This document provides an overview of changes to Microsoft certifications for Windows Server 2012 and discusses topics related to administering Windows Server 2012. Key points include: the new MCSE certification requirements, changes to the Windows Server 2012 interface and PowerShell version 3.0, steps for becoming an MCSA, upgrading previous certifications to MCSE, the Central Store repository, and an overview of managing Active Directory with PowerShell.

1. Microsoft Certified Solution Expert
(MCSE 2012)
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2. Disclaimer
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3. Windows Server 2012 R2
Certification Changes
•Microsoft Certified Solution Expert in Windows Server 2012
•Microsoft Certified Solution Administrator in Windows Server
2012
Administration Changes
•Screen and Navigation changes
Power Shell changes
•Version 3.0 with 2400 cmdlets
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4. Starting from the beginning:
Become an MCSA
• Pass the following 3 tests to gain the equivalent of
passing the 70-417 test
• 70-410
• Installing and Configuring Windows Server® 2012
• 70-411
• Administering Windows Server® 2012
• 70-412
• Configuring Advanced Windows Server® 2012 Services
• Then consider continuing on for an MCSE in the 3 previous
categories of Desktop, Private cloud or Server Administration
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5. Upgrading from
MCITP to MCSE
• Must renew MCSE status every three years!
• MCITP upgrade test is 70-417 (course 20417)
• MCITP accepted certifications includes:
• Lync Administrator
• SharePoint Administrator
• Desktop Administrator
• Enterprise Messaging Administrator
• Windows Server 2008 Administrator
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6. The Central Store
• The Central Store:
• Is a central repository for ADMX and ADML files
• Is stored in SYSVOL
• Must be created manually
• Is detected automatically by Windows Vista or Windows
Server 2008
ADMX files
Domain controller
with SYSVOL
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7. Group policy
Management Editor
• Allows editing of the ADMX file
• Extends the functionality of GPMC
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8. Active Directory Administrative Center,
is a task-oriented tool based on Windows PowerShell
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9. Deploying a Cloned Virtualized
Domain Controller
You can safely clone an existing virtual domain controller by:
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Creating a DcCloneConfig.xml file and storing it in the
AD DS database location
Taking the VDC offline and exporting it
Creating a new virtual machine by importing the exported VDC
DcCloneConfig.xml to
Export the VDC
AD DS database
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10. Overview of the Active Directory Module
for Windows Power Shell
The Active Directory module for Windows Power Shell provides
full administrative functionality in these areas:
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User management
Computer management
Group management
OU management
Password policy management
Searching and modifying objects
Forest and domain management
Domain controller and operations masters management
Managed service account management
Site replication management
Central access and claims management
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11. Windows Power Shell Web Access
• Allows remote management of computers by
running Windows Power Shell sessions in a
web browser.
• Power shell replaces tab completion with
Visual Studio style drop down options
• Many former scripts are now compiled into
cmdlets
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