Domain: Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
1. Install and Configure Servers (17%)
1.1. Install
This objective may include but is not limited to: Plan
servers.
for a server installation; plan for server roles; plan for a
server upgrade; install Server Core; optimize resource
utilization by using Features on Demand; migrate roles
from previous versions of Windows Server
1.2. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
servers.
Configure Server Core; delegate administration; add
and remove features in offline images; deploy roles on
remote servers; convert Server Core to/from full GUI;
configure services; configure NIC teaming; install and
configure PowerShell Desired State Configuration
(DSC)
1.3. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to: Design
local storage.
storage spaces; configure basic and dynamic disks;

configure MBR and GPT disks; manage volumes; create
and mount virtual hard disks; configure storage pools
and disk pools; create storage pools by using disk
enclosures
2. Configure Server Roles and Features (17%)
This objective may include but is not limited to: Create
2.1. Configure
and configure shares; configure share permissions;
file and share
configure offline files; configure NTFS permissions;
access.
configure access-based enumeration (ABE); configure
Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS); configure NTFS
quotas; create and configure Work Folders
2.2. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
print and
Configure the Easy Print print driver; configure
document
Enterprise Print Management; configure drivers;
services.
configure printer pooling; configure print priorities;
configure printer permissions

Course Content
Module
Mod 1

Lesson
Lesson 1/2

Lab
Mod 1 Ex 1

Mod 1

Lesson
2/3/4

Mod 1 Ex
1/2/3/4

Mod 9

Lesson 2/3

Mod 9 Lab
Ex 1/2/3

Mod 10

Lesson
1/2/3

Mod 10 Lab
Ex 1/2/3

Mod 10

Lesson 4

Mod 10 Lab
Ex 4


Exam Objective Domain: Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
This objective may include but is not limited to:
2.3. Configure
Configure WinRM; configure down-level server
servers for
management; configure servers for day-to-day
remote
management tasks; configure multi-server
management.
management; configure Server Core; configure
Windows Firewall; manage non-domain joined servers
3. Configure Hyper-V (18%)
This objective may include but is not limited to:
3.1. Create and
Configure dynamic memory; configure smart paging;
configure
configure Resource Metering; configure guest
virtual machine
integration services; create and configure Generation 1
settings.
and 2 virtual machines; configure and use extended
session mode; Configure RemoteFX
This objective may include but is not limited to: Create
3.2. Create and

VHDs and VHDX; configure differencing drives; modify
configure
VHDs; configure pass-through disks; manage
virtual machine
checkpoints; implement a virtual Fibre Channel
storage.
adapter; configure storage Quality of Service
This objective may include but is not limited to:
3.3. Create and
configure Hyper-V virtual switches; optimize network
configure
performance; configure MAC addresses; configure
virtual
network isolation; configure synthetic and legacy
networks.
virtual network adapters; configure NIC teaming in
virtual machines
4. Deploy and Configure Core Network Services (17%)
4.1. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
IPv4 and IPv6
Configure IP address options; configure IPv4 or IPv6
addressing.
subnetting; configure supernetting; configure
interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6; configure
ISATAP; configure Teredo

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Mod 1

Lesson
3/4/5

Mod 1 Lab
Ex 4

Mod 12

Lesson 4

Mod 12 Lab
B Ex 2

Mod 13

Lesson 2

Mod 13 Ex
3

Mod 13

Lesson 2/3

Mod 13 Ex
3/4

Mod 13

Lesson 4

Mod 13 Lab
Ex 2

Mod 1

Lesson 3

Mod 1 Lab
Ex 1/2

Mod 5

Lesson
2/3/4
Lesson 3/4

This objective may include but is not limited to: Create
and configure scopes; configure a DHCP reservation;
configure DHCP options; configure client and server
for PXE boot; configure DHCP relay agent; authorize
DHCP server

Mod 6

Lesson
1/2/3/4

Mod 5 Lab
Ex 1/2
Mod 8 Lab
Ex 1/2
Mod 6 Ex
1/2

This objective may include but is not limited to:
Configure Active Directory integration of primary
zones; configure forwarders; configure Root Hints;
manage DNS cache; create A and PTR resource records

Mod 7

Lesson
1/2/3

Mod 7 Ex
1/2/3

Mod 8
4.2. Deploy and
configure
Dynamic Host
Configuration
Protocol
(DHCP) service.
4.3. Deploy and
configure DNS

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Exam Objective Domain: Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
5. Install and Administer Active Directory (14%)
5.1. Install
This objective may include but is not limited to: Add or
domain
remove a domain controller from a domain; upgrade a
controllers.
domain controller; install Active Directory Domain
Services (AD DS) on a Server Core installation; install a
domain controller from Install from Media (IFM);
resolve DNS SRV record registration issues; configure a
global catalog server; deploy Active Directory IaaS in
Azure
5.2. Create and
This objective may include but is not limited to:
manage Active
Automate the creation of Active Directory accounts;
Directory users
create, copy, configure, and delete users and
and computers.

computers; configure templates; perform bulk Active
Directory operations; configure user rights; offline
domain join; manage inactive and disabled accounts
5.3. Create and
This objective may include but is not limited to:
manage Active
Configure group nesting; convert groups including
Directory
security, distribution, universal, domain local, and
groups and
domain global; manage group membership using
organizational
Group Policy; enumerate group membership; delegate
units (OUs).
the creation and management of Active Directory
objects; manage default Active Directory containers;
create, copy, configure, and delete groups and OUs
6. Create and Manage Group Policy (16%)
6.1. Create
This objective may include but is not limited to:
Group Policy
Configure a Central Store; manage starter GPOs;
objects (GPOs).
configure GPO links; configure multiple local group
policies
6.2. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
security policies.
Configure User Rights Assignment; configure Security
Options settings; configure Security templates;

configure Audit Policy; configure Local Users and
Groups; configure User Account Control (UAC)
6.3. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
application
Configure rule enforcement; configure AppLocker
restriction
rules; configure Software Restriction Policies
policies.
6.4. Configure
This objective may include but is not limited to:
Windows
Configure rules for multiple profiles using Group
Firewall.
Policy; configure connection security rules; configure
Windows Firewall to allow or deny applications,
scopes, ports, and users; configure authenticated
firewall exceptions; import and export settings

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Mod 2

Lesson
1/2/3

Mod 2 Lab
Ex 1/2

Mod 3

Lesson
1/2/3
Lesson
1/2/3

Mod 3 Lab
Ex 2/3
Mod 4 Lab
Ex 1/2/3

Mod 3

Lesson 2/4

Mod 3 Lab
Ex 1/2/3

Mod 4

Lesson 1/2

Mod 4 Lab
Ex 1/2/3

Mod 11

Lesson
1/2/3

Mod 11 Lab
Ex 1/2

Mod 12

Lesson 2

Mod 12 Lab
A Ex 1/2/3

Mod 12

Lesson 3

Mod 12 Lab
B Ex 1

Mod 12

Lesson 4

Mod 12 Lab
B Ex 2

Mod 4

Note: Attending this course in itself will not successfully prepare you to pass any associated
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The taking of this course does not guarantee that you will automatically pass any certification exam. In
addition to attendance at this course, you should also have the following:
•

Real-world, hands-on experience installing and configuring a Windows Server 2012 infrastructure

•

Windows 7 or Windows 8 client configuration experience

•

Additional study outside of the content in this handbook

There may also be additional study and preparation resources, such as practice tests, available for
you to prepare for this exam. Details of these are available at the following URL:
under Preparation options.

You should also check out the Microsoft Virtual Academy, to
view further additional study resources and online courses which are available to assist you with exam

preparation and career development.
You should familiarize yourself with the audience profile and exam prerequisites to ensure you are
sufficiently prepared before taking the certification exam. The complete audience profile for this exam
is available at the following URL: />under Overview, Audience Profile.

The exam/course mapping table outlined above is accurate at the time of printing, however it is subject
to change at any time and Microsoft bears no responsibility for any discrepancies between the version
published here and the version available online and will provide no notification of such changes.

Course Materials
The following materials are included with your kit:
•

Course Handbook: A succinct classroom learning guide that provides all the critical technical
information in a crisp, tightly-focused format, which is just right for an effective in-class learning
experience.

You may be accessing either a printed course hand book or digital courseware material via the Arvato
Skillpipe reader. Your Microsoft Certified Trainer will provide specific details but both contain the
following:
o

Lessons: Guide you through the learning objectives and provide the key points that are critical to
the success of the in-class learning experience.

o

Labs: Provide a real-world, hands-on platform for you to apply the knowledge and skills learned
in the module.

o

Module Reviews and Takeaways: Provide improved on-the-job reference material to boost
knowledge and skills retention.

o

Lab Answer Keys: Provide step-by-step lab solution guidance at your fingertips when it is
needed.

Course Companion Content: On the site.
Searchable, easy-to-navigate digital content with integrated premium online resources designed to
supplement the Course Handbook.
o

Modules: Include companion content, such as questions and answers, detailed demo steps and
additional reading links, for each lesson. Additionally, they include Lab Review questions and
answers and Module Reviews and Takeaways sections, which contain the review questions and


answers, best practices, common issues and troubleshooting tips with answers, and real-world
issues and scenarios with answers.
o

Resources: Include well-categorized additional resources that give you immediate access to the
most up-to-date premium content on TechNet, Microsoft Developer Network®, and Microsoft
Press®.

Student Course files: on the site.
•

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Course evaluation At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete an online
evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility, and instructor.
o

To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send e-mail to
To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send e-mail
to

Virtual Machine Environment
This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support the business
scenario of the course.

Virtual Machine Configuration
In this course, you will use virtual machines built in Microsoft Hyper-V to perform the labs.

Important At the end of each lab, you must revert the virtual machines to a snapshot. You can find the
instructions for this procedure at the end of each lab.
The following table shows the role of each virtual machine used in this course.
Virtual machine
20410D-LON-DC1

Role
�

A domain controller that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 in the
Adatum.com domain.

20410D-LON-SVR1

A member server that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 in the
Adatum.com domain.

20410D-LON-SVR2

A member server that is running Windows Server 2012 R2 in the
Adatum.com domain. This server will be located on a second subnet.

20410D-LON-SVR3

A blank virtual machine on which students will install Windows
Server 2012 R2.

20410D-LON-HOST1

A bootable virtual hard disk for running Windows Server 2012 R2 as the host
for Hyper-V.

20410D-LON-CORE

A stand-alone server that is running a Server Core installation of Windows
Server 2012 R2.

20410D-LON-RTR

A router that is used for network activities that require a separate subnet.
Also running Windows Server 2012 R2.

20410D-LON-CL1

A client computer that is running Windows 8.1 and Microsoft® Office 2013 in
the Adatum.com domain.

20410D-LON-CL2

A client computer that is running Windows 8.1 and Office 2013 in the
Adatum.com domain that is located in a second subnet.


Software Configuration
The following software is installed on the specified virtual machines:

•

Microsoft Message Analyzer is installed on LON-SVR1.

Classroom Setup
Each classroom computer will have the same virtual machine configured in the same way.
You may be accessing the lab virtual machines in either in a hosted online environment with a web
browser or by using Hyper-V on a local machine. The labs and virtual machines are the same in both
scenarios however there may be some slight variations because of hosting requirements. Any
discrepancies will be called out in the Lab Notes on the hosted lab platform.
Your Microsoft Certified Trainer will provide details about your specific lab environment.

Course Hardware Level

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Where labs are being run locally, to ensure a satisfactory student experience, Microsoft Learning requires
a minimum equipment configuration for trainer and student computers in all Microsoft Certified Partner
for Learning Solutions (CPLS) classrooms in which Official Microsoft Learning Product courseware are
taught.
•

The minimum equipment configuration for this course is hardware level 7 with 16 gigabytes (GB) of
random access memory (RAM)

Navigation in Windows Server 2012
If you are not familiar with the user interface in Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8.1, the following
information will help orient you to the new interface.
•

Sign in and Sign out replace Log in and Log off.

•

Administrative tools are found in the Tools menu of Server Manager.

•

Get to the Start screen, Settings, and Search as follows:

o

To get to the Start screen, in the lower-left corner of the screen, click the Start button. This
provides access to some applications.

o

Right-clicking the lower-left corner also provides a context menu to help with some navigation
tasks, such as Shutdown, Restart, accessing Control Panel, and similar.

o

To get to Settings, point your mouse to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click the
Settings charm when it appears. Settings include Control Panel and Power.

o

To get to Search, point your mouse to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click the
Search charm when it appears. This allows you to search applications, settings, and files.

You also may find the following shortcut keys useful:
•

Windows logo key: Opens the Start screen

•

Windows logo key +I: Opens Settings

•

Windows logo key +R: Opens Run

•

Windows logo key +C: Displays the selection of charms