Microsoft 70-246: Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud
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Learn to monitor and run a Microsoft private cloud with System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and Orchestrator. 15 hours 27 minutes across 58 video lessons, based on the 70-246 exam.
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Microsoft 70-246: Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud is an online course for IT staff who look after a private cloud built on Microsoft System Center. It follows the Microsoft 70-246 exam and shows you how to monitor cloud services with System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and automate data centre tasks with System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator. The course runs for 15 hours 27 minutes across 58 video lessons, with 22 test questions.
What you will learn
- What a private cloud is and what it takes to keep one running well
- How System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager monitors a private cloud
- How to configure and deploy monitoring agents
- How to set up service monitoring so you can see the health of whole services, not just single servers
- How System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator automates data centre processes
- How to configure process automation to cut repeated manual work
- How monitoring and automation work together to keep services available
Topics covered
- Private cloud monitoring and operations
- System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager
- Configuring and deploying monitoring agents
- Configuring and deploying service monitoring
- System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator
- Configuring data centre process automation
In simple terms, the first half of the course is about seeing what is happening in your private cloud, and the second half is about letting the system handle routine jobs for you. Together they help a small team keep a large set of services running.
Who this course is for
- IT staff who manage private cloud environments
- Data centre and operations staff who use System Center
- Virtualisation administrators who want to add monitoring and automation skills
- IT professionals building wider cloud and virtualisation knowledge
The ideas behind this course, such as watching service health rather than single machines and scripting routine tasks, also apply to public cloud and hybrid work. That makes it a useful bridge if you plan to move on to Azure or vendor-neutral cloud study later.
Before you start
This course is aimed at working IT staff. You should know Windows Server well and have some experience with virtual machines and how a data centre runs. It pairs well with the 70-247 course, which covers deploying a private cloud, as 70-246 focuses on running and monitoring one.
About the 70-246 exam
The 70-246 exam was set by Microsoft to test the skills needed to monitor and operate a private cloud with System Center 2012 R2. It focused on monitoring with Operations Manager and automating data centre processes with Orchestrator. Microsoft has since retired its 70-series exams, so you can no longer book 70-246. Use this course to build or refresh System Center operations skills. For a current cloud certification, look at CompTIA Cloud+ or Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104).
Jobs this course supports
- Private cloud administrator
- Data centre operations administrator
- Virtualisation administrator
| Skill level | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 Hours 27 Minutes |
| Videos | 58 Course Videos |
| Questions | 22 Test Questions |
| Exam code | 70-246 |
| Certification body | Microsoft |
| Prerequisites | Experience with Windows Server, virtualisation and data centre operations. |
| Best for | Private cloud administrators, data centre and virtualisation staff |
| Topics covered | Private cloud monitoring, System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, monitoring agents, service monitoring, System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator, data centre process automation |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
9 modules and 58 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Introducing The Cloud Model10 lessons
- Course And Instructor Introduction
- Overview Of Cloud Computing
- Dissecting Hybrid Cloud Environments
- Requirements For Cloud Implementation
- Using System Center To Operate The Cloud - Part 1
- Using System Center To Operate The Cloud - Part 2
- Using System Center To Operate The Cloud - Part 3
- Ongoing Cloud Maintenance
- System Center Component Integration
- Verifying The Cloud Infrastructure Demo
Module 2: Configuring The Private Cloud Environment4 lessons
- Overview Of Virtual Machine Manager
- Managing Virtual Environments
- Creating Private Cloud
- Configuring And Optimizing The Private Cloud
Module 3: Deploying Services For The Private Cloud8 lessons
- Understanding Service Templates
- Configuring Profiles - Part 1
- Configuring Profiles - Part 2
- Using Web Deploy Packages
- Configuring Server App-V
- Using Data Tier Applications
- Using App Controller To Deploy Services
- Deploying Cloud Services Demo
Module 4: Monitoring Cloud Based Applications10 lessons
- Overview Of Operations Manager
- Deploying Monitoring Agents
- Customizing Monitoring Solutions
- Monitoring The Network Infrastructure
- Distributed Application Monitoring
- Application Performance Monitoring - Part 1
- Application Performance Monitoring - Part 2
- Application Performance Monitoring - Part 3
- Application Performance Monitoring - Part 4
- Application Performance Monitoring - Part 5
Module 5: Service Management For The New Cloud8 lessons
- Configuring Service Manager - Part 1
- Configuring Service Manager - Part 2
- Configuring Service Manager - Part 3
- Configuring Service Manager - Part 4
- Automating Service Management - Part 1
- Automating Service Management - Part 2
- Automating Service Management - Part 3
- Managing Incidents And Problems
Module 6: High Availability And Disaster Recovery For The Private Cloud8 lessons
- High Availability For The Private Cloud - Part 1
- High Availability For The Private Cloud - Part 2
- High Availability For The Private Cloud - Part 3
- High Availability For The Private Cloud - Part 4
- Protecting Data In The Private Cloud - Part 1
- Protecting Data In The Private Cloud - Part 2
- Recovering Data In The Private Cloud - Part 1
- Recovering Data In The Private Cloud - Part 2
Module 7: Optimizing The Private Cloud Infrastructure5 lessons
- Applying Infrastructure Updates
- Applying Updates To Virtual Machines
- Extending The Private Cloud Infrastructure
- Optimizing The Cloud Infrastructure With System Center Advisor
- Using PRO-Tips To Optimize The Cloud
Module 8: Configuring MultiTenant SelfService Using Windows Azure Pack3 lessons
- Understanding Windows Azure Pack
- Windows Azure Pack Administration
- Windows Azure Pack Providers
Module 9: Configuring And Monitoring The Private Cloud Review2 lessons
- Configuring And Monitoring The Private Cloud Review
- Conclusion
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Frequently asked questions
Can I still take the Microsoft 70-246 exam?
No. Microsoft has retired its 70-series exams, including 70-246. The course remains useful for learning System Center private cloud operations.
Which System Center tools does this course cover?
It covers System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager for monitoring and System Center 2012 R2 Orchestrator for automating data centre processes.
How is 70-246 different from 70-247?
70-247 focuses on deploying a private cloud. 70-246 focuses on monitoring and operating it once it is running.
What should I study next for cloud skills?
CompTIA Cloud+ gives a vendor-neutral view of running cloud systems, and AZ-104 covers Microsoft Azure administration.
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.
