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Identity with Windows Server 2016 M55344AC Course Outline

Module 1: Deploy Active Directory Services

• Components of AD DS
• AD DS DCs
• Deploy AD DS DCs
• Azure AD Overview

Lab 1: Deploy and Administer AD DS

• Deploy AD DS
• Deploy DCs by Performing DC Cloning
• Administer AD DS

Module 2: Manage Directory Objects

• Manage User Accounts
• Manage Groups in AD DS
• Manage Computer Objects in AD DS
• Administer AD DS by using PowerShell
• Implement and Manage OUs

Lab 1: Manage AD DS Objects

• Create and Manage Groups in AD DS
• Create and Configure User Accounts in AD DS
• Manage Computer Objects in AD DS

Lab 2: Administer AD

• Delegate Administration for OUs

Module 3: Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management

• Overview of Advanced AD DS Deployments
• Deploy a Distributed AD DS Environment
• Configure AD DS Trusts

Lab 1: Domain and Trust Management in AD DS

• Implement Forest Trusts
• Implement Child Domains in AD DS

Module 4: Implement and Administer AD DS Sites and Replication

• Overview of AD DS Replication
• Configure AD DS Sites
• Describe AD DS Sites
• Explain Reasons to Implement Additional Sites
• Configure Additional AD DS Sites
• Describe how AD DS Replication Works between Sites
• Describe the Intersite Topology Generator
• Describe SRV Resource Records
• Describe How Domain-Joined Computers Locate DCs
• Explain How to Move DCs Between Sites

Lab 1: Implement AD DS Sites and Replication

• Describe AD DS Site Links
• Explain the Concept of Site-Link Bridging
• Describe how to Manage Intersite Replication
• Configure AD DS Intersite Replication
• Describe the Tools for Monitoring and Managing Replication

Module 5: Implement Group Policy

• What is Group Policy?
• Implement and Administer Group Policy
• Group Policy Scope and Processing
• Troubleshoot the Application of GPOs

Lab 1: Implement a Group Policy Infrastructure

• Creating and Configuring GPOs
• Managing GPO Scope

Lab 2: Troubleshoot Group Policy Infrastructure

• Verify GPO Application
• Troubleshoot GPOs

Module 6: Manage User Settings with Group Policy

• Implement Administrative Templates
• Configure Folder Redirection, Software Installation, and Scripts
• Configure Group Policy Preferences

Lab 1: Manage User Settings with Group Policy

• Use Administrative Templates to Manage User Settings
• Implement Settings by using Group Policy Preferences
• Configure Folder Redirection

Module 7: Secure AD DS

• Secure DCs
• Implement Account Security
• Implement Authentication Auditing
• Configure Managed Service Accounts

Lab 1: Secure AD DS

• Implement Security-Related Polices in AD DS
• Implement Read Only Domain Controllers to Secure AD DS
• Create and Manage Service Accounts

Module 8: Deploy and Manage AD CS

• Deploy CAs
• Administer CAs
• Troubleshoot and Maintain CAs

Lab 1: Deploy and Configure a Two-Tier CA Hierarchy

• Deploy an Offline Root CA
• Deploy an Enterprise Subordinate CA

Module 9: Deploy and Manage Certificates

• Deploy and Manage Certificate Templates
• Manage Certificate Deployment, Revocation, and Recovery
• Use Certificates in a Business Environment

Lab 1: Deploy and Use Certificates

• Configure Certificate Templates for End Users
• Enroll for Certificate and Use Certificates
• Configure Key Recovery for Critical Certificates

Module 10: Implement and Administer AD FS

• Overview of AD FS
• AD FS Requirements and Planning
• Deploy and Configure AD FS
• Web Application Proxy Overview

Lab 1: Implement AD FS

• Deploy AD FS Infrastructure
• Configure an Application to use AD FS
• Configure AD FS for a Business-Partner Scenario

Module 11: Implement AD DS Synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD

• Plan and Prepare for Directory Synchronization
• Implement Directory Synchronization by using Azure AD Connect
• Manage Identities with Directory Synchronization

Lab 1: Configure Directory Synchronization

• Deploy Directory Synchronization between the AD DS and Azure AD
• Manage Users and Groups in a Directory  Synchronization Scenario

Module 12: Monitor, Manage, and Recover AD DS

• Monitor AD DS
• Manage the Active Directory Database
• Active Directory Backup and Recovery Solutions

Lab 1: Recover Objects in AD DS

• Backup and Restore AD DS
• Recover Objects in AD DS
• Monitor Azure AD

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
• The Configuration Manager Console, CMTrace and Other Tools

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

Module 3: The Configuration Manager Client

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

Module 4: Asset Management in Configuration Manager

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

Module 5: Queries and Reports

• Data and Status Message Queries
• Real-time CMPivot Queries
• 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 1: Exploring the Configuration Manager Tools

Module 2: Analyzing Data using Queries, Reports and CMPivot

• Introduction to Queries
• Configuring SQL Server Reporting Services
• Analyzing the Real-Time State of a Device by using CMPivot
• Lab 1: Creating and Running Queries
• Lab 2: Configuring SSRS
• Lab 3: Analyzing the Real-Time State of a Device by using CMPivot

Module 3: Preparing the Configuration Manager Management Infrastructure

• Configuring Site Boundaries and Boundary Groups
• Configuring Resource Discovery
• Organizing Resources using Device and User Collections
• Lab 1: Configuring Boundaries and Resource Discovery
• Lab 2: Configuring User and Device Collections

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 1: Deploying the Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager Client Software
• Lab 2: Configuring and Monitoring Client Status
• Lab 3: Managing Client Settings

Module 5: Deploying and Managing the Configuration Manager Client

• Overview of Inventory Collection
• Configuring Hardware and Software Inventory
• Managing Inventory Collection
• Configuring Software Metering
• Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence
• Lab 1: Configuring and Managing Inventory Collection
• Lab 2: Configuring Software Metering
• Lab 3: Configuring and Managing Asset Intelligence

Module 6: Distributing and Managing Content used for Deployments

• Preparing the Infrastructure for Content Management
• Distributing and Managing Content on Distribution Points
• Lab 1: Distributing and Managing Content for Deployments

Module 7: Deploying and Managing Applications

• Overview of Application Management
• Creating Applications
• Deploying Applications
• Managing Applications
• Deploying and Managing Windows Apps
• Lab 1: Creating and Deploying Applications
• Lab 2: Managing Application Supersedence and Removal
• Lab 3: Using Configuration Manager to Deploy Windows Apps

Module 8: Maintaining Software Updates for Managed PCs

• Lab 1: Configuring the Site for Software Updates
• Lab 2: Deploying and Managing Software Updates
• The 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

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 1: Implementing Endpoint Protection
• Lab 2: Implementing Advanced Threat 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 1: Managing Compliance Settings

Module 11: Managing Compliance and Secure Data Access

• An overview of Operating System Deployment
• Preparing a Site for Operating System Deployment
• Deploying an Operating System
• Managing Windows as a Service
• Lab 1: Preparing the Site for Operating-System Deployment
• Lab 2: Deploying Operating-System Images for Bare-Metal Installations

Module 12: Managing Compliance and Secure Data Access

• 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 1: Configuring Role-Based Administration
• Lab 2: Configuring Remote Tools
• Lab 3: Maintaining a Configuration Manager Site

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

• What’s new in Microsoft Endpoint Manager Covering each Semi Annual Release

Fundamentals of a Windows Server Infrastructure Course Outline | M10967

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012

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

Module 2: Implementing Storage in Windows Server

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

Module 3: Understanding Network Infrastructure

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

Module 4: Connecting Network Components

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

Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP

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

Module 6: Implementing Windows Server Roles

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

Module 7: Implementing Active Directory

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

Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers

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

Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows Server

• Overview of Windows Security
• Securing Files and Folders
• Implementing Encryption
• Implementing Windows Security

Module 10: Implementing Network Security

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

Module 11: Implementing Security Software

• Client Software Protection Features
• E-Mail Protection
• Server Protection
• Implementing Security Software

Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance

• Event Logging
• Performance Monitoring
• Monitoring Server Performance

Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server

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

Fundamentals of Active Directory 55152A Course Outline

Module 1: Principles of Active Directory

• Development of Active Directory
• What is X.500?
• LDAP
• Active Directory Architecture
• NTLM and Kerberos
• Managing Operating Systems with GPOs, Workplace Join and InTune
• Active Directory Groups: Domain Local, Global and Universal
• Using and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers
• Forest and Domain Functional Levels
• Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog
• Basic Forest Structure and Design
• Basic Domain Structure and Design
• Basic OU Structure and Design
• Describe the Key Features and Editions of Active Directory
• Principal Components of Active Directory including Sites, Domains, OUs and their use
• Authentication Mechanisms
• Common Design Scenarios
• Techniques used by Active Directory to Manage Computers and Network Resources

Module 2: Fundamentals of WAN Management with Active Directory

• Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management
• Basic AD Sites and Logon Traffic
• Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic
• Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects
• Site Aware Applications
• Key Features in Active Directory
• Function of the Knowledge Consistency Checker and the Inter-Site Topology Generator.
• Fundamentals of WAN Design with Active Directory
• Resolve Common WAN Traffic Issues

Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Group Policy Objects

• Introduction to Group Policy
• Administrative Templates
• Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts
• Introduction to Creating and Using GPOs
• Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs
• Block, Enforce and Inheritance
• GPOs and Active Directory Versions
• Introduction to Controlling and Installing Software with GPOs, SRP and App Locker
• Key Features, Editions, and Hardware Requirements of the Active Directory Group Policy
• Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs and Inheritance
• Upgrade and Migrate to new Administrative Templates
• Understand Block, Enforce, GPO Scripts and Container Linking
• Introduction to Software Installation with GPOs and Application Control
• Resolve Common Issues

Module 4: Principles of Active Directory Integration

• Active Directory and “The Cloud”
• User Principle Names, Authentication and Active Directory Federated Services
• Conclusion, Additional Resources, Labs, and Exercises

Lab 1: What Version of Active Directory are you Running?

• Determine Server Operating System Version of a Domain Controller
• Determine Domain Functional Level
• Determine Forest Functional Level
• Raise Domain and Forest Functional Level
• Create a Logical Active Directory Diagram

Lab 2: Authenticate with a UPN Logon

• Authenticate and Login using both Pre-Windows 2000 and User Principle Name Login Methods
• Understand the Use and Limitations of Active Directory Authentication Methods

Lab 3: Explore Active Directory Objects and Utilities

• Explore and Use the Active Directory Users and Computers Utility
• Create OU Containers, Users and Delegate Rights and Permissions
• Explore the Active Directory Administrative Center
• Understand Common Issues

Lab 4: Explore the default GPO Configuration

• Explore and Use the Group Policy Management Editor
• Explore and Understand the Settings in the Default Active Directory GPOs

Lab 5: Make your own GPO

• Create a new Group Policy Object using the Group Policy Management Editor
• Apply and Test Application of the New GPO

Install and Configure Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory Training Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Window Server 2019

• Installation of Window Server 2019
• Setting Up Device Drivers
• License Authentication and Maintenance
• How to Install Active Directory in Windows Server 2019?
• Install the Active Directory Domain Service Roles
• Configure Active Directory in Windows Server 2019

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory

• What is Active Directory?
• What does Active Directory do?
• How to Set Up Active Directory?
• How to Use Active Directory: Setting Up a Domain Controller and Creating Directory Users
• Active Directory Events to Monitor
• Trust Relationships (and Trust Types)
• Define Active Directory Forests and Trees
• Active Directory Reporting
• How to Find the Source of Account Lockouts in Active Directory?

Module 3: Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers

• Overview
• Installing Windows Server Software
• Window Server Initialization
• What is Windows Server Manager?
• Building a Domain Controller
• Customizing Domain Controller

Module 4: Active Directory Administration Tools

• Managing Active Directory Accounts
• Automate Active Directory Tasks
• Group Policy Objects (GPO) Management
• Active Directory Security Management
• Active Directory Delegation

Module 5: Flexible Single Master of Operations (FSMO)

• Introduction
• Multi Master Model
• Single Master Model
• FSMO Roles in Active Directory
• Transfer FSMO Roles

Module 6: Active Directory Permissions

• What are Active Directory Permissions?
• Types of Active Directory Permissions 
• Viewing Object Permissions
• Modifying Object Permissions

Module 7: Managing AD DS Objects

• What are Active Directory Domain Services?
• How Does AD DS Work?
• What Services does AD DS Provide?
• Benefits of Active Directory Domain Services
• Terms of Active Directory Domain Services
• Manage and Maintain AD DS

Microsoft BizTalk Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to BizTalk Server

• What is BizTalk Server?
• Connecting Diverse Systems
• BizTalk Server Messaging Engine
• Trading Partner Management Using BizTalk Server
• Information Worker Technologies

Module 2: Plan and Architect Your BizTalk Server Solution

• BizTalk Server Architecture
• Performance and Capacity Planning
• Planning for High Availability
• Planning for Security
• Scenarios for Business Solutions
• How BizTalk Server Processes Large Messages?
• Designing the System Architectures for BizTalk Server

Module 3: Trading Partner Management Using BizTalk Server

• Building Blocks of a Trading Partner Management Solution
• BizTalk Server EDI and AS2 Functionality
• EDI and AS2 Solution Architecture
• Post-Configuration Steps to Optimize Your Environment
• Create EDI and AS2 Artefacts
• Developing and Configuring BizTalk Server EDI and AS2 Solutions
• Use Binding Files to Import or Export
• Monitoring EDI and AS2 Solutions

Module 4: Secure and Protect BizTalk Data

• Security Features in BizTalk Server
• Planning Message Security
• Access Control and Data Security

Module 5: Develop BizTalk Applications

• How to Develop BizTalk Server Applications?
• Developing Custom Components
• Utilities and Samples in the SDK
• BizTalk ESB Toolkit

Module 6: Administer and Complete Operational Tasks

• Managing BizTalk Server
• Monitoring BizTalk Server
• Securing BizTalk Server
• Maintaining BizTalk Server

Module 7: How to Use Business Activity Monitoring?

• What is BAM?
• Install and Configure BAM
• Implementing BAM Solutions
• BAM Dynamic Infrastructure
• BAM Portal
• Manage BAM
• Monitor Business Activities with BAM
• BAM Command-Line Tools
• Troubleshoot BAM

Windows Server Hybrid Administrator AI-802 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to AD DS

• Introduction
• Define AD DS
• Define Users, Groups, and Computers
• Define AD DS Forests and Domains
• Define OUs
• Manage Objects and Their Properties in AD DS

Module 2: Manage AD DS Domain Controllers and FSMO Roles

• Introduction
• Deploy AD DS Domain Controllers
• Maintain AD DS Domain Controllers
• Manage the AD DS Global Catalog Role
• Manage AD DS Operations Masters
• Manage AD DS Schema

Module 3: Implement Group Policy Objects

• Introduction
• Define GPOs
• Implement GPO Scope and Inheritance
• Define Domain-Based GPOs
• Create and Configure a Domain-Based GPO
• Define GPO Storage
• Define Administrative Templates

Module 4: Manage Advanced Features of AD DS

• Introduction
• Create Trust Relationships
• Implement ESAE Forests
• Monitor and Troubleshoot AD DS
• Create Custom AD DS Partitions

Module 5: Implement Hybrid Identity with Windows Server

• Introduction
• Select a Microsoft Entra Integration Model
• Plan for Microsoft Entra Integration
• Prepare On-Premises Active Directory for Directory Synchronization
• Install and Configure Directory Synchronization with Microsoft Entra Connect
• Implement Seamless Single Sign-On
• Enable Microsoft Entra Login for Windows VM in Azure
• Knowledge Check
• Describe Microsoft Entra Domain Services
• Implement and Configure Microsoft Entra Domain Services
• Manage Windows Server in a Microsoft Entra Domain Services Environment
• Create and Configure a Microsoft Entra Domain Services Instance
• Join a Windows Server VM to a Managed Domain

Module 6: Deploy and Manage Azure IaaS Active Directory Domain Controllers in Azure

• Introduction
• Select an Option to Implement Directory and Identity Services Using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure
• Deploy and Configure Active Directory Domain Services Domain Controllers in Azure VMs
• Install a Replica Active Directory Domain Controller in an Azure VM
• Install a New Active Directory Forest on an Azure VNet

Module 7: Perform Windows Server Secure Administration

• Introduction
• Define Least Privilege Administration
• Implement Delegated Privileges
• Use Privileged Access Workstations
• Use Jump Servers

Module 8: Describe Windows Server Administration Tools

• Introduction
• Explore Windows Admin Center
• Use Server Manager
• List Remote Server Administration Tools
• Use Windows PowerShell
• Use Windows PowerShell to Remotely Administer a Server

Module 9: Perform Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server

• Introduction
• List the Available Post-Installation Configuration Tools
• Configure Server Core Using Sconfig
• Use DSC to Configure Windows Server
• Perform Post-Installation Configuration with Windows Admin Center
• Configure a Server with Answer Files

Module 10: Administer and Manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine Remotely

• Introduction
• Select the Appropriate Remote Administration Tool
• Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion
• Create an Azure Bastion Host
• Configure Just-in-Time Administration

Module 11: Manage Hybrid Workloads with Azure Arc

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Arc
• Onboard Windows Server Instances
• Connect Hybrid Machines to Azure from the Azure Portal
• Use Azure Arc to Manage Windows Server Instances
• Restrict Access with RBAC

Module 12: Just Enough Administration in Windows Server

• Introduction
• Explain the Concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA)
• Define Role Capabilities for a JEA Endpoint
• Create a Session Configuration File to Register a JEA Endpoint
• Describe How JEA Endpoints Work to Limit Access to a PowerShell Session
• Create and Connect to a JEA Endpoint
• Demonstration: Connect to a JEA Endpoint

Module 13: Configure and Manage Hyper-V

• Introduction
• Define Hyper-V
• Define Hyper-V Manager
• Configure Hyper-V Hosts Using Best Practices
• Configure Hyper-V Networking
• Assess Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features
• Define Nested Virtualization

Module 14: Configure and Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• List the Virtual Machine Configuration Versions
• List the Virtual Machine Generation Versions
• List Available VHD Formats and Types
• Create and Configure VMs
• Determine Storage Options for VMs
• Define Shared VHDs and VHD Sets
• Implement Guest Clusters Using Shared VHDX

Module 15: Secure Hyper-V Workloads

• Introduction
• Define Guarded Fabric
• Define the Host Guardian Service
• Explore TPM-Trusted Attestation
• Define KPS
• Determine Key Features of Shielded VMs
• Compare Encryption-Supported and Shielded VMs in a Guarded Fabric
• Implement a Shielded VM

Module 16: Plan and Deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Compute
• Describe Virtual Machine Storage
• Deploy Azure Virtual Machines
• Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using the Portal
• Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using Azure CLI
• Deploy Azure Virtual Machines Using Templates
• Describe Additional Management Optimization Options

Module 17: Customize Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine Images

• Introduction
• Create a Generalized Image
• Create a New Virtual Machine from a Managed Image
• Create a Managed Image of a Generalized Virtual Machine in Azure
• Create a Virtual Machine from a Managed Image
• Implement Azure Image Builder
• Create a Windows Virtual Machine Using Azure Image Builder Template
• Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder Using PowerShell

Module 18: Automate the Configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Automation
• Implement Azure Automation with DSC
• Remediate Noncompliant Servers
• Describe Custom Script Extensions
• Configure a Virtual Machine by Using DSC

Module 19: Run Containers on Windows Server

• Introduction
• Define Containers
• List the Differences Between Containers and VMs
• Define Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers and Isolation Modes
• Explore Docker
• Prepare a Windows Server 2019 Host for Container Deployment
• Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows Containers

Module 20: Orchestrate Containers on Windows Server Using Kubernetes

• Introduction
• Define Orchestration
• Define Kubernetes
• Deploy Kubernetes Resources
• Create a Kubernetes Cluster on Windows
• Define Azure Arc
• Connect an Azure Arc-Enabled Kubernetes Cluster to Azure Arc

Module 21: Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs

• Introduction
• Understand Azure DNS
• Implement Azure DNS
• Create an Azure DNS Zone and Record Using the Azure Portal
• Implement DNS with Azure IaaS Virtual Machines
• Implement Split-Horizon DNS in Azure
• Troubleshoot DNS

Module 22: Deploy and Manage DHCP

• Introduction
• Use DHCP to Simplify IP Configuration
• Install and Configure the DHCP Role
• Configure DHCP Options
• Configure DHCP Scopes
• Select DHCP High Availability Options
• Implement DHCP Failover

Module 23: Implement Windows Server DNS

• Introduction
• Explore the DNS Architecture
• Work with DNS Zones and Records
• Install and Configure the DNS Role
• Implement DNS Forwarding

Module 24: Implement IP Address Management

• Introduction
• Define IP Address Management
• Deploy IP Address Management
• Administer IP Address Management
• Configure IP Address Management Options
• Manage DNS Zones with IP Address Management
• Manage DHCP Servers with IP Address Management
• Use IP Address Management to Manage IP Addressing

Module 25: Implement Remote Access

• Introduction
• Examine the Remote Access Options in Windows Server
• Select and Set Up VPNs
• Use NPS to Create and Enforce Network Access Policies
• Plan and Implement NPS
• Deploy a PKI for Remote Access
• Use WAP as a Reverse Web Proxy

Module 26: Implement Hybrid Network Infrastructure

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Network Topologies
• Implement Azure VPN Options
• Create a Route-Based VPN Gateway Using the Azure Portal
• Implement Azure ExpressRoute
• Configure Azure Virtual WAN
• Implement DNS in Hybrid Environments

Module 27: Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP Addressing and Routing

• Introduction
• Implement a Virtual Network
• Implement IaaS VM IP Addressing
• Assign and Manage IP Addresses
• Configure a Private IP Address for a Virtual Machine Using the Azure Portal
• Create a Virtual Machine with a Static Public IP Address Using the Azure Portal
• Implement IaaS Virtual Machine IP Routing
• Implement IPv6 for Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

Module 28: Manage Windows Server File Servers

• Introduction
• Define the Windows Server File System
• List the Benefits and Uses of File Server Resource Manager
• Define SMB and Its Security Considerations
• Configure SMB Protocol
• Define Volume Shadow Copy Service

Module 29: Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct

• Introduction
• Define the Storage Spaces Architecture and Its Components
• List the Functionalities, Benefits, and Use Cases of Storage Spaces
• Implement Storage Spaces
• List the Functionalities, Components, Benefits, and Use Cases of Storage Spaces Direct
• Implement Storage Spaces Direct

Module 30: Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication

• Introduction
• Define the Architecture, Components, and Functionality of Data Deduplication
• Define the Use Cases and Interoperability of Data Deduplication
• Implement Data Deduplication
• Manage and Maintain Data Deduplication

Module 31: Implement Windows Server iSCSI

• Introduction
• List the Functionalities, Components, and Use Cases of iSCSI
• List the Considerations for Implementing iSCSI
• Implement iSCSI
• Configure High Availability for iSCSI

Module 32: Implement Windows Server Storage Replica

• Introduction
• List the Functionalities and Components of Storage Replica
• Examine the Prerequisites for Implementing Storage Replica
• Implement Storage Replica by Using Windows Admin Center
• Implement Storage Replica by Using Windows PowerShell

Module 33: Implement a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure

• Introduction
• Describe Azure File Services
• Configure Azure Files
• Configure Connectivity to Azure Files
• Describe Azure File Sync
• Implement Azure File Sync
• Deploy Azure File Sync
• Manage Cloud Tiering
• Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync

Module 34: Implement Windows Server IaaS VM Network Security

• Introduction
• Implement Network Security Groups and Windows IaaS VMs
• Implement Azure Firewall and Windows IaaS VMs
• Implement Windows Firewall with Windows Server IaaS VMs
• Choose the Appropriate Filtering Solution
• Deploy and Configure Azure Firewall Using the Azure Portal
• Capture Network Traffic with Network Watcher
• Log Network Traffic to and from a VM Using the Azure Portal

Module 35: Audit the Security of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud in Hybrid Environments
• Implement and Assess Security Policies
• Protect Your Resources with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Implement Microsoft Sentinel

Module 36: Manage Azure Updates

• Introduction
• Describe Update Management
• Enable Update Management
• Deploy Updates
• View Update Assessments
• Manage Updates for Your Azure Virtual Machines

Module 37: Configure BitLocker Disk Encryption for Windows IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Disk Encryption and Server-Side Encryption
• Configure Key Vault for Azure Disk Encryption
• Encrypt Azure IaaS Virtual Machine Hard Disks
• Back Up and Recover Data from Encrypted Disks
• Create and Encrypt a Windows Virtual Machine

Module 38: Implement Change Tracking and File Integrity Monitoring for Windows IaaS VMs

• Introduction
• Implement Change Tracking and Inventory
• Manage Change Tracking and Inventory
• Manage Tracked Files
• Implement File Integrity Monitoring
• Select and Monitor Entities
• Use File Integrity Monitoring

Module 39: Secure Windows Server DNS

• Introduction
• Implement Split-Horizon DNS
• Create DNS Policies
• Implement DNS Policies
• Secure Windows Server DNS
• Implement DNSSEC

Module 40: Secure Windows Server User Accounts

• Introduction
• Configure User Account Rights
• Protect User Accounts with the Protected Users Group
• Describe Windows Defender Credential Guard
• Block NTLM Authentication
• Locate Problematic Accounts

Module 41: Hardening Windows Server

• Introduction
• Describe Local Password Administrator Solution
• Configure Privileged Access Workstations
• Secure Domain Controllers
• Analyze Security Configuration with Security Compliance Toolkit
• Secure SMB Traffic

Module 42: Windows Server Update Management

• Introduction
• Explore Windows Update
• Outline Windows Server Update Services Server Deployment Options
• Define Windows Server Update Services Update Management Process
• Describe the Process of Update Management

Module 43: Introduction to Cluster Shared Volumes

• Introduction
• Determine the Functionality of Cluster Shared Volumes
• Explore the Architecture and Components of Cluster Shared Volumes
• Implement Cluster Shared Volumes

Module 44: Implement Windows Server Failover Clustering

• Introduction
• Define Windows Server Failover Clustering
• Plan Windows Server Failover Clustering
• Implement Windows Server Failover Clustering
• Manage Windows Server Failover Clustering
• Implement Stretch Clusters
• Define Cluster Sets

Module 45: Implement High Availability of Windows Server VMs

• Introduction
• Select High-Availability Options for Hyper-V
• Consider Network Load Balancing for Hyper-V VMs
• Implement Hyper-V VM Live Migration
• Implement Hyper-V VMs Storage Migration

Module 46: Implement Windows Server File Server High Availability

• Introduction
• Explore the Windows Server File Server High-Availability Options
• Define Cluster Shared Volumes
• Implement Scale-Out File Server
• Implement Storage Replica

Module 47: Implement Scale and High Availability with Windows Server VM

• Introduction
• Describe Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Implement Scaling
• Implement Load-Balancing VMs
• Create a Virtual Machine Scale Set in the Azure Portal
• Describe Azure Site Recovery
• Implement Azure Site Recovery

Module 48: Implement Hyper-V Replica

• Introduction
• Define Hyper-V Replica
• Plan for Hyper-V Replica
• Configure and Implement Hyper-V Replica
• Define Extended Replication
• Define Azure Site Recovery
• Implement Site Recovery from On-Premises Site to Azure
• Implement Site Recovery from On-Premises Site to On-Premises Site

Module 49: Implement Hybrid Backup and Recovery with Windows Server IaaS

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Backup
• Implement Recovery Vaults
• Implement Azure Backup Policies
• Recover Windows IaaS Virtual Machines
• Perform File and Folder Recovery
• Perform Backup and Restore of On-Premises Workloads
• Manage Azure Virtual Machine Backups with Azure Backup Service

Module 50: Protect Your On-Premises Infrastructure from Disasters with Azure Site Recovery

• Introduction
• Azure Site Recovery Overview
• Workloads Supported for Protection with Azure Site Recovery
• Run a Disaster Recovery Drill
• Failover and Failback

Module 51: Protect Your Virtual Machines by Using Azure Backup

• Introduction
• Azure Backup Features and Scenarios
• Back Up an Azure Virtual Machine by Using Azure Backup
• Exercise - Back Up an Azure Virtual Machine
• Restore Virtual Machine Data
• Exercise - Restore Azure Virtual Machine Data

Module 52: Migrate On-Premises Windows Server Instances to Azure IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Plan Your Migration
• Describe Azure Migrate
• Perform Server Assessment
• Assess Physical Servers with Azure Migrate
• Migrate Windows Server Workloads by Using Azure Migrate

Module 53: Upgrade and Migrate Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines

• Introduction
• Describe Azure Migrate
• Migrate Windows Server Workloads by Using Azure Migrate
• Describe Storage Migration
• Migrate File Servers by Using Storage Migration Service

Module 54: Active Directory Domain Services Migration

• Introduction
• Examine Upgrade vs. Migration
• Upgrade a Previous Version of Active Directory Domain Services to Windows Server 2025
• Migrate to Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2025 from a Previous Version

Module 55: Migrate File Server Workloads Using Storage Migration Service

• Introduction
• Storage Migration Service Overview and Usage Scenarios
• Storage Migration Requirements
• Migrate a Server with Storage Migration
• Evaluate Storage Migration Considerations

Module 56: Migrate Windows Server Roles

• Introduction
• Describe the Windows Server Migration Tools
• Install the Migration Tools
• Migrate Roles Using the Migration Tools

Module 57: Monitor Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines and Hybrid Instances

• Introduction
• Enable Azure Monitor for Virtual Machines
• Monitor an Azure Virtual Machine with Azure Monitor
• Enable Azure Monitor in Hybrid Scenarios
• Collect Data from a Windows Computer in a Hybrid Environment
• Integrate Azure Monitor with Microsoft Operations Manager

Module 58: Monitor Your Azure Virtual Machines with Azure Monitor

• Introduction
• Monitoring for Azure VMs
• Monitor VM Host Data
• Use Metrics Explorer to View Detailed Host Metrics
• Collect Client Performance Counters by Using VM Insights
• Collect VM Client Event Logs

Module 59: Monitor Windows Server Performance

• Introduction
• Use Performance Monitor to Identify Performance Problems
• Use Resource Monitor to Review Current Resource Usage
• Review Reliability with Reliability Monitor
• Implement a Performance Monitoring Methodology
• Use Data Collector Sets to Analyze Server Performance
• Monitor Network Infrastructure Services
• Monitor Virtual Machines Running Windows Server
• Monitor Performance with Windows Admin Center
• Use System Insights to Help Predict Future Capacity Issues
• Optimize the Performance of Windows Server

Module 60: Manage and Monitor Windows Server Event Logs

• Introduction
• Describe Windows Server Event Logs
• Use Windows Admin Center to Review Logs
• Use Server Manager to Review Logs
• Use Custom Views
• Implement Event Log Subscriptions

Module 61: Implement Windows Server Auditing and Diagnostics

• Introduction
• Describe Basic Auditing Categories
• Describe Advanced Categories
• Log User Access
• Enable Setup and Boot Event Collection

Module 62: Troubleshoot On-Premises and Hybrid Networking

• Introduction
• Diagnose DHCP Problems
• Diagnose DNS Problems
• Diagnose IP Configuration Issues
• Diagnose Routing Problems
• Use Packet Monitor to Help Diagnose Network Problems
• Use Azure Network Watcher to Help Diagnose Network Problems

Module 63: Troubleshoot Windows Server Virtual Machines in Azure

• Introduction
• Troubleshoot VM Deployment
• Troubleshoot VM Startup
• Troubleshoot VM Extensions
• Troubleshoot VM Connectivity
• Troubleshoot VM Performance
• Troubleshoot VM Storage

Module 64: Troubleshoot Active Directory

• Introduction
• Recover Objects from the AD Recycle Bin
• Recover the AD DS Database
• Recover SYSVOL
• Troubleshoot AD DS Replication
• Troubleshoot Hybrid Authentication Issues