Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Configuring Advanced Services: Storage


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Overview/Description
Data storage is a fundamental part of an IT INfrastructure. Windows Server 2012 provides many different storage provisioning, management and security features to ensure that the organizations data available as needed. This course describes and demonstrates how to configure iSCSI storage and Internet Storage Name Service or iSNS. Storage optimization is also covered, as is Branchcache, a feature which allows data to be cached locally at the organizations branch offices. This course is one of a series, which covers the objectives for Microsoft Exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services. This exam is a requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2012 certification. 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
IT Professionals working in a Windows Server datacenter infrastructure based on Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 seeking advanced knowledge of Window Server 2012 services. This course can be taken in preparation for exam 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services,which is part of the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate, or MCSA credential.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 – Configuring Advanced Services: Storage

  • describe high-availability features of iSCSI
  • recognize how to install and configure iSCSI
  • describe iSNS architecture components
  • describe how BranchCache is used
  • recognize the options available for optimizing storage
  • create an iSCSI drive
  • Course Number:
    ws_cfas_a03_it_enus