Microsoft 70-247: Deploying and Operating a Private Cloud
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Microsoft 70-247: Deploying and Operating a Private Cloud is an advanced online course for IT staff who build private clouds with System Center. It runs for 18 hours 1 minute over 65 videos.
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Microsoft 70-247: Deploying and Operating a Private Cloud is an advanced online course for IT staff who build and run private clouds with Microsoft System Center. It follows the Microsoft 70-247 exam, which formed part of the MCSE: Private Cloud certification. The course runs for 18 hours 1 minute over 65 videos, with 60 test questions.
The course looks at the full life of a private cloud. You start with the design and the fabric, which is the pool of compute, storage and network resources the cloud draws on. You then deploy services, give users self-service access, monitor health and report on use. The later topics cover backup, recovery and automation, so the cloud keeps running with less hands-on work.
What you will learn
- Design a private cloud base using System Center components
- Set up fabric resources for compute, storage and networking
- Deploy and manage services in a standard cloud setup
- Use self-service so teams can request what they need
- Monitor the cloud and produce operational reports
- Plan for uptime, backup and recovery
- Automate repeated deployment and admin tasks
- Troubleshoot from the service layer down to the fabric
- Manage virtual machines and services day to day
- Plan how services are protected and brought back after a failure
Topics covered
- Private cloud design with System Center
- Fabric setup for compute, storage and networking
- Service deployment and self-service portals
- Virtual machine and service management
- Monitoring and operational reporting
- Availability, backup and recovery planning
- Process automation
- Troubleshooting across services and fabric
- Service protection and recovery planning
Who this course is for
- System administrators moving into cloud operations
- Network engineers who support isolated or multi-tenant setups
- IT managers planning better service delivery
- IT consultants advising on infrastructure upgrades
- Virtualisation staff working towards a Microsoft certification
- Datacentre and enterprise support teams
Before you start
This is an advanced course. You should already be at ease with Windows Server administration, virtualisation and networking basics. Hands-on time with Hyper-V or System Center is advised, and some knowledge of backup and automation tools will help you keep up. If Hyper-V is new to you, spend some time with it in a lab first, as many tasks build on it.
About the 70-247 exam
Microsoft 70-247 checked your ability to configure, deploy and run a private cloud with System Center, covering the fabric, services, monitoring, protection and automation. Microsoft issued it, and it was paired with 70-246 for the MCSE: Private Cloud certification.
Microsoft retired all remaining MCSA, MCSD and MCSE exams by 31 January 2021, so 70-247 can no longer be booked. The design and operations skills here still apply to running private and hybrid clouds.
Jobs this course supports
- System Administrator
- Network Engineer
- IT Manager
- Cloud Engineer
- IT Consultant
| Skill level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Duration | 18 Hours 1 Minute |
| Videos | 65 Course Videos |
| Questions | 60 Test Questions |
| Certification | MCSE: Private Cloud (retired) |
| Exam code | 70-247 |
| Certification body | Microsoft |
| Prerequisites | Windows Server admin, virtualisation and networking skills; Hyper-V or System Center use is advised. |
| Best for | System administrators, network engineers, IT managers, cloud engineers, IT consultants |
| Topics covered | System Center private cloud design, fabric setup, service deployment, monitoring and reporting, backup and recovery, automation, troubleshooting |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
9 modules and 65 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Designing For The Cloud10 lessons
- Introduction
- Designing The Cloud
- Reason For Using The Cloud
- Choosing The Right Cloud Model
- Designing Private Clouds
- Overview Of Virtualization Components
- Windows Server 2012 R2 And Hyper-V
- System Center 2012 R2 - Part 1
- System Center 2012 R2 - Part 2
- Deploying Highly Available Hyper-V Hosts
Module 2: Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager R28 lessons
- Overview Of Virtual Machine - Part 1
- Overview Of Virtual Machine - Part 2
- Deploying VMM
- Configuring Role Based Access Control
- Managing Hosts
- Configuring Networking - Part 1
- Configuring Networking - Part 2
- Configuring Storage
Module 3: Deploying And Maintaining Fabric Resources5 lessons
- Extending And Maintaining The Cloud Infrastructure
- Deploying Hyper-V Host Servers - Part 1
- Deploying Hyper-V Host Servers - Part 2
- Providing Patch Management For Fabric Resources - Part 1
- Providing Patch Management For Fabric Resources - Part 2
Module 4: Building The Private Cloud10 lessons
- Creating Building Blocks For The Private Cloud - Part 1
- Creating Building Blocks For The Private Cloud - Part 2
- Creating Virtual Machine Templates
- Creating A Private Cloud
- Creating And Deploying Applications - Part 1
- Creating And Deploying Applications - Part 2
- Creating And Deploying Applications - Part 3
- Creating And Configuring Services - Part 1
- Creating And Configuring Services - Part 2
- Configuring Access To The Private Cloud
Module 5: Monitoring And Optimizing The Private Cloud8 lessons
- Overview Of Operations Manager
- Installing Operations Manager
- Deploying Monitoring Agents
- Configuring Access To Operations Manager
- Creating And Configuring Management Packs
- Configuring System Center Integration
- Extending And Optimizing Monitoring - Part 1
- Extending And Optimizing Monitoring - Part 2
Module 6: Planning And Deploying Service Management8 lessons
- Overview Of Service Manager
- Deploying Service Manager
- Service Manager Work Items - Part 1
- Service Manager Work Items - Part 2
- Service Manager Work Items - Part 3
- Service Manager Notifications
- System Center Integration - Part 1
- System Center Integration - Part 2
Module 7: Automating And Standardizing The Private Cloud4 lessons
- Overview Of Orchestrator
- Deploying Automation Using Orchestrator
- Configuring Integration Packs
- Configuring And Managing Runbooks
Module 8: Disaster Recovery And High Availability For The Private Cloud7 lessons
- Overview Of Data Protection Manager
- Planning For Data Protection Manager
- Deploying Data Protection Manager
- Configuring Protection For The Private Cloud
- Configuring Protection For Applications - Part 1
- Configuring Protection For Applications - Part 2
- Hyper-V Recovery Manager
Module 9: Implementing SelfService MultiTenant Private Clouds5 lessons
- Implementing The Cloud Services Process Pack - Part 1
- Implementing The Cloud Services Process Pack - Part 2
- Service Provider Foundation
- Configuring The Windows Azure Pack
- Conclusion
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still take the Microsoft 70-247 exam?
No. Microsoft retired the remaining MCSE exams by 31 January 2021. The course still teaches how to build and run a System Center private cloud.
Which Microsoft tools does the course focus on?
It centres on System Center for building and running the private cloud. Experience with Hyper-V will help you follow the examples.
How does this course relate to 70-246?
70-247 focuses on deploying and setting up the private cloud, while 70-246 focuses on monitoring and running it. Together they formed the MCSE: Private Cloud path.
Is this course for beginners?
No. It is an advanced course and expects Windows Server, virtualisation and networking skills before you start.
Does the course cover automation?
Yes. You learn how to automate repeated deployment and admin tasks so the cloud is easier to run.
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.
