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Networking with Windows Server 2016 (70-741)
(pearson-70-741-complete)/ISBN:978-1-61691-894-1
Prepare for the MCSA 70-741 exam using the Networking with Windows Server 2016 (70-741) course and lab. The lab is cloud-based, device-enabled, and can easily be integrated with an LMS. The MCSA Windows Server 2016 course and lab cover all the MCSA 70-741 exam objectives and include topics such as installing and configuring DNS Servers, creating and configuring DNS zones and records, understanding and configuring DNSSEC, implementing Windows Server 2016 IPAM, and more.
Here's what you will get
The MCSA 70-741 exam focuses on the networking features and functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. The MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification exam covers DNS, DHCP, and IPAM implementations as well as remote access solutions, such as VPN and Direct Access. It also covers DFS and BranchCache solutions, high-performance network features and functionality, and the implementation of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions, such as Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV) and Network Controller.
Lessons
15+ Lessons | 96+ Exercises | 190+ Quizzes | 155+ Flashcards | 155+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
75+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 75+ Post Assessment Questions | 150+ Practice Test Questions
Hands-On Labs
58+ LiveLab | 52+ Video tutorials | 01:13+ Hours
Video Lessons
14+ Videos | 44+ Minutes
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Here's what you will learn
Download Course OutlineLessons 1: Introduction
- About the 70-741 Networking with Windows Server 2016 Exam
- 70-741 Exam Topics
- About the MCSA 70-741 Cert Guide
- Objectives and Methods
- Book Features
- How This Book Is Organized
Lessons 2: Installing and Configuring DNS Servers
- DNS Fundamentals
- Windows Server 2016 DNS Installation
- Configure and Implement DNS Global Settings Using Windows PowerShell
- Configure Forwarders
- Configure DNS Delegation
- Configure DNS Socket Pool
- Configure Cache Locking
- Configure DNS Logging
- Configure DNS Delegated Administration
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 3: Creating and Configuring DNS Zones and Records
- Zone Type Overview
- Secondary Zones
- Stub Zones
- Primary Zones
- GlobalNames Zones
- DNSSEC
- Analyzing Zone-Level Statistics
- Zone Scavenging
- Record Options
- DNS Audit and Analytical Events
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 4: Configuring and Managing DNS Policies
- DHCP Options
- DHCP Name Protection
- Manage DNS Client Settings with PowerShell
- Manage DNS Server Settings with PowerShell
- Network Troubleshooting with PowerShell
- Understanding Routing
- Split DNS
- DNS Policies
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 5: Understanding and Configuring DNSSEC
- DNSSEC Planning
- Enabling DNSSEC
- DNSSEC Functionality
- DNSSEC Zone Signing Wizard
- DNSSEC Monitoring
- Trust Anchors
- ZSK/KSK Rollover Process
- DNSSEC Clients
- DNSSEC and Delegation
- Chain of Trust
- DNSSEC Record Types
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 6: Understanding and Configuring DANE
- DANE Overview
- DANE Security
- TLSA Records
- Configuring DANE
- Common DANE Failures
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 7: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016 DHCP Server
- DHCP Fundamentals
- DHCP Server Installation
- DHCP Scopes
- DHCP Options
- DHCP Relay Agent
- DHCP Security Options
- DHCP High Availability
- DHCP Policies
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 8: Implementing Windows Server 2016 IPAM
- IPAM Fundamentals
- IPAM Provisioning
- Create and Manage IP Blocks and Ranges
- Monitor Utilization of IP Address Spaces
- Configure IPAM Database Storage Using SQL Server
- IPAM and SCVMM
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 9: Managing DNS and DHCP Using Windows Server 2016 IPAM
- Manage DHCP Server Properties Using IPAM
- Configure DHCP Scopes and Options Using IPAM
- Configure DHCP Policies and Failover Using IPAM
- Configure DNS Server Properties Using IPAM
- Manage DNS Zones and Records Using IPAM
- Manage DNS and DHCP Servers in Multiple Active Directory Forests Using IPAM
- Using RBAC to Delegate DNS and DHCP Server Administration Using IPAM
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 10: Windows Server 2016 IPAM Audit Changes and Events
- Audit the Changes Performed on the DNS and DHCP Servers
- Audit the IPAM Address Usage Trail
- Audit DHCP Lease Events and User Logon Events
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 11: Windows Server 2016 VPN and DirectAccess Solutions
- Implementing Remote Access and S2S VPN Solutions Using RAS Gateway
- Configure Different VPN Protocol Options
- Configure Authentication Options
- Configure VPN Reconnect
- Create and Configure VPN Connection Profiles
- Scenarios for RAS VPN and S2S VPN and Appropriate Protocols
- Install and Configure DirectAccess
- Implement DirectAccess Server Requirements
- Implement DirectAccess Client Requirements
- Troubleshooting DirectAccess
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 12: Windows Server 2016 Network Policy Server
- Implementing RADIUS
- Registering the NPS Server in Active Directory
- Implementing RADIUS Proxy
- Implementing RADIUS Clients
- Configure NPS Templates
- Configure RADIUS Accounting
- Certificates
- Connection Request Policies
- Network Policies for VPN Wireless and Wired Clients
- Import and Export NPS Policies
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 13: Implementing Windows Server 2016 IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
- Configure IPv4 Addresses and Options
- Determine and Configure Appropriate IPv6 Addresses
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Subnetting
- Implement IPv6 Stateless Addressing
- Configure Interoperability Between IPv4 and IPv6 by Using ISATAP, 6to4, and Teredo Scenarios
- Configure Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Configure IPv4 and IPv6 Routing
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 14: Implementing Windows Server 2016 DFS and Branch Office Solutions
- Install and Configure DFS Namespaces
- Configure DFS Replication and DFSR Scheduling
- Configure Remote Differential Compression (RDC) Settings
- Configure Fault Tolerance
- Recover DFS Databases
- Optimize DFS Replication
- Install and Configure BranchCache
- Implement Distributed and Hosted Cache Modes
- Implement BranchCache for Web, File, and Application Servers
- Troubleshoot BranchCache
- Review All the Key Topics
Lessons 15: Implementing Windows Server 2016 High-Performance Network Solutions
- Implement NIC Teaming or the Switch Embedded Teaming (SET) Solution, and Identify When to Use Each
- Receive Side Scaling
- Quality of Service with Data Center Bridging
- SMB Direct on RDMA-Enabled Network Adapters
- SMB Multichannel
- Receive Side Scaling on a VMQ-Capable Network Adapter
- Virtual Machine Multi-Queue
- Single-Root I/O Virtualization on a Supported Network Adapter
- Software-Defined Networking
- Review All the Key Topics
Hands-on LAB Activities
Installing and Configuring DNS Servers
- Setting aging and scavenging properties
- Creating a zone delegation
- Installing AD DS with the Server Manager
- Configuring forwarders
- Configuring DNS Delegation with PowerShell
- Configuring Cache Locking
- Enabling debug logging on the DNS server
Creating and Configuring DNS Zones and Records
- Modifying zone transfer settings
- Creating the GlobalNames zone
- Managing a GlobalNames Zone with PowerShell
- Starting Scavenging process
- Enabling scavenging
Configuring and Managing DNS Policies
- Enabling DHCP Name Protection at the IPv6 Node Level
- Enabling DHCP name protection at the scope level
- Installing and Configuring DirectAccess
- Creating a Zone-Level Zone Transfer Policy
Understanding and Configuring DNSSEC
- Creating a New Zone
- Signing a Zone
- Adding a DNSKEY Trust Anchor
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016 DHCP Server
- Installing DHCP
- Unauthorizing a DHCP Server
- Installing DHCP using PowerShell
- Configuring DHCP server post-installation
- Authorizing a DHCP Server
- Creating an IPv4 Superscope
- Creating a Reservation in the DHCP Manager
- Enabling DHCP audit logging
- Enabling DHCP name protection
- Configuring DHCP Failover
- Creating and Configuring a DHCP Policy
Implementing Windows Server 2016 IPAM
- Installing IPAM server
- Creating and Exporting an IPAM Access Policy
- Adding DHCP Scopes to IPAM
- Finding and allocating IP addresses in IPAM
Managing DNS and DHCP Using Windows Server 2016 IPAM
- Filtering the view of DNS Server settings
- Adding a DNS Resource Record in the IPAM Configuration
- Filtering the view of DNS Resource Records
Windows Server 2016 IPAM Audit Changes and Events
- Configuring Logical Groups and Custom Fields with the IPAM Console
Windows Server 2016 VPN and DirectAccess Solutions
- Joining a DirectAccess Server to a Domain
- Adding a New Static Route Entry
- Updating Clients with the DirectAccess Configuration
- Configuring a Security Group for the DirectAccess Clients
Windows Server 2016 Network Policy Server
- Configuring the Windows Server 2016 DirectAccess Server
- Creating a New Connection Request Policy
- Creating a Network Policy for 802.1X
- Configuring a Network Policy for VLANs
Implementing Windows Server 2016 IPv4 and IPv6 Addressing
- Configuring IPv6 with DHCPv6
- Configuring Local IPv6 Settings
Implementing Windows Server 2016 DFS and Branch Office Solutions
- Installing and Configuring DFS Namespaces
- Configuring Windows Server 2016 DFSR with the GUI
- Configuring BranchCache Client Settings
- Enabling the BranchCache Mode through GPO
Implementing Windows Server 2016 High-Performance Network Solutions
- Adding a Hyper-V host to SCVMM
- Creating the management logical network
- Creating the IP address pool in the management logical network
- Creating a management logical switch
- Applying logical switch on Hyper-V Hosts
- Importing service template into the VMM library
Exam FAQs
There are no technical prerequisites for the certification exam.
USD 165
Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
The exam contains 40-60 questions.
120 minutes
The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
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