Microsoft windows server 2016 industry lab MCSA "fast track"

MCSA 2016: Networking with Windows Server 2016 (70-741)

Master the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016 networking with this comprehensive course. This course equips IT professionals with the skills to deploy, manage, and troubleshoot network infrastructure in Windows Server environments. Learn about core networking concepts, advanced technologies like Software Defined Networking (SDN), and essential Active Directory integration.

Who is this course for?

• IT professionals seeking to enhance their Windows Server networking expertise.
• System administrators responsible for network infrastructure management.
• Anyone looking to understand and implement network solutions within a Windows Server environment.

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Familiarity with Windows Server operating systems.
• Computer with i5 or I7 CPU, 8GB RAM (16GB recommended), and 250GB hard disk.
• Windows 8 or 10 Professional for Hyper-V or VMware 12.
• Access to Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 ISOs (links provided).

Course Outline:

Module 1: Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating Windows Server 2016

• Learn: Prepare and install Nano Server and Server Core. Upgrade and migrate server roles and workloads. Choose the right activation model.
• Skills: Install and configure Nano Server, migrate server roles, and select appropriate activation methods.

Module 2: Configuring Local Storage in Windows Server 2016

• Learn: Manage disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016.
• Skills: Create, manage, and resize volumes, convert virtual hard disks, and utilize PowerShell for storage management.

Module 3: Implementing Enterprise Storage Solutions

• Learn: Understand Direct-Attached Storage (DAS), Network-Attached Storage (NAS), and Storage Area Networks (SANs). Explore iSNS, Data Center Bridging, and Multipath I/O (MPIO). Compare Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE.
• Skills: Plan and configure storage solutions, implement iSCSI and Fibre Channel, and manage storage using PowerShell.

Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication

• Learn: Implement Storage Spaces for enterprise-level storage. Utilize Data Deduplication to optimize storage capacity.
• Skills: Configure Storage Spaces, manage tiers, and implement Data Deduplication for efficient storage management.

Module 5: Implementing and Managing Hyper-V and Virtual Machines

• Learn: Overview of Hyper-V, installation, configuration, and management. Configure virtual machines and networking.
• Skills: Install and configure Hyper-V, create and manage virtual machines, and implement networking for virtual environments.

Module 6: Deploying and Managing Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers

• Learn: Understand Windows Server and Hyper-V containers. Deploy, configure, and manage containers using various tools.
• Skills: Deploy and manage containers, utilize PowerShell and Docker for container management.

Module 7: Overview of High Availability and Disaster Recovery

• Learn: Plan and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions. Utilize Windows Server Backup for data protection.
• Skills: Design and implement high availability solutions using failover clustering, and utilize Windows Server Backup for data recovery.

Module 8: Implementing and Managing Failover Clustering

• Learn: Plan, configure, and maintain failover clusters. Implement site-level high availability.
• Skills: Configure and manage failover clusters, implement quorum configurations, and troubleshoot cluster issues.

Module 9: Implementing and Managing Active Directory (AD) - Part 1

• Learn: Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). Manage users, groups, and computers.
• Skills: Deploy and configure AD DS, manage user accounts, groups, and computer objects, and utilize PowerShell for AD administration.

Module 10: Implementing and Managing Active Directory (AD) - Part 2

• Learn: Implement Group Policy for managing user and computer settings. Secure AD environments with Group Policy and auditing.
• Skills: Configure and manage Group Policy, implement security policies, and manage Group Policy settings.

Module 11: Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

• Learn: Deploy and manage AD CS for issuing and managing digital certificates.
• Skills: Deploy and configure AD CS, manage certificate templates, and implement certificate-based authentication.

Module 12: Implementing Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

• Learn: Implement AD FS for single sign-on (SSO) and federated identity management.