MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation and Configuration Study Guide

MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation and Configuration Study Guide

by William Panek
Released March 2015
Publisher(s): Sybex
ISBN: 9781118870204

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Book description

Master Windows Server installation and configuration with hands-on practice and interactive study aids for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 exam 70-410

MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation and Configuration Study Guide:Exam 70-410 provides complete preparation for exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2. With comprehensive coverage of all exam topics and plenty of hands-on practice, this self-paced guide is the ideal resource for those preparing for the MCSA on Windows Server 2012 R2. Real-world scenarios demonstrate how the lessons are applied in everyday settings. Readers also get access to the interactive practice tests, electronic flashcards, and video demonstration of the more difficult tasks, which help readers fully understand the scope of principles at work.

Exam 70-410 is one of three exams MCSA candidates must take to obtain their MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2. The test is aligned with the 2012 update to the Windows server operating system, and so is the book. This study guide contains everything users need to know for the exam, including the 2012 update's changes to Hyper-V and Active Directory. Avoid surprises on exam day, and master the material while learning to:

  • Install and configure Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Configure Hyper-V and server roles and features
  • Install and administer Active Directory
  • Manage Group Policy

Exam prep is about more than passing the test—it helps you gain hands-on experience performing more complex operations, giving you the confidence you need to successfully apply what you've learned in a work environment. If you're looking to triumph over the MCSA exam 70-410, MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation and Configuration Study Guide: Exam 70-410 provides the information and practice you need.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Assessment Test
  3. Chapter 1: Install Windows Server 2012 R2
    1. Features and Advantages of Windows Server 2012 and Server 2012 R2
    2. Planning the Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation
    3. Understanding Features On Demand
    4. Storage in Windows Server 2012 R2
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Review Questions
  4. Chapter 2: Configure Network Services
    1. Introducing DNS
    2. Introducing DNS Database Zones
    3. Advantages of DNS in Windows Server 2012 R2
    4. Introducing DNS Record Types
    5. Configuring DNS
    6. Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS
    7. Overview of DHCP
    8. Installing and Authorizing DHCP
    9. Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes
    10. Summary
    11. Exam Essentials
    12. Review Questions
  5. Chapter 3: Plan and Install Active Directory
    1. Verifying the File system
    2. Verifying Network Connectivity
    3. Understanding Domain and Forest Functionality
    4. Planning the Domain Structure
    5. Installing Active Directory
    6. Verifying Active Directory Installation
    7. Creating and Configuring Application Data Partitions
    8. Configuring DNS Integration with Active Directory
    9. Summary
    10. Exam Essentials
    11. Review Questions
  6. Chapter 4: Configure Windows Server 2012 R2
    1. Understanding File Servers
    2. Configuring File Servers
    3. Configuring Disk Quotas
    4. Configuring Print Services
    5. Configuring Remote Management
    6. Summary
    7. Exam Essentials
    8. Review Questions
  7. Chapter 5: Administer Active Directory
    1. An Overview of OUs
    2. Planning the OU Structure
    3. Creating OUs
    4. Managing OUs
    5. Troubleshooting OUs
    6. Creating and Managing Active Directory Objects
    7. Publishing Active Directory Objects
    8. Using the Command Prompt for Active Directory Configuration
    9. Summary
    10. Exam Essentials
    11. Review Questions
  8. Chapter 6: Manage GPOs
    1. Introducing Group Policy
    2. Planning a Group Policy Strategy
    3. Implementing Group Policy
    4. Managing Group Policy
    5. Deploying Software Through a GPO
    6. Implementing Software Deployment
    7. Configuring Software Deployment Settings
    8. Troubleshooting Group Policies
    9. Summary
    10. Exam Essentials
    11. Review Questions
  9. Chapter 7: Manage Security
    1. Managing Security
    2. Implementing an Audit Policy
    3. Configuring Windows Firewall Options
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  10. Chapter 8: Configure TCP/IP
    1. Understanding TCP/IP
    2. Understanding IP Addressing
    3. Subnetting a Network
    4. Understanding IPv6
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Review Questions
  11. Chapter 9: Use Virtualization in Windows Server 2012
    1. Hyper-V Overview
    2. Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
    3. Configuring Virtual Machines
    4. Summary
    5. Exam Essentials
    6. Review Questions
  12. Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions
  13. Appendix B: About the Additional Study Tools483
  14. Free Interactive Online Study Environment
  15. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation and Configuration Study Guide
  • Author(s): William Panek
  • Release date: March 2015
  • Publisher(s): Sybex
  • ISBN: 9781118870204