MCSA SERVER

Overview

What is involved

Earning an MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification qualifies you for a position as a network or computer systems administrator or as a computer network specialist, and it is the first step on your path to becoming a Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE).

STEP 1 – SKILLS

Possess foundational IT skills. If you feel that you do not possess these skills, consider pursuing one or more Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certifications.

STEP 2 – EXAMS

Pass 3 required exams. Be sure to explore the exam prep resources.

1. Exam 70-740/Course 20740

Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

2. Exam 70-741/Course 20741

Networking with Windows Server 2016

3. Exam 70-742/Course 20742

Identity with Windows Server 2016

STEP 3 – CERTIFICATION

Earn your MCSA: Windows Server 2016.

STEP 4 – CONTINUING EDUCATION

Earn an MCSE by passing 1 related exam.

Admission Requirements

GRADE 10-12

Course Objectives

In this course, delegates will describe the major networking technologies and systems of modern networks, and configure, manage, and troubleshoot modern networks. In addition, delegates will be able to:

Identify basic network theory concepts and major network communications methods
Describe bounded network media
Describe unbounded network media
Identify the major types of network implementations
Identify TCP/IP addressing and data delivery methods
Analyse routing and switching technologies
Identify the components of a TCP/IP implementation
Analyse network security
Implement network security
Identify the components of a WAN implementation.
Identify the components used in cloud computing and virtualization
Identify the components of a remote network implementation
Manage networks

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012 0/5
- Lecture 2.1
  
  Windows Server 2012 Overview
- Lecture 2.2
  
  Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management
- Lecture 2.3
  
  Installing Windows Server 2012
- Lecture 2.4
  
  Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012
- Lecture 2.5
  
  Introduction to Windows PowerShell
Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services 0/3
- Lecture 3.1
  
  Overview of AD DS
- Lecture 3.2
  
  Overview of Domain Controllers
- Lecture 3.3
  
  Installing a Domain Controller
Module 3: Managing Active Directory Domain Services Objects 0/4
- Lecture 4.1
  
  Managing User Accounts
- Lecture 4.2
  
  Managing Group Accounts
- Lecture 4.3
  
  Managing Computer Accounts
- Lecture 4.4
  
  Delegating Administration
Module 4: Automating Active Directory Domain Services Administration 0/3
- Lecture 5.1
  
  Using Command-line Tools for Administration
- Lecture 5.2
  
  Using Windows PowerShell for Administration
- Lecture 5.3
  
  Performing Bulk Operations with Windows PowerShell
Module 5: Implementing IPv4 0/4
- Lecture 6.1
  
  Overview of TCP/IP
- Lecture 6.2
  
  Understanding IPv4 Addressing
- Lecture 6.3
  
  Subnetting and Supernetting
- Lecture 6.4
  
  Configuring and Troubleshooting IPv4
Module 6: Implementing DHCP 0/4
- Lecture 7.1
  
  Installing a DHCP Server Role
- Lecture 7.2
  
  Configuring DHCP Scopes
- Lecture 7.3
  
  Managing a DHCP Database
- Lecture 7.4
  
  Securing and Monitoring DHCP
Module 7: Implementing DNS 0/3
- Lecture 8.1
  
  Name Resolution for Windows Client and Servers
- Lecture 8.2
  
  Installing and Managing a DNS Server
- Lecture 8.3
  
  Managing DNS Zones
Module 8: Implementing IPv6 0/4
- Lecture 9.1
  
  Overview of IPv6
- Lecture 9.2
  
  IPv6 Addressing
- Lecture 9.3
  
  Coexistence with IPv6
- Lecture 9.4
  
  IPv6 Transition Technologies
Module 9: Implementing Local Storage 0/3
- Lecture 10.1
  
  Overview of Storage
- Lecture 10.2
  
  Managing Disks and Volumes
- Lecture 10.3
  
  Implementing Storage Spaces
Module 10: Implementing File and Print Services 0/3
- Lecture 11.1
  
  Securing Files and Folders
- Lecture 11.2
  
  Protecting Shared Files and Folders Using Shadow Copies
- Lecture 11.3
  
  Configuring Network Printing
Module 11: Implementing Group Policy 0/2
- Lecture 12.1
  
  Overview of Group Policy
- Lecture 12.2
  
  Group Policy Processing
Module 12: Securing Windows Servers Using Group Policy Objects 0/4
- Lecture 13.1
  
  Windows Security Overview
- Lecture 13.2
  
  Configuring Security Settings
- Lecture 13.3
  
  Restricting Software
- Lecture 13.4
  
  Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Module 13: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V 0/4
- Lecture 14.1
  
  Overview of Virtualization Technologies
- Lecture 14.2
  
  Implementing Hyper-V
- Lecture 14.3
  
  Managing Virtual Machine Storage
- Lecture 14.4
  
  Managing Virtual Networks