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20741: Networking with Windows Server 2016 Training & Certification Course

Overview

MCSA Training and Certification Course 20741-B: Overview

SpireTec provides an instructor-led online classroom training on MCSA networking with Windows Server 2016. Keeping the Course 20741-B approved by Microsoft at the centerstage, our training faculty makes you walk through the core and advanced networking technologies of Windows Server 2016.

Learn how to make the most of the built-in DHCP, DNS, Windows Server Gateway, Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE), IP Address Management (IPAM), Network Controller, and Hyper-V Network Virtualization, and other capabilities of Windows Server 2016.

MCSA networking with Windows Server 2016 Certification gives you an edge in the recruitment process, helps you negotiate for a higher compensation, and enables you to work efficiently at the workplace. The average annual salary for a network administrator in the US economy is $58,947.

MCSA Networking with Windows Server 2016: What Skills are Assessed

  1. Plan and implement an IPv4 and IPv6 network
  2. Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  3. Implement Domain Name System (DNS)
  4. Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM)
  5. Plan for remote access
  6. Implement DirectAccess
  7. Implement virtual private networks (VPNs)
  8. Implement networking for branch offices
  9. Configure advanced networking features
  10. Implement Software Defined Networking

Who Should Take Exam 20741-B?

Windows Server Network Administrators

Network administrators who have previously worked with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012, and want to upgrade their skills in line with the innovations and functionalities provided the successor server operating system, can benefit from the training on MCSA networking with Windows Server 2016.

Non-Admin IT professionals

Even if you do not handle IT support or administration role, you can enhance your networking skills with our MCSA networking with Windows Server 2016 training program. The additional knowledge enables you to make a difference to your organization and your career trajectory.

Prerequisites for Exam 20740-C

  1. Understanding of the Windows Server Operating Systems, Edition 2008 or 2012
  2. Handling Windows Server in an enterprise environment
  3. Understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
  4.  Knowledge of principal networking elements like cabling, routers, hubs, and switches
  5. Knowledge of networking topologies and architectures, e.g., LAN, WANs and wireless networking
  6. Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution
  7. Implementing and managing Hyper-V and virtualization
  8. Knowledge of Windows 8.1 or Windows 10

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20742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Full Description

 Module 1: Planning and implementing an IPv4 network

This module also explains how to use fundamental networking tools and techniques to configure and troubleshoot IPv4-based networks.

Lessons

  1. Planning IPv4 addressing
  2. Configuring an IPv4 host
  3. Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity

Lab: Planning an IPv4 network

  • Planning the IPv4 address assignments

Lab: Implementing and troubleshooting an IPv4 network

  • Verifying IPv4
  • Troubleshooting IPv4

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Plan IPv4 addressing.
  • Configure an IPv4 host.
  • Manage and troubleshoot IPv4 network connectivity

 

Module 2: Implementing DHCP

This module explains how to plan and implement DHCP to support the IPv4 infrastructure.

Lessons

  1. Overview of the DHCP server role
  2. Deploying DHCP
  3. Managing and troubleshooting DHCP

Lab: Implementing DHCP

  • Planning a DHCP server implementation
  • Implementing the DHCP configuration
  • Validating the DHCP implementation

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Explain the DHCP server role.
  • Deploy DHCP.
  • Manage and troubleshoot DHCP.

 

Module 3: Implementing IPv6

This module explains how to implement IPv6, and how to integrate IPv6 and IPv4 networks.

Lessons

  1. Overview of IPv6 addressing
  2. Configuring an IPv6 host
  3. Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence
  4. Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

Lab: Configuring and evaluating IPv6 transition technologies

  • Reviewing the default IPv6 configuration
  • Implementing DHCPv6
  • Configuring network integration by using ISATAP
  • Configuring native IPv6 connectivity
  • Configuring 6to4 connectivity

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the features and benefits of IPv6.
  • Configure an IPv6 host.
  • Implement the coexistence between IPv4 and IPv6 networks.
  • The transition from an IPv4 network to an IPv6 network.

 

Module 4: Implementing DNS

This module explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS within the organization’s network.

Lessons

  1. Implementing DNS servers
  2. Configuring zones in DNS
  3. Configuring name resolution between DNS zones
  4. Configuring DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  5. Configuring advanced DNS settings

Lab: Planning and implementing name resolution by using DNS

  • Planning DNS name resolution
  • Implementing DNS servers and zones

Lab: Integrating DNS with Active Directory

  • Integrating DNS with Active Directory

Lab: Configuring advanced DNS settings

  • Configuring DNS policies
  • Validating the DNS implementation
  • Troubleshooting DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Implement DNS servers.
  • Configure zones in DNS.
  • Configure name resolution between DNS zones.
  • Configure DNS integration with AD DS.
  • Configure advanced DNS settings

 

Module 5: Implementing and managing IPAM

This module explains how to implement and manage the IPAM feature in Windows Server 2016. This module also explains how to use IPAM to manage services such as DHCP and DNS.

Lessons

  1. Overview of IPAM
  2. Deploying IPAM
  3. Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM

Lab: Implementing IPAM

  • Installing the IPAM Server feature
  • Provisioning the IPAM Server
  • Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the IPAM functionality and components.
  • Deploy IPAM.
  • Manage IP address spaces by using IPAM.

 

Module 6: Remote access in Windows Server 2016

This module explains how to plan for remote access in Windows Server 2016 and how to implement Web Application Proxy.

Lessons

  1. Overview of remote access
  2. Implementing the Web Application Proxy

Lab: Implementing Web Application Proxy

  • Implementing Web Application Proxy
  • Validating the Web Application Proxy deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe remote access.
  • Implement Web Application Proxy.

 

Module 7: Implementing DirectAccess

This module explains how to implement and manage DirectAccess in Windows Server 2016.

Lessons

  • Overview of DirectAccess
  • Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
  • Implementing and managing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure

Lab : Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard

  • Verifying readiness for a DirectAccess deployment
  • Configuring DirectAccess

Validating the DirectAccess deployment

Lab: Deploying an advanced DirectAccess solution

  • Preparing the environment for DirectAccess
  • Implementing the advanced DirectAccess infrastructure
  • Validating the DirectAccess deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Explain DirectAccess and how it works.
  • Implement DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard.

Implement and manage an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure.

 

Module 8: Implementing VPNs

This module explains how to implement and manage remote access in Windows Server 2016 by using VPNs.

Lessons

  1. Planning VPNs
  2. Implementing VPNs

Lab: Implementing VPN

  • Implementing VPN
  • Validating the VPN deployment
  • Troubleshooting VPN access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Plan a VPN solution.
  • Implement VPNs.

 

Module 9: Implementing networking for branch offices

This module explains how to implement network services for branch offices.

Lessons

  1. Networking features and considerations for branch offices
  2. Implementing a Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices
  3. Implementing BranchCache for branch offices

Lab: Implementing DFS for branch offices

  • Implementing DFS
  • Validating the deployment

Lab: Implementing BranchCache

  •  Implementing BranchCache
  •  Validating the deployment

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the networking features and considerations for branch offices.
  • Implement DFS for branch offices.
  • Implement BranchCache for branch offices.

 

Module 10: Configuring advanced networking features

This module explains how to implement an advanced networking infrastructure.

Lessons

  1. Overview of high-performance networking features
  2. Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features

Lab : Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features

  • Creating and using Hyper-V virtual switches
  • Configuring and using the advanced features of a virtual switch

After completing this module, students will be able to:

  • Describe the high-performance networking enhancements in Windows Server 2016.
  • Configure the advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features.

 

Module 11: Implementing Software-Defined Networking

This module explains how to implement SDN.

Lessons

  1. Overview of SDN.
  2. Implementing network virtualization
  3. Implementing Network Controller

Lab: Deploying Network Controller

  • Preparing to deploy Network Controller
  • Deploying Network Controller

Fees & Schedule

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