Windows Operating System Fundamentals (40349BC) Training Course

About This Course

This course equips participants with the skills necessary to deploy and configure System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager. Through hands-on labs, students will learn:

• How to design and implement a System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Management Group.

• Techniques for upgrading and migrating from an existing Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Group to System Center 2012 Operations Manager, System Center 2012 SP1 Operations Manager, and System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

• Key elements of Management Packs, including Object Discoveries, Rules, Monitors, Targeting, Run As Accounts, and Run As Profiles. This includes the authoring of Management Packs.

• Methods for configuring fabric and application monitoring in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, covering both datacenter and cloud resources such as networking, storage, and compute capabilities.

• Techniques for monitoring .NET and Java-based applications using Application Performance Monitoring.

• Strategies for end-to-end service monitoring, including synthetic transactions and Distributed Application Diagrams.

• Procedures for configuring Dashboards, Service Level Tracking Reporting, and the SharePoint Web Part to visualize key performance and availability metrics.

• Customization of the Operations Manager Console to meet the needs of various application support teams.

• Integration of Operations Manager with other System Center 2012 R2 components to extend monitoring to include critical business processes and procedures.

• Techniques for troubleshooting an Operations Manager Management Group and performing disaster recovery, such as database and management server recovery.

• Utilization of new features in System Center 2012 R2, including Integration with System Center Advisor, Team Foundation Server, IntelliTrace, and Managing Windows Azure.

Audience Profile

The primary audience for this course is cloud and datacenter administrators who are new to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and are responsible for deploying, configuring, and operating it in their environments. The secondary audience includes cloud and datacenter administrators already familiar with Operations Manager and looking to upgrade their skills to include the latest features found in System Center 2012 Operations Manager, System Center 2012 SP1 Operations Manager, and System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Plan for the deployment of System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, including:
  • Defining hardware and software requirements.
  • Describing security considerations.
  • Designing a highly available System Center and Microsoft SQL Server platform using Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn.
  • Planning for migration and upgrade scenarios to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Customize the Operations Console with User Roles.
• Perform various methods of Agent deployment with System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Implement key Management Pack concepts and elements, including Management Packs Templates.
• Configure Notifications, Reporting, and Service Level Tracking in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Set up the following:
  • Audit Collection Services.
  • Agentless Exception Monitoring.
  • The Operations Manager SharePoint Web Part in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Configure Application Performance Monitoring and Network Device monitoring in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Create dashboards and widgets in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Explain the use of new cloud-based features, including System Center Global Service Monitor and System Center Advisor.
• Configure integration between System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and other System Center 2012 R2 components.
• Troubleshoot an Operations Manager Management Group.
• Perform disaster recovery in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, ensuring continuity for government operations.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: - Describe the processes involved in planning and applying a troubleshooting methodology for government use with Windows 10. - Troubleshoot startup issues and operating system services on a Windows 10 PC used in government environments. - Perform system recovery procedures for government systems. - Resolve issues related to hardware devices and device drivers in a government setting. - Administer Windows 10 devices within government agencies. - Troubleshoot network connectivity issues for government networks. - Configure Windows 10 devices using Group Policy for government compliance. - Configure and troubleshoot user settings for government employees. - Configure and troubleshoot resource access for government systems. - Implement remote connectivity solutions for government operations. - Deploy and troubleshoot applications in a government context. - Maintain Windows 10 devices to ensure ongoing reliability and security for government use.

About This Course

This five-day, hands-on training course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft virtual desktop technology. The course will compare and contrast various technologies with specific use cases and best practices. Participants will gain skills in managing, monitoring, supporting, and troubleshooting Windows-based desktop virtualization solutions, including Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of Windows Server 2012 R2. This training is tailored to align with the needs and workflows for government IT professionals.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for IT administrators and implementers in large and mid-sized organizations, including those in the public sector, who wish to gain hands-on experience with the latest Microsoft desktop and application virtualization technologies. Participants will learn how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions based on these technologies.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe desktop and application virtualization concepts and their benefits.
• Plan and implement user state virtualization for efficient data management.
• Plan and deploy App-V to streamline application delivery.
• Configure and manage App-V clients effectively.
• Administer and maintain application virtualization environments.
• Understand the process of application sequencing to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Set up client Hyper-V for enhanced virtualization capabilities.
• Plan and deploy session-based desktops for shared resource optimization.
• Publish and configure RemoteApp programs for seamless user experience.
• Develop strategies for pooled personal desktops to enhance user productivity.
• Implement pooled and personal desktop solutions for diverse organizational needs.
• Configure Remote Access to ensure secure connectivity.
• Monitor the health of VDI infrastructure to maintain optimal performance and reliability.

This 5-day Microsoft Official Course offers hands-on instruction and practice in administering Active Directory technologies for government in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Participants will gain the skills necessary to better manage and protect data access and information, simplify deployment and management of identity infrastructure, and provide more secure access to data. The course covers key features such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, Dynamic Access Control (DAC), Work Folders, Workplace Join, Certificate Services, Rights Management Services (RMS), Federation Services, and the integration of on-premises environments with cloud-based technologies like Windows Azure Active Directory. Practical learning is enhanced through hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment.

Audience:

This course is designed for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have experience with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and are seeking to expand their knowledge and skills using Access and Information Protection technologies in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. The target audience typically includes:

• AD DS Administrators looking to deepen their expertise in the latest Access and Information Protection technologies with Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
• System or Infrastructure administrators with foundational AD DS experience who are interested in building on that knowledge and cross-training into advanced Active Directory technologies in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
• IT Professionals who have completed the 10967A: Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure course and are looking to expand their Active Directory knowledge.

This instructor-led, live training in [location] (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments for government. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand virtualization concepts and configure Hyper-V. - Create and manage virtual machines, VM storage, and networking. - Utilize advanced Hyper-V features and secure Hyper-V environments. - Monitor and optimize Hyper-V performance.

About This Course

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and configure Windows 10 desktops in an organizational environment. Participants will gain expertise in installing, customizing, and updating Windows 10 operating systems. The curriculum also covers managing storage, files, and devices, as well as configuring network connectivity for Windows 10. Additionally, students will learn how to secure the Windows 10 OS and protect data on the device. Finally, the course provides comprehensive training in managing and troubleshooting Windows 10.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for IT professionals who are responsible for performing installation, configuration, general local management, and maintenance of Windows 10 core services. Participants may also have experience with enterprise scenarios and cloud-integrated services for government environments.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, learners should be able to:

• Install and customize Windows 10
• Configure updates for Windows
• Configure devices and drivers for Windows
• Manage storage in Windows
• Configure network and remote management settings in Windows
• Manage browsers and applications in Windows
• Configure account access and authentication
• Set file and folder permissions
• Describe methods for securing Windows 10, common threats, and mitigation strategies
• Troubleshoot issues with Windows and application installations
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and driver problems
• Troubleshoot file issues and perform data recovery

This five-day course is specifically tailored for IT professionals with prior experience in Windows Server. It is designed for individuals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute resources using Windows Server 2016. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of the various scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options applicable to Windows Server 2016, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to meet the technical demands in their roles, including those for government operations.

This 5-day classroom-based course is designed to equip participants with the essential networking skills necessary for deploying and supporting Windows Server 2016 in a variety of organizational settings. The curriculum includes an overview of IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced topics such as Software Defined Networking. This training is tailored to meet the specific needs of professionals working in technical roles for government agencies.

This five-day instructor-led course is designed for government IT professionals and aims to provide comprehensive training on deploying and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment. Participants will learn how to implement Group Policy, perform backup and restore operations, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory-related issues using Windows Server 2016. Additionally, the course covers the deployment of other Active Directory server roles, including Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), ensuring that participants are well-equipped to manage these critical services for government operations.

This five-day, instructor-led course for government IT professionals in US focuses on enhancing the security of the IT infrastructure they administer. The course underscores the importance of assuming that network breaches have already occurred and provides strategies for protecting administrative credentials and rights. Participants will learn how to ensure that administrators can perform only the necessary tasks at the appropriate times, thereby strengthening overall security protocols.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for SysAdmins, systems engineers, security architects, and security analysts who aim to write, execute, and deploy PowerShell scripts and commands to automate Windows security management within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Write and execute PowerShell commands to streamline Windows security tasks for government use.
• Utilize PowerShell for remote command execution to run scripts across thousands of systems within an organization.
• Configure and harden Windows Server and Windows Firewall to protect systems from malware and attacks.
• Manage certificates and authentication to control user access and activity, ensuring compliance with public sector workflows and governance.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to install and configure essential services in Windows Server 2016, including networking, user management, security, updates and maintenance, PowerShell scripting, and more. Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for government, please contact us to arrange.

In this instructor-led, live training session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Windows Server 2019's latest features as they set up, configure, manage, and deploy the server. This training is tailored to meet the needs of government agencies. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Install and configure key functions and services in Windows Server 2019, including networking, user management, security, updates and maintenance, cloud infrastructure management, and application development. - Apply best practices for government IT environments to ensure robust and secure server operations. This course is designed to equip participants with the skills necessary to effectively manage Windows Server 2019 in a government context.

This five-day instructor-led course is designed primarily for information technology (IT) professionals with some experience using Windows Server. It is tailored for those who will be responsible for managing identity, networking, storage, and compute resources using Windows Server 2019. The course covers the essential scenarios, requirements, and options relevant to Windows Server 2019, ensuring that IT professionals are equipped with the fundamental administration skills needed to deploy and support this operating system effectively in various organizational settings, including those for government.