Microsoft Windows Server Training - United Kingdom

Windows Server Administration Course Outline

Module 1: Windows Server Administration Overview

This module describes how to distinguish different Windows Server editions and techniques for deployment, servicing, and activation. The module also introduces Windows Server Core and compares it with the Desktop Experience version. The module describes tools and concepts for administering Windows Server, such as Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, and delegation of privileges.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows Server administration principles and tools
• Introducing Windows Server
• Windows Server Core Overview

Lab: Deploying and configuring Windows Server

• Deploying and configuring Server Core
• Implementing and using remote server administration

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Windows Server as well as techniques for deployment, servicing, and activation.
• Describe Windows Server Core, its specifics, and ways to administer it.

Module 2: Identity Services in Windows Server

This module introduces identity services and describes Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a Windows Server environment. The module describes how to deploy domain controllers in AD DS, as well as the Azure Active Directory (AD) and the benefits of integrating Azure AD with AD DS. The module also covers Group Policy basics and how to configure group policy objects (GPOs) in a domain environment. Finally, the modules describe the role of Active Directory certificate services and certificate usage.

Lessons

• Overview of AD DS
• Deploying Windows Server domain controllers
• Overview of Azure AD
• Implementing Group Policy
• Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services

Lab: Implementing identity services and Group Policy

• Deploying a new domain controller on Server Core
• Configuring Group Policy
• Deploying and using certificate services

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe AD DS in a Windows Server environment.
• Deploy domain controllers in AD DS.
• Describe Azure AD and benefits of integrating Azure AD with AD DS.
• Explain Group Policy basics and configure GPOs in a domain environment
• Describe the role of Active Directory certificate services and certificate usage

Module 3: Network Infrastructure services in Windows Server

This module describes how to implement core network infrastructure services in Windows Server. The modules cover how to deploy, configure and manage DNS and IPAM. The modules also describe how to use Remote Access Services.

Lessons

• Deploying and managing DHCP
• Deploying and managing DNS services
• Deploying and managing IPAM

Lab: Implementing and configuring network infrastructure services in Windows Server

• Deploying and configuring DHCP
• Deploying and configuring DNS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe, deploy, and configure DHCP service.
• Deploy, configure, and manage DNS.
• Describe, deploy, and manage IPAM.

Module 4: File Servers and Storage management in Windows Server

This module describes how to configure file servers and storage in Windows Server. The module covers file sharing and deployment of Storage Spaces technology. The module describes how to implement data deduplication, iSCSI-based storage in Windows Server, and finally, how to deploy DFS.

Lessons

• Volumes and file systems in Windows Server
• Implementing sharing in Windows Server
• Implementing Storage Spaces in Windows Server
• Implementing Data Deduplication
• Implementing iSCSI
• Deploying Distributed File System

Lab : Implementing storage solutions in Windows Server

• Implementing Data Deduplication
• Configuring iSCSI storage
• Configuring redundant storage spaces
• Implementing Storage Spaces Direct

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Implement sharing in Windows Server
• Deploy Storage Spaces technology
• Implement the data deduplication feature
• Implement iSCSI-based storage
• Deploy and manage Distributed File System (DFS)

Module 5: Hyper-V virtualization and containers in Windows Server

This module describes how to implement and configure Hyper-V VMs and containers. The module covers key features of Hyper-V in Windows Server, describes VM settings, and how to configure VMs in Hyper-V. The module also covers security technologies used with virtualization, such as shielded VMs, Host Guardian Service, admin-trusted and TPM-trusted attestation, and KPS.

Lessons

• Hyper-V in Windows Server
• Configuring VMs
• Securing virtualization in Windows Server
• Containers in Windows Server
• Overview of Kubernetes

Lab: Implementing and configuring virtualization in Windows Server

• Creating and configuring VMs
• Installing and configuring containers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the key features of Hyper-V in Windows Server.
• Describe VM settings and deploy and configure VMs in Hyper-V.
• Explain the use of security technologies for virtualization.
• Describe and deploy containers in Windows Server.
• Explain the use of Kubernetes on Windows.

Module 6: High Availability in Windows Server

This module describes current high availability technologies in Windows Server. The module describes failover clustering and considerations for implementing it, and how to create and configure failover clustering. The module also explains stretch clusters and options for achieving high availability with Hyper-V VMs.

Lessons

• Planning for failover clustering implementation
• Creating and configuring failover cluster
• Overview of stretch clusters
• High availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V VMs

Lab: Implementing failover clustering

• Configuring iSCSI storage
• Configuring a failover cluster
• Deploying and configuring a highly available file server
• Validating the deployment of the highly available file server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe failover clustering and the considerations for implementing it.
• Create and configure failover clusters.
• Describe stretch clusters.
• Describe options to achieve high availability with Hyper-V VMs.

Module 7: Disaster recovery in Windows Server

This module describes disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server and how to implement them. The module covers how to configure and use Hyper-V Replica and describes Azure Site Recovery. The module also covers how to implement Windows Server backup and describes the Azure Backup service.

Lessons

• Hyper-V Replica
• Backup and restore infrastructure in Windows Server

Lab: Implementing Hyper-V Replica and Windows Server Backup

• Implementing Hyper-V Replica
• Implementing backup and restore with Windows Server Backup

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe and implement Hyper-V Replica.
• Describe Azure Site Recovery.
• Describe and implement Windows Server backup.
• Describe the Azure Backup service.

Module 8: Windows Server security

This module describes Windows Server security features and how to implement them. The module covers credentials used in Windows Server and explains how to implement privileged access protection. In addition to describing methods and technologies for hardening Windows Server security, the module explains how to configure Just Enough Administration (JEA) and how to secure SMB traffic. Finally, the module covers Windows Update, its deployment and management options.

Lessons

• Credentials and privileged access protection in Windows Server
• Hardening Windows Server
• Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
• Securing and analysing SMB traffic
• Windows Server update management

Lab: Configuring security in Windows Server

• Configuring Windows Defender Credential Guard
• Locating problematic accounts
• Implementing LAPS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe credentials used in Windows Server.
• Explain how to implement privileged access protection.
• Describe methods and technologies to harden security in Windows Server.
• Describe and configure Just Enough Administration (JEA).
• Secure SMB traffic in Windows Server.
• Describe Windows Update and its deployment and management options.

Module 9: Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server

This module describes key Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) features in Windows Server. The modules cover how to deploy session-based desktops and describes personal and poled virtual desktops.

Lessons

• Remote Desktop Services Overview
• Configuring a session-based desktop deployment
• Overview of personal and pooled virtual desktops

Lab: Implementing RDS in Windows Server

• Implementing RDS
• Configuring RemoteApp collection settings
• Configuring a virtual desktop template

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Windows Server.
• Describe and deploy session-based desktops.
• Describe personal and pooled virtual desktops.

Module 10: Remote access and web services in Windows Server

This module describes how to implement virtual private networks (VPNs), Network Policy Server (NPS), and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). The module provides an overview of remote access services and describes Always On VPN functionality, as well as how to configure NPS and Web Server (IIS) in Windows Server.

Lessons

• Overview of RAS in Windows Server
• Implementing VPNs
• Implementing NPS
• Implementing Always On VPN
• Implementing Web Server in Windows Server

Lab: Deploying network workloads

• Implementing Web Application Proxy
• Implementing VPN in Windows Server
• Deploying and Configuring Web Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe VPN options in Windows Server.
• Describe Always On VPN functionality.
• Describe and configure NPS.
• Describe and configure Web Server (IIS).

Module 11: Monitoring, performance, and troubleshooting

This module describes how to implement service and performance monitoring and apply troubleshooting in Windows Server. The module highlights monitoring tools and describes how to monitor performance, including event logging and how to perform event logging monitoring for troubleshooting purposes.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows Server monitoring tools
• Using Performance Monitor
• Monitoring event logs for troubleshooting

Lab: Monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server

• Establishing a performance baseline
• Identifying the source of a performance problem
• Viewing and configuring centralized event logs
• Identifying the source of a performance problem
• Describe monitoring tools in Windows Server.
• Describe performance monitoring and use it in Windows Server.
• Describe event logging and perform event logging monitoring for troubleshooting purposes.

Module 12: Upgrade and migration in Windows Server

This module describes how to perform upgrades and migrations for AD DS, Storage, and Windows Server. The module covers tools to use for AD DS migration. The module also covers the Storage Migration Service, and finally, Windows Server migration tools and usage scenarios.

Lessons

• AD DS migration
• Storage Migration Service
• Windows Server migration tools

Lab: Migrating Server workloads

• Selecting a process to migrate server workloads
• Planning how to migrate files by using Storage Migration Service

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe tools to use for AD DS migration.
• Describe the Storage Migration Service.
• Describe Windows Server migration tools and their usage scenarios.

Azure Stack HCI WS013 Course Outline

Within this Microsoft training course, you will learn the following modules:

Module 1: Introducing Azure Stack HCI

This module describes the basic characteristics of Azure Stack HCI, along with its peer offerings that are part of the Azure Stack portfolio, including Azure Stack Hub and Azure Stack Edge. The module also presents an overview of the Azure Stack HCI core technologies and management tools, and a high-level walkthrough of a typical implementation process. Finally, the modules conclude with a summary of Azure Stack HCI hybrid capabilities, most of which are covered in detail in Module 4.

Lessons

• Overview of Azure Stack HCI
• Overview of Azure Stack HCI technologies
• Overview of Azure Stack HCI management tools
• Overview of the Azure Stack HCI hybrid capabilities

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe basic capabilities and use cases of the Microsoft Azure Stack portfolio.
• Identify the core components of the Azure Stack HCI architecture.
• Identify common management tools used to deploy and manage a hyperconverged infrastructure.
• Describe the purpose and capabilities of Azure Arc.
• Identify Azure infrastructure services that you can integrate into your on-premises environment.
• Configure cloud witness as the quorum witness type.
• Describe how to establish a Point-to-Site VPN to an Azure virtual network with Azure Network Adapter
• Describe the characteristics and use cases for Azure File Sync and Azure Monitor.
• Explain now to maintain business continuity, using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery.
• Describe Azure Update Management use cases and architecture.
• Describe the high-level process for provisioning an Azure Stack HCI implementation.

Module 2: Operating and maintaining Azure Stack HCI

This module describes how to implement, manage, and maintain workloads on Azure Stack HCI. As described in the first module, Azure Stack HCI is designed to optimize performance, resiliency, and scalability of specific types of workloads. Implementing these workloads follows the initial configuration, which involves provisioning virtualized storage and networking layers on top of the hardware approved by Microsoft that is running the Windows Server 2019 operating system. This module provides an overview of different Azure services and Windows Server functionality that can be used to manage and maintain those workloads, leveraging integration of Windows Server 2019 with Azure.

Lessons

• Implementing and managing workloads on Azure Stack HCI
• Maintaining Azure Stack HCI

Lab: Lab B: Using Windows Admin Center in hybrid scenarios

• Integrating hyperconverged infrastructure with Azure services
• Reviewing Azure integration functionality
• Managing updates to hyperconverged infrastructure

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Implement shared clustering with shared disks.
• Describe components required to deploy shielded VMs.
• Implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) workloads.
• Host container-based deployments in Azure Stack HCI.
• Create a Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN connection to an Azure virtual network, with Azure Network Adapter.
• Describe Azure File Sync architecture.
• Implement Azure File Sync to replicate files between on-premises and an Azure file share.
• Manage Azure Stack HCI workloads with Azure Arc.

Module 3: Planning for and implementing Azure Stack HCI storage

This module describes how to plan for and implement Azure Stack HCI Storage. The module covers the core HCI storage technologies in detail and includes specific coverage of Storage QoS and Storage Replica (in the context of Azure Stack HCI). The module describes the process of planning, implementation, and management of Azure Stack HCI storage.

Lessons

• Overview of Azure Stack HCI Storage core technologies
• Planning for Storage Spaces Direct in Azure Stack HCI
• Implementing a Storage Spaces Direct-based hyper-converged infrastructure
• Managing Storage Spaces Direct in Azure Stack HCI
• Planning for and implementing Storage QoS
• Planning for and implementing Storage Replica

Lab: Implementing a Storage Spaces Direct cluster

• Implementing a Storage Spaced Direct cluster by using Windows PowerShell
• Managing of a Storage Spaces Direct cluster by using Windows Admin Center and Windows PowerShell
• Managing and monitoring resiliency of a Storage Spaces Direct cluster
• Managing Storage Spaces Direct cluster tiers
• Identifying and analyzing metadata of a Storage Spaces Direct cluster (optional)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Azure Stack HCI storage core technologies.
• Plan for Storage Spaces Direct in Azure Stack HCI.
• Implement Storage Spaces Direct-based Hyper-Converged Infrastructure.
• Manage Storage Spaces Direct in Azure Stack HCI.
• Plan for and implement Storage QoS.
• Plan for and implement Storage Replica.

Module 4: Planning for and implementing Azure Stack HCI networking

This module describes how to plan for and implement Software Defined Networking in Azure Stack HCI. The module focuses on the technology and its basic functionality, with emphasis on Windows Admin Center as the primary SDN management tool. The module also covers in more detail four specific components of SDN available in Azure Stack HCI; Switch Embedded Teaming (SET), Software Load Balancing (SLB), Datacenter Firewall, and RAS Gateways.

Lessons

• Overview of Azure Stack HCI core networking technologies
• Overview of network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking
• Planning for and implementing Switch Embedded Teaming
• Planning for and implementing Datacenter Firewall
• Planning for and implementing Software Load Balancing
• Planning for and implementing RAS Gateways

Lab: Lab A: Deploying Software-Defined Networking

• Deploying Software-Defined Networking by using PowerShell
• Managing virtual networks by using Windows Admin Center and PowerShell
• Implementing SDN Access Control List by using Windows Admin Center
• Implementing SDN Software Load Balancing by using Windos Admin Center and Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the core Software-Defined Networking (SDN) components of Azure Stack HCI.
• Distinguish between software-only and hardware-only features, in the context of Azure Stack HCI.
• Describe the use case for Simplified SMB Multichannel and Multi-NIC Cluster Networks.
• Describe network virtualization in the context of Azure Stack HCI.
• Describe the process of deploying SDN in Azure Stack HCI.
• Plan for and implement SET.
• Describe SLB functionality and infrastructure and implement SLB.
• Implement and configure Datacenter Firewall.
• Implement, configure, and troubleshoot RAS Gateway.

Administering Configuration Manager - Fundamentals and Asset Management 55313AC Course Outline

Module 1: Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Configuration Manager

• Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Features of Configuration Manager
• Configuration Manager Concepts and Fundamentals
• Configuration Manager Console, CMTrace, and Other Tools

Lab: Installing and Using the Configuration Manager Console and CMTrace

• Installing the Configuration Manager Console
• Using the Configuration Manager Console
• Using CMTrace

Module 2: Infrastructure Preparation for Client Deployment and Management

• Configuration Manager integration with Active Directory
• User and System Resource Discovery
• Resource Collections
• Boundaries and Boundary Groups

Lab: Configuring Active Directory Integration, Discovery, and Collections

• Verifying the Configuration of Active Directory Integration
• Configuring Resource Discovery Methods
• Creating Collections

Lab: Configuring Boundaries and Boundary Groups

• Configuring and Discovering Boundaries
• Configuring Boundary Groups

Module 3: Configuration Manager Client

• Configuration Manager Client Fundamentals
• Client Installation
• Client Settings
• Client Health

Lab: Installing the Configuration Manager Client

• Configuring Roles and Settings for Client Installation
• Installing the Configuration Manager Client
• Monitoring the Client Installation Process

Lab: Configuring Client Settings and Monitoring Client Health

• Configuring and Verifying Client Settings
• Verifying Client Health

Module 4: Asset Management in Configuration Manager

• Introduction to Asset Management Features
• Hardware Inventory
• Software Inventory
• Asset Intelligence
• Software Metering

Lab: Configuring and Managing Hardware and Software Inventory Collection

• Configuring Hardware Inventory
• Configuring Software Inventory and File Collection
• Testing Inventory Collection and Reviewing Results

Lab: Configuring Asset Intelligence

• Implementing the Asset Intelligence Synchronisation Point
• Configuring Asset Intelligence Reporting Classes
• Importing Software License Data

Lab: Configuring and Managing Software Metering

• Configuring Software Metering
• Generating and Summarising Software Metering Data

Module 5: Queries and Reports

• Data and Status Message Queries
• Real-Time CMPivot Queries
• Reports

Lab: Creating and Running Queries

• Creating a Simple-Value Query
• Creating a Prompted-Value Query
• Creating a Subselected-Value Query
• Copying, Modifying, and Using a Status Message Query

Lab: Using CMPivot

• Using Basic Functions of CMPivot
• Using CMPivot to Analyse the Current State of a Device
• Creating Collections Based on CMPivot Results

Lab: Implementing and Using Configuration Manager Reporting

• Configuring SQL Reporting Services
• Implementing a Reporting Services Point
• Running Reports
• Subscribing to Reports

Administering Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager 55348AC​ Course Outline

Module 1: Managing Computers and Mobile Devices in the Enterprise

• Overview of Systems Management by Using Enterprise Management Solutions
• Overview of The Configuration Manager Architecture
• Overview of the Configuration Manager Administrative Tools
• Tools for monitoring and Troubleshooting a Configuration Manager Site

Lab: Exploring the Configuration Manager Tools

• Exploring the Configuration Manager Tools

Module 2: Analysing Data Using Queries, Reports, and CMPivot

• Introduction to Queries
• Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services
• Analysing the Real-Time State of a Device by Using CMPivot

Lab: Creating and Running Queries

• Creating Data Queries
• Creating Subselect Queries

Lab: Configuring SSRS

• Configuring a Reporting Services Point

Lab: Analysing the Real-Time State of a Device by Using CMPivot

• Using CMPivot to Analyse the Current State of Devices

Module 3: Preparing the Configuration Manager Management Infrastructure

• Configuring Site Boundaries and Boundary Groups
• Configuring Resource Discovery
• Organising Resources Using Device and User Collections

Lab: Configuring Boundaries and Resource Discovery

• Configuring Boundaries, Boundary Groups, and Fallback Relationships
• Configuring Active Directory Discovery Methods

Lab: Configuring User and Device Collections

• Creating a Device Collection
• Creating a User Collection
• Configuring a Maintenance Window

Module 4: Deploying and Managing the Configuration Manager Client

• Overview of the Configuration Manager Client
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client
• Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
• Managing Client Settings and Performing Management Operations

Lab: Deploying the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Client Software

• Preparing the Site for Client Installation
• Deploying the Configuration Manager Client Software by Using Client Push Installation

Lab: Configuring and Monitoring Client Status

• Configuring and Monitoring Client Health Status

Lab: Managing Client Settings

• Configuring Client Settings
• Performing Management Operations

Module 5: Managing Inventory for PCs and Applications

• Overview of Inventory Collection
• Configuring Hardware and Software Inventory
• Managing Inventory Collection
• Configuring Software Metering
• Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence

Lab: Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection

• Configuring and Managing Hardware Inventory

Lab: Configuring Software Metering

Lab: Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence

• Preparing the Site for Asset Intelligence
• Configuring Asset Intelligence
• Monitoring License Agreements by Using Asset Intelligence
• Viewing Asset Intelligence Reports

Module 6: Distributing and Managing Content Used for Deployments

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Content Management
• Distributing and Managing Content on Distribution Points

Lab: Distributing and Managing Content for Deployments

• Installing a New Distribution Point
• Managing Content Distribution

Module 7: Deploying and Managing Applications

• Overview of Application Management
• Creating Applications
• Deploying Applications
• Managing Applications
• Deploying and Managing Windows Apps

Lab: Creating and Deploying Applications

• Creating Applications with Requirements
• Deploying Applications

Lab: Managing Application Supersedence and Removal

• Managing Application Supersedence
• Uninstalling the Excel Viewer Application

Lab: Using Configuration Manager to Deploy Windows Apps

• Configuring Support for Sideloading Windows Apps
• Configuring a Windows App
• Deploying Windows Apps to User

Module 8: Maintaining Software Updates for Managed PCs

• Software Updates Process
• Preparing a Configuration Manager Site for Software Updates
• Managing Software Updates
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting Software Updates
• Enabling Third-Party Updates

Lab: Configuring the Site for Software Updates

• Configuring and Synchronising the Software Update Point

Lab: Deploying and Managing Software Updates

• Determining Software Update Compliance
• Deploying Software Updates to Clients
• Configuring Automatic Deployment Rules

Module 9: Implementing Defender Protection for Managed PCs

• Overview of Endpoint Protection in Configuration Manager
• Configuring, Deploying, and Monitoring Endpoint Protection Policies
• Configuring and Deploying Advanced Threat Policies

Lab: Implementing Endpoint Protection

• Configuring the Endpoint Protection Point and Client Settings
• Configuring and Deploying Endpoint Protection Policies
• Monitoring Endpoint Protection

Lab: Implementing Advanced Threat Policies

• Creating and Deploying Advanced Threat Protection Policies

Module 10: Managing Compliance and Secure Data Access

• Overview of Compliance Settings
• Configuring Compliance Settings
• Viewing Compliance Results
• Managing Resource and Data Access

Lab: Managing Compliance Settings

• Managing Configuration Items and Baselines
• Viewing Compliance Settings and Reports
• Configuring Remediation in Compliance Settings
• Using Compliance Information to Create Collections

Module 11: Managing Operating System Deployment

• An Overview of Operating System Deployment
• Preparing a Site For Operating System Deployment
• Deploying an Operating System
• Managing Windows as a Service

Lab: Preparing the Site for Operating-System Deployment

• Managing the Site System Roles Used to Support Operating System Deployment
• Managing Packages to Support Operating System Deployment

Lab: Deploying Operating-System Images for Bare-Metal Installations

• Preparing the Operating System Image
• Creating a Task Sequence to Deploy an Image
• Deploying an Image

Module 12: Managing and Maintaining a Configuration Manager Site

• Configuring Role-Based Administration
• Configuring Remote Tools
• Overview of Configuration Manager Site Maintenance and Management Insights
• Backing Up and Recovering a Configuration Manager Site
• Updating the Configuration Manager infrastructure

Lab: Configuring Role-Based Administration

• Configuring a New Scope for Toronto Administrators
• Configuring a New Administrative User

Lab: Configuring Remote Tools

• Configuring the Remote Tools Client Settings and Permissions
• Managing Desktops by Using Remote Control

Lab: Maintaining a Configuration Manager Site

• Configuring Maintenance Tasks in Configuration Manager
• Configuring the Backup Site Server Task
• Recovering a Site from a Backup

Module 13: What’s New in Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

• What’s New in Microsoft Endpoint Manager Covering Each Semi-Annual Release

Windows Server 2019 Hybrid and Azure IaaS WS012 Course Outline

Module 1: Introducing Azure Hybrid IaaS with Windows Server 2019

• Overview of Azure IaaS
• Overview of the Azure Hybrid Model
• Using Hybrid Admin Tools

Module 2: Implementing Identity in Hybrid Scenarios

• Implementing AD DS on Azure IaaS
• Integrating AD DS with Azure AD
• Implementing Managed AD DS Environments

Lab: Implementing Integration Between AD DS and Azure AD

• Preparing Azure AD for Integration with AD DS
• Preparing On-Premises AD DS for Azure AD Integration
• Downloading, Installing, and Configuring Azure AD Connect
• Verifying Integration Between AD DS and Azure AD
• Implementing Azure AD Integration Features in AD DS

Module 3: Facilitating Hybrid Management and Operational Monitoring in Hybrid Scenarios

• Windows Admin Centre
• Azure Arc
• Azure Monitor
• Azure Automation

Lab: Using Windows Admin Centre in Hybrid Scenarios

• Provisioning Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019
• Implementing Hybrid Connectivity via Azure Network Adapter
• Deploying Windows Admin Centre gateway in Azure
• Verifying Functionality of Windows Admin Centre Gateway in Azure

Module 4: Implementing Security Solutions in Hybrid Scenarios

• Azure Security Centre
• Azure Sentinel
• Managing Windows Updates

Lab: Using Azure Security Centre in Hybrid Scenarios

• Provisioning Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019
• Configuring Azure Security Centre
• On2boarding On-Premises Windows Server 2019 into Azure Security Centre
• Verifying the Hybrid Capabilities of Azure Security Centre

Module 5: Implementing File Services in Hybrid Scenarios

• Implementing Azure Files
• Implementing Azure File Sync

Lab: Implementing Azure File Sync

• Implementing DFS Replication in your On-Premises Environment
• Creating and Configuring a Sync Group
• Replacing DFS Replication with File Sync–Based Replication
• Verifying Replication and Enabling Cloud Tiering
• Troubleshooting Replication Issues

Module 6: Deploying and Configuring Azure VMs

• Deploying Azure VMs
• Configuring Azure VM Networking
• Configuring Azure VM Storage
• Configuring Azure VM Security

Lab: Deploying and Configuring Windows Server 2019 on Azure VMs

• Authoring ARM Templates for Azure VM Deployment
• Modifying ARM Templates to Include VM Extension-Based Configuration
• Deploying Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019 By Using ARM Templates
• Configuring Administrative Access to Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019
• Configuring Windows Server 2019 Security in Azure VMs

Module 7: Managing and Maintaining Azure VMs

• Managing Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019
• Maintaining Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019

Lab: Managing Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019

• Provisioning Azure VMs Running Windows Server 2019
• Managing Windows Server 2019 in Azure VMs by Using Windows Admin Centre
• Managing Windows Server 2019 in Azure VMs from Cloud Shell by Using PowerShell Remoting
• Managing Windows Server 2019 in Azure VMs by Using Run Command
• Managing Windows Server 2019 in Azure VMs by Using the Serial Console
• Managing Windows Server 2019 in Azure VMs by Using Azure Policy Guest Configuration

Module 8: Planning and Implementing Migration and Recovery Services in Hybrid Scenarios

• Azure Migrate
• Storage Migration Server
• Azure Site Recovery
• Storage Replica
• Azure Backup

Lab: Implementing Azure-Based Recovery Services

• Implementing the Lab Environment
• Creating and Configuring an Azure Site Recovery Vault
• Implementing Hyper-V VM Protection by Using Azure Site Recovery Vault
• Implementing Azure Backup

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). 

Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure Course Outline | M10967

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

This module explains how the Windows Server 2012 editions, installation options, optimal service and device configuration and general post-installation configuration all contribute to the functionality and effectiveness of your Windows Server implementation.

Lessons

• Windows Server Architecture.
• Installing Windows Server.
• Configuring Services.
• Configuring Devices and Device Drivers.
• Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

After completing this module, student will be able to:

• Describe Windows Server components and architecture.
• Install Windows Server 2012.
• Configure services.
• Configure devices and device drivers.

Module 2: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

This module will introduce you to different storage technologies and discuss how to implement the storage solutions in Windows Server. There is also a discussion on how to create a resilient strategy for your storage, helping to avoid unplanned downtime and loss of data.

Lessons

• Identifying Storage Technologies.
• Managing Disks and Volumes.
• Fault Tolerance.
• Lab: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify a suitable storage technology.
• Manage storage within Windows Server.
• Implement disk fault tolerance.

Module 3: Understanding Network Infrastructure

In this module, students will learn how to describe fundamental network component and terminology thus enabling the student to select an appropriate network component in a particular scenario.

Lessons

• Network Architecture Standards.
• Local Area Networking.
• Wide Area Networking.
• Wireless Networking.
• Connecting to the Internet.
• Remote Access.
• Lab: Selecting Network Infrastructure Components

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe physical network topologies and standards.
• Define local area networks (LANs).
• Define wide area networks (WANs).
• Describe wireless networking technologies.
• Explain how to connect a network to the Internet.
• Describe how technologies are used for remote access.

Module 4: Connecting Network Components

This module explores the functionality of low-level networking components, including switches and routers. In addition, the module provides guidance on how best to connect these and other components together to provide additional network functionality.

Lessons

• Understanding the OSI Model.
• Understanding Media Types.
• Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches.
• Understanding Routing.
• Lab: Connecting Network Components

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the industry standard protocol model.
• Describe wiring methodologies and standards.
• Describe adapters, hubs, and switches.
• Describe routing technologies and protocols.

 Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP

This module describes the requirements of a protocol stack and then focuses on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol stack.

Lessons

• Overview of TCP/IP.
• IPv4 Addressing.
• IPv6 Addressing.
• Name Resolution.
• Lab: Implementing TCP/IP

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the Functionality of the TCP/IP Suite.
• Describe IPv4 Addressing.
• Configure an IPv4 Network.
• Describe IPv6 Addressing and Transition.
• Describe the Various Name Resolution Methods Used by TCP/IP Hosts.

Module 6: Implementing Windows Server Roles

This module explains the functional requirements of a server computer and how to select and deploy appropriate server roles to support these functional requirements.

Lessons

• Role-Based Deployment.
• Deploying Role-Specific Services.
• Considerations for Provisioning Roles.
• Lab: Implementing Server Roles
• Lab: Implementing Server Roles

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe role-based deployment.
• Deploy role-specific servers.
• Describe deployment options for server roles.

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory

This module explains that, as a directory service, how AD DS stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and network administrators.

Lessons

• Introducing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
• Implementing AD DS.
• Managing Users, Groups, and Computers.
• Implementing Group Policy
• Lab: Implementing AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental features of AD DS.
• Implement AD DS.
• Implement organizational units (OUs) for managing groups and objects. 
• Configure client computers centrally with group policy objects (GPOs).

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

This module explains how, in addition to file and share permissions, you can also use data encryption to restrict data access.

Lessons

• Overview of Defense-in-Depth.
• Physical Security.
• Internet Security.
• Lab: Implementing IT Security Layers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the risks posed by connecting to the Internet.
• Describe possible mitigations to these risks.
• Describe the Windows Server components and features that can help provide his Internet security.

Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows Server

This module reviews the tools and concepts available for implementing security within a Microsoft Windows infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of Windows Security.
• Securing Files and Folders.
• Implementing Encryption.
• Lab: Implementing Windows Security

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the Windows Server features that help improve your network’s security.
• Explain how to secure files and folders in the Windows Server environment.
• Explain how to use the Windows Server encryption features to help secure access to resources.

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

This module explains possible threats when you connect your computers to a network, how to identify them, and how implement appropriate Windows network security features to help to eliminate them.

Lessons

• Overview of Network Security.
• Implementing Firewalls.
• Internet Protocol Security (IPsec)
• Lab: Implementing Network Security

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify network-based security threats.
• Implement Windows Firewall to secure Windows hosts.
• Explain how to enforce corporate compliance.

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

This module explains how an information technology (IT) administrator can account for and mitigate the risks of malicious code, unauthorized use, and data theft.

Lessons

• Client Software Protection Features.
• E-Mail Protection.
• Server Protection.
• Lab: Implementing Security Software

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Implement Windows Server technologies and features to improve client security.
• Describe security threats posed by e-mail and how to reduce these threats.
• Explain how to improve server security using Windows Server security analysis and hardening tools.

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

This module discusses the importance of monitoring the performance of servers, and how you monitor servers to ensure that they run efficiently and use available server capacity. It also explains performance monitoring tools to identify components that require additional tuning and troubleshooting, so that you can improve the efficiency of your servers.

Lessons

• Event Logging.
• Performance Monitoring.
• Lab: Monitoring Server Performance

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use the Event Viewer to identify and interpret Windows Logs, and Application and Services Logs.
• Measure system resource usage and identify component bottlenecks

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

This module explains the importance of system updates, how to troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process, and how to implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability.

Lessons

• Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup.
• Server Availability and Data Recovery.
• Applying Updates to Windows Server.
• Troubleshooting Windows Server.
• Lab: Maintaining Windows Server

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process.
• Implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability.
• Explain the importance of system updates.
• Implement an appropriate troubleshooting methodology to resolve problems with Windows Server.

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

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.

Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Course Outline | M20410

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

This module introduces students to the editions of Windows Server 2012 and the new Windows Server 2012 management tools. It also covers how to install Windows Server 2012, how to perform post-deployment tasks, and how to perform basic administrative tasks.

Lessons

• Windows Server 2012 Overview
• Installing Windows Server 2012
• Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012
• Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
• Introduction to Windows PowerShell

Lab: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe Windows Server 2012.
• Install Windows Server 2012.
• Perform post‑installation configuration of Windows Server 2012.
• Describe the management tools available in Windows Server 2012.
• Perform basic administrative tasks using Windows PowerShell.

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module covers the structure of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and its various components, such as forest, domain, and organizational units (OUs). It also gives an overview of domain controllers, in addition to choices that are available with Windows Server 2012 for installing AD DS on a server.

Lessons

• Overview of AD DS
• Overview of Domain Controllers
• Installing a Domain Controller

Lab: Installing Domain Controllers

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the structure of AD DS.
• Describe the purpose of domain controllers.
• Install a domain controller.

Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

This module describes how to manage user accounts and computer accounts, including how to manage various consumer devices that employees use. The module also covers how to manage an enterprise network by managing groups, and how to delegate administrative tasks to designated users or groups.

Lessons

• Managing User Accounts
• Managing Groups
• Managing Computer Accounts
• Delegating Administration

Lab: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Manage user accounts with graphical tools.
• Manage group accounts with graphical tools.
• Manage computer accounts.
• Delegate permissions to perform AD DS administration.

Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration

This module describes how to use command‑line tools and Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration. It discusses various command-line tools and Windows PowerShell commands, and then describes how to use these tools and commands to modify objects individually and in bulk operations.

Lessons

• Using Command-line Tools for AD DS Administration
• Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS Administration
• Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell

Lab: Automating AD DS Administration by Using Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Use command‑line tools for AD DS administration.
• Use Windows PowerShell cmdlets for AD DS administration.
• Perform bulk operations by using Windows PowerShell.

Module 5: Implementing IPv4

This module discusses using IPv4, which is the network protocol used on the Internet and on local area networks. In this module, students learn how to implement an IPv4 addressing scheme and how to troubleshoot network communication. This module also covers how to determine and troubleshoot network-related problems.

Lessons

• Overview of TCP/IP
• Understanding IPv4 Addressing
• Subnetting and Supernetting
• Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4

Lab: Implementing IPv4

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Describe the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Describe IPv4 addressing.
• Determine a subnet mask necessary for supernetting or subnetting.
• Configure IPv4 and troubleshoot IPv4 communication.

Module 6: Implementing Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

This module covers supporting and troubleshooting a Windows Server-based network infrastructure by deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server role.

Lessons

• Overview of the DHCP Server Role
• Configuring DHCP Scopes
• Managing a DHCP Database
• Securing and Monitoring DHCP

Lab: Implementing DHCP