MCSA 70-410 Cert Guide R2
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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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Don Poulton (A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA, MCSE) is an independent consultantwho has been involved with computers since the days of 80-column punch cards. After more than 20 years in environmental science, Don switched careers and trained as a Windows NT 4.0 MCSE. He has been involved in consulting with a couple of small training providers as a technical writer, during which time he wrote training and exam prep materials for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Don has written or contributed to several titles, including Security+ Lab Manual (Que, 2004); MCSA/MCSE 70-299 Exam Cram 2: Implementing and Administering Security in a Windows 2003 Network (Exam Cram 2) (Que, 2004); MCSE 70-294 Exam Prep: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure (Que, 2006); MCTS 70-620 Exam Prep: Microsoft Windows Vista, Configuring (Que, 2008); MCTS 70-680 Cert Guide: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-640 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring (Que, 2011); MCTS 70-642 Cert Guide: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring (Que, 2012); and MCSA 70-687 Cert Guide: Configuring Microsoft Windows 8.1 (Que, 2014). In addition, he has worked on programming projects, both in his days as an environmental scientist and more recently with Visual Basic to update an older statistical package used for multivariate analysis of sediment contaminants. When not working on computers, Don is an avid amateur photographer who has had his photos displayed in international competitions and published in magazines such as Michigan Natural Resources Magazine and National Geographic Traveler. Don also enjoys traveling and keeping fit. Don lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife, Terry.
David G. Camardella has more than 14 years of experience as a systems architect, network engineer, and IT manager. Throughout his career, David has used his technical and leadership skills to successfully support infrastructures from small to large organizations. David's experience includes managing a North American datacenter, branch office server rooms, LAN/WLAN/WAN infrastructures, Active Directory/Messaging infrastructures, private clouds, and client computing systems. Over the years, David has performed technical editing for several Microsoft and Cisco books. He holds a bachelor of science in business management as well as several levels of IT certifications, including MCSE. In his spare time, David enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities and home brewing.
Content
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
