Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: Backup and Recovery


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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 methods to protect Active Directory, backup Windows Server, the AD, and system state. This course also examines the wbadmin, recovering AD, and the AD recycle bin. Finally, this course looks at Active Directory offline maintenance, Active Directory services, the Active Directory mounting tool, and snapshots. 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.

Prerequisites
To benefit fully from this course, students should have the following prerequisite courses/skills and knowledge: • Six months to one year of IT experience • Experience working with Windows Server 2008 or later operating systems. • Strong understanding of Active Directory infrastructure • Strong understanding of network infrastructure

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Administering: Backup and Recovery

  • recognize methods that can be used to protect Active Directory
  • describe backup utilities in Windows Server 2012
  • differentiate between the Active Directory backup types in Windows Server 2012
  • recognize the purpose of the quiet switch in a System state backup
  • describe the different methods to restore Active Directory and Active Directory data
  • describe the possible states in the deleted AD Object container
  • identify AD DS database and log files
  • match offline Active Directory maintenance tasks with their correct descriptions
  • describe the process of creating snapshots of the Active Directory database
  • configure the AD Recycle Bin in Windows Server 2012
  • Course Number:
    ws_admn_a10_it_enus