20743C : Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016

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20743C : Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Course Overview:

This Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 course explains how to implement and configure new Windows Server 2016 features and functionality. This course is for IT professionals who want to upgrade their technical skills from Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2016. This course presumes a high level of knowledge about previous Windows Server technologies and skills equivalent to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012 credential.

This course is not a product-upgrade course, detailing considerations for migrating and upgrading students’ specific environment to Windows Server 2016. Rather, this course provides updates to students’ existing Windows Server knowledge and skills, as they pertain to Windows Server 2016.

Intended Audience:

This course is for IT professionals who are experienced Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 system administrators, with real-world experience working in a Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2008 enterprise environment. Additionally, students should have obtained the MCSA credential for Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012, or they should have equivalent knowledge.

IT professionals who plan to take the Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) exams might be interested in this course, as preparation for the MCSA exams, which are a prerequisite for the MCSE specialties.

Module 1: Installing and configuring Windows Server 2016

Lesson 1: Introducing Windows Server 2016
Lesson 2: Installing Windows Server 2016
Lesson 3: Configuring Windows Server 2016
Lab: Installing and configuring Server Core
Lesson 4: Preparing for upgrades and migrations
Lesson 5: Migrating server roles and workloads
Lesson 6: Windows Server activation models

Lesson 1: Overview of storage in Windows Server 2016
Lesson 2: Implementing Data Deduplication
Lesson 3: Configuring iSCSI storage
Lab A: Implementing and managing storage
Lesson 4: Configuring the Storage Spaces feature in Windows Server 2016
Lab B: Implementing and managing advanced storage solutions

Lesson 1: Deploying Active Directory domain controllers
Lesson 2: Implementing service accounts
Lab: Implementing and managing AD DS
Lesson 3: Azure AD

Lesson 1: Overview of AD FS
Lesson 2: Deploying AD FS
Lesson 3: Implementing AD FS for a single organization
Lab A: Implementing AD FS
Lesson 4: Implementing Web Application Proxy
Lab B: Implementing Web Application Proxy
Lesson 5: Implementing SSO with Microsoft online services

Lesson 1: Overview of networking enhancements
Lesson 2: Implementing IPAM
Lesson 3: Managing IP address spaces with IPAM
Lab: Implementing network services

Lesson 1: Configure the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2016
Lesson 2: Configuring Hyper-V storage
Lesson 3: Configuring Hyper-V networking
Lesson 4: Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines
Lab: Implementing server virtualization with Hyper-V

Lesson 1: Overview of high-performance networking features
Lesson 2: Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features
Lab: Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features

Lesson 1: Overview of SDN
Lesson 2: Implementing network virtualization
Lesson 3: Implementing Network Controller
Lab: Deploying Network Controller

Lesson 1: Remote access overview
Lesson 2: Implementing DirectAccess
Lesson 3: Implementing VPN
Lab: Implementing DirectAccess

Lesson 1: Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016
Lesson 2: Preparing for containers
Lesson 3: Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker Lab: Installing and configuring containers

Lesson 1: Overview of failover clustering
Lesson 2: Implementing a failover cluster
Lesson 3: Configuring highly available applications and services on a failover cluster
Lesson 4: Maintaining a failover cluster
Lesson 5: Implementing a stretch cluster
Lab: Implementing failover clustering

Lesson 1: Overview of the integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering
Lesson 2: Implementing Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters
Lesson 3: Implementing Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V virtual machine migration
Lesson 4: Implementing Hyper-V Replica
Lab: Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Course Prerequisites:

  • Two or more years of experience with deploying and managing Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 environments.
  •  Experience with day-to-day Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 system administration management and maintenance tasks.
  • Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation.
  • Experience with Active Directory technologies and implementation.
  • Experience with Windows Server virtualization technologies and implementation.
  • Knowledge equivalent to the MCSA credentials of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012

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Q: What is the objective of the this training?

A: The objective of this training is to provide IT professionals who are already familiar with previous versions of Windows Server with the knowledge and skills required to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2016. The training focuses on the new features, functionalities, and administrative tasks introduced in Windows Server 2016.

A: This training is designed for IT professionals who have experience with previous versions of Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2, and want to upgrade their skills to Windows Server 2016. It is suitable for system administrators, IT managers, and individuals responsible for managing and maintaining Windows Server environments.

A: The training covers a wide range of topics related to Windows Server 2016, including:

  • Installation and configuration of Windows Server 2016
  • Implementing and managing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Configuring and managing Group Policy
  • Implementing and managing server virtualization using Hyper-V
  • Configuring and managing high availability solutions
  • Implementing and managing storage solutions
  • Implementing and managing remote access
  • Monitoring and maintaining Windows Server 2016

A: By the end of this training, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the new features and administrative tasks in Windows Server 2016. You will learn how to install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2016 environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, server virtualization, storage solutions, remote access, and high availability. Additionally, you will gain insights into monitoring and maintaining Windows Server 2016 for optimal performance.

A: Participants should have experience and familiarity with previous versions of Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2. Basic knowledge of networking, Active Directory, and server administration concepts is recommended to maximize the learning outcomes of this training.

A: Yes, this training includes hands-on exercises and lab sessions to provide practical experience in working with Windows Server 2016. You will have the opportunity to perform installation and configuration tasks, implement various features, and manage Windows Server 2016 in a simulated environment.

A: The duration of the training may vary depending on the format and delivery method. Typically, this training spans multiple days, with each day consisting of several hours of instruction, hands-on exercises, and discussions.

A: Yes, participants will receive comprehensive course materials, including slides, lab guides, and additional reference materials to support their learning during and after the training.

A: Yes, this training serves as preparation for the MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate): Windows Server 2016 certification. By successfully completing the associated exams, you can earn the MCSA certification, validating your expertise in Windows Server 2016.

A: This training can be customized to address specific organizational needs. We can discuss customization options based on your requirements.

A: The training is delivered by experienced instructors who have expertise in Windows Server administration. These instructors possess practical knowledge and industry experience, ensuring that

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