Overview: The 70-741 training series focuses on the networking features and functionality available in Windows Server 2016. It covers DNS, DHCP, and IPAM implementations as well as remote access solutions such as VPN and Direct Access. It also covers DFS and branch cache solutions, high performance network features and functionality, and implementation of Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
This series, along with the 70-741 and 70-742 series, will prepare you to take the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 exams. Taking the 70-744 series will then prepare you to take the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure exams.
Certification Exam Details:
Networking with Windows Server 2016 – Exam 70-741: Learn More about this certification exam.
Series Taught By: Patrick Loner
Available CEUs for Course Series Completion: 15
Students can earn up to 15 CEUs for fully completing this course series. This information will be displayed on the certificate of completion. Learn More
Course Modules
(Duration: 3h 4m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Plan and Implement IP Addressing Schemes for IPv4 Networks
- General Networking Requirements
- IPv4 Required Settings
- IPv4 Addresses
- IPv4 Subnet Masks
- Default Gateways
- Demo – Understanding Binary Addressing
- IPv4 Address Classes
- What are Subnets?
- The Subnetting Method
- Subnet Creation Process
- Demo – Subnetting a Network
- IPv4 Address Types
- IPv4 Network Types
- Demo – Examining VLSM
- Topic B: Configuring IPv4 Hosts
- IPv4 Configuration
- IPv4 Configuration Tools
- Demo – Configuring IPv4
- Topic C: Managing and Troubleshooting IPv4 Connectivity
- Network Routing
- Working with Routing Tables
- Adding Static Routes
- IPv4 Troubleshooting Methodology
- Command Line Troubleshooting Tools
- Graphical Troubleshooting Tools
- Troubleshooting with Windows PowerShell
- Demo – Troubleshooting IPv4
- Microsoft Message Analyzer
- Topic D: Implementing IPv6 for Network Hosts
- The Purpose of IPv6
- Reasons to Use IPv6
- Comparing IPv4 and IPv6
- IPv6 Address Structure
- IPv6 Address Types
- IPv6 Autoconfiguration
- Configuring IPv6
- Tools for Configuring IPv6
- Topic E: Implementing IPv6 Transitioning and Coexistence
- Understanding Node Types
- Options for Coexistence
- IPv6 over IPv4 Tunneling
- Understanding ISATAP
- Understanding 6to4
- Understanding Teredo Transitioning Process
- Chapter 01 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 1h 42m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Overview of the DHCP Server Role
- Introducing DHCP
- DHCP Components and Processes
- Lease Generation Process
- Lease Renewal Process
- DHCP Considerations
- Topic B: Deploying DHCP
- Install and Configure a DHCP Server
- DHCP Authorization
- Demo
- – Installing DHCP
- Creating Scopes
- Configuring DHCP Options
- Demo
- – Creating and Configuring Scopes
- DHCP Relay Agents
- Topic C: Managing and Troubleshooting DHCP
- Implementing Security for DHCP
- DHCP Auditing
- Demo
- – Configuring Security and Auditing
- DHCP Advanced Options
- Additional Scope Types
- High Availability for DHCP
- DHCP Failover
- Demo
- – Configuring DHCP Failover
- DHCP Database
- Migrating DHCP
- Troubleshooting DHCP
- Chapter 02 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 2h 55m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Implementing DNS Servers
- Name Resolution Basics
- What is DNS?
- DNS Namespace
- Types of Names
- Internet Name Resolution
- DNS Components
- DNS Zones and Resource Records
- Installing the DNS Server
- Demo – Installing DNS
- Topic B: Creating and Configuring DNS Zones
- Resource Records
- Zone Types
- Replicating Zones
- Demo – Creating and Configuring DNS Zones
- Standard DNS Name Resolution
- Modifying DNS Name Resolution
- Working with DNS Cache
- Demo – Configuring Cache and Forwarding
- Understanding Domain Delegation
- Demo – Domain Delegation
- Topic C: Understanding Active Directory Integration
- Overview of AD DS and DNS Integration
- SRV Records
- Demo – Examining SRV Records
- Active Directory Integrated Zones
- Application Partitions
- Demo – Configuring Active Directory Integrated Zones
- Topic D: Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
- Advanced Name Resolution
- The GlobalNames Zone
- Demo – Configuring the GlobalNames Zone
- Split DNS
- Introducing DNS Policies
- DNS Policy Objects
- Demo – Configuring DNS Policies
- Implementing DNS Security
- DNS Security (DNSSEC)
- Implementing DNSSEC
- Topic E: Troubleshooting DNS Name Resolution
- Introduction to DNS Troubleshooting
- Obtaining DNS Server Statistics
- Command Line Tools
- Troubleshooting Process
- Managing DNS Services
- Testing DNS Servers
- Demo – Managing and Troubleshooting DNS
- Chapter 03 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 1h 22m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Overview of IPAM
- Introducing IPAM
- IPAM Benefits
- New Features in Windows Server 2016
- IPAM Architecture
- IPAM Deployment Requirements
- IPAM Deployment Considerations
- Topic B: IPAM Deployment
- Implementing IPAM
- Demo
- – Installing and Provisioning the IPAM Role
- IPAM Administration
- Default IPAM Groups
- Demo
- – Administering IPAM
- Configuring IPAM Options
- Demo
- – Managing DNS and DHCP Servers using IPAM
- Topic C: Managing IP Address Spaces by using IPAM
- Managing IP Addressing
- Viewing and Managing IP Addressing
- Monitoring DHCP and DNS Servers
- Adding Address Spaces
- Finding, Allocating, and Reclaiming
- Demo
- – Managing IP Addressing with IPAM
- Chapter 04 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 1h 59m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Remote Access Overview
- What is Remote Access?
- Remote Access Options
- Managing Remote Access
- Demo
- – Installing the Remote Access Role
- The Remote Access Management Console
- Network Policy Server
- NPS Policies
- Using a PKI for Remote Access
- Routing with Windows Server 2016
- Network Address Translation
- Topic B: Implementing the Web Application Proxy
- Overview of Web Application Proxy
- Authentication Options
- Configuring the Web Application Proxy
- Topic C: Planning and Implementing VPNs
- Remote Access with VPNs
- VPN Connection Properties
- Tunneling Protocols
- Authentication Protocols
- VPN Reconnect
- App
- -triggered VPNs
- Configuring a VPN Server
- VPN Configuration Options
- Demo
- – Configuring a VPN Server
- Topic D: Overview of DirectAccess
- Introducing DirectAccess
- DirectAccess Components
- Deployment Options
- DirectAccess Server Prerequisites
- Tunneling Protocol Options
- DirectAccess Process Internally
- DirectAccess Process Externally
- Topic E: Implementing DirectAccess
- Simple DirectAccess Configuration
- Configuration Changes
- Limitations of Simple Configuration
- Advanced DirectAccess Options
- High Availability
- Multisite Deployments
- Configuring a PKI for DirectAccess
- Implementing Client Certificates
- Internal Network Configuration Options
- Configuring DNS Settings
- Monitoring DA Connectivity Chapter 05 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 1h 47m)
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Configuring Networking for Branch Offices
- Branch Office Scenarios
- Considerations for Branch Offices
- WAN Connectivity
- Network Services for Branch Offices
- Implementing RODCs
- Demo
- – Installing an RODC
- Presentation Virtualization
- Remote Desktop Services
- File Services for Branch Offices
- Print Services for Branch Offices
- Topic B: Implementing Distributed File Systems
- Introducing DFS
- DFS Components
- Types of DFS Namespaces
- Deploying DFS Namespaces
- Creating and Managing a DFS Namespace
- Demo
- – Creating a DFS Namespace
- DFS Replication
- DFS Scenarios
- Demo
- – Configuring Replication
- Optimizing DFS
- Managing the DFS Database
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting DFS
- Topic C: Implementing BranchCache
- Introducing BranchCache (edit end)
- BranchCache in Windows Server 2016
- BranchCache Modes
- Data Retrieval using BranchCache
- BranchCache Requirements
- Demo
- – Configuring and Enabling BranchCache
- Chapter 06 Review
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
(Duration: 1h )
- Workbook (Pdf)
- Topic A: Implementing Networking Features for High Performance
- High Performance Networking Features
- NIC Teaming
- Demo – Implementing NIC Teaming
- SMB 3.1.1 Shared Folders
- Advanced SMB 3.1.1 Functionality
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Understanding RSS
- Understanding RSC
- Topic B: Implementing Hyper-V Advanced Networking Features
- Virtual Switch Improvements
- Extensible Virtual Switch
- Understanding SR-IOV
- Dynamic VMQ
- Advanced Features for Network Adapters
- NIC Teaming in Virtual Machines
- Topic C: Introduction to Software-Defined Networking
- SDN Concepts and Tools
- SDN Benefits
- Planning for Software-Defined Networking
- SDN Deployments
- Topic D: Overview of Network Virtualization
- Introduction to Network Virtualization
- Network Virtualization Benefits
- Generic Route Encapsulation
- Chapter 07 Review
- Course Closure
- Review Quiz (Number of attempts allowed: Unlimited)
Course Features Include:
Expert Lectures
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Upon completion of a series of courses you can earn a certificate of completion from Career Academy. Certificates of Completion will display your full name, course completed, as well as the date of completion. Students have the ability to print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.PowerPoint Visuals:
Many of the in-depth theories and processes discussed in our courses can be learned most efficiently through the detailed PowerPoint slides presented. These visuals are accompanied by an instructor voice-over to provide our students with a clear, efficient, and complete presentation of concepts.Professional Development Activities
Students are provided access to professional development activity files which allow for an individual to test out course theories and apply the knowledge they earned from the course.Review Quizzes
Once a course is completed, test your knowledge by taking our course review quiz! Students have the ability to retake any review quizzes as many times as they wish to ensure they understand the material or to improve upon their scores.Mobile Access
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