Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: WDC, FSMO and Virtual DC Cloning


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Overview/Description
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 builds upon features found in previous versions of Windows Server, as well as providing several new features. This course examines writable domain controllers, domain-based services, universal group membership, flexible single master operations, schema administration, and schema configuration. This course also looks at the domain naming master, FSMO roles, and FSMO role placement and seizing. Finally this course examines active directory partitions, forest active directory partitions, virtualized domain controller cloning, and configuring and deploying a virtualized domain controller clone. Anyone preparing for the 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012 exam would benefit from taking this course. Please note this course is based on the original Windows Server 2012 release. Skillsoft recommends visiting the vendor website to confirm exam requirements.

Target Audience
This curriculum targets IT professionals who install, configure, maintain and support Microsoft Windows Server 2012 networks of small to enterprise class. It is also designed for individuals who seek professional distinction through the 70-411 - Administering Windows Server 2012 exam.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: WDC, FSMO and Virtual DC Cloning

  • match the services hosted by writable domain controllers to their descriptions
  • sequence the steps to configure Universal Group Membership Caching
  • classify the FSMO roles within active directory forests
  • describe the function of the Domain Naming Master
  • recognize FSMO Roles in Windows Server 2012
  • describe the considerations involved in FSMO Role Placement
  • identify how different roles respond to seizing
  • sequence the steps to configure and deploy a virtualized domain controller clone
  • Course Number:
    ws_admn_a08_it_enus