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Microsoft windows server 2016 industry lab MCSA "fast track"

Building your own network from scratch, study MCSA and get ready for your interview and next job, 2022 updates

Created byDante Leo

Last updated 8/2022

English

What you'll learn

You will have real industry experience in Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016
Ready for 70-740, 70-741 and 70-742 exams.
Ready to answer interview questions for your next job as a MCSA.
Solid knowledge about server 2012R2 and 2016.
Prepare and install Nano Server, a Server Core installation, and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy.
Describe the various storage options, including partition table formats, basic and dynamic disks, file systems, virtual hard disks, and drive hardware, and explain how to manage disks and volumes.
Describe enterprise storage solutions, and select the appropriate solution for a given situation.
Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication.
Install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V.
Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers.
Describe the high availability and disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server 2016.
Plan, create, and manage a failover cluster.
Implement failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines.
Configure a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster, and plan for an NLB implementation.
Create and manage deployment images.
Manage, monitor, and maintain virtual machine installations.
Plan and implement an IPv4 network.
Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Implement IPv6.
Implement Domain Name System (DNS).
Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM).
Plan for remote access.
Implement DirectAccess.
Implement virtual private networks (VPNs).
Implement networking for branch offices.
Configure advanced networking features.
Implement Software Defined Networking.
Install and configure domain controllers.
Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell.
Implement AD DS in complex environments.
Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication.
Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Manage user settings by using GPOs.
Secure AD DS and user accounts.
Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS.
Deploy and manage certificates.
Implement and administer AD FS.
Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).
Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services.

Course content

43 sections • 170 lectures • 29h 2m total length

Study approach and course outline.2:44
A bit about this course9:31
Learn to build a Hyper-V or VMware lab, create an initial domain controller, and master forest and domain functional levels with active directory labs for 740, 741, 742.
What to learn next and why5:57
Compare Windows Server 2016 fast track with the Windows Server 2019 series' five courses and advanced labs to plan your next steps toward system engineer readiness.
References3:07
Review three official Microsoft books to strengthen your Windows Server 2016 skills, covering installation, storage, Hyper-V, networking, and identity features like Active Directory, Group Policy, and Certificate Authority.

Activate Hyper-V in your windows 8 or 10 machine.1:31
If you go with Microsoft OS, then this lecture show you how to activate Hyper-V.
Download and setup VMware app.3:39
learn to download and install VMware Workstation Pro as an alternative to Hyper-V, choose the right Windows or Linux download, and run virtual machines side by side.
Download ISO, Create VMs with minimum settings10:17
Virtual switch setting in Hyper-V and VMware "minimum settings".8:04
Configure Hyper-V virtual switches to connect virtual machines with the host and physical network, covering private, internal, and external types and practical IP settings.
Install 2008R2, 2012R2, 2016 servers.5:52
Install and configure Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, and 2016 servers using virtual machines, including partitioning and selecting the Desktop Experience.
Sysprep, VM clone.17:08
Clone virtual machines in Hyper-V using export/import or copy methods, applying Sysprep to generate unique IDs and security identifiers and prevent domain controller conflicts in lab environments.
ICT and Snapshot "checkpoint".18:28
In this lab, learners configure Windows server machines, set IP and DNS, enable firewall and remote desktop, join domains, and create Hyper-V checkpoints to restore to a saved state.

Network Diagram6:39
Explore a network diagram for a Windows Server domain environment, promoting DC1 to a domain controller, installing DNS on the same box, and planning replication across DC2 and DC3.
Internal Domain name, FFL/DFL11:16
FSMO roles11:53
Explore the FSMO roles that centralize forest and domain operations, including the schema master, domain naming master, infrastructure master, RID master, and PDC emulator.
GC9:19
Explain what the global catalog is and why it matters, how it stores partial Active Directory data, and how it speeds cross-domain logon and searches across domains, sites, and forests.
IT domain, first DC, 2008R2, FFL/DFL promot, DCDiag19:44
Promote the first domain controller in a new forest, configure dns and global catalog, and set domain and forest functional levels to align with mixed 2003–2008 server environments.
Join domain, adprep, 2nd DC 2012R218:44
Join the domain, perform adprep, and add a second domain controller on 2012R2, then extend the schema and upgrade the forest functional level to enable AD in the forest.
GPPrep and ROCDPrep4:04
Master GPPrep and ROCDPrep for managing forest and child domains, upgrading domain controllers to 2012, and applying group policy preparations in a Microsoft Windows Server 2016 MCSA fast track lab.
Check AD replication, DNS delegation, FSMO GuI migration18:34
Check Active Directory replication and DNS delegation between domain controllers, then migrate FSMO roles using GUI or command-line tools, ensuring the schema master and domain naming master move correctly.
FSMO PS migration, Depromote DC1, Remove roles, Fix DNS15:51
2016DC3, depromote 2012DC218:50
Demonstrates promoting and depromoting domain controllers, joining the domain, configuring DNS and AD DS, and expanding the schema to support a 2016 domain controller.
1 DC 2016 and 2 Servers 2008,2012.4:35
Configure a Windows Server 2016 domain controller and two additional servers (2008, 2012) and verify DNS settings. Learn to manage the domain name system core to ensure reliable network operations.

MCSA diagram7:44
Private switches, DC1, M01, RTR, DNS fix rec15:15
Practice configuring a Windows Server 2016 MCSA lab by setting up Hyper-V hosts, private switches, and domain controllers, assigning IP addresses, updating DNS records, and validating domain name system stability.
Core server13:23
Set up a Windows Server 2016 lab in Hyper-V, provisioning VMs with RAM, CPU, storage, and basic network settings. Join the domain and configure static IP and DNS.
RODC14:04
Create three Windows Server 2016 virtual machines in Hyper-V, configure their hard disks and networks, and join them to a domain to establish a domain controller environment.
Tech domain, 2016ADC4, 2016AM029:01
Configure an Active Directory domain controller, set up DNS and domain services, manage domain names, and explore different domain join methods (online join) on Windows Server 2016.
Win 10 iso6:05
Network snapshot, checkpoint, image.5:00
Learn to manage Windows server lab images with snapshots and checkpoints, creating fresh baseline images and using checkpoints to revert domain controller and client machines to a known state.
OS rearm16:14
Discover how to activate Windows using product keys or digital licenses, manage licenses with the license manager and KMS, and extend lab time through snapshots and rearm.

New features - quick view9:40
Explore Windows Server 2016 features like Hyper-V containers, Docker and open-source container support, nested virtualization, shielded VMs with Host Guardian Service, Linux secure boot, and Storage Spaces Direct.
Q&A about Nano server5:02
Explore Nano Server, a stripped down, gui-free, small-footprint Windows Server designed for scalable cloud and Hyper-V deployments, offering a subset API compatibility with Windows Server and core management tools.

Groups7:38
Learn how groups simplify administration by assigning permissions across folders and domains, using nested groups and group scopes (domain local, global, universal) to grant resource access in Windows Server 2016.
AD objects, user template, GUI tool.17:28
Explore the active directory structure with a domain controller, organizational units, users, and groups using a graphical user interface, and manage template accounts with password policies.
DS commands and Batch files15:28
Use DS commands and batch files to create organizational units, groups, and users, and automate bulk provisioning on Windows Server 2016.
Power Shell14:59
Launch and navigate PowerShell and PowerShell ISE, explore commands with Get-Help, and manage Active Directory objects by creating organizational units, groups, and users, including batch user creation from a file.
PS & CSV7:40
Execute PowerShell scripts to create and configure Active-X accounts from a CSV, reset passwords, and organize users into an IT organizational unit, while adjusting execution policy.
Service account8:51
Learn how to deploy a managed service account in Active Directory to securely run server services, auto‑manage passwords, and assign minimal permissions to protect against credential abuse.
DHCP11:59
Configure a dhcp scope on the domain controller, defining a 192.168.0.0/24 range from 100 to 200, add exclusions for fixed devices, and set the gateway and dns options.
Install CA11:04
Install CA in Windows Server 2016 lab covers configuring a certificate authority, enabling web services securely, and managing authority settings and service accounts for secure domain communication.
Prestage and offline join13:26
Master prestage and offline join of machines to a windows domain, configure the domain controller setup, manage file sharing, and handle domain join tasks across offline and online scenarios.
Enable routing9:19
Enable routing to connect two networks by configuring routing on the server, verifying connectivity between domain controller interfaces, and using static IPs and network settings to test ping.
*** New Checkpoint - VERY IMPORTANT ***3:28
Create and manage checkpoints for each machine to save and restore network states. Use checkpoints to free space and enable quick rollback in the lab.
Extend the evaluation period of OS --- Important2:42
Extend the Windows server 2016 evaluation period by using activation tools and command prompts to manage license expiration. Explore tool switches and the impact of system time on licensing Windows.

RAID types7:18
Explore RAID types such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6, their striping and mirroring, and how storage virtualization improves performance and data protection.
Local storage19:52
Manage local storage on virtual machines by configuring virtual hard disks, expanding storage, and creating NTFS partitions. Learn about dynamic versus basic disks, disk conversion, and storage management in Hyper-V.
VHD - Virtual Hard Disk5:50
Learn to create and manage virtual hard disks (VHDs) in Windows Server 2016, explore dynamic sizing, and set up virtual machines with partitions for flexible storage.
Disk pool12:16
Explore how to design a disk pool within a storage area network, using fiber optic links and virtualization to provide shared storage and failover for servers.

What is FOC ?!3:11
Unpack failover clustering fundamentals, where a cluster with shared storage and an active node keeps virtual machines running with no downtime, featuring Hyper-V and multi-network interfaces with separate IPs.
Network settings - part 114:53
Design and implement a Windows Server 2016 cluster with storage, subnets, a virtual switch to protect data and control access. Practice checkpoints, domain controller setup, and active versus passive failover.
Network settings - part 217:49
Learn to assign correct IP addresses for servers, configure Hyper-V network adapters, manage subnets and firewall settings, join the domain, and verify connectivity through ping tests as preparation for clustering.
ISCSI settings11:55
Configure iSCSI settings on Windows Server 2016, create virtual disks and volumes, initialize storage, and assign drive letters while setting access permissions and IP-based access to shared storage.
Create your cluster11:07
Create a Windows Server 2016 failover cluster by provisioning two nodes with Server Manager, configuring storage, network, cluster name and IP address, and validating service continuity.
Create clusters role13:44
Learn how to create a two-node Windows file server cluster, install the file server role, configure a shared folder, and ensure continuous service through failover.

What is core server ?3:38
Explore what server core is, its command-line management, and benefits of a smaller footprint and improved security, with use cases such as DNS, Hyper-V, and branch office server.
GUI to Core 2012R218:30
Compare the graphical user interface and core editions of Windows Server 2012 and 2016, and examine the availability of its management tools and implications for domain controllers.
Core server 201613:09
Master core server 2016 setup and domain integration by joining a domain, configuring remote management with MMC and remote desktop, and deploying essential services and a web server.

Requirements

You need to have basic knowledge about PCs and networks.
Have a PC or laptop with 8 - 16 GB ram, 1TB HD, I5, I7 CPU support 64bit.

Description

MCSA 2016

Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 Take course 740.
Networking with Windows Server 2016 Take course 741.
Identity with Windows Server 2016 Take course 742.

About this course

This course is designed primarily for IT beginners & professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for these who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server 2016, and who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and storage and compute options that are available and applicable to Windows Server 2016.

To follow this course, you need

PC with i5 or I7 CPU or any equivalent, 8GB of RAM "16 GB is better", 250GB harddisk.
Win 8 or 10 professional to run Hyper-v, or any OS supports VMware 12 app.
ISO copy for windows 2012R2 "download link is provided in course"..
ISO copy for windows 2016. " "download link is provided in course".

How to study this course

Follow all classes.
Perform labs on your lab.
Answer questions.
Follow real industry labs which will be added from time to time.

Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 exam 70-740

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads This module explains how to prepare and install Nano Server and Server Core. This module also explains how to upgrade and migrate server roles and workloads. Finally, this module explains how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.Lessons

Introducing Windows Server 2016
Preparing and installing Nano Server and Server Core
Preparing for upgrades and migrations
Migrating server roles and workloads
Windows Server activation models

Lab : Installing and configuring Nano Server

Implementing Nano Server
Completing post-installation tasks on the Nano Server
Performing remote management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Choose the appropriate version of the Windows Server operating system, and describe the installation options and new features of Windows Server 2016.
Prepare and install Nano Server and Server Core.
Consider whether an upgrade or migration is the best approach, and use tools to help determine upgrade or migration suitability.
Migrate server roles and workloads within a domain and across domains or forests.
Choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.

Module 2: Configuring local storage This module explains how to manage disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016.Lessons

Managing disks in Windows Server 2016
Managing volumes in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Managing disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016

Creating and Managing virtual hard disks by using Windows PowerShell
Converting virtual hard disks from .vhd to .vhdx
Resizing a volume

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage disks in Windows Server 2016.
Manage volumes in Windows Server 2016.

Module 3: Implementing enterprise storage solutionsThis module describes the direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached storage (NAS), and storage area networks (SANs). It also helps you understand Microsoft Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) Server, data center bridging, and Multipath I/O (MPIO). Additionally, this module also compares Fibre Channel, Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), and Fibre Channel Over Ethernet (FCoE), and describes how to configure sharing in Windows Server 2016. Lessons

Overview of direct-attached storage, network-attached storage, and storage area networks
Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE
Understanding iSNS, data centre bridging, and MPIO
Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Planning and configuring storage technologies and components

Planning storage requirements
Configuring iSCSI storage
Configuring and managing the share infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe DAS, NAS, and SANs, and the usage scenarios for each topology.
Compare Fibre Channel, FCoE, an iSCSI target and initiator.Describe iSNS, MPIO, data center bridging, and Windows Storage Server 2016 (two versions—Workgroup and Standard).
Configure server message block (SMB) and network file system (NFS) shares by using Server Manager and Windows PowerShell.

Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data DeduplicationThis module explains how to implement and manage Storage Spaces. This module also explains how to implement Data Deduplication.Lessons

Implementing Storage Spaces
Managing Storage Spaces
Implementing Data Deduplication

Lab : Implementing Storage Spaces

Creating a storage space
Enabling and configuring storage tiering

Lab : Implementing Data Deduplication

Installing Data Deduplication
Configuring Data Deduplication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement Storage Spaces as an enterprise storage solution.
Manage Storage Spaces by using Server Manager and Windows PowerShell.
Implement Data Deduplication.

Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machinesThis module provides an overview of Hyper-V. This module also explains how to configure, manage, and install Hyper-V.Lessons

Overview of Hyper-V
Installing Hyper-V
Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers
Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers
Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines
Managing Hyper-V virtual machines

Lab : Installing and configuring Hyper-V

Installing the Hyper-V server role
Configuring Hyper-V settings
Creating and configuring a virtual machine
Managing a virtual machine by using PowerShell Direct

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Hyper-V and virtualization.
Prepare to install the Hyper-V role.
Configure storage on Hyper-V host servers.
Configure networking on Hyper-V host servers.
Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.
Move virtual machines from one host to another host, using PowerShell Direct to manage a virtual machine, and manage miscellaneous virtual machine settings.

Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows Server and Hyper-V containersThis module provides and overview of containers in Windows Server 2016. It also explains how to deploy, install, configure, and manage containers in Windows Server 2016.Lessons

Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016
Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers
Installing, configuring, and managing containers

Lab : Installing and configuring containers

Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Windows PowerShell
Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Docker

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose of Windows Server and Hyper-V containers.
Deploy and manage Windows Server and Hyper-V containers.
Install, configure, and manage containers.

Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recovery This module provides an overview of high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery. It further explains how to plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, in this module you will know how to back up and restore the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server Backup. Finally, you will learn about Windows Server 2016 high availability with failover clustering.Lessons

Defining levels of availability
Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines
Backing up and restoring the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server B
High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Planning and implementing a high availability and disaster recovery solution

Determining the appropriate high availability and disaster recovery solution
Implementing storage migration
Implementing Hyper-V Replica

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Plan for high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines.
Back up and restore Hyper-V hosts, virtual machines, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and file and web servers by using Windows Server Backup.
Describe Windows Server 2016 high availability with failover clustering.

Module 8: Implementing and managing failover clustering This module explains how to plan, create, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a failover cluster. This module also explains how to implement site high availability with stretch clustering.Lessons

Planning a failover cluster
Creating and configuring a new failover cluster
Maintaining a failover cluster
Troubleshooting a failover cluster
Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering

Lab : Implementing a failover cluster

Creating a failover cluster
Verifying quorum settings and adding a node

Lab : Managing a failover cluster

Evicting a node and verifying quorum settings
Changing the quorum from Disk Witness to File Share Witness, and defining node voting
Adding and removing disks from the cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the requirements and infrastructure considerations for a failover cluster.
Create and configure a new failover cluster.
Monitor and maintain failover clusters.
Troubleshoot failover clusters by using various tools such as Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Windows PowerShell.
Configure and implement a stretch cluster.

Module 9: Implementing failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines This module describes integrating Hyper-V virtual machines in a clustered environment. It also explains how to implement and maintain Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters. Additionally, this module also explains how to configure network health protection.Lessons

Overview of integrating Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 with failover clustering
Implementing and maintaining Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters
Key features for virtual machines in a clustered environment

Lab : Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V

Configuring a failover cluster for Hyper-V
Configuring a highly available virtual machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the integration of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 with failover clustering.
Implement and maintain Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters.
Describe and configure network health protection.

Module 10: Implementing Network Load BalancingThis module provides an overview of NLB clusters. It also explains how to plan and configure an NLB cluster implementation.Lessons

Overview of NLB clusters
Configuring an NLB cluster
Planning an NLB implementation

Lab : Implementing an NLB cluster

Implementing an NLB cluster
Configuring and managing the NLB cluster
Validating high availability for the NLB cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe NLB and how it works.
Configure an NLB cluster.
Describe the considerations for implementing NLB.

Module 11: Creating and managing deployment imagesThis module provides an introduction to deployment images. It also explains how to create and manage deployment images by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Additionally, it explains how to evaluate an organization’s requirements for server virtualization.Lessons

Introduction to deployment images
Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT
Virtual machine environments for different workloads

Lab : Using MDT to deploy Windows Server 2016

Installing and configuring MDT
Creating and deploying an image

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose of deployment images and the tools that you use to deploy and maintain them.
Implement and manage deployment images by using MDT.
Evaluate their organization’s requirements for server virtualization.

Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations This module provides an overview on WSUS and explains the deployment options. It explains how to update management process with WSUS and also how to use Performance Monitor. Additionally, this module also provides an overview of PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools. Finally, this module describes how to use Performance Monitor and monitor Event Logs.Lessons

WSUS overview and deployment options
Update management process with WSUS
Overview of PowerShell DSC
Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools
Using Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs

Lab : Implementing WSUS and deploying updates

Implementing WSUS
Configuring update settings
Approving and deploying an update by using WSUS

Lab : Monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server 2016

Establishing a performance baseline
Identifying the source of a performance problem
Viewing and configuring centralized event logs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the requirements to implement WSUS.
Manage the update process with WSUS.
Describe the purpose and benefits of PowerShell DSC.
Describe the monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2016.
Describe how to use Performance Monitor.
Describe how to manage event logs.

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Networking with Windows Server 2016 Exam 70-741

About this course

Provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server 2016 in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking.

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloadsThis module explains how to prepare and install Nano Server and Server Core. This module also explains how to upgrade and migrate server roles and workloads. Finally, this module explains how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.Lessons

Introducing Windows Server 2016
Preparing and installing Nano Server and Server Core
Preparing for upgrades and migrations
Migrating server roles and workloads
Windows Server activation models

Lab : Installing and configuring Nano Server

Implementing Nano Server
Completing post-installation tasks on the Nano Server
Performing remote management

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Choose the appropriate version of the Windows Server operating system, and describe the installation options and new features of Windows Server 2016.
Prepare and install Nano Server and Server Core.
Consider whether an upgrade or migration is the best approach, and use tools to help determine upgrade or migration suitability.
Migrate server roles and workloads within a domain and across domains or forests.
Choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.

Module 2: Configuring local storageThis module explains how to manage disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016.Lessons

Managing disks in Windows Server 2016
Managing volumes in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Managing disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016

Creating and Managing virtual hard disks by using Windows PowerShell
Converting virtual hard disks from .vhd to .vhdx
Resizing a volume

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage disks in Windows Server 2016.
Manage volumes in Windows Server 2016.

Overview of direct-attached storage, network-attached storage, and storage area networks
Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE
Understanding iSNS, data centre bridging, and MPIO
Configuring sharing in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Planning and configuring storage technologies and components

Planning storage requirements
Configuring iSCSI storage
Configuring and managing the share infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe DAS, NAS, and SANs, and the usage scenarios for each topology.
Compare Fibre Channel, FCoE, an iSCSI target and initiator.Describe iSNS, MPIO, data center bridging, and Windows Storage Server 2016 (two versions—Workgroup and Standard).
Configure server message block (SMB) and network file system (NFS) shares by using Server Manager and Windows PowerShell.

Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data DeduplicationThis module explains how to implement and manage Storage Spaces. This module also explains how to implement Data Deduplication.Lessons

Implementing Storage Spaces
Managing Storage Spaces
Implementing Data Deduplication

Lab : Implementing Storage Spaces

Creating a storage space
Enabling and configuring storage tiering

Lab : Implementing Data Deduplication

Installing Data Deduplication
Configuring Data Deduplication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement Storage Spaces as an enterprise storage solution.
Manage Storage Spaces by using Server Manager and Windows PowerShell.
Implement Data Deduplication.

Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machinesThis module provides an overview of Hyper-V. This module also explains how to configure, manage, and install Hyper-V.Lessons

Overview of Hyper-V
Installing Hyper-V
Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers
Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers
Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines
Managing Hyper-V virtual machines

Lab : Installing and configuring Hyper-V

Installing the Hyper-V server role
Configuring Hyper-V settings
Creating and configuring a virtual machine
Managing a virtual machine by using PowerShell Direct

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe Hyper-V and virtualization.
Prepare to install the Hyper-V role.
Configure storage on Hyper-V host servers.
Configure networking on Hyper-V host servers.
Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.
Move virtual machines from one host to another host, using PowerShell Direct to manage a virtual machine, and manage miscellaneous virtual machine settings.

Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016
Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers
Installing, configuring, and managing containers

Lab : Installing and configuring containers

Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Windows PowerShell
Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Docker

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose of Windows Server and Hyper-V containers.
Deploy and manage Windows Server and Hyper-V containers.
Install, configure, and manage containers.

Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recoveryThis module provides an overview of high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery. It further explains how to plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Additionally, in this module you will know how to back up and restore the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server Backup. Finally, you will learn about Windows Server 2016 high availability with failover clustering.Lessons

Defining levels of availability
Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines
Backing up and restoring the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server B
High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016

Lab : Planning and implementing a high availability and disaster recovery solution

Determining the appropriate high availability and disaster recovery solution
Implementing storage migration
Implementing Hyper-V Replica

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Plan for high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines.
Back up and restore Hyper-V hosts, virtual machines, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), and file and web servers by using Windows Server Backup.
Describe Windows Server 2016 high availability with failover clustering.

Module 8: Implementing and managing failover clusteringThis module explains how to plan, create, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot a failover cluster. This module also explains how to implement site high availability with stretch clustering.Lessons

Planning a failover cluster
Creating and configuring a new failover cluster
Maintaining a failover cluster
Troubleshooting a failover cluster
Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering

Lab : Implementing a failover cluster

Creating a failover cluster
Verifying quorum settings and adding a node

Lab : Managing a failover cluster

Evicting a node and verifying quorum settings
Changing the quorum from Disk Witness to File Share Witness, and defining node voting
Adding and removing disks from the cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the requirements and infrastructure considerations for a failover cluster.
Create and configure a new failover cluster.
Monitor and maintain failover clusters.
Troubleshoot failover clusters by using various tools such as Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and Windows PowerShell.
Configure and implement a stretch cluster.

Module 9: Implementing failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machinesThis module describes integrating Hyper-V virtual machines in a clustered environment. It also explains how to implement and maintain Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters. Additionally, this module also explains how to configure network health protection.Lessons

Overview of integrating Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 with failover clustering
Implementing and maintaining Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters
Key features for virtual machines in a clustered environment

Lab : Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V

Configuring a failover cluster for Hyper-V
Configuring a highly available virtual machine

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the integration of Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016 with failover clustering.
Implement and maintain Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters.
Describe and configure network health protection.

Module 10: Implementing Network Load BalancingThis module provides an overview of NLB clusters. It also explains how to plan and configure an NLB cluster implementation.Lessons

Overview of NLB clusters
Configuring an NLB cluster
Planning an NLB implementation

Lab : Implementing an NLB cluster

Implementing an NLB cluster
Configuring and managing the NLB cluster
Validating high availability for the NLB cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe NLB and how it works.
Configure an NLB cluster.
Describe the considerations for implementing NLB.

Introduction to deployment images
Creating and managing deployment images by using MDT
Virtual machine environments for different workloads

Lab : Using MDT to deploy Windows Server 2016

Installing and configuring MDT
Creating and deploying an image

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain the purpose of deployment images and the tools that you use to deploy and maintain them.
Implement and manage deployment images by using MDT.
Evaluate their organization’s requirements for server virtualization.

Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installationsThis module provides an overview on WSUS and explains the deployment options. It explains how to update management process with WSUS and also how to use Performance Monitor. Additionally, this module also provides an overview of PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools. Finally, this module describes how to use Performance Monitor and monitor Event Logs.Lessons

WSUS overview and deployment options
Update management process with WSUS
Overview of PowerShell DSC
Overview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools
Using Performance Monitor
Monitoring Event Logs

Lab : Implementing WSUS and deploying updates

Implementing WSUS
Configuring update settings
Approving and deploying an update by using WSUS

Lab : Monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server 2016

Establishing a performance baseline
Identifying the source of a performance problem
Viewing and configuring centralized event logs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the purpose of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the requirements to implement WSUS.
Manage the update process with WSUS.
Describe the purpose and benefits of PowerShell DSC.
Describe the monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2016.
Describe how to use Performance Monitor.
Describe how to manage event logs.

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Identity with Windows Server 2016 Exam 70-742

About this course

Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this course teaches how to deploy other Active Directory server roles such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and configuring domain controllersThis module describes features of AD DS and how to install domain controllers (DCs). It also covers the considerations for deploying DCs.Lessons

Overview of AD DS
Overview of AD DS domain controllers
Deploying a domain controller

Lab : Deploying and administering AD DS

Deploying AD DS
Deploying domain controllers by performing domain controller cloning
Administering AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD DS and its main components.
Describe the purpose of domain controllers and their roles.
Describe the considerations for deploying domain controllers.

Module 2: Managing objects in AD DSThis module describes how to use various techniques to manage objects in AD DS. This includes creating and configuring user, group, and computer objects.Lessons

Managing user accounts
Managing groups in AD DS
Managing computer objects in AD DS
Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
Implementing and managing OUs

Lab : Managing AD DS objects

Creating and managing groups in AD DS
Creating and configuring user accounts in AD DS
Managing computer objects in AD DS

Lab : Administering AD DS

Delegate administration for OUs
Creating and modifying AD DS objects with Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage user accounts in AD DS.
Manage groups in AD DS.
Manage computer objects in AD DS.
Use Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration.
Implement and manage OUs.
Administer AD DS.

Module 3: Advanced AD DS infrastructure managementThis module describes how to plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple domains and forests. The module provides an overview of the components in an advanced AD DS deployment, the process of implementing a distributed AD DS environment, and the procedure for configuring AD DS trusts.Lessons

Overview of advanced AD DS deployments
Deploying a distributed AD DS environment
Configuring AD DS trusts

Lab : Domain and trust management in AD DS

Implementing forest trusts
Implementing child domains in AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the components of an advanced AD DS deployment.
Explain how to deploy a distributed AD DS environment.
Explain how to configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replicationThis module describes how to plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple locations. The module explains how replication works in a Windows Server 2016 AD DS environment.Lessons

Overview of AD DS replication
Configuring AD DS sites
Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication

Lab : Implementing AD DS sites and replication

Modifying the default site
Creating additional sites and subnets
Configuring AD DS replication
Monitoring and troubleshooting AD DS replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how AD DS replication works.
Configure AD DS sites to help optimize authentication and replication traffic.
Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Implementing Group PolicyThis module describes how to implement a GPO infrastructure. The module provides an overview of the components and technologies that compose the Group Policy framework.Lessons

Introducing Group Policy
Implementing and administering GPOs
Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing
Troubleshooting the application of GPOs

Lab : Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure

Creating and configuring GPOs
Managing GPO scope

Lab : Troubleshooting Group Policy infrastructure

Verify GPO application
Troubleshooting GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain what Group Policy is.
Implement and administer GPOs.
Describe Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing.
Troubleshoot GPO application.

Module 6: Managing user settings with Group PolicyThis module describes how to configure Group Policy settings and Group Policy preferences. This includes implementing administrative templates, configuring folder redirection and scripts, and configuring Group Policy preferences.Lessons

Implementing administrative templates
Configuring Folder Redirection, Software Installation, and Scripts
Configuring Group Policy preferences

Lab : Managing user settings with GPOs

Using administrative templates to manage user settings
Implement settings by using Group Policy preferences
Configuring Folder Redirection
Planning Group Policy (optional)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement administrative templates.
Configure Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts.
Configure Group Policy preferences.

Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain ServicesThis module describes how to configure domain controller security, account security, password security, and Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA).Lessons

Securing domain controllers
Implementing account security
Implementing audit authentication
Configuring managed service accounts

Lab : Securing AD DS

Implementing security policies for accounts, passwords, and administrative groups
Deploying and configuring an RODC
Creating and associating a group MSA

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Secure domain controllers.
Implement account security.
Implement audit authentication.
Configure managed service accounts (MSAs).

Module 8: Deploying and managing AD CSThis module describes how to implement an AD CS deployment. This includes deploying, administering, and troubleshooting CAs.Lessons

Deploying CAs
Administering CAs
Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs

Lab : Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy

Deploying an offline root CA
Deploying an enterprise subordinate CA

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy CAs.
Administer CAs.
Troubleshoot and maintain CAs.

Module 9: Deploying and managing certificatesThis module describes how to deploy and manage certificates in an AD DS environment. This involves deploying and managing certificate templates, managing certificate revocation and recovery, using certificates in a business environment, and implementing smart cards.Lessons

Deploying and managing certificate templates
Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
Using certificates in a business environment
Implementing and managing smart cards

Lab : Deploying and using certificates

Configuring certificate templates
Enrolling and using certificates
Configuring and implementing key recovery

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy and manage certificate templates.
Manage certificates deployment, revocation, and recovery.
Use certificates in a business environment.
Implement and manage smart cards

Module 10: Implementing and administering AD FSThis module describes AD FS and how to configure AD FS in a single-organization scenario and in a partner-organization scenario.Lessons

Overview of AD FS
AD FS requirements and planning
Deploying and configuring AD FS
Overview of Web Application Proxy

Lab : Implementing AD FS

Configuring AD FS prerequisites
Installing and configuring AD FS
Configuring an internal application for AD
Configuring AD FS for federated business partners

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD FS.
Explain how to deploy AD FS.
Explain how to implement AD FS for a single organization.
Explain how to extend AD FS to external clients.
Implement single sign-on (SSO) to support online services.

Module 11: Implementing and administering AD RMSThis module describes how to implement an AD RMS deployment. The module provides an overview of AD RMS, explains how to deploy and manage an AD RMS infrastructure, and explains how to configure AD RMS content protection.Lessons

Overview of AD RMS
Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure
Configuring AD RMS content protection

Lab : Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure

Installing and configuring AD RMS
Configuring AD RMS templates
Using AD RMS on clients

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD RMS.
Describe usage scenarios for AD RMS.
Describe the AD RMS components.

Module 12: Implementing AD DS synchronization with Microsoft Azure ADThis module describes how to plan and configure directory syncing between Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and on-premises AD DS. The modules describes various sync scenarios, such as Azure AD sync, AD FS and Azure AD, and Azure AD Connect.Lessons

Planning and preparing for directory synchronization
Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
Managing identities with directory synchronization

Lab : Configuring directory synchronization

Preparing for directory synchronization
Configuring directory synchronization
Managing Active Directory users and groups

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Plan and prepare for directory synchronization.
Implement directory synchronization by using Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect (Azure AD Connect).
Manage identities with directory synchronization.

Module 13: Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DSThis module describes how to monitor, manage, and maintain AD DS to help achieve high availability of AD DS.Lessons

Monitoring AD DS
Managing the Active Directory database
Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions

Lab : Recovering objects in AD DS

Backing up and restoring AD DS
Recovering objects in AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Monitor AD DS.
Manage the Active Directory database.
Describe the backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity access solutions.

Who this course is for:

All students who start their Microsoft servers study.
HelpDesk who wants to improve to next level as a system admin.
System admins and engineers who want to study server 2016 in details
All professional who want to be ready for their MCSA 2016 certificates.

Microsoft windows server 2016 industry lab MCSA "fast track"

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Before the start !4 lectures • 21min

Set up your initial network7 lectures • 1hr 5min

Active directory, 2008, 2012 to 201611 lectures • 2hr 19min

Set up your MCSA 2016 network8 lectures • 1hr 27min

70-740 module, 2016 server what's new ??2 lectures • 15min

AD users, computers, groups, ds, ps12 lectures • 2hr 4min

Local storage & Disk pool4 lectures • 45min

Fail over clustering6 lectures • 1hr 13min

NIC teaming1 lecture • 6min

Core server3 lectures • 35min

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