Book excerpt: Fully updated for Windows Server 2012 R2! Prepare for Microsoft Exam 70-417 - and help demonstrate your real-world mastery of Windows Server 2012 R2 core infrastructure services. Exam 70-417 is an upgrade exam that is a composite of three standalone exams: 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412. Exam 70-417 validates skills related to core features and functionality of Windows Server 2012 R2, from the existing knowledge base of a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator for Windows Server 2008. Focus on the expertise measured by these objectives: EXAM 70-410 Install and configure servers Configure server roles and features Configure Hyper-V Deploy and configure core network services Install and administer Active Directory EXAM 70-411 Deploy, manage, and maintain servers Configure network services and access Configure a network policy server infrastructure Configure and manage Active Directory Configure and manage Group Policy EXAM 70-412 Configure and manage high availability Configure file and storage solutions Implement business continuity and disaster recovery Configure network services Configure identity and access solutions This Microsoft Exam Ref: Organizes its coverage by exam objectives. Features strategic, what-if scenarios to challenge you.