MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide. Panek William

70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2

      ■ 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2

      ■ 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 R2 Services

      MCITP Exam Requirements

      Candidates for MCITP certification on Windows Server 2012 R2 must pass one Windows Server 2012 R2 exams. This book will help you get ready for the 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 exam.

      Microsoft provides exam objectives to give you a general overview of possible areas of coverage on the Microsoft exams. Keep in mind, however, that exam objectives are subject to change at any time without prior notice and at Microsoft’s sole discretion. Visit the Microsoft Learning website (www.microsoft.com/learning) for the most current listing of exam objectives. The published objectives and how they map to this book are listed later in this Introduction.

       For those who have a qualifying certification, they can take the Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 exam (exam 70-417). The objectives for this exam span the three individual exams. This book covers all of the objectives for the Upgrading exam. For details about the exam, visit Microsoft’s website at www.microsoft.com/learning.

      Microsoft provides exam objectives to give you a general overview of possible areas of coverage on the Microsoft exams. Keep in mind, however, that exam objectives are subject to change at any time without prior notice and at Microsoft’s sole discretion. Visit the Microsoft Learning website (www.microsoft.com/learning) for the most current listing of exam objectives. The published objectives and how they map to this book are listed later in this introduction.

       For a more detailed description of the Microsoft certification programs, including a list of all of the exams, visit the Microsoft Learning website at: www.microsoft.com/learning.

      Tips for Taking the Windows Server 2012 R2 Exams

      Here are some general tips for achieving success on your certification exam:

      ■ Arrive early at the exam center so that you can relax and review your study materials. During this final review, you can look over tables and lists of exam-related information.

      ■ Read the questions carefully. Do not be tempted to jump to an early conclusion. Make sure that you know exactly what the question is asking.

      ■ Answer all questions. If you are unsure about a question, mark it for review and come back to it at a later time.

      ■ On simulations, do not change settings that are not directly related to the question. Also, assume the default settings if the question does not specify or imply which settings are used.

      ■ For questions about which you’re unsure, use a process of elimination to get rid of the obviously incorrect answers first. This improves your odds of selecting the correct answer when you need to make an educated guess.

      Exam Registration

      At the time this book was released, Microsoft exams are given using Prometric testing centers (800-755-EXAM [800-755-3926]). As of December 31, 2014, Microsoft will be ending its relationship with Prometric and all exams will be delivered through the more than 1,000 Authorized VUE Testing Centers around the world. For the location of a testing center near you, go to VUE’s website at www.vue.com. If you are outside of the United States and Canada, contact your local VUE registration center.

      Find out the number of the exam that you want to take and then register with the Prometric registration center nearest to you. At this point, you will be asked for advance payment for the exam. The exams are $125 each, and you must take them within one year of payment. You can schedule exams up to six weeks in advance, or as late as one working day prior to the date of the exam. You can cancel or reschedule your exam if you contact the center at least two working days prior to the exam. Same-day registration is available in some locations, subject to space availability. Where same-day registration is available, you must register a minimum of two hours before test time.

      When you schedule the exam, you will be provided with instructions regarding appointment and cancellation procedures, ID requirements, and information about the testing center location. In addition, you will receive a registration and payment confirmation letter from Prometric.

      Microsoft requires certification candidates to accept the terms of a nondisclosure agreement before taking certification exams.

      Who Should Read This Book?

      This book is intended for individuals who want to earn their MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 certification.

      Not only will this book help anyone who is looking to pass the Microsoft exams, it will also help anyone who wants to learn the real ins and outs of the Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system.

      What’s Inside?

      Here is a glance at what’s in each chapter:

      Chapter 1: Install Windows Server 2012 R2 The first chapter explains the requirements and steps required to install and configure Windows Server 2012 R2.

      Chapter 2: Configure Network Services This chapter shows you how to install and configure DNS. It also explains the different types of DNS records and DNS zone types.

      Chapter 3: Plan and Install Active Directory This chapter takes you through the advantages and benefits of Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory.

      Chapter 4: Configure Windows Server 2012 R2 This chapter shows you how to manage file systems, print servers, and file and share access.

      Chapter 5: Administer Active Directory This chapter takes you through the different ways to create and manage your users and groups on the Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system.

      Chapter 6: Manage GPOs You will see how to configure different types of Group Policy objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.

      Chapter 7: Manage Security This chapter shows you how to secure Windows Server 2012 R2.

      Chapter 8: Configure TCP/IP This chapter shows you how to configure IPv4 and IPv6. You’ll look at IPv4 subnetting and how to manage a TCP/IP network.

      Chapter 9: Use Virtualization in Windows Server 2012 This chapter shows you how to implement and configure Windows Server Hyper-V and virtual machines. You will learn about virtual networking, virtual hard disks, migration types, and Integration Services.

      Chapter 10: Manage and Maintain Servers This chapter explains the requirements and steps to deploy, manage, and maintain the Windows Server 2012 R2 system.

      Chapter 11: Manage File Services This chapter shows you how to configure file and print services. You will learn how to set up a file server for faster response times and about the different ways to set up and configure print services.

      Chapter 12: Configure DNS This chapter shows you the advantages and benefits of Windows Server 2012 R2 Network Services.

      Chapter 13: Configure Routing and Remote Access This chapter shows you how to configure the different types of remote access and Windows routing protocols.

      Chapter 14: Configure a Network Policy Server Infrastructure This chapter takes you through the different ways to create and manage your Windows Server 2012 R2 NPS server.

      Chapter 15: Configure and Manage Active Directory You will see how to configure and manage different types of objects in Active Directory.

      Chapter 16: Configure and