Module 1: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
This module covers how to implement a Group Policy infrastructure and then how to configure and manage that infrastructure. It also covers how to scope Group Policy objects (GPOs) using links, security groups, WMI filters, loopback processing, and preference targeting as well as covering troubleshooting policy application.
Lessons
Understanding Group Policy
Implementing GPOs
Managing Group Policy Scope
Group Policy Processing
Troubleshooting Policy Application
Lab : Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure
Creating and Configuring Group Policy Objects
Managing Group Policy Scope
Verifying Group Policy Application
Managing Group Policy Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement a Group Policy infrastructure.
Implement GPOs.
Manage Group Policy scope.
Outline and describe Group Policy processing.
Troubleshoot policy application.

Module 2: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
This module covers implementing administrative templates, how to configure GPO preferences and folder redirection as well as managing software with Group Policy.
Lessons
Implementing Administrative Templates
Configuring Group Policy Preferences
Managing Software with GPSI
Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
Deploying Software Using Group Policy
Implementing Settings Using Group Policy Preferences
Configuring Folder Redirection

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement administrative templates.
Configure Group Policy preferences.
Manage software with Group Policy.

Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts
This module covers how to create and administer user accounts as well as configure user object attributes. It also covers automating user account creation and configuring Managed Service Accounts.
Lessons
Creating and Administering User Accounts
Configuring User Object Attributes
Automating User Account Creation
Configuring Managed Service Accounts
Lab : Managing User and Service Accounts
Configuring Password Policy and Account Lockout Settings
Creating and Associating a Managed Service Account

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create and administer user accounts.
Configure user object attributes.
Automate user account creation.
Configure managed service accounts.

Module 4: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
This module covers how to implement Virtualized and Read Only Domain Controllers as well as how to perform common AD DS administrative tasks. The module will also cover how to manage the AD DS database.
Lessons
Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers
Administering AD DS
Managing the AD DS Database
Lab : Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
Deploying a Virtualized Domain Controller Clone
Installing and Configuring a Read Only Domain Controller
Configuring and Viewing Active Directory Snapshots
Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Implement Virtualized domain controllers.
Implement Read Only domain controllers.
Administer AD DS.
Manage the AD DS database.

Module 5: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
This module covers installing and configuring the DNS server role as well as creating and configuring DNS zones and zone transfers. It will also cover managing and troubleshooting DNS.
Lessons
Installing the DNS Server Role
Configuring the DNS Server Role
Configuring DNS Zones
Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS
Configuring DNS Resource Records
Configuring DNS Conditional Forwarding
Installing and Configuring DNS Zones
Troubleshooting DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install the DNS server role.
Configure the DNS server role.
Configure DNS zones.
Configure DNS zone transfers.
Manage and troubleshoot DNS.

Module 6: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
This module covers configuring network access, creating and configuring virtual private networks (VPNs) and Network Policies as well as troubleshooting routing and remote access. It will also cover configuration of DirectAccess.
Lessons
Configuring Network Access
Configuring VPN Access
Overview of Network Policies
Troubleshooting Routing and Remote Access
Configuring DirectAccess
Lab : Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access
Configuring a VPN Server
Configuring a Network Policy for VPN Clients
Configuring Direct Access

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure network access.
Configure VPN access.
Explain the purpose of network policies.
Troubleshoot routing and remote access.
Configure DirectAccess.

Module 7: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
This module covers installing and configuring NPS as well as remote authentication dial in user service (RADIUS) clients and servers. It will also deal with NPS authentication methods and monitoring and troubleshooting a NPS.
Lessons
Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
NPS Authentication Methods
Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUS
Configuring a RADIUS Client

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Install and configure a NPS.
Configure RADIUS clients and servers.
Describe NPS authentication methods.
Monitor and troubleshoot a NPS.

Module 8: Implementing Network Access Protection
This module will provide an overview of NAP, detailing the functionality and infrastructure requirements. It will also cover configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting NAP.
Lessons
Overview of Network Access Protection
How NAP Works
Configuring NAP
Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Lab : Implementing Network Access Protection
Configuring NAP Components
Configuring the Client Settings to Support NAP

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the functionality and requirements of NAP.
Configure and Implement NAP.
Monitor and troubleshoot NAP.

Module 9: Optimizing File Services
This module covers File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and how to use it to implement Quotas, file screens and Storage Reports. It will also outline how to implement Classification Management and File Management Tasks as well as covering how to implement DFS, DFS Namespaces and configuring and troubleshooting DFS Replication.
Lessons
Overview of FSRM
Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks
DFS Overview
Configuring DFS Namespaces
Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
Lab : Lab A: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM
Configuring FSRM Quotas
Configuring File Screening
Lab : Lab B: Configuring DFS Namespaces and Replication
Installing and Configuring the DFS Namespaces Server Role
Configuring DFS Folder Targets
Configuring DFS Replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Manage quotas, file screens, and storage reports by using FSRM.
Implement classification management and file management tasks.
Configure DFS namespaces.
Configure and troubleshoot DFS Replication.

Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
This module covers how to increase file system security by configuring file encryption with Encrypting File System (EFS) as well as how to enable and implement advanced auditing features.
Lessons
Encrypting Network Files with EFS
Configuring Advanced Auditing
Lab : Lab A: Encrypting and Recovering Files
Encrypting and Recovering Files
Lab : Lab B: Implementing Advanced Audit Policy Configuration
Configuring Advanced Audit Policy Configuration

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Encrypt network files with EFS.
Enable and implement advanced audit policies.

Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) as well as providing considerations for its use. It will also cover how to Perform deployments with WDS.
Lessons
Overview of WDS
Implementing Deployment with WDS
Administering WDS
Lab : Deploying and Maintaining Server Images Using Windows Deployment Services
Installing and Configuring Windows Deployment Services
Deploying a Server Image

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the features and functionality of Windows Deployment Services (WDS).
Determine the appropriateness of its use in particular situations.
Perform deployments with WDS.

Module 12: Implementing Update Management
This module covers the features and functionality of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) as well as detailing how to provision updates with WSUS.
Lessons
Overview of WSUS
Deploying Updates with WSUS
Lab : Implementing Update Management
Implementing the WSUS Server Role
Configuring Update Settings
Approving and Deploying an Update using WSUS

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the features and functionality of WSUS.
Deploy Updates with WSUS.

Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012
This module covers the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2012. It will cover the use of Performance Monitor as well as how to monitor and successfully utilize Event logs.
Lessons
Monitoring Tools
Using Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs
Lab : Monitoring Windows Server 2012
Establishing a Performance Baseline
Identifying the Source of a Performance Problem
Viewing and Configuring Centralized Event Logs

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe and understand the various monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2012.
Use Performance Monitor.
Monitor and successfully utilize Event logs.