MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide R2: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

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• Copyright 2015
• Dimensions: 7-3/8" x 9-1/8"
• Pages: 1056
• Edition: 1st

• eBook
• ISBN-10: 0-13-341047-1
• ISBN-13: 978-0-13-341047-1

The study guide helps you master all the topics on the MCSA 70-410 exam, including the following:

• Installing and configuring Windows Server 2012
• Configuring storage, shares, and permissions
• Configuring and monitoring print and document services
• Configuring Hyper-V and Hyper-V Network Virtualization
• Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
• Configuring DHCP and DNS
• Managing and Configuring Active Directory Domain Services
• Securing Windows Server 2012

MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide: Installing and Configuring Windows Server^® 2012 R2 is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Best-selling authors and expert instructors Don Poulton and David Camardella share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

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Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultant who has worked with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. He has consulted extensively with training providers, preparing study materials for Windows technologies. He has written or contributed to several Que titles, including Security+ Lab Manual, MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2, MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep, and MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1.

David Camardella, an expert on deploying and administering Microsoft technologies, has served as technical reviewer on several previous Pearson Microsoft certification titles.

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Table of Contents

Introduction xxvii

Chapter 1 Introducing Windows Server 2012 R2 2

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 4

Foundation Topics 8

What’s New in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 8

    What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2 12

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Editions 14

    Windows Server 2012 R2 User Interface 15

    Server Manager 18

    Adding Roles and Features 21

Planning for Server Installation and Upgrades 23

    Identifying Hardware Requirements 23

    Choosing an Install Method 23

    Considering Upgrades 24

Server Roles and Role Migration 26

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Roles 26

    Role Migration 30

Features on Demand 31

Exam Preparation Tasks 32

Review All the Key Topics 32

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 33

Definitions of Key Terms 33

Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 34

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 35

Foundation Topics 40

Windows Server 2012 R2 Hardware Requirements 40

Installing Windows Server 2012 R2 41

    Installing a Windows Server Core Computer 42

    Installing the Full GUI Server 48

    Upgrading a Windows Server 2008 Computer 49

    Converting Between Core and GUI 50

Delegation of Server Administration 51

    Preparing for a Delegation Model 52

    Establishing Delegate Access 53

    Leveraging Active Directory 54

    Identifying Administration Tools 55

    Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration 56

Configuring Offline Server Images 59

    Deployment Image Servicing and Management 60

    Using DISM to Enable Remote Desktop Services 62

Configuring Remote Server Roles 65

Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Services 68

    Services.msc 69

    SC Commands 71

Configuring NIC Teaming 72

    Configure NIC Teaming via GUI 73

    Configure Basic NIC Teaming via PowerShell 75

Exam Preparation Tasks 76

Review All the Key Topics 76

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 77

Definitions of Key Terms 77

Chapter 3 Configuring Windows Server 2012 R2 Local Storage 78

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 79

Foundation Topics 83

Designing Storage Spaces 83

Optimal Storage Allocation 83

Improved Administrative Control 84

Scalability 84

    High Availability 85

    Configuring Basic and Dynamic Disks 86

Configuring MBR and GPT Disks 88

    Managing Volumes 89

Converting Disks 94

RAID Volumes 96

    Creating a RAID 0 Volume 97

    Creating a Spanned Volume 99

    Creating a Mirrored Volume 99

    Creating a RAID-5 Volume 99

Creating and Mounting Virtual Hard Disks 101

Creating VHDs 102

    Mounting VHDs 103

Configuring Storage Pools and Disk Pools 105

    Creating Storage Spaces 110

    Creating and Managing Volumes 115

    Using PowerShell 117

Exam Preparation Tasks 118

Review All the Key Topics 118

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 119

Definitions of Key Terms 119

Chapter 4 Configuring Access to Files and Shares 120

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 121

Foundation Topics 127

Shared Folders in Windows Server 2012 R2 127

    Understanding the File and Storage Services Role in Windows Server 2012 R2 127

    Creating a Shared Folder 130

Offline Files 144

    Configuring Servers for Offline Files 145

    Configuring Client Computers 147

    Configuring Offline File Policies 147

    Using the Always Offline Mode 149

    Configuring Transparent Caching of Offline Files 151

Creating and Configuring Work Folders 152

    Enabling and Configuring Work Folders 154

    Configuring Client Computers for Work Folders 159

NTFS Permissions 161

    NTFS File and Folder Permissions 161

    Effective Permissions 171

    Copying and Moving Files and Folders 173

    Practical Guidelines on Sharing and Securing Folders 175

Access-Based Enumeration of Files and Folders 176

Configuring Volume Shadow Copy Service 178

    Configuring Shadow Copies of Shared Folders 179

    Guidelines for Using VSS 182

Configuring NTFS Quotas 182

    Using File Explorer to Enable Disk Quotas 183

    Using FSRM to Create Quota Templates 186

    Some Guidelines for Using Quotas 188

Exam Preparation Tasks 189

Review All the Key Topics 189

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 191

Definitions of Key Terms 191

Chapter 5 Configuring and Monitoring Print and Document Services 192

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 193

Foundation Topics 199

Printing Terminology in Windows Server 2012 R2 199

    The Printing Process 200

    New Features of Print and Document Services in Windows Server 2012 R2 202

Installing, Sharing, and Publishing Printers 204

    Installing the Print and Document Services Role 204

    Installing Printers 208

    Sharing Printers 212

    Publishing Printers in Active Directory 213

    Using Group Policy to Deploy Printer Connections 215

    Branch Office Direct Printing 216

Configuring Drivers Including the Easy Print Driver 218

    Printer Driver Challenges 218

    Easy Print Driver 220

Managing and Troubleshooting Printers 221

    Using the Printer Properties Dialog box 222

    Migrating Print Queues and Printer Settings 228

    Isolating Printer Drivers 230

    Configuring Location-Aware Printer Settings 231

    Delegating Print Management 232

    Troubleshooting Printer Problems 234

Exam Preparation Tasks 237

Review All the Key Topics 237

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 238

Definitions of Key Terms 238

Chapter 6 Configuring Remote Management of Servers 240

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 241

Foundation Topics 245

Configuring WinRM 245

    Installation and Configuration of WinRM 245

    Windows Remote Shell 247

Configuring Down-level Server Management 248

    Preparing Down-level Server Core Installations 249

Configuring Multiple Server Management 249

    Using Server Manager for Remote Management 249

Remote Management of Server Core Machines 258

    Remote Server Administration Tools 258

    Microsoft Management Console 260

    Windows PowerShell 267

Configuring Daily Management Tasks 270

    Task Scheduler 270

    Active Directory Administrative Center 276

Exam Preparation Tasks 277

Review All the Key Topics 277

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 278

Definitions of Key Terms 278

Chapter 7 Configuring Hyper-V 280

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 281

Foundation Topics 285

Introduction to Hyper-V 285

    What’s New in Hyper-V Server 286

    Installing the Hyper-V Server Role 288

    Install Hyper-V Using PowerShell 294

    Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Settings 294

    Configuring a Virtual Machine 296

    Additional Virtual Machine Components 308

    Managing Virtual Machines 312

Configuring Dynamic Memory 314

Configuring Smart Paging 316

Configuring Resource Metering 317

Configuring Guest Integration Services 319

Exam Preparation Tasks 322

Review All the Key Topics 322

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 323

Definitions of Key Terms 323

Chapter 8 Creating and Configuring Virtual Machine Storage 324

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 325

Foundation Topics 329

Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Differencing Drives 329

    Fixed-Size Disks 329

    Dynamically Expanding Disks 334

    Differencing Disks 335

    Virtual Hard Disk Management 344

    Hard Disk Sharing 355

    Storage Quality of Service 355

    Importing, Exporting, Migrating, and Replicating Virtual Machines 356

Configuring Pass-Through Disks 364

Managing Checkpoints 367

    Creating and Reverting to a Previous Checkpoint 368

    Managing Multiple Checkpoints 369

Implementing Virtual Fibre Channel Adapters 370

    Virtual SAN Support 371

    Advanced Fibre Channel Adapter Features 373

Exam Preparation Tasks 374

Review All the Key Topics 374

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 374

Definitions of Key Terms 375

Chapter 9 Creating and Configuring Virtual Networks 376

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 377

Foundation Topics 381

Network Virtualization Using Hyper-V 381

    Planning for Network Virtualization 383

    Network Virtualization Components 383

    Configuring Virtual Network Switches 388

Optimizing Virtual Network Performance 395

Configuring MAC Addresses 398

    Dynamic MAC Addresses 398

    Static MAC Addresses 400

    MAC Address Spoofing 401

Configuring Network Isolation 402

    Virtual Switch Trunking 403

Using PVLANs for Isolation 404

    Configure PVLAN Ports 405

Configuring Virtual Network Adapters 406

    Configuring an Emulated (Legacy) Network Adapter 407

    Configuring a Network Adapter 408

    Configure a Virtual NIC Team 411

    Advanced Adapter Features 412

    Hyper-V Network Virtualization PowerShell Cmdlets 416

Exam Preparation Tasks 418

Review All the Key Topics 418

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 419

Definitions of Key Terms 419

Chapter 10 Configuring IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing 420

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 422

Foundation Topics 426

Concepts of TCP/IP 426

    TCP/IP History in Brief 426

    The TCP/IP Protocol Stack 427

    The TCP/IP Component Protocols 429

    New and Improved Networking Technologies in Windows Server 2012 R2 433

IPv4 Addressing 434

    Static IPv4 Addressing 435

    Subnetting and Supernetting in IPv4 437

    Dynamic IP Addressing 441

    Configuring IPv4 Address Options 441

    Using the Command Line to Configure IPv4 Addressing Options 445

IPv6 Addressing 447

    IPv6 Address Syntax 448

    Connecting to a TCP/IP Version 6 Network 451

    TCP/IPv6 PowerShell Cmdlets 453

Interoperability Between IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses 454

    Compatibility Addresses 455

    ISATAP Addresses 455

    6to4 Addresses 456

    Teredo Addresses 458

    Using Group Policy to Configure IPv6 Transition Technologies 459

Resolving IPv4 and IPv6 Network Connectivity Issues 461

    Windows Server 2012 R2 Network Diagnostics Tools 461

    Using TCP/IP Utilities to Troubleshoot TCP/IP 463

    Troubleshooting IPv4 and IPv6 Problems 469

Exam Preparation Tasks 473

Review All the Key Topics 473

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 474

Definitions of Key Terms 474

Chapter 11 Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 476

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 477

Foundation Topics 482

How DHCP Works 482

    What’s New with DHCP in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 482

    The Four-Phase DHCP IPv4 Leasing Process 484

    Renewing an IPv4 Lease 487

    How DHCPv6 Works 488

Installing and Configuring a DHCP Server 489

    Using Server Manager to Install DHCP 490

    Using Windows PowerShell to Install DHCP 492

DHCP Scopes and Options 493

    Creating DHCP Scopes 493

    Configuring DHCP Scope Properties 498

    Configuring DHCP Options 499

Configuring PXE Boot 508

    Configuring DHCP Options for PXE 508

    Monitoring and Troubleshooting a DHCP Server 510

Managing and Authorizing DHCP Servers 513

    Authorizing a DHCP Server in Active Directory 513

    Configuring DHCP Relay Agents 515

Exam Preparation Tasks 519

Review All the Key Topics 519

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 520

Definitions of Key Terms 520

Chapter 12 Deploying and Configuring Domain Name System (DNS) 522

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 523

Foundation Topics 528

Introduction to DNS 528

    The Hierarchical Nature of DNS 529

    The DNS Name Resolution Process 533

    What’s New in Windows Server 2012 R2? 536

Installing DNS in Windows Server 2012 R2 537

    Using PowerShell to Install DNS 539

    Using PowerShell for DNS Server Administration 539

Zone Types and Their Uses 541

    DNS Zone Types 542

Configuring DNS Server Properties 545

    Interfaces Tab 545

    Forwarders Tab 546

    Advanced Tab 548

    Root Hints Tab 550

    Debug Logging Tab 552

    Event Logging Tab 553

    Monitoring Tab 554

    Security Tab 555

Configuring Common Resource Records 556

    New Host (A or AAAA) Records 558

    New Alias (CNAME) 559

    New Mail Exchanger (MX) 560

    Additional New Resource Records 560

    Deleting Resource Records 562

    Using the Command Line to Create Resource Records 563

Exam Preparation Tasks 563

Review All the Key Topics 563

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 564

Definitions of Key Terms 564

Chapter 13 Installing Domain Controllers 566

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 568

Foundation Topics 572

The Building Blocks of Active Directory 572

    Namespaces 572

    Objects 573

    Containers 573

    Schemas 574

    Global Catalogs 574

    Partitions 575

    Naming Standards of X.500 and LDAP 576

    Logical Components of Active Directory 578

    Physical Components of Active Directory 583

    New Features of Active Directory in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 588

Planning the Active Directory Namespace 589

    Subdividing the Active Directory Namespace 590

    Administrative or Geographical Organization of Domains 591

    Use of Multiple Trees 592

    Best Practices 593

Creating Forests and Domains 594

    Requirements for Installing Active Directory Domain Services 594

    Installing Active Directory Domain Services 595

    Performing Unattended Installations of Active Directory 606

Adding, Removing, and Upgrading Domain Controllers 608

    Forest and Domain Functional Levels 609

    The Adprep Utility 611

    Upgrading a Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller 612

    Removing Active Directory 614

Installing a Server Core Domain Controller 617

Using the Install from Media Option 617

    Creating Installation Media 618

    Deploying Domain Controllers Using the IFM Option 619

Configuring Global Catalog Servers 621

    Planning the Placement of Global Catalog Servers 621

    Promoting Domain Controllers to Global Catalog Servers 623

Deploying Active Directory Infrastructure as a Service in Windows Azure 624

    Installing an AD DS Forest in Windows Azure 625

    Installing a Replica Domain Controller on Windows Azure 627

Troubleshooting Active Directory Installations 628

    Verifying the Proper Installation of Active Directory 628

    Resolving SRV Record Registration Issues 634

Exam Preparation Tasks 636

Review All the Key Topics 636

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 637

Definitions of Key Terms 637

Chapter 14 Active Directory User and Computer Accounts 638

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 639

Foundation Topics 644

Creating User and Computer Accounts 644

    Introducing User Accounts 644

    Manually Creating User Accounts 645

    Creating Computer Accounts 649

    Using Template Accounts 650

    Using Bulk Import to Automate Account Creation 651

    Configuring the UPN 656

    Configuring Contacts 659

Managing and Maintaining Accounts 660

    Password Resets 660

    Protected Admin 661

    Offline Domain Join 663

    Configuring User Rights 665

    Inactive and Disabled Accounts 666

Exam Preparation Tasks 667

Review All the Key Topics 667

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 668

Definitions of Key Terms 668

Chapter 15 Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units (OUs) 670

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 671

Foundation Topics 676

Creating and Managing Group Accounts 676

    Creating Group Accounts 681

    Configuring Group Membership 683

    Creating Distribution Lists 685

    AGDLP/AGUDLP 686

    Local Versus Domain Groups 688

    Enumerating Group Membership 690

Creating and Managing Organizational Units 691

    Planning the OU Structure of Your Domain 691

    Creating Organizational Units 694

    Managing Organizational Units 696

Delegating Active Directory Object Management 700

Exam Preparation Tasks 705

Review All the Key Topics 705

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 706

Definitions of Key Terms 706

Chapter 16 Creating and Applying Group Policy Objects 708

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 709

Foundation Topics 713

Overview of Group Policy 713

    Components of Group Policy 713

    New Features of Group Policy in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 716

Creating and Applying GPOs 719

    Using Starter GPOs 724

    Shell Access Policies 726

Managing GPOs and Their Links 727

    Linking GPOs 727

    Managing GPO Links 729

    Deleting a GPO 730

    Disabling GPOs or Portions of GPOs 731

    Specifying a Domain Controller 731

    Using Windows PowerShell 733

Configuring Multiple Local Group Policies 735

    MMC and Multiple Local Group Policies 736

    Using Multiple Local Group Policies 737

    Managing Restricted Groups 738

    Local Users and Groups Extension 741

    Configuring Group Policy Common Options 744

Configuring Security Filtering 746

    Denying the Application of a GPO 746

    Windows Management Instrumentation 748

Exam Preparation Tasks 749

Review All the Key Topics 749

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 750

Definitions of Key Terms 750

Chapter 17 Configuring Security Policies 752

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 753

Foundation Topics 759

Configuring User Rights Assignment 759

Configuring Security Options Settings 762

    Using Additional Security Configuration Tools 765

    Password and Account Lockout Policies 767

Auditing of Active Directory Services 770

    New Audit Functionality 770

    Active Directory Auditing 770

    Using GPOs to Configure Auditing 771

    Using Auditpol.exe to Configure Auditing 777

Configuring User Account Control 778

    Using Control Panel to Configure UAC 779

    Configuring UAC via Policy 779

Exam Preparation Tasks 781

Review All the Key Topics 781

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 781

Definitions of Key Terms 782

Chapter 18 Configuring Application Restriction Policies 784

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 785

Foundation Topics 790

Introducing Rule Enforcement 790

Configuring Software Restriction Policies 790

Configuring AppLocker Rules 797

    Capabilities of AppLocker 797

    Basic Configuration of AppLocker Policies 799

    Creating Additional AppLocker Rules 802

Exam Preparation Tasks 808

Review All the Key Topics 808

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 808

Definitions of Key Terms 808

Chapter 19 Configuring Windows Firewall 810

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 811

Foundation Topics 818

Configuring Windows Firewall 818

    Basic Windows Firewall Configuration 819

    Configuring Windows Firewall Using PowerShell 825

Using the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Snap-in 826

    Overview of Default Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Rules 828

    Configuring Multiple Firewall Profiles 828

Configuring Security Rules 830

    Configuring Inbound Rules or Outbound Rules 830

    Configuring Connection Security Rules 836

    Configuring Rule Properties 842

    Configuring Notifications 847

Configuring Firewall Properties and Authenticated Exceptions 848

    Creating Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Policies 848

    Windows Firewall Group Policy Property Settings 850

    Configuring Authenticated Bypass 851

Exporting and Importing Firewall Settings 853

Exam Preparation Tasks 854

Review All the Key Topics 854

Definitions of Key Terms 855

Practice Exam 1 856

Answers to Practice Exam 1 884

Appendix A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes 902

Glossary 934

Index 954

On The CD:

Practice Exam 2

Answers to Practice Exam 2

Appendix B Memory Tables

Appendix C Memory Tables Answer Key

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