MCSA stands for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate. MCSA Course provides the entry level knowledge of the infrastructure of the Microsoft Windows Server platform and also provides the skills and knowledge required to implement a core Windows Server 2012 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.
This course includes Administration and Configuration tasks necessary to maintain a Windows server infrastructure such as implementing Server images, User and Group Management with AD DS and Group Policy, Remote Access and Network Policies, AD FS, NLB, etc.
Key Features
- 90 hours of practical oriented training cum workshop
- Each session followed with exercise and Project Work
- Certification Guidance
- Industry specific project implementation
- Flexible Schedule
- Doubt Clearing and Technical Support
Trainings for
Online Training | Classroom Training |
Instructor led Practical Oriented Training | Instructor led Practical Oriented training |
Recording available after the training | Learn as per full day schedule with discussions and exercises |
Lifetime access to the recorded sessions | Doubt Clear sessions |
Technical Support | Certification to prove your learning |
Certification to prove your learning | Case studies and Use Cases implementations |
Who should take Silk course?
- System Administrators
- System Engineers
- Network Administrators
- Windows Server Administrators
- Server systems Administrators
- Monitoring Operator Administrators
- One who wants to enhance their skill in Microsoft Server and Virtualization Technolog
Prerequistes
- Candidates with knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals, networking concepts, and authentication and authorization concepts.
- Candidates with working knowledge of Windows Server 2012 R2 and Active Directory Domain Services.
- Prior hand-on experience with software and hardware.
- Should have pass 3 exams on installing, configuring and administering Windows Server 2012 or SQL Server 2012.
- Candidates should have exposure to deployment, packaging and imaging tools.
- Candidates who have experienced in deploying and managing applications at Windows 8 client desktops, both physically and virtually.
Why you should take this course from DevLabs Alliance?
We are Microsoft certified education partner and provides the actual curriculum which is defined by them. We understand the curriculum structure and deliver as per defined modules and guidelines.
You will gain more clarity and confidence while learning with us as we enable you on what is to be done during work.

Questions around MCSA Certification?
Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012
- Overview of Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation
- Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012 R2 Management Overview
- Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services
- Overview of AD DS
- Overview of Domain Controllers
- Installing a Domain Controller
Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects
- Managing User Accounts
- Managing Groups
- Managing Computer Account
- Delegating Administration
Automation of Active Directory Domain Services Administration
- Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration
- Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
- Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell
Implementation of IPv4
- Overview of TCP/IP
- Understanding IPv4 Addressing
- Subnetting and Supernetting
Implementation of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
- Installation of a DHCP Server Role
- Configuring DHCP Scopes
- Managing a DHCP Database
- Securing and Monitoring DHCP
Implementation of DNS
- Name Resolution for Windows Clients and Servers
- Installing a DNS Server
- Managing DNS Zones
Implementation of IPv6
- Overview of IPv6
- IPv6 Addressing
- Coexistence with IPv4
- IPv6 Transition Technologies
Implementation of Local Storage
- Overview of Storage
- Managing Disks and Volumes
- Implementing Storage Spaces
Implementation of File and Print Services
- Securing Files and Folders
- Protecting Shared Files and Folders by Using Shadow Copies
- Configuring Work Folders
- Configuring Network Printing
Implementation of Group Policy
- Overview of Group Policy
- Group Policy Processing
- Implementing a Central Store for Administrative Templates
Implementation of Server Virtualization with Hyper-V
- Overview of Virtualization Technologies
- Implementing Hyper-V
- Managing Virtual Machine Storage
- Managing Virtual Networks
Configuration and Troubleshooting of Domain Name System
- Configuring the DNS Server Role
- Configuring DNS Zones
- Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
- Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services
- Overview of AD DS
- Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
- Implementing RODCs
- Administering AD DS
- Managing the AD DS Database
Managing User and Service Accounts
- Configuring Password Policy and User Account Lockout Settings
- Configuring Managed Service Accounts
Implementation of a Group Policy Infrastructure
- Introduction of Group Policy
- Implementing and Administering GPOs
- Group Policy Scope and Group Policy Processing
- Troubleshooting the Application of GPOs
Managing User Desktops with Group Policy
- Implementation of Administrative Templates
- Configuring Folder Redirection and Scripts
- Configuring Group Policy Preferences
- Managing Software with Group Policy
Implementing Remote Access
- Overview of Remote Access
- Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
- Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
- Implementing VPN
- Implementing Web Application Proxy
Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role
- Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
- Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
- NPS Authentication Methods
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
Implementation of Network Access Protection
- Overview of Network Access Protection
- Overview of NAP Enforcement Processes
- Configuring NAP
- Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
Optimization of File Services
- Overview of FSRM
- Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
- Implementing Classification and File Management Tasks
- Overview of DFS
- Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing
- Encrypting Drives by Using BitLocker
- Encrypting Files by Using EFS
- Configuring Advanced Auditing
Deploying and Maintaining Server Images
- Overview of Windows Deployment Services
- Managing Images
- Implementing Deployment with Windows Deployment Services
- Administering Windows Deployment Services
Implementation of Update Management
- Overview of WSUS
- Deploying Updates with WSUS
Monitoring Windows Server 2012
- Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring Event Logs
Implementation of Advanced Network Services
- Configuring Advanced DHCP Features
- Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
- Implementing IPAM
- Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM
Implementation of Advanced File Services
- Configuring iSCSI Storage
- Configuring BranchCache
- Optimizing Storage Usage
Implementation of Dynamic Access Control
- Overview of DAC
- Implementation of DAC Components
- Implementation of DAC for Access Control
- Implementing Access Denied Assistance
- Implementing and Managing Work Folders
Implementation Distributed AD DS Deployments
- Overview of Distributed AD DS Deployments
- Deploying a Distributed AD DS Environment
- Configuration of AD DS Trusts
Implementation of AD DS Sites and Replication
- Overview of AD DS Replication
- Configuring AD DS Sites
- Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
Implementation of Active Directory Certificate Services
- Using Certificates in a Business Environment
- PKI Overview
- Deploying CAs
- Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates
- Implementing Certificate Distribution and Revocation
- Managing Certificate Recovery
Implementation of Active Directory Rights Management Services
- Overview of AD RMS
- Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure
- Configuration of AD RMS Content Protection
- Configuring External Access to AD RMS
Implementation of Active Directory Federation Services
- Overview of AD FS
- Deploying AD FS
- Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization
- Deploying AD FS in a Business-to-Business Federation Scenario
- Extending AD FS to External Clients
Implementation of Network Load Balancing
- Overview of NLB
- Configuring an NLB Cluster
- Planning an NLB Implementation
Implementation of Failover Clustering
- Overview of Failover Clustering
- Implementation of a Failover Cluster
- Configuring Highly Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
- Maintaining a Failover Cluster
- Implementation of a Multi-Site Failover Cluster
Implementation of Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
- Overview of Integrating Hyper-V with Failover Clustering
- Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
- Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
- Managing Hyper-V Virtual Environments by Using VMM
Implementation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Overview of Data Protection
- Implementation of Windows Server Backup
- Implementation of Server and Data Recovery