Orin Thomas

Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Designed to help enterprise administrators develop real-world, job-role-specific skills - this Training Guide focuses on core infrastructure administration for Windows Server 2012 R2. Build hands-on expertise through a series of lessons, exercises, and suggested practices - and help maximize your performance on the job. This Microsoft Training Guide: Focuses on job-role-specific expertise for core infrastructure administration tasks Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2, including new practices Provides in-depth, hands-on training you take at your own pace Creates a foundation of skills which, along with on-the-job experience, can be measured by Microsoft Certification exams such as 70-411 Topics include: Deploying and updating Windows Server 2012 R2 Managing account policies and service accounts Configuring name resolution Administering Active Directory Managing Group Policy application and infrastructure Configuring Group Policy settings and preferences Administering network policies Administering remote access Managing file services Monitoring and auditing Windows Server 2012 R2

Administering Windows Server 2012 R2

Prepare for the updated version of Microsoft Exam MS-100— and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of skills and knowledge needed to effectively design, deploy, manage, and secure Microsoft 365 services. Designed for experienced IT professionals, Exam Ref focuses on critical thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the Microsoft Certified Expert level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: • Design and implement Microsoft 365 services • Manage user identity and roles • Manage access and authentication • Plan Office 365 workloads and applications This Microsoft Exam Ref: • Organizes its coverage by exam objectives • Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you • Assumes you have working knowledge of Microsoft 365 workloads, networking, server administration, and IT fundamentals; and have administered at least one Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, or Windows deployment About the Exam Exam MS-100 focuses on knowledge needed to plan architecture; deploy a Microsoft 365 tenant; manage Microsoft 365 subscription and tenant health; plan migration of users and data; design identity strategy; plan identity synchronization; manage identity synchronization with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD); manage Azure AD identities and roles; manage authentication; plan and implement secure access; configure application access; plan to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps and messaging; plan for Microsoft SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and Teams infrastructure; and plan Microsoft Power Platform integration. About Microsoft Certification The Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert certification credential demonstrates your ability to evaluate, plan, migrate, deploy, and manage Microsoft 365 services. To fulfill your requirements, pass this exam and Exam MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security, and earn one of these five prerequisite certifications: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, Security Administrator Associate, Messaging Administrator Associate, Teams Administrator Associate, or Identity and Access Administrator Associate. See full details at: microsoft.com/learn

Exam Ref MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-346--and demonstrate your real-world mastery of the skills needed to provision, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Microsoft Office 365 identities and cloud services. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Provision Office 365 Plan and implement networking and security in Office 365 Manage cloud identities Implement and manage identities by using DirSync Implement and manage federated identities (SSO) Monitor and troubleshoot Office 365 availability and usage This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Provides exam preparation tips written by a top trainer, consultant, and sysadmin Assumes you have experience with the Office 365 Admin Center and an understanding of Microsoft Exchange Online, Skype for Business, SharePoint Online, Office 365 ProPlus, and Azure Active Directory

Exam Ref 70-346 Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-247--and help demonstrate your real-world mastery configuring and deploying a private cloud using Microsoft System Center 2012 R2. Designed for experienced IT professionals ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSE level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives:Design and deploy System CenterConfigure System Center infrastructureConfigure the fabricConfigure System Center integrationConfigure and deploy virtual machines and servicesThis Microsoft Exam Ref:Organizes its coverage by objectives for Exam 70-247Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge youRequires experience with Windows Server, System Center 2012, security, high availability, fault tolerance, and networking in an enterprise environment, and basic skills with SQL Server, Windows PowerShell, and application configuration.

Exam Ref 70-247

Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud

Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-347--and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of the skills needed to help securely and efficiently provide Microsoft Office 365 services in any environment. Designed for experienced IT pros ready to advance their status, Exam Ref focuses on the critical-thinking and decision-making acumen needed for success at the MCSA level. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: Manage clients and end-user devices Provision Microsoft SharePoint Online site collections Configure Microsoft Exchange Online and Skype for Business for end users Plan for Exchange Online and Skype for Business This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you Provides exam preparation tips written by a top trainer, consultant, and sysadmin Assumes you have experience with the Office 365 Admin Center and an understanding of Exchange Online, Skype for Business, SharePoint Online, Office 365 ProPlus, and Microsoft Azure Active Directory

Exam Ref 70-347 Enabling Office 365 Services

Conquer Windows Server 2016—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2016—and really put your Windows Server expertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2016’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting Windows Server new capabilities for the cloud-first era, Orin covers everything from Nano Server to Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2016 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Seamlessly deliver core DNS, DHCP, file, print, storage, and Internet services • Use IPAM to centrally manage all enterprise DNS and DHCP infrastructure • Gain dramatic storage utilization improvements with built-in deduplication and storage replica • Build flexible cloud and hybrid environments with Windows Containers and Shielded VMs • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS services with Windows Server 2016 • Slash resource usage and improve availability with tiny Nano Server installations • Improve configuration management with Desired State Configuration and Chef • Deliver Active Directory identity, certificate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2016 security features including Just Enough Administration For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate-to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation

Windows Server 2016 Inside Out (includes Current Book Service)

Conquer Windows Server 2019—from the inside out! Dive into Windows Server 2019—and really put your Windows Serverexpertise to work. Focusing on Windows Server 2019’s most powerful and innovative features, this supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, tips, and workarounds—all you need to plan, implement, or manage Windows Server in enterprise, data center, cloud, and hybrid environments. Fully reflecting new innovations for security, hybrid cloud environments, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI), it covers everything from cluster sets to Windows Subsystem for Linux. You’ll discover how experts tackle today’s essential tasks—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. • Optimize the full Windows Server 2019 lifecycle, from planning and configuration through rollout and administration • Leverage new configuration options including App Compatibility Features on Demand (FOD) or Desktop Experience • Ensure fast, reliable upgrades and migrations • Manage Windows servers, clients, and services through Windows Admin Center • Seamlessly deliver and administer core DNS, DHCP, fi le, print, storage, and Internet services • Use the Storage Migration Service to simplify storage moves and configuration at the destination • Seamlessly integrate Azure IaaS and hybrid services with Windows Server 2019 • Improve agility with advanced container technologies, including container networking and integration into Kubernetes orchestration clusters • Deliver Active Directory identity, certifi cate, federation, and rights management services • Protect servers, clients, VMs, assets, and users with advanced Windows Server 2019 security features, from Just Enough Administration to shielded VMs and guarded virtualization fabrics • Monitor performance, manage event logs, confi gure advanced auditing, and perform backup/recovery Windows Server 2019 For Experienced Windows Server Users and IT Professionals • Your role: Experienced intermediate to-advanced level Windows Server user or IT professional • Prerequisites: Basic understanding of Windows Server procedures, techniques, and navigation

Windows Server 2019 Inside Out

Ed Tittel

Will Schmied

The 70-284 Exam Cram 2 covers what readers need to know to pass the exam - a popular elective for the MCSA (2000 and 2003) and MCSE (2000 and 2003) programs as well as 1 of 2 Core Messaging exams for the new MCSE 2003 Messaging Specialist program. The exam measures readers' ability to implement, manage, and troubleshoot an Exchange Server 2003 organization. This book is the ideal refresher for readers who are familiar with the exam material or for readers who are in need of more in-depth study material it is the ultimate complement guide for larger training guides, instructor-led classes, and/or CBT training.

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