MCSE: Microsoft Certified Solution Expert
The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Server Infrastructure certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data center, with expertise in identity management, systems management, virtualization, storage, and networking. Earning an MCSE: Server Infrastructure certification will qualify you for such jobs as computer support specialist and information security analyst.
Required Exams
- > Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 (70-410).
- > Administering Windows Server 2012 (70-411).
- > Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (70-412).
- > Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (70-413).
- > Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure (70-414).
70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
- > Windows Server 2012 Overview
- > Installing Windows Server 2012
- > Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
- > Introduction to Windows PowerShell
- > Managing User Accounts
- > Managing Group Accounts
- > Overview of TCP/IP
- > Understanding IPv4 Addressing
- > Overview of IPv6
- > IPv6 Addressing
- > Subnetting and Supernetting
- > Installing a DHCP Server Role
- > Configuring DHCP Scopes
- > Securing Files and Folders
- > Creating and Configuring a File Share
- > Configuring Shadow Copies
- > Overview of Storage
- > Managing Disks and Volumes
- > Overview of Group Policy
70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012
- > Installing the DNS Server Role
- > Configuring the DNS Server Role
- > Configuring DNS Zones
- > Overview of AD DS
- > Overview of Domain Controllers
- > Installing a Domain Controller
- > Managing User Accounts
- > Managing Group Accounts
- > Managing Computer Accounts
- > Implementing RODC
- > Implementing and Administering Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
- > Configuring Virtual Private Network (VPN) Access
- > Configuring Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) Clients and Servers
- > Overview of Network Access Protection
- > Overview of Distributed File System (DFS)
- > Configuring DFS Namespaces
- > Encrypting Files by Using Encrypting File System
- > Monitoring Tools
- > Using Performance Monitor
- > Monitoring Event Logs
70-412: Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
- > Configuring AD DS Trusts
- > Implementing Child Domains in AD DS
- > Implementing Forest Trusts
- > Overview of AD DS Replication
- > Configuring AD DS Sites
- > Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
- > Deploying CAs
- > Deploying and Configuring CA Hierarchy
- > AD RMS Overview
- > Overview of AD FS
- > Configuring an NLB Cluster
- > Overview of Disaster Recovery
- > Implementing Windows Server Backup
70-413: Designing and Implementing and Server Infrastructure
- > Plan server upgrade and migration.
- > Plan and implement a server deployment strategy.
- > Design and maintain an IP configuration and address management solution.
- > Design and implement name resolution.
- > Design and implement an AD DS forest and domain infrastructure.
- > Design and implement an AD DS organizational unit (OU) infrastructure.
- > Design and implement a Group Policy Object (GPO) strategy.
- > Design and implement an AD DS physical topology.
- > Plan and implement storage and file services.
- > Design and implement network protection.
- > Design and implement remote access services.
70-414: Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure
- > Planning Monitoring in Windows Server 2012
- > Planning and Implementing Storage Spaces
- > Planning and Implementing a DFS
- > Planning and Implementing NLB
- > Configure iSCSI storage in Windows Server 2012
- > Planning and Implementing Deployment of a Certification Authority
- > Preparing DAC Deployment
- > Implementing DAC