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Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server

Intermediate14 Hours 59 Minutes44 Course Videos40 Test Questions

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Learn to run Windows Server 2012 day to day with this Microsoft 70-411 course. Manage accounts, Group Policy, DNS, updates, remote access and Active Directory in 14 hours 59 minutes of video.

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Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server teaches the daily tasks needed to run a Windows Server 2012 network. It follows the Microsoft 70-411 exam, which was part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 track, and suits IT staff who look after servers. You get 14 hours 59 minutes of self-paced training across 44 video lessons.

What you will learn

  • Create and manage user accounts and service accounts
  • Set user and computer settings with Group Policy
  • Manage Group Policy objects across a domain
  • Run file services with File Server Resource Manager and DFS
  • Protect files with the Encrypting File System and audit access
  • Configure DNS and link it with Active Directory
  • Deploy Windows with Windows Deployment Services and images
  • Manage updates with Windows Server Update Services
  • Set up remote access, offline domain join and Network Policy Server
  • Monitor server resources and manage Active Directory services
  • Use offline domain join to add computers to a domain without a live link

Course outline: Microsoft 70-411

  1. Managing user and service accounts: creating and looking after accounts.
  2. Administering Group Policy: user and computer settings and Group Policy management.
  3. Managing network file services: FSRM, DFS, EFS and auditing.
  4. Domain Name System: DNS functions, DNS with Active Directory and server set-up.
  5. Windows Deployment Services: WDS basics and creating images.
  6. Windows Server Update Services: planning and running WSUS.
  7. Remote access: remote access, offline domain join and Network Policy Server.
  8. Monitoring the system: tracking server resources and spotting performance problems early.
  9. Managing Active Directory services: keeping AD healthy and organised.

Who this course is for

  • Windows Server administrators
  • Systems administrators who support Windows networks
  • IT support staff moving into server roles
  • IT consultants who work with Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2
  • Help desk staff who want to move into server administration
  • Network administrators who manage Windows domains

Before you start

You should know how to install and set up Windows Server, including basic Active Directory, DNS and networking. The Microsoft 70-410 course covers these skills and is a good first step. Hands-on practice matters in this course. Set up a small test lab with a domain controller and a member server so you can repeat each task as you watch. Take the modules in order, as later topics such as remote access build on accounts, Group Policy and DNS.

About the 70-411 exam

The 70-411 exam, Administering Windows Server 2012, was issued by Microsoft as part of the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification. It tested your ability to manage accounts, Group Policy, file services, DNS, updates, remote access and Active Directory. Microsoft has retired the 70-series exams, so you can no longer sit this exam. The skills still apply to many Windows Server networks in use today. Many businesses still run Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2, and newer Windows Server versions use many of the same tools.

Jobs this course supports

  • Windows Server Administrator
  • Systems Administrator
  • IT Consultant

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

14 Hours 59 Minutes
Videos

44 Course Videos
Questions

40 Test Questions
Certification

Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012
Exam code

70-411
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

Basic Windows Server set-up skills, such as those in the 70-410 course.
Best for

Windows Server administrators, systems administrators, IT support staff, IT consultants
Topics covered

User and service accounts, Group Policy, File services and DFS, DNS, Windows Deployment Services, WSUS, Remote access and NPS, Server monitoring, Active Directory
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

9 modules and 44 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Managing User and Service Accounts7 lessons
  1. Introduction
  2. User Accounts-Part 1
  3. User Accounts-Part 2
  4. User Accounts-Part 3
  5. Service Accounts-Part 1
  6. Service Accounts-Part 2
  7. Questions
Module 2: Administer Group Policy9 lessons
  1. Group Policy
  2. User Configuration-Part 1
  3. User Configuration-Part 2
  4. User Configuration-Part 3
  5. Computer Configurations
  6. Group Policy Management-Part 1
  7. Group Policy Management-Part 2
  8. Group Policy Management-Part 3
  9. Questions
Module 3: Managing Network File Services5 lessons
  1. File System Resource Manager
  2. Distributed File System
  3. Encrypting File System
  4. Auditing Resources
  5. Questions
Module 4: Domain Name System6 lessons
  1. DNS Functionality-Part 1
  2. DNS Functionality-Part 2
  3. DNS and Active Directory
  4. DNS Server Configuration-Part 1
  5. DNS Server Configuration-Part 2
  6. Questions
Module 5: Windows Deployment Services2 lessons
  1. WDS Overview
  2. Creating Images
Module 6: Windows Server Update Services2 lessons
  1. WSUS-Part 1
  2. WSUS-Part 2
Module 7: Remote Access7 lessons
  1. Implement Remote Access-Part 1
  2. Implement Remote Access-Part 2
  3. Implement Remote Access-Part 3
  4. Offline Domain Join
  5. Implement Network Policy Server-Part 1
  6. Implement Network Policy Server-Part 2
  7. Implement Network Policy Server-Part 3
Module 8: Monitoring System2 lessons
  1. Monitoring System Resources-Part 1
  2. Monitoring System Resources-Part 2
Module 9: Managing Active Directory Services4 lessons
  1. Managing Active Directory Services-Part 1
  2. Managing Active Directory Services-Part 2
  3. Managing Active Directory Services-Part 3
  4. Conclusion

Your learning path

Where Microsoft 70-411: Administering Windows Server fits. Build your skills one step at a time.

Take firstMicrosoft MTA 98-367
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Next stepMicrosoft 70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server ServicesNext stepMicrosoft 70-413: Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

Can I still take the Microsoft 70-411 exam?

No. Microsoft retired the 70-series exams linked to MCSA. The course is still useful for managing Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 networks.

What is the difference between 70-410 and 70-411?

70-410 covers installing and setting up Windows Server. 70-411 covers running it day to day, such as Group Policy, DNS, updates and remote access.

Does the course cover Group Policy?

Yes. A full module covers user and computer settings and how to manage Group Policy objects.

Will I learn how to manage Windows updates?

Yes. One module covers Windows Server Update Services, which lets you plan and control updates across your network.

What should I take after 70-411?

The Microsoft 70-412 course on advanced Windows Server services is the next step in the same series.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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