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Exam Ref 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2

by Craig Zacker

February 2014

Intermediate to advanced

416 pages

11h 30m

English

Microsoft Press

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Objective 1.1: Install serversPlanning for a server installationSelecting a Windows Server 2012 R2 editionSupporting server rolesSupporting server virtualizationServer licensingInstallation requirementsChoosing installation optionsUsing Server CoreServer Core DefaultsServer Core CapabilitiesUsing the Minimal Server InterfaceUsing Features on DemandUpgrading serversUpgrade pathsPreparing to upgradeMigrating rolesInstalling Windows Server Migration ToolsUsing migration guidesObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 1.2: Configure serversCompleting postinstallation tasksUsing GUI toolsUsing command-line toolsConverting between GUI and Server CoreConfiguring NIC teamingUsing Server ManagerAdding serversAdding roles and featuresDeploying roles to VHDsConfiguring servicesDelegating server administrationUsing Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC)Objective summaryObjective reviewObjective 1.3: Configure local storagePlanning server storageHow many servers do I need?Estimating storage requirementsUsing Storage SpacesUnderstanding Windows disk settingsSelecting a partition styleUnderstanding disk typesUnderstanding volume typesUnderstanding file systemsWorking with disksAdding a new physical diskCreating and mounting virtual hard disks (VHDs)Creating a storage poolCreating virtual disksCreating a simple volumeCreating a striped, spanned, mirrored, or RAID-5 volumeObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 1.1: Thought experimentObjective 1.1: ReviewObjective 1.2: Thought experimentObjective 1.2: ReviewObjective 1.3: Thought experimentObjective 1.3: Review
Objective 2.1: Configure file and share accessCreating folder sharesAssigning permissionsUnderstanding the Windows permission architectureUnderstanding basic and advanced permissionsAllowing and denying permissionsInheriting permissionsUnderstanding effective accessSetting share permissionsUnderstanding NTFS authorizationAssigning basic NTFS permissionsAssigning advanced NTFS permissionsCombining share permissions with NTFS permissionsConfiguring Volume Shadow CopiesConfiguring NTFS quotasConfiguring Work FoldersObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 2.2: Configure print and document servicesDeploying a print serverUnderstanding the Windows print architectureUnderstanding Windows printingWindows printing flexibilityDirect PrintingLocally Attached Printer SharingNetwork-Attached PrintingNetwork-Attached Printer SharingAdvanced Printing ConfigurationsSharing a printerManaging printer driversUsing remote access Easy PrintConfiguring printer securityManaging documentsManaging printersSetting printer prioritiesCreating a printer poolUsing the Print and Document Services roleAdding print serversViewing printersManaging printers and print serversDeploying printers with Group PolicyObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 2.3: Configure servers for remote managementUsing Server Manager for remote managementAdding serversManaging non-domain joined serversManaging Windows Server 2012 R2 serversConfiguring WinRMConfiguring Windows FirewallManaging down-level serversCreating server groupsUsing Remote Server Administration ToolsWorking with remote serversObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 2.1: Thought experimentObjective 2.1: ReviewObjective 2.2: Thought experimentObjective 2.2: ReviewObjective 2.3: Thought experimentObjective 2.3: Review
Objective 3.1: Create and configure virtual machine settingsVirtualization architecturesHyper-V implementationsHyper-V licensingHyper-V hardware limitationsHyper-V ServerInstalling Hyper-VUsing Hyper-V ManagerCreating a virtual machineCreating Generation 1 and Generation 2 VMsInstalling an operating systemConfiguring Guest Integration ServicesUsing Enhanced Session modeAllocating memoryUsing Dynamic MemoryConfiguring Smart PagingConfiguring resource meteringObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 3.2: Create and configure virtual machine storageVirtual disk formatsCreating virtual disksCreating a virtual disk with a VMCreating a new virtual diskAdding virtual disks to virtual machinesCreating differencing disksConfiguring pass-through disksModifying virtual disksCreating checkpointsConfiguring Storage Quality of Service (QoS)Connecting to a storage area network (SAN)Using Fibre ChannelConnecting virtual machines to a SANObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 3.3: Create and configure virtual networksCreating virtual switchesCreating the default virtual switchCreating a new virtual switchConfiguring MAC addressesCreating virtual network adaptersSynthetic adapters and emulated adaptersConfiguring hardware acceleration settingsConfiguring advanced network adapter featuresConfiguring NIC teaming in a virtual network environmentCreating the NIC teamCreating the team virtual switchConfiguring a NIC team virtual network adapterCreating virtual network configurationsExtending a production network into virtual spaceCreating an isolated networkObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 3.1: Thought experimentObjective 3.1: ReviewObjective 3.2: Thought experimentObjective 3.2: ReviewObjective 3.3: Thought experimentObjective 3.3: Review
Objective 4.1: Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressingIPv4 addressingIPv4 classful addressingClassless Inter-Domain RoutingPublic and private IPv4 addressingIPv4 subnettingSupernettingAssigning IPv4 addressesManual IPv4 Address ConfigurationDynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA)IPv6 addressingIntroducing IPv6Contracting IPv6 AddressesExpressing IPv6 Network AddressesIPv6 address typesGlobal Unicast AddressesLink-Local Unicast AddressesUnique Local Unicast AddressesMulticast AddressesAnycast AddressesAssigning IPv6 addressesManual IPv6 Address AllocationStateless IPv6 Address AutoconfigurationDynamic Host Configuration Protocol v6Subnetting IPv6 AddressesPlanning an IP transitionUsing a dual IP stackTunnelingConfiguring Tunnels ManuallyConfiguring Tunnels Automatically6to4ISATAPTeredoObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 4.2: Configure serversUnderstanding DHCPDHCP optionsThe DHCP Message Type OptionBOOTP Vendor Information ExtensionsDHCP ExtensionsDHCP communicationsDHCP Lease NegotiationDHCP Lease RenewalDeploying a DHCP serverCreating a scopeConfiguring DHCP optionsCreating a reservationUsing PXEDeploying a DHCP relay agentObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 4.3: Deploy and configure the DNS serviceUnderstanding the DNS architectureDNS communicationsDNS server cachingClient-side resolver cachingDNS referrals and queriesDNS forwardersReverse name resolutionDeploying a DNS serverCreating zonesUsing Active Directory–Integrated ZonesCreating an Active Directory ZoneCreating resource recordsConfiguring DNS server settingsConfiguring Active Directory DNS ReplicationConfiguring Root HintsObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 4.1: Thought experimentObjective 4.1: ReviewObjective 4.2: Thought experimentObjective 4.2: ReviewObjective 4.3: Thought experimentObjective 4.3: Review
Objective 5.1: Install domain controllersDeploying Active Directory Domain ServicesInstalling the Active Directory Domain Services roleCreating a new forestAdding a domain controller to an existing domainCreating a new child domain in a forestInstalling AD DS on Server CoreUsing Install from Media (IFM)Upgrading Active Directory Domain ServicesDeploying Active Directory IaaS on Windows AzureRemoving a domain controllerConfiguring the global catalogTroubleshooting DNS SRV registration failureObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 5.2: Create and manage Active Directory users and computersCreating user objectsUser creation toolsCreating single usersUsing Dsadd.exeUsing Windows PowershellCreating user templatesCreating multiple usersUsing CSVDE.exeUsing LDIFDE.exeUsing Windows PowershellCreating computer objectsCreating computer objects by using Active Directory Users And ComputersCreating computer objects by using Active Directory Administrative CenterCreating computer objects by using Dsadd.exeCreating computer objects by using Windows PowerShellManaging Active Directory objectsManaging multiple usersJoining computers to a domainJoining a Domain by Using Netdom.exeCreating Computer Objects While JoiningJoining a Domain While OfflineManaging disabled accountsObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 5.3: Create and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs) Creating OUsUsing OUs to assign Group Policy settingsUsing OUs to delegate Active Directory management tasksWorking with groupsGroup typesGroup scopesDomain Local GroupsGlobal GroupsUniversal GroupsNesting groupsCreating groupsCreating Groups from the Command LineManaging group membershipsManage Group Membership by Using Group PolicyManaging Group Objects by Using Dsmod.exeConverting groupsDeleting a groupObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 5.1: Thought experimentObjective 5.1: ReviewObjective 5.2: Thought experimentObjective 5.2: ReviewObjective 5.3: Thought experimentObjective 5.3: Review
Objective 6.1: Create Group Policy ObjectsUnderstanding Group Policy ObjectsLocal GPOs (LGPOs)Nonlocal GPOsStarter GPOsConfiguring a Central StoreUsing the Group Policy Management ConsoleCreating and linking nonlocal GPOsUsing security filteringManaging starter GPOsConfiguring Group Policy settingsCreating multiple local GPOsObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.2: Configure security policiesDefining local policiesPlanning and configuring an audit policyAssigning user rightsConfiguring security optionsUsing security templatesUsing the Security Templates consoleCreating security templatesWorking with security template settingsImporting security templates into GPOsConfiguring local users and groupsUsing the User Accounts control panelUsing the Local Users And Groups snap-inCreating a local groupUnderstanding User Account Control (UAC)Performing administrative tasksUsing secure desktopConfiguring UACObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.3: Configure application restriction policiesUsing software restriction policiesEnforcing restrictionsConfiguring software restriction rulesHash RulesCertificate RulesPath RulesNetwork Zone RulesUsing multiple rulesConfiguring software restriction propertiesEnforcement PropertiesDesignated File Types PropertiesTrusted Publishers PropertiesUsing AppLockerUnderstanding rule typesCreating default rulesCreating rules automaticallyCreating rules manuallyObjective summaryObjective reviewObjective 6.4: Configure Windows FirewallUnderstanding Windows Firewall settingsWorking with Windows FirewallUsing the Windows Firewall control panel appletCustomizing settingsAllowing applicationsUsing the Windows Firewall With Advanced Security consoleConfiguring profile settingsCreating rulesImporting and exporting rulesCreating rules by using Group PolicyCreating connection security rulesObjective summaryObjective reviewAnswersObjective 6.1: Thought experimentObjective 6.1: ReviewObjective 6.2: Thought experimentObjective 6.2: ReviewObjective 6.3: Thought experimentObjective 6.3: ReviewObjective 6.4: Thought experimentObjective 6.4: Review

Overview

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2, and designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, this Exam Ref focuses on the critical thinking and decision making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level.