Microsoft Jump Start Prepare for Exam 70-417 Upgrading Skills to Windows Server 2012 Jump Start Rick Claus Technical Evangelist Microsoft Ed Liberman Technical Trainer Train Signal
Meet Rick Claus Microsoft Technical Evangelist Developer & Platform Evangelism (DPE) Windows Server, core infrastructure Engages worldwide technical community @RicksterCDN More than 20 years IT experience, 7+ w/ Microsoft Enterprise consulting, core infrastructure services, Virtualization technologies of all kinds, systems management, deployments Design & architecture for government, financial institutions, SMB Infrastructure design and architecture, implementation, roll-out
Meet Ed Liberman Technical Trainer & MVP, Train Signal Teaching style that encourages people to have fun while they learn Prepares students to pass exams while helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the real world In technology for 20 years, instructor since 1998 Has helped thousands get started or advance their careers in the IT industry When not in classroom, helping corporations with network infrastructure as an independent consultant Ed also volunteers in as a math tutor for struggling grade school children in his local community @TrainSignal_Ed
Jump Start Expectations Tailored for Windows Server Experts Fast-paced Lots of real-world explanations and demos Assumes experience with Windows Server You are curious about technology and want to learn MORE!
Assumed Knowledge Extensive knowledge of Windows Server 2008 / R2 Some knowledge of Windows Server 2012 Install and Config experience Basics of Active Directory, sites, trusts, & topology DNS & related technologies Some Windows PowerShell 2.0 Virtualization experience Day to day management experience
Course 20417A This Jump Start is an accelerated version of a fiveday course Course 20417A: Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 For deeper hands-on experience, take the following course from a Learning Partner http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/course.aspx?i D=20417A&Locale=en-us
Jump Start Target Agenda Day One Day 1 Day 2 Module 1: Installing and Configuring Servers Based on Windows Server 2012 Module 2: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows Server 2012 Module 3: Managing Windows Server 2012 by Using PowerShell 3.0 - MEAL BREAK - - MEAL BREAK - Module 4: Managing Storage for Windows Server 2012 Module 5: Implementing Network Services Module 7: Implementing Failover Clustering Module 8: Implementing Hyper-V Module 9: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V Module 10: Implementing Dynamic Access Control Module 11: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services Module 6: Implementing Direct Access Module 12: Implementing Active Directory Federation Services
Microsoft Jump Start M1: Installing and Configuring Servers Based on Windows Server 2012 Rick Claus Technical Evangelist Microsoft Ed Liberman Technical Trainer Train Signal
Module Overview Installing Windows Server 2012 Configuring Windows Server 2012 Configuring Remote Management for Windows Server 2012 Servers
Windows Server 2012 Editions Windows Server 2012 Standard edition Windows Server 2012 Datacenter edition Windows Server 2012 Foundation edition Windows Server 2012 Essentials Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 Windows Storage Server 2012 Workgroup Windows Storage Server 2012 Standard Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Standard Windows MultiPoint Server 2012 Premium
Hardware Requirements for Installation Windows Server 2012 has the following minimum hardware requirements: Processor architecture x86-64 Processor speed Memory (RAM) HDD space 1.4 GHz 512 MB 32 GB More if the server has more than 16 GB of RAM
Windows Server 2012 Installation Sources Windows Server 2012 deployment method options include: Optical disk USB media Windows Deployment Services
Options for Upgrading and Migrating Upgrading to Windows Server 2012: Can upgrade from x64 editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2. Can only upgrade to same or higher edition. Requires same processor architecture. Migrating to Windows Server 2012: Must migrate from x86 version of Windows Server. Can use Windows Server Migration Tools feature.
Choosing Between Server Core and Full Installation Server Core in Windows Server 2012: Default minimal installation option Reduces update requirements Requires fewer hardware resources Supports most Windows Server 2012 roles and features Installation options: Server Core standard deployment Server Core with management
Installation Process for Windows Server 2012
Post-Installation Tasks
DEMO: Exploring Server Manager Log on to Windows Server 2012. View the Windows Server 2012 desktop. Start the Server Manager console. Add a server role or feature. View role related events. Run the Best Practice Analyzer for a role. List the tools available from Server Manager. Open the Start menu. Log off the currently logged on user. Restart Windows Server 2012
Configuring Server Core in Windows Server 2012 Use sconfig.cmd for common administrative tasks Use Windows PowerShell cmdlets for more complex administrative tasks
Switching Between Server Core, Full, and Minimal Server Interface Options You must have access to an installation source to convert from Server Core to the full version unless you have already installed the necessary components. You can install Server Core from sconfig.cmd You can remove the full version from Windows Server 2012 by removing the following features: Graphical Management Tools and Infrastructure Server Graphical Shell
DEMO: Demonstration: Configuring Servers for Remote Management In this demonstration, you will see how to: Enable remote management using Server Manager Enable remote management using winrm
Managing Server Groups in Server Manager
DEMO: Managing Remote Servers by Using Server Manager In this demonstration you will see how to create and manage server groups.
Quick Review What steps would you have to take to deploy Windows Server 2012 over a virtual network? What command could you use to configure the network address settings on a computer running Server Core other than sconfig.cmd. After performing this exercise, would you be able to make a Remote Desktop connection from LON-DC1 to LON-SVR5?