MCSE Server Infrastructure 2012 Upgrade

This class has been RETIRED and only available as a private group session.

The re-invented MCSA & MCSE certifications introduced by Microsoft focus on the server aspect of Windows Server 2012 Technology. While attending our MCSE: Server Infrastructure Upgrade training - you will have the opportunity to take 3 exams and achieve the certification. Our camp is focused on teaching students how to use the technology, not just how to pass the exams.

Test Pass Academy employs and contracts training solution specialists, consultants and expert Microsoft Certified Trainers that have been doing Microsoft training back since the Microsoft NT days. This course is taught by world class Microsoft Certified Trainers who have hands on practical experience. Aside from the best training, our course prepares you to take the Microsoft Official Certification Exams - which are offered by Prometric, on-site at the same facility.
If you're goal is to learn how to use Windows Server 2012 and pass the certification exams - you've found the right place. This course is a hybrid of actual hands on learning, combined with focused materials mapped to exam objectives. You will not find a more comprehensive program anywhere. Our bootcamp will provide the right amount of training needed for you to Test with Confidence.

This course prepares students to pass the following MCSE: Server Infrastructure Exams from Microsoft.

What is the MCSE Server Infrastructure Certification 2012 Upgrade Bootcamp?

The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure certification validates your ability to build comprehensive server infrastructure solutions. Show that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking.

Certifications Earned During This Bootcamp:

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure

Note: You must have achieved the MCSA: Windows Server 2008 - or - One of the following MCITP Certifications:

MCSA: Windows Server 2008
MCITP: Virtualization Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Messaging Administrator
MCITP: Lync Server Administrator
MCITP: SharePoint Administrator
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator

What will I learn in the MCSE: Server Infrastructure Upgrade Boot camp?

The MCSE: Server Infrastructure UPGRADE bootcamp is 8 days of an intense deep dive into advanced concepts of Windows Server 2012 including designing and implementing Windows Server 2012. Our instructors guide you through step by step examples and demonstrations, not just long lectures. Your instructor will create real world scenarios for lab environments.

Students will learn how to:

Install and configure Windows Server 2012 servers.
Monitor and maintain Windows Server 2012 servers.
Use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to manage Windows Server 2012 servers.
Configure storage on Windows Server 2012 servers.
Deploy and manage network services.
Deploy and manage a DirectAccess infrastructure.
Provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing failover clustering.
Deploy and configure virtual machines on Hyper-V.
Deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster.
Configure Dynamic Access Control to manage and audit access to shared files.
Implement the new features in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) for Windows Server 2012.
Plan and implement an Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) deployment.
Plan and Deploy a Server Infrastructure
Design and Implement Network Infrastructure Services
Design and Implement Network Access Services
Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Logical)
Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Physical)
Manage and Maintain a Server Infrastructure
Plan and Implement a Highly Available Enterprise Infrastructure
Plan and Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure
Design and Implement Identity and Access Solutions

Class Objectives (Following information customized from Microsoft Courses) 20417: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012, Course: 20413 Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure & Course: 20414 Implementing and Advanced Server Infrastructure.

Plan and Deploy a Server Infrastructure
Design an automated server installation strategy.
Plan and implement a server deployment infrastructure.
Plan and implement server upgrade and migration.
Plan and deploy Virtual Machine Manager services.
Plan and implement file and storage services.
Design and Implement Network Infrastructure Services
Design and maintain a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) solution.
Design a name resolution solution strategy.
Design and manage an IP address management solution.
Design and Implement Network Access Services
Design a VPN solution.
Design a DirectAccess solution.
Implement a scalable remote access solution.
Design a network protection solution.
Implement a network protection solution.
Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Logical)
Design a forest and domain infrastructure.
Implement a forest and domain infrastructure.
Design a Group Policy strategy.
Design an Active Directory permission model.
Design and Implement an Active Directory Infrastructure (Physical)
Design an Active Directory sites topology.
Design a domain controller strategy.
Design and implement a branch office infrastructure.
Manage and Maintain a Server Infrastructure
Design an administrative model.
Design a monitoring strategy.
Design an updates infrastructure.
Implement automated remediation.
Plan and Implement a Highly Available Enterprise Infrastructure
Plan and implement failover clustering.
Plan and implement highly available network services.
Plan and implement highly available storage solutions.
Plan and implement highly available server roles.
Plan and implement a business continuity and disaster recovery solution.
Plan and Implement a Server Virtualization Infrastructure
Plan and implement virtualization hosts.
Plan and implement virtualization guests.
Plan and implement virtualization networking.
Plan and implement virtualization storage.
Plan and implement virtual guest movement.
Manage and maintain a server virtualization infrastructure.
Design and Implement Identity and Access Solutions
Design a Certificate Services infrastructure.
Implement and manage a Certificate Services infrastructure.
Implement and manage certificates.
Design and implement a federated identity solution.
Design and implement Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).


Attendee Requirement & Prerequisites:

This certification is intended for IT Professional who need to validate their skills and knowledge necessary for planning, designing and deploying a Windows Server 2012 highly virtualized infrastructure including the Active Directory, storage, security and networking services necessary. Candidate’s should have experience with previous Windows Server Operating systems and have their Windows 2012 Server certification (MCSA) or equivalent skills.

This exam will validate the planning, configuration, and implementation of the Windows Server 2012 services:

such as server deployment, server virtualization, and network access and infrastructure.
designing, deploying, and maintaining infrastructure services in a Windows Server 2012 environment.
identity and access, high availability and the server infrastructure.
designing, deploying, and maintaining services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment.