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Windows Server 2012 Network Infrastructure & Security
This hands-on course is aimed at securely networking the Server 2012 operating system, for systems administrators. It will give you the practical knowledge you need in easy to understand chunks, so you can go back to your working environment ready to put what you have learnt straight into practice. You have your own PC to perform different Windows Server 2012 tasks on, as well as an extensive course manual, which you can away as your future reference guide.
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This course is the third in a series of Windows Server courses for administrators, covering the key concepts and principles of networking and network security. This is a hands-on course, with both real and virtual machines. From day 1 it builds a network scenario to build and test functionality of Windows Server 2012 in connecting to, controlling and managing networks.
This course is intended for IT Professionals with hands-on experience working with Windows Server, and who want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfil the Systems Administrator role within their organisation. The course is also suitable for anyone who is preparing for a Windows 2012 qualification.
- Configure TCP IP in Windows Server 2012
- Manage DHCP and DNS servers and manage them with IPAM
- Set up a PKI and Certificate infrastructure
- Use IPSec and VPN to secure network traffic
- Control Network Access using Network Policy Server and Radius
- Manage The Windows Firewall
Windows Server 2012 is the latest in Microsoft server systems, and offers many functionalities in server networking and network security, including some benefits for standard licenses. Having a trained administrator can ensure that you get the most out of this new functionality and reduce exposure to network threats for local and remote / home workers.
You gain the knowledge, practical understanding and confidence to use Windows Server 2012. You will receive hands on network administration skills and experience that employers are looking for. This course giving you the flexibility to study towards qualifications from the official Microsoft Learning exam.
Networking Overview
Network and Sharing Centre
Introducing the Windows Firewall
Introduction to TCP/IP
Exercise: Configuring TCP/IP
IP Addressing
IPv4
Subnetting
Subnetting Examples
Exercise: Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
Supernetting
Overview of IPv6
Optional Exercise: Assigning IPv6 Addresses
Configuring the Routing and Remote Access Service
Understanding Routing and Routing Tables
Exercise: Installing and Configuring Routing on Windows 2012
Network Address Translation
Optional Exercise: Installing and Configuring NAT on Windows 2012
Tunnelling IPv6 in IPv4 Networks
What is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol?
Implementing DHCP
Managing a DHCP Server
Exercise: Implementing DHCP Servers
Optional Exercise: IPv6 Scopes
Securing and Monitoring DHCP
Configuring Advanced DHCP Features
Optional Exercises: Advanced DHCCP Features
DNS and Name Resolution Methods
DNS on the Internet
Internal DNS and Active Directory
Installing DNS
Domain Name System Records
DNS Zone Types
Exercise: DNS and Active Directory
Exercise: Installing and Configuring DNS
Multiple DNS Servers
Exercise: Multiple DNS Servers
Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
What is IPAM
Implementing IPAM
Optional Exercise: Implementing IPAM
IP Security Overview
IPSec Policies
Managing IPSec
Exercise: Implementing IPSec Policies
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Exercise: Configuring the Windows Firewall
Connection Security Rules
Optional Exercise: Creating a Connection Security Rule
Configuring Network Access
Configuring a Remote Access Client
Remote Access Policies
Exercises: Installing and Configuring VPN Servers
Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
Integrating Remote Access with RADIUS
Optional Exercise: Using Radius/NPS Servers for VPN Connections
Configuring DirectAccess
Configuring Direct Access Servers
Exercise: Direct Access
Introduction to Network Access Protection
Implementing and Configuring NAP
Configuring the NAP Client
VPN and NAP
Exercise: Implementing NAP
Optional Exercise: Implementing NAP with DHCP
Delegates should have experience with TCP/ IP networks and Windows Servers. Ideally they will have attended our Windows Server 2012 Administration course.
About the Lead Trainer
Martin is a Systems trainer specialising mostly in Microsoft products, with over 20 years’ experience in training, contracting and managing networks. He currently delivers courses on Windows Server and client operating systems, Virtualisation, Active Directory, IIS web server, Network security, System Center products and automated deployments.
