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Windows Server 2012 “Early Experts” ChallengeOrganized into series of

“Knowledge Quests” (KQs)

Videos, Study guides, Hands-on labs

GOAL: Obtain MCSA certification on Windows Server 2012

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5 Hours / 2 Jams

MCSA on Windows Server 2012New to Microsoft Certification

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/cert-windows-server-MCSA.aspx

Upgrade Path

Exam 70-410: Installing and ConfiguringAudience ProfileCandidates for this exam are Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have Windows Server 2012 operating system knowledge and experience and want to validate the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the Windows Server 2012 core infrastructure services.

Six (6) Exam Objective DomainsInstall and Configure Servers (17%)Install and Administer Active Directory (18%)Create and Manage Group Policy (16%)Configure Server Roles and Features (16%)Deploy and Configure Network Services (16%)Configure Hyper-V (16%) http://aka.ms/earlyexpert70410od

Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 http://aka.ms/410 Install and Configure Servers (17%)

Install serversConfigure serversConfigure local storageInstall domain controllersCreate and manage Active Directory users and computersCreate and manage Active Directory groups and organizational units (OUs)

Create and Manage Group Policy (16%)Create Group Policy objects (GPOs)Configure security policiesConfigure application restriction policiesConfigure Windows Firewall

Configure Server Roles and Features (16%)Configure file and share accessConfigure print and document servicesConfigure servers for remote management

Deploy and Configure Core Network Services (16%)Configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressingDeploy and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) serviceDeploy and configure DNS service

Configure Hyper-V (16%)Create and configure virtual machine settingsCreate and configure virtual machine storageCreate and configure virtual networks

Month-by-Month Knowledge QuestsMonth 1: Apprentice

Technical Overview of Windows Server 2012Download installation bits / Register for Free Azure TrialSetup your lab environment

Month 2: InstallerInstall and Configure Servers (17%)Install and Administer Active Directory (18%)

Month 3: ExplorerCreate and Manage Group Policy (16%)Configure Server Roles and Features (16%)

Month 4: Networker & VirtualizerDeploy and Configure Network Services (16%)Configure Hyper-V (16%)

http://earlyexperts.net

Sample – “Early Experts” Virtualizer Quest

Located at: http://aka.ms/EarlyExpertsVirtualizer

Week 1 Configure Virtual Machine SettingsWeek 2 Configure Virtual Machine StorageWeek 3 Configure Virtual NetworksWeek 4 Install, Configure and Migrate Hyper-V Server 2012

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Discussion Group – “Rules” for SuccessDO PARTICIPATE: Actively review recommended study materials on a weekly basisDO SHARE: Post Questions, Comments, Topics for discussion within our peer study group with your insightsDO COLLABORATE: Respond to polls and other questions from the group DO NOT: Share brain dumps or exact questions from any certification exams NO HOLY WARS ;-) : We're all here for the same reason - to gain technical knowledge and support each other with preparing for technical certification exams.

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Delivering Jam SessionsJam Session GoalsSample Session AgendaDeliver Monthly (at least)Leverage User Groups & InfluencersCombine in-person and live onlineResources

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Community Study GroupMeet twice a month – Once face to face, once online

If miss, you can make it up with the recordingSome meetings if you are stuck, we MAY have an option for you to dial in (can’t get a sitter / can’t get off work early enough / whatever)Meetup – RSVP required2nd and 4th Thursday? 6:30-8:30pm

Quiz after each module (Sample Exam Questions)Homework assigned

Read x, y, zBuild out server (step-by-step instructions usually available)

Community SupportLinkedIN Group for questions, National ListMeetup Discussion for local discussionsBoth groups monitored by Microsoft and other vendors (Dell, etc)

$130 Includes Exam Voucher ($125.00 value)