Windows Server 2012 Todd Lamothe MVP

Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 Standard All the premium features found in Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and Windows Server 2012 Datacenter. Allowed up to two virtual instances. Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Unlimited virtual instances. Both editions licensed by processor. Each license covers two CPUs.

Upgrade Path Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Windows Server 2008 SP2 Windows Server 2008 (R2) Datacenter to Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 (R2) Standard or Enterprise to Windows Server 2012 Standard or Datacenter Windows Web Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Standard

Upgrade Path Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 x32 is a migration rather than a upgrade. If you plan to replace OS with Windows Server 2012: Check hardware for Windows Server 2012 support Check hardware for compatibility (Ram, Storage, etc.) Check software for Windows Server 2012 support.

Upgrading Active Directory Windows Server 2012 requires a Windows Server 2003 forest functional level Domain controllers which run Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 can be upgraded. Windows Server 2003 will need to be retired. adprep /forestprep and adprep /domainprep – Version that comes with Windows Server 2012 is x64 only.

Upgrading Windows Servers running the Hyper-V Role Upgrade path from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 Power off all virtual machines Remove any snapshots associated with the virtual machines If you are using differencing disk, be sure to migrate the base VHD.

Upgrading Hyper-V Clusters on Server 2008 There is no upgrade path from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2012 when using clustering Build a Windows Server 2012 cluster Power off virtual machines, remove any snapshots. Export the virtual machines from the Windows Server 2008 box. Import the virtual machines into the Windows Server 2012 cluster.

Enhancements to DHCP Policy Based Assignments Long Lease times for wired desktops and laptops Short lease times for mobile devices DHCP Replication between peers for HA Scope Level Link Layer Filtering Windows Powershell for DHCP Server

Polls

DEMO A Look at DHCP in Windows Server

Data Deduplication It’s a new role in Windows Server 2012 After Deduplication a volume contains: Unoptimized files Optimized files Chunk store Additional free space Works with BranchCache to improve bandwidth efficiency

DEMO Data Deduplication in Action

Other New Features NIC Teaming Updated Server Manager ADFS 2.1 Dynamic Access Control DirectAccess BranchCache

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MCSA: Windows Server *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013

MCSA: Windows Server *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013

Training Schedules MCSA: Windows Server 2012 MCSA: Windows Server : Installing and Configuring Windows Server : Administering Windows Server : Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Upcoming Classes: April 29 th in New York City & Live Online June 22 nd in Las Vegas & Live Online (All Inclusive Boot Camp) July 30th in New York City & Live Online August 12 th in DC & Live Online August 17 th in Las Vegas & Live Online (All Inclusive Boot Camp) Locations: Attend in-class or Live Online Instructor-led New York Las Vegas (All Inclusive Travel Package) Arlington VA *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013

Upgrade Paths *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013

Upgrade Paths MCSA: Windows Server 2008 *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013

Training Schedules: MCSA: Windows Server 2008 *Free Second Shot Exam expires May 31 st, 2013 MCSA: Windows Server 2008 Boot Camp : Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring : Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring : Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator Upcoming Classes: June 22 nd in Las Vegas & Live Online (All Inclusive Boot Camp) August 17th in Las Vegas & Live Online (All Inclusive Boot Camp) Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 August 12 th in Arlington, VA & Live Online

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