MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Study Guide

Complete exam coverage, hands-on practice, and interactive study tools for the MCSA: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 exam 70-411 MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Study Guide: Exam 70-411 provides comprehensive preparation for exam 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2. With full coverage of all exam domains, this guide contains everything you need to know to be fully prepared on test day. Real-world scenarios illustrate the practical applications of the lessons, and hands-on exercises allow you to test yourself against everyday tasks. You get access to an interactive practice test environment that helps you avoid surprises on exam day, plus electronic flashcards and video demonstrations showing how to perform some of the more difficult tasks. Exam 70-411 is one of three exams you must pass to become a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) on Windows Server 2012 R2 and a clear path to increasing your value and marketability in the workplace. The exam reflects the 2012 update to the OS, including the new enhancements to Hyper-V, Storage Spaces, and Active Directory. This guide gives you the information and practice you need to master all aspects of Windows Server 2012 R2 for test. Learn how to: Deploy, manage, and maintain servers Configure file and print servers, network services, and more Manage and configure Active Directory and Group Policy Review real-world scenarios, video, and interactive study aids If you're looking to master Windows server administration before the exam, MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Study Guide is a complete and comprehensive prep tool to give you the confidence you need to succeed.

Complete exam coverage, hands-on practice, and interactive studytools for the MCSA: Administering Windows Server 2012 R2 exam70-411MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration Study Guide: Exam70-411 provides comprehensive preparation for exam 70-411:Administering Windows Server 2012 R2. With full coverage of allexam domains, this guide contains everything you need to know to befully prepared on test day. Real-world scenarios illustrate thepractical applications of the lessons, and hands-on exercises allowyou to test yourself against everyday tasks. You get access to aninteractive practice test environment that helps you avoidsurprises on exam day, plus electronic flashcards and videodemonstrations showing how to perform some of the more difficulttasks.Exam 70-411 is one of three exams you must pass to become aMicrosoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) on Windows Server2012 R2 and a clear path to increasing your value and marketabilityin the workplace. The exam reflects the 2012 update to the OSincluding the new enhancements to Hyper-V, Storage Spaces, andActive Directory. This guide gives you the information and practiceyou need to master all aspects of Windows Server 2012 R2 for test.Learn how to:* Deploy, manage, and maintain servers* Configure file and print servers, network services, andmore* Manage and configure Active Directory and Group Policy* Review real-world scenarios, video, and interactive studyaidsIf you're looking to master Windows server administration beforethe exam, MCSA: Windows Server 2012 R2 Administration StudyGuide is a complete and comprehensive prep tool to give you theconfidence you need to succeed.

Introduction xxiAssessment Test xxxiiiChapter 1 Manage and Maintain Servers 1Using Windows Deployment Services 3Configuring Windows Server Update Services 10Windows Update 10Windows Automatic Updates 11Using Windows Server Update Services 13Overview of Windows Server 2012R2 Performance Monitoring 25Using Windows Server 2012 R2 Performance Tools 27Introducing Performance Monitor 27Using Other Performance-Monitoring Tools 36Summary 49Exam Essentials 50Review Questions 51Chapter 2 Manage File Services 55Configuring File Server Resource Manager 56FSRM Features 56Installing the FSRM Role Service 57Configure File and Disk Encryption 58Using BitLocker Drive Encryption 58Features of BitLocker 59Windows 7 and 2008 R2 vs. Windows 8 and 2012 R2 61Using EFS Drive Encryption 63Configuring Distributed File System 65Advantages of DFS 65Types of DFS 66What's New in Windows Server 2012 R2 67Remote Differential Compression 69Implementing an Audit Policy 69Overview of Auditing 70Implementing Auditing 70Viewing Auditing Information 72Using the Auditpol.exe Command 72Windows Server 2012 R2 Auditing Features 73Making Active Directory Objects Available to Users 74Configuring Offline Folders 75Summary 77Exam Essentials 77Review Questions 78Chapter 3 Configure DNS 81Introducing DNS 82The Form of an IP Address 83Understanding Servers, Clients, and Resolvers 88Understanding the DNS Process 89Introducing DNS Database Zones 95Understanding Primary Zones 95Understanding Secondary Zones 97Understanding Active Directory Integrated DNS 98Understanding Stub Zones 99Global Name Zones 101Zone Transfers and Replication 101Advantages of DNS in Windows Server 2012 R2 104Background Zone Loading 105Support for IPv6 Addresses 105Support for Read-Only Domain Controllers 106DNS Socket Pools 106DNS Cache Locking 106DNS Security Extensions 107DNS Devolution 108Record Weighting 108Netmask Ordering 108DnsUpdateProxy Group 108Introducing DNS Record Types 109Start of Authority (SOA) Records 109Name Server Records 110Host Record 111Alias Record 112Pointer Record 112Mail Exchanger Record 113Service Record 113Configuring DNS 114Installing DNS 114Load Balancing with Round Robin 117Configuring a Caching-Only Server 117Setting Zone Properties 118Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates 121Delegating Zones for DNS 123DNS Forwarding 125Manually Creating DNS Records 125DNS Aging and Scavenging 126Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS 127Monitoring DNS with the DNS Snap-In 127Troubleshooting DNS 129Integrating Dynamic DNS and IPv4 DHCP 138Summary 140Exam Essentials 140Review Questions 142Chapter 4 Configure Routing and Remote Access 145Overview of Dial-Up Networking 146What DUN Does 147How DUN Works 147Overview of Virtual Private Networks 151What VPNs Do 151VPNs and Windows Server 2012 R2 152How VPNs Work 152Configuring Your RemoteAccess Server 156Configuring PPP Options 156Understanding a VPN 160How VPN Works 160Enabling RRAS as a VPN 161Configuring a VPN 162Configuring VPN Ports 162Troubleshooting VPNs 163Managing Your Remote Access Server 164Managing Remote Users with a RADIUS Server 165Monitoring Overall Activity 165Controlling Remote Access Logging 165Reviewing the Remote Access Event Log 168Monitoring Ports and Port Activity 169Network Address Translation 169Configuring a VPN Client 170The General Tab 171The Options Tab 172The Security Tab 173The Networking Tab 176The Sharing Tab 176Configuring a Web Application Proxy 177Publishing Applications 177Configuring Pass-Through Authentication 178Understanding Direct Access 179Direct Access vs. VPNs 179Understanding the Direct Access Process 179Knowing the Direct Access Infrastructure Requirements 181Summary 182Exam Essentials 182Review Questions 183Chapter 5 Configure a Network Policy Server Infrastructure 187Overview of Wireless Access 188Configuring Wireless Access 189Remote Access Security 190User Authentication 190Connection Security 192Access Control 193Configuring User Access 194Setting Up User Profiles 194Using Network Access Policies 196NPS as a RADIUS Proxy Server 202Importing and Exporting NPS Policies 204Using Remote Access Profiles 206Setting Up a VPN Network Access Policy 211Configuring Security 213Controlling Server Security 213Configuring Network Access Protection 215Summary 217Exam Essentials 218Review Questions 219Chapter 6 Configure and Manage Active Directory 223Active Directory Security Overview 225Understanding Active Directory Features 226Understanding Security Principals 227Managing Security and Permissions 237Using ACLs and ACEs 238Implementing Active DirectorySecurity 240Using User Templates 242Delegating Control of Users and Groups 243Understanding Dynamic Access Control 245Using Group Policy for Security 245Fine-Grained Password Policies 249Managing Multiple Domains 251Managing Single-Master Operations 251Forest Operations Masters 252Domain Operations Masters 252Assigning Single-Master Roles 253Seizing Roles 254Maintain Active Directory 256Overview of the Windows Server 2012R2 Backup Utility 257Setting Up an Active Directory Backup 262Restoring Active Directory 265Active Directory Recycle Bin 267Restartable Active Directory 268Offline Maintenance 268Monitoring Replication 270Using the ADSI Editor 271Wbadmin Command Line Utility 271Summary 272Exam Essentials 273Review Questions 274Chapter 7 Configure and Manage Group Policy 277Introducing Group Policy Objects 279Understanding Group Policy Settings 280The Security Settings Section of the GPO 282Group Policy Objects 283Group Policy Inheritance 284Planning a Group Policy Strategy 285Implementing Group Policy 286Creating GPOs 286Linking Existing GPOs to Active Directory 290Forcing a GPO to Update 290Managing Group Policy 292Managing GPOs 292Security Filtering of a Group Policy 294Delegating Administrative Control of GPOs 296Controlling Inheritance and Filtering Group Policy 297Assigning Script Policies 299Understanding the Loopback Policy 300Managing Network Configuration 301Automatically Enrolling User and Computer Certificates inGroup Policy 302Redirecting Folders 304Managing GPOs with Windows PowerShellGroup Policy Cmdlets 306Item-Level Targeting 307Backup, Restore, Import, Copy, and Migration Tables 308Deploying Software Through a GPO 311The Software Management Life Cycle 311The Windows Installer 313Deploying Applications 317Implementing Software Deployment 318Preparing for Software Deployment 318Software Restriction Policies 319Using AppLocker 320Group Policy Slow Link Detection 320Publishing and Assigning Applications 320Applying Software Updates 322Verifying Software Installation 323Configuring Automatic Updates in Group Policy 324Configuring Software Deployment Settings 324The Software Installation Properties Dialog Box 325Removing Programs 328Microsoft Windows Installer Settings 329Troubleshooting Group Policies 330RSoP in Logging Mode 331RSoP in Planning Mode 335Using the gpresult.exe Command 335Summary 337Exam Essentials 338Review Questions 340Appendix A Answers to Review Questions 343Chapter 1: Manage and Maintain Servers 344Chapter 2: Manage File Services 345Chapter 3: Configure DNS 346Chapter 5: Configure Routing and Remote Access 347Chapter 6: Configure a Network Policy Server Infrastructure 348Chapter 7: Configure and Manage Active Directory 349Chapter 8: Configure and Manage Group Policy 350Appendix B Contents About the Additional Study Tools 353Additional Study Tools 354Sybex Test Engine 354Electronic Flashcards 354PDF of Glossary of Terms 354Adobe Reader 355System Requirements 355Using the Study Tools 355Troubleshooting 355Customer Care 356