Microsoft Courses

Course Description

In this course, you will learn the skills required to maintain a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or 2014 database by focusing on data storage, backup and restoration, importing and exporting data, security, database maintenance and the SQL Server Agent.

This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20462: Administering Microsoft SQL Server. It covers the skills and knowledge measured by Exam 70-462 and along with on-the-job experience, helps you prepare for the exam.

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In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to configure and manage a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager R2 and its associated site systems. You will focus on day-to-day management tasks, including managing software deployments, updates, client health, hardware and software inventory, compliance, endpoint protection, application management, mobile device management, querying and reporting.

Course Description

This course is part two of a series of three courses. Through this series you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

You will cover the necessary administrative responsibilities, such as implementing server images, user and group management with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Group Policy, remote access, network policies, data security, and monitoring and updating management. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20411 and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-411: Administering Windows Server 2012. Exam 70-411 is one of three exams needed for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.

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In this course, you will gain the fundamental knowledge and skills to use Windows PowerShell for administering and automating the administration of your Windows-based servers. You will focus on primary Windows PowerShell command line features and techniques. You will gain prerequisite skills that support different Microsoft products. Learn to execute and monitor scripts more efficiently with more robust session connectivity, workflow capabilities, improved job scheduling, and Windows PowerShell Web Access.

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In this course, you will learn to plan, deploy, secure, and manage a Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 messaging environment. You will also gain the knowledge and skills needed to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Exchange 2013.

This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and it can assist you in preparation for Exam 70-341: Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2013.

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In this course, you will learn how to configure and manage a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 environment. You will learn the guidelines, best practices, and considerations to help you optimize your SharePoint Server deployment.

This course incorporates materials from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20331: Core Solutions of Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 and covers the skills and knowledge measured by Exam 70-331 and, in conjunction with on-the-job experience, can help you prepare for the exam.

Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to take an existing ASP.NET MVC application and expand its functionality to the Microsoft Azure platform. You will learn how to develop a virtual machine using Microsoft Azure, manage the infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, cloud applications, Azure SQL Databases, and implement security in cloud web applications.

Course Description

This course is part one of a series of three courses. Through this series you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to implement a core Windows Server 2012, including Windows Server 2012 R2 infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

You will learn how to implement and configure the core services, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), networking services, and initial Hyper-V configuration. This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20410 and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-410: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012. Exam 70-410 is one of three exams needed for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification.

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In this course, you will learn to evaluate, plan, deploy, and operate Microsoft Office 365 services, including its identities, dependencies, requirements, and supporting technologies. You will learn the skills required to set up and sustain an Office 365 tenant and users.

This course incorporates materials from Official Microsoft Learning Product 20346: Managing Office 365 Identities and Services and it can assist you in your preparation for the MCSA: Office 365 certification.

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Gain the cloud-related skills required for the latest Microsoft certifications through this broad and extensive hands-on training experience. This Boot Camp features an online study program and a choice of delivery methods to suit your learning style preference.

This accelerated learning environment helps you build your hands-on skills and prepare for the MCSA: Windows Server 2012 certification exams. This extended-hours boot camp, led by senior Global Knowledge instructors, includes targeted lectures using Microsoft Learning recommended content as well as twelve months of access to over 35 hands-on remote labs.

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In this course, you will learn the technical skills required to write basic Transact-SQL (T-SQL) queries for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and 2014. This is the foundational course for all SQL server related disciplines: database administration, database development and business intelligence. Tools and skills you will learn include: SQL Server Management Studio, T-SQL, SELECT statements in querying multiple tables, data types, data sorting and filtering, data manipulation language (DML), grouping and aggregating data, table expressions, set operators, window functions, T-SQL programming, error handlers, and transaction management in SQL Server.

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In this course, power users will gain the skills needed to perform SharePoint 2013 site collections and site administration. You will learn to plan, create, secure, administer, and customize a SharePoint 2013 portal. You'll also learn how to design a social experience in SharePoint 2013 along with using search and the role of governance.

Windows for Creatives | A 90-minute Free, Online, Live Workshop

This Workshop is designed for content creators and digital media professionals considering Windows, and seeking the most relevant and focused training on the important features they must know to make the transition easier.

Designed and taught by leading editors and motion graphics experts.