2. Course Topics – Day 1
01 | Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
02 | Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
03 | Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
04 | Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration
05 | Networking in Windows Server 2012 R2
06 | Implementing DNS
3. Course Topics – Day 2
07 | Implementing Local Storage
08 | Implementing File and Print Services
09 | Implementing Group Policy
10 | Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects
11 | Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
4. Rick Claus
Senior Technical Evangelist
Meet the Presenters
Background
Rick engages with the worldwide Technical Community on behalf of
Microsoft. Rick's role is to support platform awareness for Windows
Server and skills development through special events targeting the
broad community.
Technical areas of expertise from his 20+ years of experience in the IT
Industry include: Windows Server, core infrastructure services,
Virtualization technologies of all kinds, and systems management.
Unofficially, Rick is focused on spreading his enthusiasm, passion and
excitement on all things technical to anyone who has the time for a
coffee (or pint) and a chat (in English or français - naturellement).
Contact
• @rickstercdn
5. Ed Liberman
Technical Trainer, Pluralsight
Background
Ed is a Technical Trainer and MVP for Pluralsight. Ed prides himself on a
teaching style that encourages learners to have fun while they learn. He
enjoys preparing students to pass certification exams while at the same time
helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the ‘real world’.
He has been in technology for 20 years, and has been a technical instructor
for 15 years. He has helped thousands of people get started or advanced
their careers in the IT industry.
When not in the classroom Ed helps corporations with Network Infrastructure
as an independent consultant.
Ed also volunteers as a math tutor for struggling grade school students in his
local community.
Contact
• @pluralsight_ed
Meet the Presenters
6. Course Expectations
• 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.
8. Module Overview
• Installing Windows Server 2012 R2
• Post-Installation Configuration of Windows
Server 2012 R2
• Overview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Management
• Introduction to Windows PowerShell
10. Installing Windows Server 2012 R2
• Installation Methods
• Installation Types
• Choosing Whether To Upgrade Or Migrate
• Hardware Requirements for Windows
Server 2012 R2
• Installing Windows Server 2012 R2
• Migrating Server Roles
13. Choosing Whether To Upgrade Or Migrate
In-place upgrade
Advantages: Disadvantages:
• Easier to troubleshoot installation
failures
• Existing configuration or application
issues are not carried forward to the
new operating system
• You can easily move to updated
versions of applications
• Requires all applications to be re-
installed and configured
• Requires planning of migration of
server roles
• Requires migration of data
• Requires the purchase of new
hardware
Migration
Advantages: Disadvantages:
• Generally straightforward process
which takes less time and planning
than a migration strategy
• All server roles, features, data and
application settings are maintained
• More difficult to troubleshoot
installation failures caused by existing
applications or server roles
• Existing problems and configuration
issues might be brought into the new
operating system
14. Hardware Requirements for Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 has the following minimum
hardware requirements:
• Processor architecture x64
• Processor speed 1.4 GHz
• Memory (RAM) 512 MB
• Hard disk drive space 32 GB
More hard disk drive space
is needed if the server has
more than 16 GB of RAM
22. Migrating Server Roles
• Windows Server Migration Tools assist in the migration process
• Microsoft provides the following guides to assist in migration of roles and services:
• Migrate Active Directory Federation Services Role Services to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Health Registration Authority to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Hyper-VDI to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate IP Configuration to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Network Policy Server to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Print and Document Services to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Remote Access to Windows Server 2012
• Migrate Windows Server Update Services to Windows Server 2012
24. Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012 R2
• Overview of Post-Installation Configuration
• Configuring Server Network Settings
• How to Join a Domain
• Performing an Offline Domain Join
• Activating Windows Server 2012 R2
• Configuring a Server Core Installation
• Using DISM to Add Windows Features
26. Performing an Offline Domain Join
Process for performing an offline join:
1. Ensure the user performing the offline domain join is an
administrator, or delegate the appropriate rights
2. To provision the computer account object and create the
binary file, run djoin on the domain controller
3. Transfer the binary file with the domain information to
client computer system’s hard disk drive
4. To load the binary file, in the destination computer, run
djoin
5. Restart the client computer
Windows Server 2012
29. Demonstration: Using DISM to Add Windows Features
In this demonstration, you see how to use the DISM command-line utility
to:
• View a list of all Windows features and their current state
• Gather information about the Windows Server Backup feature
• Enable the Windows Server Backup feature
31. Overview of Windows Server 2012 R2 Management
• What Is Server Manager?
• Administrative Tools and Remote Server Administration Tools
• Using Server Manager
• Configuring Services
• Configuring Windows Remote Management
• Performing Remote Management
32. What Is Server Manager?
You can use Server Manager to:
• Manage multiple servers on a network from one console
• Add roles and features
• Launch Windows PowerShell sessions
• View events
• Perform server configuration tasks
• Manage down-level servers
You can use Best Practices Analyzer to:
• Determine whether roles on your network are functioning
efficiently
• Query event logs for warning and error events
• Diagnose health issues with specific roles
34. Configuring Windows Remote Management
When deciding to use Remote Management, consider the following:
• You are more likely to manage a server remotely than by locally signing on
• With WinRM, you can use consoles, command-line utilities, or Windows
PowerShell to perform remote management tasks
• With Remote Desktop, you can sign in to a server locally or from across the
network
36. Introduction to Windows PowerShell
• What Is Windows PowerShell?
• Windows PowerShell Cmdlet Syntax
• Common Cmdlets for Server Administration
• What Is Windows PowerShell ISE?
40. Additional Resources & Next Steps
Books
• Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and
Configuring Windows Server
2012
Instructor-Led Courses
• 20410C: Installing and Configuring
Windows Server 2012
Exams & Certifications
• Exam 70-410: Installing and
Configuring Windows Server 2012
