Windows Server 2016 Boot Camp: MCSA

Introduction:

The MCSA: Windows Server 2016 Training Course is designed for individuals with a solid understanding of server technology who need to learn how to monitor and manage the Windows Server 2016 operating system, client-server structure, network infrastructure, virtualization, domain management, and security implementation.

This certification is essential for network administrators, computer network specialists, computer support specialists, and Windows Server administrators aiming to specialize in Microsoft technology and enhance their skills in IT infrastructure management.

Familiarization with the MCSA certification is crucial for professionals seeking to validate their skills with the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) credential. This course will teach participants how to effectively manage and troubleshoot network infrastructures based on Windows Server 2016.

Objectives:

By the end of this MCSA training course, participants should be able to:

• Prepare and plan a server migration or upgrade strategy
• Install and configure Server Core, Nano Server, and other essential server infrastructure components
• Understand and manage various storage options, including primary disks, dynamic disks, partition table formats, virtual hard disks, file systems, and drive hardware
• Tailor enterprise storage solutions to specific scenarios
• Apply Data Deduplication and Storage Spaces
• Configure Microsoft Hyper-V installations, understanding virtualization in modern server environments
• Install and manage containers in Windows and Hyper-V for efficient software development and administration
• Implement disaster recovery and high availability processes in Windows Server 2016
• Plan, implement, and manage failover clustering for service availability and business continuity
• Enhance the reliability of Hyper-V VMs with failover clustering
• Design, configure, and implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster for high application performance and availability
• Configure and support deployment images for efficient server deployments and upgrades
• Configure, monitor, and manage virtual machine installations to meet the demands of scalable virtualized infrastructure

Training Methodology:

• Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
• Hands-on Labs
• Application of theory in practice
• Group and team-based learning
• Virtual laboratories
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and tests
• Real-world scenarios

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Planning and Implementation of an IPv4 Network

• IPv4 Addressing Planning
• Host Configuration for IPv4
• Monitoring and Troubleshooting IPv4 Networks

Unit 2: DHCP Implementation

• Overview of DHCP Server Role
• Address Allocation using DHCP Beacons
• DHCP Services Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Unit 3: IPv6 Implementation

• Introduction to IPv6 Addressing Schemes
• IPv6 Configuration on Hosts
• IPv6 and IPv4 Coexistence Technologies
• Migration from IPv4 to IPv6

Unit 4: DNS Implementation

• Configuring DNS Zones
• Name Resolution Between DNS Zones
• Integrating Active Directory Domain Services with DNS
• Advanced DNS Configuration Options

Unit 5: IPAM Implementation and Management

• IPAM Basics
• Deploying IPAM Services
• Managing IP Space (Address Ranges)

Unit 6: Remote Access in Windows Server 2016

• Overview
• Web Application Proxy Implementation

Unit 7: Implementing Networking for Branch Offices

• Networking Aspects for Branch Offices
• Distributed File System (DFS) Implementation
• Branch Cache Implementation

Unit 8: Configuring Advanced Networking Features

• Overview of High-Performance Networking Features
• Configuration of Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features

Unit 9: Implementing Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• Overview of SDN Solutions
• SDN Deployment Overview
• Network Virtualization Implementation for Microsoft Private Cloud Networks