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Identity with Windows Server 2016 (70-742)
Prepare for the Microsoft 70-742 exam using Identity with Windows Server 2016 (70-742) course and lab. The lab comes with a well-organized component library for every task. The MCSA windows server 2016 course and lab completely cover the 70-742 exam objectives and include topics such as identity and active directory 2016, installing and configuring domain controllers, creating and managing active directory users and computers, and more.
- Practice in 57 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 17 Interactive Lessons and 101 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 584 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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57 Hands-On LiveLabs
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17Interactive Lessons
101Topics
57LiveLab
584Practice Test Questions
15Videos
157Flashcards
157Glossary of terms
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The Microsoft 70-742 exam focuses on the identity functionality in Windows Server 2016. It covers the installation and configuration of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and Group Policy implementation for non-Nano Server environments. It also covers functionalities such as Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS), and Web Application proxy implementations.
Target Career Roles
- Server Administrator
- Technical Consultant
- System Administrator
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Lessons
17 Interactive Lessons · 101 topics01 Introduction 5 topics +
- About the 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 Exam
- 70-742 Exam Topics
- About the MCSA 70-742 Cert Guide
- Objectives and Methods
- How This Book Is Organized
02 Introducing Active Directory 2016 7 topics +
- Identity and Active Directory 2016
- Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
03 Installing and Configuring Domain Controllers 12 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Installing a New Forest
- Adding or Removing a Domain Controller from a Domain
- Upgrading a Domain Controller
- Installing AD DS on a Server Core Installation
- Installing a Domain Controller with Install from Media (IFM)
- Installing and Configuring a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC)
- Configuring Domain Controller Cloning
- Resolving DNS SRV Record Registration Issues
- Configuring a Global Catalog Server
- Transferring and Seizing Operations Master Roles
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Creating and Managing Active Directory Users and Computers 8 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Creating, Copying, Configuring, and Deleting Users and Computers
- Automating the Creation of Active Directory Accounts
- Performing Bulk Active Directory Operations
- Configuring User Rights
- Implementing Offline Domain Join
- Managing Inactive and Disabled Accounts
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Creating and Managing Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units 7 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Creating, Copying, Configuring, and Deleting Groups and OUs
- Configuring Group Nesting
- Delegating the Creation and Management of Groups and OUs
- Managing Group Membership Using Group Policy
- Managing Default Active Directory Containers
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Configuring Service Authentication and Account Policies 6 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Creating and Configuring Service Accounts
- Configuring Kerberos Constrained Delegation (KCD)
- Configuring Default Domain Account Policies
- Configuring and Applying Password Settings Objects (PSOs)
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Maintaining Active Directory 8 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Configuring Active Directory Snapshots
- Backing Up and Restoring Active Directory and SYSVOL
- Managing Active Directory Offline
- Cleaning Up Metadata
- Configuring Replication to Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs)
- Monitoring and Managing Replication
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Configuring Active Directory in a Complex Enterprise Environment 5 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Deploying Windows Server 2016 Domain Controllers Within a Pre-Existing Active Directory Environment
- Configuring Trusts
- Configuring Sites
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Creating and Managing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) 7 topics · 9 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Group Policy
- Managing Starter GPOs
- Backing Up, Importing, Copying, and Restoring GPOs
- Delegating Group Policy Management
- Detecting Health Issues Using the Group Policy Infrastructure Status Dashboard
- Local Group Policies
- Review All Key Topics
9 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Configuring Group Policy Processing 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Configuring Processing Order, Precedence, and Blocking of Inheritance
- Configuring Security Filtering and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Filtering
- Client-Side Processing
- Review All Key Topics
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Configuring Group Policy Settings 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Configuring Software Installation
- Configuring Folder Redirection
- Configuring Scripts
- Configuring Administrative Templates
- Review All Key Topics
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Configuring Group Policy Preferences 3 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Configuring Control Panel Settings
- Configuring Windows Settings
- Review All Key Topics
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Installing and Configuring Active Directory Certificate Services 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Installing Active Directory Integrated Enterprise Certificate Authority
- Configuring Certificate Revocation List Distribution Points
- Configuring CA Backup, Recovery, and Administrative Role Separation
- Review All Key Topics
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Managing Certificates 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Managing Certificate Templates
- Managing Certificate Deployment, Validation, Revocation, and Renewal
- Managing Certificate Autoenrollment Using Group Policies
- Configuring Key Archival and Recovery
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Installing and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services 7 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Implementing Claims-Based Authentication
- Configuring Authentication
- Implementing and Configuring Device Registration
- Integrating AD FS with Microsoft Passport
- Configuring AD FS to Enable Authentication of Users Stored in LDAP Directories
- Review All Key Topics
- End-of-Lesson Review Questions
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Implementing Web Application Proxy 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Installing and Configuring Web Application Proxy
- Implementing WAP as AD FS Proxy
- Review All Key Topics
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Installing and Configuring Active Directory Rights Management Services 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Installing an Active Directory Rights Management Services Server
- Managing AD RMS Templates and Exclusion Policies
- Backing Up and Restoring AD RMS
- Review All Key Topics
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
Hands-On Labs Our edge
57 LiveLabs- Installing AD DS and Promoting the Server to a Domain Controller
- Installing RODC
- Promoting an Existing Domain Controller to a Global Catalog Server
- Creating and Configuring a New User
- Creating a New Computer Account in Active Directory Domain Services
- Copying Users
- Deleting Objects
- Configuring a User's Rights
- Creating a Group
- Creating an Organizational Unit
- Creating a Service Account in AD DS
- Setting Up Kerberos Delegation
- Configuring a Default Domain Password Policy
- Configuring Account Lockout Policy Settings
- Configuring Kerberos Policy Settings
- Configuring and restoring objects by using the Active Directory recycle bin
- Creating a Backup
- Stopping the AD DS service
- Cleaning up the metadata of a domain
- Allowing accounts to replicate to RODC
- Raising the domain functional level
- Configuring sites
- Renaming sites
- Moving a server between sites
- Creating a new subnet
- Configuring GPO Links
- Creating a Starter GPO
- Creating a GPO
- Exporting Starter GPOs for use in another forest
- Creating and configuring a migration table
- Restoring a GPO to previously backed up settings
- Backing up a GPO
- Delegating the creation of GPOs
- Configuring multiple local GPOs
- Blocking Inheritance
- Setting Up a Security Filter
- Setting up folder redirection
- Enabling administrative template filters
- Deploying Software via Group Policy Management
- Configuring Internet Explorer settings
- Configuring Printers
- Configuring Power Options
- Configuring a New File Operation
- Configuring a New Folder Operation
- Installing and Configuring AD CS on a Server
- Backing Up CA
- Delegating permissions
- Enabling Certificate Templates
- Creating an Autoenrollment Certificate
- Revoking and Exporting a Certificate
- Installing and Configuring a Standalone AD FS Server
- Configuring Authentication Policies
- Integrating AD FS with PIN Complexity
- Installing Web Application Proxy
- Installing AD RMS
- Adding an exclusion policy for users
- Generating a new cluster key password
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03 / Exam details
Identity with Windows Server 2016 (70-742) Details
Prepare for the Microsoft 70-742 exam using Identity with Windows Server 2016 (70-742) course and lab. The lab comes with a well-organized component library for every task. The MCSA windows server 2016 course and lab completely cover the 70-742 exam objectives and include topics such as identity and active directory 2016, installing and configuring domain controllers, creating and managing active directory users and computers, and more.
Questions
40-60
(per exam)
Duration
120 minutes
(per exam)
Passing Score
The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
(scaled score)
Exam Fee
USD 165
(per exam)
Delivered by
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Question Format
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active...
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Practice Tests
584 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
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What is the exam registration fee?+
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Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
How many questions are asked in the exam?+
The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam?+
120 minutes
What is the passing score?+
The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
What is the exam's retake policy?+
General Microsoft Certification exam retake policy
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. At that time, candidates can log onto their certification dashboard and reschedule the exam themselves.
- If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam a third time.
- A 14-day waiting period is also imposed between the third and fourth attempts and fourth and fifth attempts.
- A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of their first attempt.
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Exam retake exceptions will be granted for the following reasons:
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