Learn All About 20417 – Upgrading Your Skills to MCA Windows Server 2012

20417 – Upgrading Your Skills to MCA Windows Server 2012 proffers hands-on instruction and practice configuring and implementing new features and functionality in the Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2. This course updates existing Windows Server knowledge and skills to the aforementioned Windows servers.

How is the Course Helpful?: This course is designed for IT professionals who want to upgrade their existing Windows Server technical skills to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. It presumes a high level of knowledge about previous Windows Server technologies and skills equivalent to MCSA: Windows Server 2008 credential.

The course covers the new features and functionality in Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, including management, network infrastructure, storage, access control, virtualization, high availability, and identity federation. Specific technologies covered include Windows PowerShell, Storage Spaces and Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), Active Directory, Hyper-V implementation of Remote Access solutions such as Direct Access, VPNs, and Web Application Proxy (WAP). The course also covers Failover Clustering, Federation Services as well as access and information provisioning and protection technologies such as Dynamic Access Control, and Web Application Proxy integration with Federation Services and Workplace Join.

Who are the Perfect Learners for Such Course?: This course is intended for Information Technology (IT) professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 system administrators who are families with carrying out day to day Windows Server management and maintenance tasks. 

The course updates their skill to Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2.

Candidates suitable for this course would be:

• Experienced Windows Servers Administrators who have real-world experience working in a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 enterprise environment.
• IT professionals who have obtained the credential MCSA: Windows Server 2008 or have equivalent knowledge. 

Conclusion: It is possible to take this course without having the qualifying upgradeable certification once the criteria of equivalent knowledge are met.