Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 - Installation and Configuration (70-410) (Online) OnlineNewSpecial£
In the Windows Server 2012 Installation and Configuration Course students will learn the technical tasks associated with Microsoft exam 70-410.
This fee based online course provides you with interactive videos that meet the needs of multiple styles of learning from auditory to visual and it includes a pre test and post test that accurately identifies your skill gap.
This course is part one 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.
You will learn the technical tasks associated with exam 70-410. Covering topics such as: configuring Hyper-V, installing and administering Active Directory, server configuration, installation and more.
Passing the exam would provide one of the pre-requisites for the server branch of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification which is a pre-requisite to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) certification.
If you wish to take the entry-level MTA courses, which are an optional first step to achieving the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification there are a number of courses available listed in Related courses.
View a Microsoft Certification Roadmap
- All current Cambridge University (departments and colleges)
- Windows Server administrators who are relatively new to Windows Server administration and related technologies who are looking to learn more about Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
- IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft technologies, who meet the course prerequisites and are looking to cross-train on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
- IT professionals who are looking to take the Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012: Exam 410
- Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Before booking this course, students must have:
- An understanding of networking fundamentals
- An understanding of basic AD DS concepts
- An awareness and understanding of security best practices
- Basic knowledge of server hardware
- Experience working with, and configuring, Windows client operating systems, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8
Session 1
- Plan Windows Server Installation
- Installing Windows Server 2012
- Upgrading from Previous Versions
- Configuring Initial Installation
- PowerShell
- Other Tasks and Features
- Server Installation Conversion
Session 2
- Active Directory
- Organize and Manage Active Directory
- Active Directory Groups and OUs
Session 3
- Netting Windows Server
- IPv4 and IPv6
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- DNS
- File and Share Access Protocol
- Print and Document Servers
Session 4
- Configure Local Storage
- Virtual Machine Settings
- Create/Configure Virtual Machine Storage
- Virtual Networks
Session 5
- Group Policy Objects
- Security Policies
- Application Restriction Policy
- Windows Firewall
A more detailed list of topics can be found here.
Online videos
Please see the following minimum hardware and software requirements to run this course.
- University departments £275
- Colleges and private payments from University members are charged £275 + Vat = £330
The fee includes:
- One year online access to instructor-led video training (Watch a sample clip)
- Demos and lab learning
- Multi-media presentations
- Self-paced navigation
- Activation starts from date of purchase
- Microsoft Official Academic Course book
- 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 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 exercises
- The labs online expire 6 months from purchase
- Sample a demo, please note that it will ask to install an Active X control
Please Note: Please allow a few days to receive your purchases
Please note that payment is non-refundable
The exam can be taken through a Pearson Authorised exam centre
A full list of exam topics can be viewed under Skills measured on the following exam information page
- Eleven hours of interactive training
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Administering (70-411) Series 2
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services (70-412) Series 2
- IT Service Management: ITIL Foundation
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