Title: Deploying, Managing and Monitoring Server Images
Course: CTS 2346 Windows Server 2012 > Section: Module 1

Introduction

Server 2012 provides an environment that enables administrators to install its operating systems using images that can be distributed in an enterprise using Windows Deployment Services, update existing servers with new features and monitor their real time status. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is a feature that is typically installed to maintain updates or service packs issued by Microsoft and distribute them to computers to ensure a safe and stable network infrastructure. Additionally, Server 2012 provides several tools that monitor server resources and performance remotely using various console interfaces. In this module you will use Windows Deployment Services to install a Server 2012 image, configure WSUS and view server status using remote monitoring tools.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Install and configure Server 2012 using WDS
- Install and configure Service Packs and Windows Updates using WSUS
- Evaluate and monitor server reliability and performance using remote tools

Readings & Resources

- Lesson 1 Deploying and Managing Server Images pp. 1-41
- Lesson 2 Implementing Patch Management pp. 42-84
- Lesson 3 Monitoring Services pp. 85-132