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Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager Course Outline | M20745

Module 1: Introduction to Server Virtualisation

This module explains the different virtualisation solutions. It also describes the concepts of software-defined datacenter and Microsoft Azure.

Lessons

• Overview of Microsoft Virtualisation
• Introducing the software-defined datacenter
• Extending virtualisation to the cloud

Lab: Evaluating virtualisation options

• Selecting the appropriate virtualisation method
• Creating Azure virtual machines

Module 2: Overview of Hyper-V Virtualisation

This module explains how to install and manage Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016.

Lessons

• Installing and configuring the Hyper-V role
• Creating and managing virtual hard disks and virtual machines
• Creating and using Hyper-V virtual switches
• Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V

Lab: Creating and managing virtual hard disks and virtual machines

• Installing and configuring the Hyper-V server role
• Configuring virtual machines and virtual hard disks

Lab: Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V

• Creating a Hyper-V failover cluster
• Managing a Hyper-V failover cluster

Module 3: Installing and Configuring Virtual Machine Manager

This module explains how to install and configure Virtual Machine Manager for managing a virtualisation environment.

Lessons

• Overview of Virtual Machine Manager
• Installing Virtual Machine Manager
• Adding hosts and managing host groups

Lab: Installing and configuring Virtual Machine Manager

• Installing and configuring Virtual Machine Manager
• Managing hosts and host groups
• Managing an Azure subscription by using Virtual Machine Manager

Module 4: Managing Storage Fabric and Fabric Updates

This module explains how to manage storage fabric and fabric updates in Virtual Machine Manager.

Lessons

• Overview of server virtualisation storage technologies
• Managing storage fabric
• Managing fabric updates

Lab: Managing storage fabric and fabric updates

• Implementing a storage infrastructure
• Creating a file server cluster and a storage QoS policy
• Managing fabric updates

Module 5: Configuring and Managing the Virtual Machine Manager Library and Library objects

This module describes how to configure and manage the Virtual Machine Manager library and library objects. It also describes the differences between profiles and templates and how they are used.

Lessons

• Overview of the Virtual Machine Manager library
• Preparing Windows for deployment in Virtual Machine Manager
• Working with profiles
• Working with VM templates

Lab: Configuring and managing the Virtual Machine Manager Library and Library Objects

• Configuring and managing a Virtual Machine Manager library
• Creating a Windows image for the Virtual Machine Manager library
• Creating and managing profiles and templates

Module 6: Managing the Networking Fabric

This module explains how to manage networking fabric in Virtual Machine Manager.

Lessons

• Networking concepts in Virtual Machine Manager
• Managing Software Defined Networking
• Understanding network function virtualisation

Lab: Creating and configuring the networking fabric

• Associating virtual network adapters of Hyper-V hosts with the management logical network
• Deploying Network Controller

Lab: Configuring and testing Hyper-V Network Virtualisation

• Configuring Hyper-V Network Virtualisation
• Provisioning and testing tenant VM networks

Module 7: Creating and Managing Virtual Machines by Using Virtual Machine Manager

This module explains how to create and manage virtual machines by using Virtual Machine Manager.

Lessons

• VM management tasks
• Creating, cloning, and converting VMs

Lab: Creating and managing VMs by using System Center VM Manager

• Creating a VM and modifying its properties
• Creating and managing checkpoints
• Cloning and migrating a VM

Module 8: Managing Clouds in Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager

This module explains how to create and manage clouds by using Virtual Machine Manager.

Lessons

• Introduction to clouds
• Creating and managing a cloud
• Creating user roles in Virtual Machine Manager

Lab: Managing clouds in Virtual Machine Manager

• Creating a private cloud
• Creating user roles

Module 9: Managing Services in Virtual Machine Manager

This module explains how to create and manage services in Virtual Machine Manager.

Lessons

• Overview of services in Virtual Machine Manager
• Creating and managing services in Virtual Machine Manager

Lab: Managing services in Virtual Machine Manager

• Creating a service template
• Deploying a service and updating service template
• Scaling out a service and updating the service

Module 10: Monitoring a Virtualisation Infrastructure by Using System Center Operations Manager

This module explains how to use Operations Manager for monitoring virtualisation infrastructure.

Lessons

• Operations Manager architecture and security
• Using Operations Manager for monitoring and reporting
• Integrating Operations Manager with Virtual Machine Manager and Data Protection Manager

Lab: Monitoring a Virtualisation Infrastructure by Using Operations Manager

• Implementing Operations Manager agents
• Integrating Operations Manager with Virtual Machine Manager

Module 11: Implementing and Managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery

This module explains how to implement and manage Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery.

Lessons

• Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica
• Implementing and managing Azure Site Recovery

Lab: Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery

• Configuring and managing Hyper-V Replica
• Configuring and managing Azure Site Recovery

Module 12: Protecting a Virtualisation Infrastructure by Using Data Protection Manager

This module explains how to use Data Protection Manager for protecting virtualisation infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of backup and restore options for VMs
• Configuring and managing Data Protection Manager for virtualisation infrastructure protection

Lab: Protecting virtualisation infrastructure by using Data Protection Manager

• Configuring a DPM server and installing DPM protection agents
• Creating and configuring protection groups
• Recovering VMs and other data
• Providing online protection with DPM

Administering Windows Server 2012 Course Outline | M20411

This course will include the following content:

Module 1: Configuring and Troubleshooting Domain Name System

• Configuring the DNS Server Role
• Configuring DNS Zones
• Configuring DNS Zone Transfers
• Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
• Lab: Configuring and Troubleshooting DNS

Module 2: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services

• Overview of AD DS
• Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers
• Implementing RODCs
• Administering AD DS
• Managing the AD DS Database
• Lab: Maintaining AD DS

Module 3: Managing User and Service Accounts

• Configuring Password Policy and User Account Lockout Settings
• Configuring Managed Service Accounts
• Lab: Managing User and Service Accounts

Module 4: Implementing a Group Policy Infrastructure

• 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

Module 5: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy

• Implementing Administrative Templates
• Configuring Folder Redirection and Scripts
• Configuring Group Policy Preferences
• Managing Software with Group Policy  
• Lab: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy

Module 6: Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role

• Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server
• Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers
• NPS Authentication Methods
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server
• Lab: Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server

Module 7: Implementing Network Access Protection

• Overview of Network Access Protection
• Overview of NAP Enforcement Processes
• Configuring NAP
• Configuring IPSec Enforcement for NAP
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting NAP
• Lab: Implementing Network Access Protection

Module 8: Implementing Remote Access

• Overview of Remote Access
• Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
• Implementing and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
• Implementing VPN
• Implementing Web Application Proxy
• Lab: Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
• Lab: Deploying an Advanced DirectAccess Solution
• Lab: Implementing VPN
• Lab: Implementing Web Application Proxy

Module 9: Optimizing File Services

• Overview of FSRM
• Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports
• Implementing Classification and File Management Tasks
• Overview of DFS
• Configuring DFS Namespaces
• Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication
• Lab: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using File Server Resource Manager
• Lab: Implementing a Distributed File System

Module 10: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing

• Encrypting Drives by Using BitLocker
• Encrypting Files by Using EFS
• Configuring Advanced Auditing
• Lab: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing

Module 11: Deploying and Maintaining Server Images

• Overview of Windows Deployment Services
• Managing Images
• Implementing Deployment with Windows Deployment Services
• Administering Windows Deployment Services
• Lab: Using Windows Deployment Services to Deploy Windows Server 2012

Module 12: Implementing Update Management

• Overview of WSUS
• Deploying Updates with WSUS
• Lab: Implementing Update Management

Module 13: Monitoring Windows Server 2012

• Monitoring Tools
• Using Performance Monitor
• Monitoring Event Logs
• Lab: Monitoring Windows Server 2012

Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Course Outline | M20412

This Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services (M20412) training course will cover the following content:

Module 1: Implementing Advanced Network Services

• Configuring Advanced DHCP Features
• Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
• Implementing IPAM
• Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM
• Lab: Implementing Advanced Network Services

Module 2: Implementing Advanced File Services

• Configuring iSCSI Storage
• Configuring BranchCache
• Optimizing Storage Usage
• Lab: Implementing Advanced File Services
• Lab: Implementing BranchCache

Module 3: Implementing Dynamic Access Control

• Overview of DAC
• Implementing DAC Components
• Implementing DAC for Access Control
• Implementing Access Denied Assistance
• Implementing and Managing Work Folders
• Lab: Implementing Secure Data Access

Module 4: Implementing Distributed Active Directory Domain Services Deployments

• Overview of Distributed AD DS Deployments
• Deploying a Distributed AD DS Environment
• Configuring AD DS Trusts
• Lab: Implementing Distributed AD DS Deployments

Module 5: Implementing Active Directory Domain Services Sites and Replication

• AD DS Replication Overview
• Configuring AD DS Sites
• Configuring and Monitoring AD DS Replication
• Lab: Implementing AD DS Sites and Replication

Module 6: Implementing AD CS

• Using Certificates in a Business Environment
• PKI Overview
• Deploying CAs
• Deploying and Managing Certificate Templates
• Implementing Certificate Distribution and Revocation
• Managing Certificate Recovery
• Lab: Deploying and Configuring CA Hierarchy
• Lab: Deploying and Managing Certificates

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory Rights Management Services

• AD RMS Overview
• Deploying and Managing an AD RMS Infrastructure
• Configuring AD RMS Content Protection
• Configuring External Access to AD RMS
• Lab: Implementing AD RMS

Module 8: Implementing and Administering AD FS

• Overview of AD FS
• Deploying AD FS
• Implementing AD FS for a Single Organization
• Deploying AD FS in a Business-to-Business Federation Scenario
• Extending AD FS to External Clients
• Lab : Implementing AD FS
• Lab: Implementing AD FS for External Partners and Users

Module 9: Implementing Network Load Balancing

• Overview of NLB
• Configuring an NLB Cluster
• Planning an NLB Implementation
• Lab: Implementing NLB

Module 10: Implementing Failover Clustering

• Overview of Failover Clustering
• Implementing a Failover Cluster
• Configuring Highly Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
• Maintaining a Failover Cluster
• Implementing a Multi-Site Failover Cluster
• Lab: Implementing Failover Clustering

Module 11: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

• Overview of Integrating Hyper-V with Failover Clustering
• Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
• Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
• Lab: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

Module 12: Implementing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• Data Protection Overview
• Implementing Windows Server Backup
• Implementing Server and Data Recovery
• Lab: Implementing Windows Server Backup and Restore

Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure (M20413) Outline

This is a 5 day course, with a total of 12 modules. Upon completing the course, delegates may progress onto the Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure exam.

Module 1: Planning a Server Upgrade and Migration

• Considerations for Upgrades and Migrations

• Creating a Server Upgrade and Migration Plan

• Planning for Virtualization

Module 2: Planning and Implementing a Server Deployment Infrastructure

• Selecting an Appropriate Server Deployment Strategy

• Implementing an Automated Deployment Strategy

Module 3: Designing and Maintaining an IP Configuration and Address Management Solution

• System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager Overview

• Implementing a Virtual Machine Manager Library and Profiles

• Planning and Deploying Virtual Machine Manager Services

Module 4: Designing and Implementing Name Resolution

• Designing DHCP Servers

• Planning DHCP Scopes

• Designing an IPAM Provisioning Strategy

• Managing Servers and Address Spaces by Using IPAM

Module 5: Designing and Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Forest and Domain Infrastructure

• Designing a DNS Server Implementation Strategy

• Designing the DNS Namespace

• Designing DNS Zones

• Designing DNS Zone Replication and Delegation

• Optimizing DNS Servers

• Designing DNS for High Availability and Security

Module 6: Designing and Implementing an Active Directory Organizational Unit Infrastructure

• Designing an Active Directory Forest

• Designing and Implementing Active Directory Forest Trusts

• Designing Active Directory Integration with Windows Azure Active Directory

• Designing and Implementing Active Directory Domains

• Designing DNS Namespaces in Active Directory Environments

• Designing Active Directory Domain Trusts

Module 7: Designing and Implementing a Group Policy Object Strategy

• Planning the Active Directory Administrative Tasks Delegation Model

• Designing an OU Structure

• Designing and Implementing an AD DS Group Strategy

Module 8: Designing and Implementing an Active Directory Domain Services Topology

• Collecting the Information Required for a GPO Design

• Designing and Implementing GPOs

• Designing GPO Processing

• Planning Group Policy Management

Module 9: Planning and Implementing Storage

• Designing and Implementing Active Directory Sites

• Designing Active Directory Replication

• Designing the Placement of Domain Controllers

• Virtualization Considerations for Domain Controllers

• Designing Highly Available Domain Controllers

Module 10: Planning and Implementing File Services

• Planning and Implementing iSCSI SANs

• Planning and Implementing Storage Spaces

• Optimizing File Services for Branch Offices

Module 11: Designing and Implementing Network Access Services

• Overview of Network Security Design

• Designing and Implementing a Windows Firewall Strategy

• Designing and Implementing a NAP Infrastructure

Module 12: Designing and Implementing Network Protection

• Planning and Implementing DirectAccess

• Planning and Implementing VPN

• Planning and Implementing Web Application Proxy

• Planning a Complex Remote Access Infrastructure

The exam is to be taken after completing the 5-day Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure course (M20413). 

Implementing an Advanced Server (M20414)​ Infrastructure Outline

Module 1: Overview of Management in an Enterprise Data Center

Module 2: Planning and Implementing a Server Virtualization Strategy

Module 3: Planning and Implementing Networks and Storage for Virtualization

Module 4: Planning and Deploying Virtual Machines

Module 5: Planning and Implementing a Virtualization Administration Solution

Module 6: Planning and Implementing a Server Monitoring Strategy

Module 7: Planning and Implementing High Availability for File Services and Applications

Module 8: Planning and Implementing a High Availability Infrastructure Using Failover Clustering

Module 9: Planning and Implementing Server Update Infrastructure

Module 10: Planning and Implementing a Business Continuity Strategy

Module 11: Planning and Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure

Module 12: Planning and Implementing an Identity Federation Infrastructure

Module 13: Planning and Implementing an Information Rights Management Infrastructure

Installation, Storage and Compute with Windows Server 2016 (M20740) 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.

• 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

• 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

• Resising 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 solutions

This 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.

• 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 Deduplication

• 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 machines

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Balancing

This module provides an overview of NLB clusters. It also explains how to plan and configure an NLB cluster implementation.

• 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 images

This 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.

• 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

• 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.

Networking with Windows Server 2016 (M20741)​ Outline

Module 1: Planning and implementing an IPv4 network.

This module explains how to plan and implement an IPv4 addressing scheme to support organizational needs. This module also explains how to use fundamental networking tools and techniques to configure and troubleshoot IPv4-based networks.

• Planning IPv4 addressing

• Configuring an IPv4 host

• Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity

Lab: Planning an IPv4 network

• Planning the IPv4 address assignments

Lab: Implementing and troubleshooting an IPv4 network

• Verifying the IPv4 communication

• 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.

• Overview of the DHCP server role

• Deploying DHCP

• Managing and troubleshooting DHCP

Lab: Implementing DHCP

• Planning the 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.

• Overview of IPv6 addressing

• Configuring an IPv6 host

• Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence

• 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.

• Implementing DNS servers

• Configuring zones in DNS

• Configuring name resolution between DNS zones

• Configuring DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

• 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 AD DS

• Integrating DNS with AD DS

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.

• Overview of IPAM

• Deploying IPAM

• 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.

• Overview of remote access

• Implementing 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.

• 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.

• Planning VPNs

• Implementing VPNs

Lab: Implementing a VPN

• Implementing a VPN

• Validating the VPN deployment

• Troubleshooting VPN access

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Plan for a VPN solution.

• Implement VPNs.

Module 9: Implementing networking for branch offices

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

• Networking features and considerations for branch offices

• Implementing Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices

• 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.

• Overview of high-performance networking features

• 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 software-defined networking.

• Overview of Software Defined Networking

• Implementing network virtualization

• Implementing Network Controller

Lab: Deploying Network Controller

• Preparing to deploy Network Controller

• Deploying Network Controller

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Software Defined Networking.

• Implement network virtualization.

• Implement Network Controller.

Identity with Windows Server 2016 M55344AC Course Outline

Module 1: Installing and configuring domain controllers

This module describes features of AD DS and how to install domain controllers (DCs). It also covers the considerations for deploying DCs.

• 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 DS

This module describes how to use various techniques to manage objects in AD DS. This includes creating and configuring user, group, and computer objects.

• 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 management

This 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.

• 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 replication

This 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.

• 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 Policy

This module describes how to implement a GPO infrastructure. The module provides an overview of the components and technologies that compose the Group Policy framework.

• 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 Policy

This 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.

• 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 Services

This module describes how to configure domain controller security, account security, password security, and Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA).

• 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 a 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 CS

This module describes how to implement an AD CS deployment. This includes deploying, administering, and troubleshooting CAs.

• 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 certificates

This 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.

• 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 FS

This module describes AD FS and how to configure AD FS in a single-organization scenario and in a partner-organization scenario.

• 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 RMS

This 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.

• 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 AD

This module describes how to plan and configure directory syncing between Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and on-premises AD DS. The modules describe various sync scenarios, such as Azure AD sync, AD FS and Azure AD, and Azure AD Connect.

• 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 DS

This module describes how to monitor, manage, and maintain AD DS to help achieve high availability of AD DS.

• 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.

Securing Windows Server Course Outline | M20744

Module 1: Attacks, breach detection, and Sysinternals tools

This module introduces delegates to the concepts and ideas of security in Microsoft specific environments. Delegates are introduced to the “assume breach” philosophy and encourages them to consider the different types of attacks that can occur. Additionally, delegates are taught about key resources, how they detect and respond to an incident, and how an organisation’s needs and requirements determine the overall security policy.

Lessons:

• Understanding attacks
• Detecting security breaches
• Examining activity with the Sysinternals tools

Lab: Basic breach detection and incident response strategies

• Identifying attack types
• Exploring Sysinternals tools

Module 2: Protecting credentials and privileged access

This module explores computer and service accounts, user accounts and rights, credentials, the Local Administrator Password Solution, and Privileged Access Workstations. Delegates will learn about configuring user rights and security options, protecting credentials by using Credential Guard, implementing Privileged Access Workstations, and managing and deploying Local Administrator Password Solution to manage local administrator account passwords.

Lessons:

• Understanding user rights
• Computer and service accounts
• Protecting credentials
• Privileged Access Workstations and jump servers
• Local administrator password solution

Lab: Implementing user rights, security options, and group managed service accounts

• Configuring user rights and account-security options
• Delegating privileges
• Creating group Managed Service Accounts
• Locating problematic accounts

Lab: Configuring and deploying LAPs

• Installing and configuring LAPs
• Deploying and testing LAPs

Module 3: Limiting administrator rights with Just Enough Administration

In this module, delegates will learn how to deploy and configure Just Enough Administration (JEA), which is a technology that allows delegates to apply role-based access control (RBAC) principles through Windows PowerShell remote sessions.

Lessons:

• Understanding JEA
• Verifying and deploying JEA

Lab: Limiting administrator privileges with JEA

• Creating a role-capability file
• Creating a session-configuration file
• Creating a JEA endpoint
• Connecting and testing a JEA endpoint
• Deploying a JEA configuration to another computer

Module 4: Privileged access management and administrative forests

This module explores Enhanced Security Administrative Environment (ESAE) forests, Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM), and Just In Time (JIT) Administration, or Privileged Access Management (PAM).

Lessons:

• ESAE forests
• Overview of Microsoft Identity Manager
• Overview of JIT administration and PAM

Lab: Limiting administrator privileges with PAM

• Layered approach to security
• Configuring trust relationships and shadow principals
• Requesting privileged access
• Managing PAM roles

Module 5: Mitigating malware and threats

In this module, delegates will learn how to use tools such as Windows AppLocker, Windows Defender, Microsoft Device Guard, Windows Defender Application Guard, and Windows Defender Exploit Guard.

Lessons:

• Configuring and managing Windows Defender
• Restricting software
• Configuring and using the Device Guard feature

Lab: Securing applications with Windows Defender, AppLocker, and Device Guard Rules

• Configuring Windows Defender
• Configuring AppLocker
• Configuring Device Guard

Module 6: Analysing activity with advanced auditing and log analytics

This module broadly covers the concepts and techniques of general auditing, and then focusing on how to configure advanced auditing, Windows PowerShell auditing, and logging.

Lessons:

• Overview of auditing
• Advanced auditing
• Windows PowerShell auditing and logging

Lab: Configuring advanced auditing

• Configuring the auditing of file system access
• Auditing domain sign-ins
• Managing advanced audit policy configuration
• Windows PowerShell logging and auditing

Module 7: Deploying and configuring Advanced Threat Analytics and Microsoft Operations Management Suite

This module provides delegates with the opportunity to explore the Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics tool and the Microsoft Operations Management suite (OMS). Delegates will learn how to use them to monitor and analyse the security of a Windows Server deployment. Microsoft Azure Security Centre will also be covered, which allows users to manage and monitor the security configuration of workloads both on-premises and in the cloud.

Lessons:

• Deploying and configuring ATA
• Deploying and configuring Microsoft Operations Management Suite
• Deploying and configuring Azure Security Centre

Lab: Deploying ATA, Microsoft Operations Management Suite, and Azure Security Centre

• Preparing and deploying ATA
• Preparing and deploying Microsoft Operations Management Suite
• Deploying and configuring Azure Security Centre

Module 8: Secure Virtualisation Infrastructure

Delegates will learn how to configure Guarded Fabric VMs, including the requirements for shielded and encryption-supported VMs.

Lessons:

• Guarded fabric
• Shielded and encryption-supported virtual machines

Lab: Guarded fabric with Admin-trusted attestation and shielded VMs

• Deploying a guarded fabric with admin-trusted attestation
• Deploying a shielded VM

Module 9: Securing application development and server-workload infrastructure

This module provides delegates with an understanding of the SCT, which is a free, downloadable set of tools that can be used to create and apply security settings. Delegates will also learn about improving platform security by reducing the size and scope of application and compute resources by containerising workloads.

Lessons:

• Using SCT
• Understanding containers

Lab: Using SCT

• Configuring a security baseline for Windows Server 2016
• Deploying the security baseline for Windows Server 2016

Lab: Deploying and configuring containers

• Deploying and managing a Windows container

Module 10: Planning and protecting data

In this module, delegates will learn how to configure Encrypting File System (EFS) and BitLocker drive encryption to protect data at rest. This module will also cover how to extend protection into the cloud by using Azure Information Protection.

Lessons:

• Planning and implementing encryption
• Planning and implementing BitLocker
• Protecting data by using Azure Information Protection

Lab: Protecting data by using encryption and BitLocker

• Encrypting and recovering access to encrypted files
• Using BitLocker to protect data

Module 11: Optimising and securing file services

This module provides delegates with an understanding of file optimisation services through configuring File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and Distributed File System (DFS). Delegates also will learn how to manage access to shared files by configuring Dynamic Access Control (DAC).

Lessons:

• File Server Resource Manager
• Implementing classification and file management tasks
• Dynamic Access Control

Lab: Quotas and file screening

• Configuring File Server Resource Manager quotas
• Configuring file screening and storage reports

Lab: Implementing Dynamic Access Control

• Preparing for implementing Dynamic Access Control
• Implementing Dynamic Access Control
• Validating and remediating Dynamic Access Control

Module 12: Securing network traffic with firewalls and encryption

In this module, delegates will learn how you to use Windows Firewall as an integral part of an organisation’s protection strategy. It covers the use of Internet Protocol security (IPsec) to encrypt network traffic and to establish security zones on your network. Delegates will also gain an understanding about the Datacenter Firewall feature that can be used to help protect on-premises virtual environments.

Lessons:

• Understanding network-related security threats
• Understanding Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Configuring IPsec
• Datacenter Firewall

Lab: Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

• Creating and testing inbound rules
• Creating and testing outbound rules
• Creating and testing connection security rules

Module 13: Securing network traffic

This module covers a selection of the Windows Server 2016 technologies that can be used to help mitigate network-security threats. It explains how you can configure DNSSEC to help protect network traffic, and use Microsoft Message Analyser to monitor network traffic. Delegates will also learn how to secure Server Message Block (SMB) traffic.

Lessons:

• Configuring advanced DNS settings
• Examining network traffic with Message Analyser
• Securing and analysing SMB traffic

Lab: Securing DNS

• Configuring and testing DNSSEC
• Configuring DNS policies and RRL

Lab: Microsoft Message Analyser and SMB encryption

• Installing and using the Message Analyser
• Configuring and verifying SMB encryption on SMB shares

Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (M20743) Course Outline

Module 1: Install and Configure Windows Server 2016

Lessons

• Introduction to Windows Server 2016
• Installing Windows Server 2016
• Configuring Windows Server 2016
• Preparing for Upgrades and Migrations
• Migrating Server Roles and Workloads
• Windows Server Activation Models
• Lab: Installing and Configuring Server Core

Module 2: Overview of Storage in Windows Server 2016

Lessons

• Overview of Storage in Windows Server 2016
• Implement Data Deduplication
• Configure iSCSI Storage
• Configure the Storage Spaces Feature in Windows Server 2016
• Lab: Implement and Manage Storage

Module 3: Implement Directory Services

Lessons

• Deploying Active Directory Domain Controllers
• Implement Service Accounts
• Azure AD
• Lab: Implement and Manage AD DS

Module 4: Implement AD FS

Lessons

• Overview of AD FS
• Deploy AD FS
• Implement AD FS for a Single Organisation
• Implement Web Application Proxy
• Implement SSO with Microsoft Online Services
• Lab: Implement AD FS
• Lab: Implement Web Application Proxy

Module 5: Implement Network Services

Lessons

• Overview of Networking Enhancements
• Implement IPAM
• Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM
• Lab: Implement Network Services

Module 6: Implement Hyper-V

Lessons

• Configure the Hyper-V Role in Windows Server 2016
• Configure Hyper-V Storage, Networking, and Virtual Machines
• Lab: Implement Server Virtualisation with Hyper-V

Module 7: Configuring Advanced Networking Features

Lessons

• Overview of High-Performance Networking Features
• Configuring Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features
• Lab: Configuring Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features

Module 8: Implementing Software-Defined Networking

Lessons

• Overview of SDN
• Implementing Network Virtualisation
• Implementing Network Controller
• Lab: Deploying Network Controller

Module 9: Implementing Remote Access

Lessons

• Remote Access Overview
• Implementing DirectAccess
• Implementing VPN
• Lab: Implementing DirectAccess

Module 10: Deploying and Managing Windows and Hyper-V Containers

Lessons

• Overview of Containers in Windows Server 2016
• Preparing for Containers
• Installing, Configuring, and Managing Containers by using Docker
• Lab: Installing and Configuring Containers

Module 11: Implementing Failover Clustering

Lessons

• Overview of Failover Clustering
• Implement a Failover Cluster
• Configure Highly Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
• Maintain a Failover Cluster
• Implement a Stretch Cluster
• Lab: Implement Failover Clustering

Module 12: Implement Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

Lessons

• Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with Failover Clustering
• Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
• Implementing Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V VM Migration
• Implementing Hyper-V Replica
• Lab: Implementing Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V

Security Fundamentals Course Outline | Microsoft Windows Server Training | M40367

This course includes the following modules:

• Module 1: Understanding Security Layers
• Module 2: Understanding Authentication, Authorisation, and Accounting
• Module 3: Understanding Security Policies
• Module 4: Understanding Network Security
• Module 5: Protecting the Server and Client

Networking Fundamentals Course Outline | Windows Server Training | M40366

This course includes the following modules:

• Module 1: Understanding Local Area Networking
• Module 2: Defining Networks with the OSI Model
• Module 3: Understanding Wired and Wireless Networks
• Module 4: Understanding Internet Protocol
• Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP in the Command Line
• Module 6: Working with Networking Services
• Module 7: Understanding Wide Area Networks
• Module 8: Defining Network Infrastructures and Network Security

Currently, our team is working on updating the course outline. For more information, contact us.

Managing Windows Environments with Group Policy (M50255) Course Outline

This course includes the following modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Configuration Management

This module describes the basis of what configuration management is and how it functions.

Lessons:

• Configuration Management Overview
• Configuration Management Using Group Policy
• Group Policy Features Introduced with Later Versions of Windows
• Using Windows PowerShell in the Configuration Management Process

Lab: Introducing Configuration Management

• Boot and join the lab virtual machines to the domain
• Explore the default Policy Settings
• Explore Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 interface

Module 2: Using Group Policy Management Tools

This module describes the differences between local and domain policies and the Group Policy management tools you can use to manage these policies. This module also describes the Group Policy refresh process and how to manually force a refresh ahead of the default interval.

Lessons:

• Local and Domain Policies
• Using Group Policy Management Console
• Understanding Group Policy Refresh

Lab: Using Group Policy Management Tools

• Working with Multiple Local Policies
• Installing the GPMC on various Windows operating systems
• Basic Group Policy Management techniques

Module 3: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

This module details the steps a successful Group Policy deployment should follow, linking your design to how your company can best use the features. Essential network components and security design are also defined.

Lessons:

• Design Stages for a Group Policy Infrastructure
• Planning your Group Policy Design
• Designing Your Group Policy Solution
• Deploying Your Group Policy Solution
• Managing Your Group Policy Solution

Lab: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

• Creating an OU Structure for Group Policy
• Delegating GPO Management
• Creating Starter GPOs
• Using the AGPM to manage policies

Module 4: Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing

This module details the concepts that you must grasp in order to troubleshoot Group Policy. The module also describes the options that are available to change the standard Group Policy processing sequence.

Lessons:

• Group Policy Components in AD DS
• Understanding the Group Policy Deployment Order
• Modifying Group Policy Processing

Lab: Understanding the Group Policy Processing Architecture

• Working with Multiple GPO Levels
• Using the Block Inheritance and Enforce Options
• Implementing Security Filtering
• Creating a WMI Filter
• Working with Loopback Processing

Module 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

This module explains how to use the RSoP tools to determine whether policies are being processed in the correct manner. This module discusses how to use the available tools to troubleshoot policy issues; back up, restore, import, copy, and search for GPOs; and migrate GPOs from one domain to another.

Lessons

• Using Group Policy Troubleshooting Tools
• Integration of RSoP Functionality
• Group Policy Logging Options
• Backing Up, Restoring, Importing, and Copying GPOs
• Building Migration Tables

Lab: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

• Using Tools for Troubleshooting
• Backing Up and Restoring GPOs
• Use Command Line Tools to Perform GPO Maintenance

Module 6: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

This module defines the Windows security model and describes the process of using Group Policy to implement user account, computer account, and domain security.

Lessons:

• Exploring the Windows Security Architecture
• Securing User Accounts
• Exploring Security Policies
• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Implementing Domain Security
• Security Policy Options for Window Client and Windows Server

Lab: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

• Using the Security Compliance Manager
• Managing Auditing with a GOP
• Create and Test Restricted Groups
• Implement Security Templates
• Creating a Windows Firewall Policy

Module 7: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

This module describes the process of securing applications in a Windows environment. It also explains how to implement UAC (User Account Control) to help prevent users from running unauthorized software, reducing the likelihood that viruses, Trojan horses, or spyware that might intrude upon the environment.

Lessons:

• Managing UAC Settings
• Defending Against Malware
• Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
• Implementing Windows App Security Settings

Lab: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

• Implementing UAC
• Using AppLocker to Restrict Software
• Configure Windows Defender with Group Policy
• Windows 8.1 Client Lock Screen and App Policies

Module 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy

This module explains many of the settings that are available to configure and restrict the user desktop environment, such as Control Panel restrictions, Start Menu settings, and Windows Explorer configuration.

Lessons:

• Exploring Script Types and Controlling Script Execution
• Defining the Desktop, Start Menu, and Taskbar Settings
• Defining the Control Panel Settings
• Defining the Windows Components Settings
• Configuring the Printer Management and Pruning Settings
• Defining the Network Settings
• Discovering the new Group Policy Settings

Lab: Configuring the Desktop Environment with Group Policy

• Using Logon Scripts
• Configuring Desktop Settings
• Managing Windows Components
• Configuring Printers with Group Policy
• Managing Network Settings

Module 9: Implementing User State Virtualisation

This module explains the different options available to maintain the user's personal files and settings.

Lessons:

• Configuring Folder Redirection
• Managing Offline Files
• Implementing User Experience Virtualisation
• OneDrive for Business

Lab: Implementing User State Virtualisation

• Preparing for Folder Redirection, Offline Files, and UE-V
• Configuring Folder Redirection
• Managing Offline Files
• Implementing User Experience Virtualisation

Module 10: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

This module explains how to use Group Policy for deploying software.

Lessons:

• Using MSI Packages to Distribute Software
• Using Group Policy as a Software Deployment Method
• Deploying Software
• Setting Up Distribution Points
• Using the Systems Center Configuration Manager to Distribute Software

Lab: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

• Creating a Shared Directory Structure on a Server
• Creating a Custom MSI package
• Repackaging an Existing Install Package
• Deploying Software Packages with a GPO

Module 11: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

This module explains how to navigate and use basic Windows PowerShell commands and how to use Windows PowerShell to manage Group Policy. It also explains how you can use PowerShell logon scripts with Group Policy.

Lessons:

• Introducing Windows PowerShell
• Using Windows PowerShell
• Writing PowerShell Scripts
• Windows PowerShell Library for Group Policy
• Windows PowerShell-Based Logon Scripts

Lab: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

• Exploring the Windows PowerShell
• Using Windows PowerShell to Manage GPOs

Module 12: Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration

This module will describe what DSC is all about and how to implement DSC to manage systems on the network.

Lessons:

• Introducing Group Policy Preferences
• Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
• Options for Applying Preferences
• Configure Preference Settings

Lab: Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration

• Write a PowerShell Desired State Configuration Script
• Create a DSC
• Implement DSC

Module 13: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

This module describes the function of Group Policy Preferences. You will learn how to combine Preferences and Policies, and how Preferences are different from Policies.

Lessons:

• Introducing Group Policy Preferences
• Comparing Preferences and Policy Settings
• Options for Applying Preferences
• Configuring Preferences Settings

Lab: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

• Implementing Computer Preferences
• Implementing User Preferences

Deploying Windows Server® 2008 Course Outline | M6418

Implementing and Managing Microsoft® Server Virtualization Course Outline | M10215

Module 1: Evaluating and Planning for Virtualisation

Describe virtualisation as it relates to server, desktop, and application environments. Delegates also will learn how to plan for critical decision points related to hardware requirements, storage, availability, and security.

Lessons

• Overview of Microsoft Virtualisation
• Overview of Microsoft Virtualisation
• Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualisation
• Evaluating the Current Environment for Virtualisation

Lab: Evaluating the Network Environment for Virtualisation

Module 2: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role

After completing this module, delegates will be able to install the Hyper-V server role, and configure host and virtual network settings.

Lessons

• Installing the Hyper-V Server Role
• Configuring Hyper-V Settings and Virtual Networks

Lab: Installing and Configuring the Hyper-V Server Role

Module 3: Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

After completing this module, delegates will be able to determine and configure the most appropriate virtual hard disk(s) to use in a virtual machine. Delegates will also be able to create and configure virtual machines.

Lessons

• Creating and Configuring Virtual Hard Disks
• Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines
• Managing Virtual Machine Snapshots
• Working with the Virtual Machine Connection Application

Lab: Creating Virtual Hard Disks and Virtual Machines

Module 4: Integrating System Center Virtual Machine Manager with Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2

After completing this module, delegates will be able to plan for, and deploy, System Center Virtual Machine Manager with their Hyper-V solution.

Lessons

• Planning for Integration of System Center Virtual Machine Manager
• Installing the VMM Server and Administrator Console
• Managing Hosts and Host Groups

Lab: Planning and Deploying VMM 2008 R2

Module 5: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 R2After completing this module, delegate will be able to use VMM 2008 R2 to create and deploy virtual machines.

Lessons

• Creating a New Virtual Machine Using VMM 2008 R2
• Converting a Physical Server to a Virtual Machine
• Converting and Migrating Virtual Machines

Lab: Creating and Deploying Virtual Machines

Module 6: Managing Virtual Machines Using Virtual Machine Manager 2008

This module explains how to perform various management tasks on virtual machines stored within the VMM infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of VMM Management Tasks
• Creating and Managing Checkpoints

Lab: Managing Virtual Machines Using VMM 2008 R2

Module 7: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

Lessons

• Overview of the VMM Library
• Managing Profiles and Templates
• Designing Fault Tolerance for the VMM Library

Lab: Configuring and Managing the VMM Library

Module 8: Configuring User Roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal

This module explains how to configure and manage user roles and the Virtual Machine Manager Self-Service Portal.

Lessons

• Configuring User Roles
• Installing and Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal

Lab: Configuring the VMM Self-Service Portal

Module 9: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation

This module explains how to configure high availability for server virtualisation.

Lessons

• Overview of Failover Clustering
• Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V
• Implementing High Availability with VMM 2008 R2

Lab: Implementing High Availability for Server Virtualisation

Module 10: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

This module explains how to maintain software updates using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tools.

Lessons

• Overview of the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool
• Configuring WSUS and the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

Lab: Maintaining Software Updates Using the Offline Virtual Machine Servicing Tool

Module 11: Monitoring and Reporting Virtualisation

This module explains how to use the monitoring tools included with VMM 2008 and integrate System Center Operations Manager to provide extended monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Lessons

• Monitoring Jobs in VMM 2008 R2
• Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008 R2
• Configuring Performance and Resource Optimisation

Lab: Integrating System Center Operations Manager with VMM 2008

Module 12: Backup and Restore Strategies for Virtual Machines

This module explains how to configure and manage resources in the VMM Library.

Lessons

• Overview of Backup and Restore Options for Virtual Machines and the VMM Database
• Implementing Data Protection Manager for Backing Up the VMM Infrastructure

Lab: Using Data Protection Manager to Back-Up the VMM 2008 Infrastructure

Module 13: Desktop Virtualisation Using Remote Desktop Services

This module explains how to describe and implement the core role services included in the Remote Desktop Services server Role.

Lessons

• Overview of Remote Desktop Services
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Session Host
• Implementing Remote Desktop Connection Broker
• Implementing the Remote Desktop Connection Virtualisation Host

Lab: Implementing Remote Desktop Services

Module 14: Extending Remote Desktop Services Outside the Organisation

This module explains how to implement and configure the Remote Desktop Gateway and Remote Desktop Web Access.

Lessons

• Configuring the Remote Desktop Gateway
• Configuring Remote Desktop Web Access

Lab: Integrating Remote Desktop Web Access into the Desktop Virtualisation Infrastructure

Configuring and Troubleshooting Windows Server® 2008 Application Infrastructure Course Outline  | M6439

Module 1: Configuring Storage for Windows Server 2008 Applications

This module covers the storage options most commonly associated with Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 instances today.  It introduces storage architectures, mediums, and protocols, guides delegates through the configuration steps for connecting iSCSI storage, and introduces the concept of VHDs as storage and boot devices.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Storage Concepts in Windows Server 2008
• Lesson 2: Configuring iSCSI Storage for Windows Server
• Lesson 3: Working with Virtual Hard Disks

Lab: Lab A: Configuring iSCSI Storage for Windows Server 2008

Lab: Lab B: Managing Virtual Hard Disks

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Understand general Storage concepts in Windows Server 2008
• Configure iSCSI Storage for Windows Server
• Work with Virtual Hard Disks in Windows Server 2008

Module 2: Configuring High Availability for Windows Server 2008 Applications

This module covers Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2’s built-in platforms that facility high availability for business applications. These general-purpose platforms include Network Load Balancing and Windows Failover Clustering in both single-site and multiple-site configurations.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Network Load Balancing Fundamentals
• Lesson 2: Implementing a Network Load Balancing Cluster
• Lesson 3: Windows Failover Cluster Fundamentals
• Lesson 4: Preparing for Failover Clustering
• Lesson 5: Implementing a Windows Failover Cluster

Lab: Lab A: Installing and Managing an NLB Cluster

Lab: Lab B: Building a Windows Failover Cluster

Lab: Lab C: Managing a Windows Failover Cluster

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Understand Network Load Balancing Fundamentals
• Implement a Network Load Balancing Cluster
• Understand Windows Failover Cluster Fundamentals
• Prepare for Failover Clustering
• Implementing a Windows Failover Cluster in Windows Server 2008

Module 3: Configuring Remote Desktop Services

This module covers the introductory steps required to bring a single Remote Desktop Services Host server online and prepare it for remote application delivery to users. Delegates in this module will complete all aspects of the single-server configuration while preparing the environment for adding potential future servers.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Remote Desktop Services Overview
• Lesson 2: Configuring a Remote Desktop Services Host Server
• Lesson 3: Configuring the Remote Desktop User Experience
• Lesson 4: Deploying and Connecting to Remote App programs
• Lesson 5: Connecting Users to Applications with RD Web Access and RADC
• Lesson 6: Configuring Licensing for Remote Desktop Services

Lab: Lab A: Installing and Configuring an RD Session Host Server

Lab: Lab B: Customising the User Experience

Lab: Lab C: Deploying and Connecting to Remote App programs

Lab: Lab D: Connecting Users to Applications with RD Web Access and RADC

Lab: Lab E: Configuring Licensing for RDS

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Understand Remote Desktop Services Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• Configure a Remote Desktop Services Host Server
• Configure the Remote Desktop User Experience
• Deploy and Connect to Remote App programs
• Connect Users to Applications with RD Web Access and RADC
• Configure Licensing for Remote Desktop Services

Module 4: RDS in the Multiple-Server Configuration

This module covers the extra activities and knowledge required to expand a single-RDSH server environment to one with multiple RDSH servers in a farm configuration.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Building an RDS Server Farm
• Lesson 2: Monitoring the RDS Environment

Lab: Lab A: Building an RDS Server Farm

Lab: Lab B: Monitoring the RDS Environment

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Build an RDS Server Farm
• Monitor and Configure the RDS Environment

Module 5: Securely Delivering RDS Applications to the Internet

This module covers the additional activities that are necessary to build and secure a Remote Desktop Gateway server for the purposes of protecting RDS communication as it passes through untrusted networks such as the Internet.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Remote Desktop Gateway Fundamentals
• Lesson 2: Installing and Managing the RDG

Lab: Lab: Installing and Managing the RDG

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Remote Desktop Gateway Fundamentals
• Install, configure, and manage the RDG

Module 6: IIS Web Applications

This module covers the primary use of IIS as a Web application platform. Delegates will learn to set up and maintain a Web site and application configuration based upon business and developer requirements. Although ASP.NET Web sites are commonly maintained by developers, IT professionals are typically called upon to configure the platform and assist with maintenance. This module will cover IIS 7.5 and IIS 7.0 and outline distinctions between them but will focus on IIS 7.5 as in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: IIS Functional Overview
• Lesson 2: Creating IIS Web Sites and Applications
• Lesson 3: Managing IIS Web Sites and Applications

Lab: Lab A: Creating IIS Web Sites and Applications

Lab: Lab B: Managing IIS Web Sites and Applications

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Understand how IIS Works and What it can do in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
• Create IIS Web Sites and Applications
• Manage IIS Web Sites and Applications

Module 7: IIS FTP and SMTP Services

This module covers IIS' other major feature areas such as file transfer and email functionality. These features are commonly used to support Web sites, and this module will discuss how to properly configure these features in accordance with best practices and based upon business requirements.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Implementing and Configuring IIS FTP Sites
• Lesson 2: Implementing and Configuring IIS SMTP Sites

Lab: Lab: Implementing FTP and SMTP

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Implement and Configure IIS FTP Sites
• Implement and Configure IIS SMTP Sites

Module 8: IIS Server and SSL Management

This module focuses on IIS' security-related features, including SSL, logging, delegated permissions, remote administration, and other features. Delegates will practice a variety of scenarios that reflect common real-world business requirements.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Monitoring and Logging IIS
• Lesson 2: Managing IIS and SSL Security
• Lesson 3: Managing IIS Administrative Delegation and Remote Administration

Lab: Lab A: Managing IIS and SSL Security

Lab: Lab B: Configuring Remote and Delegated Administration in IIS

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Configure and Monitor IIS and the IIS Logs
• Manage IIS and SSL Security
• Manage IIS Administrative Delegation and Remote Administration

Module 9: Microsoft SharePoint Foundation

This module covers the installation and configuration of this evolution of Windows SharePoint Services. Delegates will learn to set up and configure a basic document-sharing site that meets many common organisational and project requirements. It will focus on SharePoint Foundation 2010 as implemented in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.

Lessons

• Lesson 1: Installing and Configuring SharePoint Foundation
• Lesson 2: SharePoint Foundation Integration

Lab: Lab: Installing and Configuring SharePoint Foundation

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Install and Configure SharePoint Foundation
• SharePoint Foundation Integration

Module 10: Windows Streaming Media Services

This module looks at the Media Services features of the Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 platform, and introduces delegates to key concepts such as Real-Time Streaming Protocol, authentication, authorisation, and more. Delegates will learn to install and configure Media Services to support use of the system features.

Lessons

• Lesson 1:  Installing and Configuring Streaming Media Services
• Lesson 2:  Securing Streaming Media

Lab: Lab A: Installing and Configuring Media Services

Lab: Lab B: Configuring Media Services Content Security

After completing this module, delegates will be able to:

• Install and Configure Streaming Media Services
• Secure Streaming Media