Windows Server 2016: Networking (Exam 70-741)
Course Description Overview
In this course, you will be able to perform basic and advanced networking with Windows Server 2016.
You will:
- Install and configure IPv4.
- Install and configure IPv6.
- Implement DHCP.
- Implement DNS.
- Implement IPAM.
- Implement and configure Remote Access.
- Implement VPN.
- Implement DirectAccess.
- Use DFS for Branch office scenarios.
- Implement advanced networking features.
- Implement software-defined networking.
This course is designed for network and system administrators who administer and maintain Windows Server systems that provide various services in an enterprise environment. Individuals should attend if they are network and system administrators or prospective network and system administrators who are responsible for administering and maintaining Windows Server networks as their primary job responsibility. In addition, individuals who have some knowledge of, and experience working with, Windows Server and who want to further develop their skills for Windows Server 2016 implementation will also benefit from this course.
This course is also designed for students who are seeking the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification and who want to prepare for Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016.
To ensure your success in this course, you should understand the fundamentals of networking. You should also have experience with completing administration and security tasks in an enterprise environment. In addition, you should be comfortable with supporting, configuring, and using a Windows® client such as Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10.
You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following courses, available from United States Career Campus:
- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016: Install, Store, and Compute (Exam 70-740)
- CompTIA® Network+® (Exam N10-006)
- CompTIA® Security +® (Exam SY0-401)
- Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 Standard or Datacenter edition (Desktop Experience)
- If necessary, software for viewing the course slides. (Instructor machine only.)
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware configurations:
- A processor capable of running Hyper-V® for hosting 64-bit VMs with support for SLAT processors—any Intel® processor i3, i5, or i7 above 4th generation that supports SLAT
- 16 gigabytes (GB) RAM or more (32 GB recommended)
- 500 GB or above on hard disk
- DVD-ROM drive (if installing any software from a DVD-ROM)
- Keyboard and mouse (or other pointing device)
- Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 10 graphics card (1,280 × 800 resolution monitor recommended)
- A network adapter compatible with Windows Server 2016
- Internet access (contact your local network administrator)
- Printer (optional) or an installed printer driver
- Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen.
Lesson 1: Implementing an IPv4-Based Network
Topic A: Identify the TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Topic B: Implement IPv4 Addressing
Topic C: Implement Subnetting and Supernetting
Topic D: Configure and Troubleshoot IPv4
Lesson 2: Implementing IPv6
Topic A: Implement IPv6 Addressing
Topic B: Implement IPv6 Alongside IPv4
Topic C: Transition from IPv4 to IPv6
Lesson 3: Implementing DHCP
Topic A: Install the DHCP Server Role
Topic B: Manage DHCP Scopes and Database
Topic C: Secure a DHCP Server
Topic D: Configure Advanced DHCP Settings
Lesson 4: Implementing DNS
Topic A: Identify DNS Concepts
Topic B: Configure the DNS Server Role
Topic C: Configure DNSSEC
Topic D: Configure Socket Pool and Cache Locking
Topic E: Implement Advanced DNS Settings
Topic F: Configure New DNS Features in Windows Server 2016
Topic G: Integrate Active Directory and DNS
Topic H: Configure Zone Transfers, Delegation, and Conditional Forwarding
Topic I: Monitor and Troubleshoot DNS
Lesson 5: Implementing IPAM
Topic A: Set Up IPAM
Topic B: Configure IPAM Settings
Topic C: Manage DHCP and DNS Server Settings Using IPAM
Topic D: Implement New IPAM Features in Windows Server 2016
Lesson 6: Configuring Remote Access in Windows Server 2016
Topic A: Install Remote Access
Topic B: Configure Remote Access
Topic C: Configure NPS and RADIUS
Lesson 7: Implementing VPN
Topic A: Install VPNs
Topic B: Configure VPNs
Lesson 8: Implementing DirectAccess
Topic A: Install DirectAccess
Topic B: Configure DirectAccess
Lesson 9: Configuring Branch Office Solutions
Topic A: Configure DFS Namespaces
Topic B: Configure DFS Replication
Topic C: Configure DFS RDC
Topic D: Troubleshoot DFS
Topic E: Configure BranchCache
Lesson 10: Implementing Advanced Networking Features
Topic A: Implement High Performance Network Solutions
Topic B: Set Up Hyper-V Networking
Topic C: Implement Network Printing
Topic D: Configure Windows Firewall
Lesson 11: Implementing Software-Defined Networking
Topic A: Identify Software-Defined Networking Concepts
Topic B: Deploy SDN