Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016

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The “Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016” course, aligned with the 70-743 exam, is designed for IT professionals to update their expertise from older versions to the latest Windows Server technology. The comprehensive curriculum covers a broad range of topics, starting with Module 1, where learners gain foundational knowledge including the introduction to Windows Server 2016, installation procedures, configuration guidelines, and understanding server role migrations, with a focus on Nano Server and activation models.Throughout the subsequent modules, participants delve into storage solutions, directory services, implementing Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), network services, and Hyper-V virtualization. The course also encompasses advanced networking features, Software Defined Networking (SDN), remote access technologies, container management with Docker, and failover clustering, which includes Hyper-V integration and high availability configurations.By the end of this course, learners will be well-equipped with the skills needed for the 70-743 certification and will be adept at deploying, managing, and maintaining the Windows Server 2016 environment, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest Microsoft server technologies.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand and perform the installation and configuration of Windows Server 2016, including the use of Nano Server and activation models.
  • Learn how to prepare for upgrades and migrations, and execute the migration of server roles and workloads effectively.
  • Gain proficiency in implementing and managing storage solutions, such as Data Deduplication, iSCSI, Storage Spaces, and Storage Spaces Direct.
  • Deploy and administer Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and integrate with Azure AD, including deploying domain controllers and implementing service accounts.
  • Understand the deployment and configuration of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) to enable SSO and integrate with Microsoft Online Services.
  • Acquire skills in enhancing network performance, implementing IP Address Management (IPAM), and configuring DNS and DHCP services.
  • Configure and manage Hyper-V virtualization, including virtual machine setup, storage, and networking options.
  • Implement advanced networking features with an emphasis on high-performance and Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions.
  • Set up remote access solutions such as DirectAccess and VPNs for secure connectivity to corporate resources.
  • Deploy and manage Windows Server and Hyper-V containers using Docker for application isolation and portability.
  • Implement and maintain failover clustering for high availability and disaster recovery, including stretch clusters and Cluster-Aware Updating (CAU).
  • Integrate Hyper-V with failover clustering to ensure continuous availability of virtualized workloads and implement Hyper-V Replica for virtual machine replication.