Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 - Installation and Configuration (70-410) (Online)

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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.

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• 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

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• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 R2 - Configuring Advanced Services (70-412) Series 2
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