Microsoft - Upgrading your skills to Windows Server 2016

Duration

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated 3 day Upgrading your skills to Windows Server 2016 course, develop your existing high-level Windows Server 2008 or 2012 skills for use with Windows Server 2016. 40% faster than traditional training, this accelerated course will help keep your supporting skills relevant and useful on the most current Microsoft Windows Server technology.

With a comprehensive curriculum covering all the elements of Windows Server, you’ll learn how the skills and practices you’re familiar with can be applied in Windows Server 2016. You’ll be taught by Microsoft’s official instructors using Microsoft official curriculum. Through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you’ll cover modules like:

  • Managing and optimising storage in Windows Server 2016
  • Implementing network services
  • Data recovery in Windows Server 2016

Due to the previous Windows Server experience required, this course is most suitable for IT professionals who’ve already achieved a Windows Server certification or who have had previous experience working with Windows Server 2008 or 2012. This course can also be used as preparation for Windows Server MCSA certifications.

Six reasons why you should sit your Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 trained in just 3 days.
  2. Our Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
  3. You’ll learn more Upgrade to Windows Server 2016. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
  4. You’ll learn Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  5. You’ll be studying Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 134,561 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
  6. You'll do more than study Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

Benefits

The key benefits of this course include:

  • 40% faster than traditional training
  • Access to Microsoft Official Curriculum
  • Microsoft Certified Trainers

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2016

This module explains how to install and perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server 2016 servers.

  • Introducing Windows Server 2016
  • Installing Windows Server 2016
  • Configuring Windows Server 2016
  • Implementing Containers in Windows Server 2016

Module 2: Implementing Hyper-V

This module explains how to install and configure Hyper-V virtual machines.

  • Configuring Hyper-V Host Servers
  • Configuring Hyper-V Storage
  • Configuring Hyper-V Networking
  • Configuring Hyper-V Virtual Machines

Module 3: Implementing Directory Services

This module explains how to implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in Windows Server 2016.

  • Deploying Active Directory Domain Controllers
  • Implementing Service Accounts
  • Microsoft Azure Active Directory
  • Integrating AD DS with Azure AD

Module 4: Implementing AD FS

This module explains how to implement an Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) deployment.

  • Deploying AD FS
  • Implementing AD FS for a Single Organisation
  • Implementing Web Application Proxy
  • Implementing Azure AD FS

Module 5: Managing and Optimising Storage in Windows Server 2016

This module explains how to configure storage in Windows Server 2016.

  • Overview of Storage in Windows Server 2016
  • Configuring iSCSI Storage
  • Configuring Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2016
  • Configure iSCSI storage.
  • Configure Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2016.

Module 6: Implementing Secure Data Access for Users and Devices

This module explains how to configure Dynamic Access Control to manage and audit access to shared files.

  • Overview of Dynamic Access Control
  • Planning for a Dynamic Access Control Implementation
  • Configuring Dynamic Access Control
  • Implementing Work Folders

Module 7: Implementing Network Services

This module explains how to configure advanced features for DHCP and configure IPAM.

  • Overview of Networking Enhancements
  • Implementing IP Address Management
  • Managing IP Address Spaces with IPAM

Module 8: Implementing Remote Access

This module explains how to configure connectivity for remote users by using DirectAccess.

  • Remote Access Overview
  • Implementing DirectAccess
  • Implementing VPN

Module 9: Implementing Failover Clustering

This module explains how to provide high availability for network services and applications by implementing Failover Clustering.

  • Overview of Failover Clustering
  • Implementing a Failover Cluster
  • Configuring Highly-Available Applications and Services on a Failover Cluster
  • Maintaining a Failover Cluster
  • Implementing a Multisite Failover Cluster

Module 10: Implementing Failover Clustering with Hyper-V

This module explains how to deploy and manage Hyper-V virtual machines in a failover cluster.

  • Overview of the Integration of Hyper-V Server 2012 with Failover Clustering
  • Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machines on Failover Clusters
  • Implementing Hyper-V Virtual Machine Movement
  • Implementing Hyper-V Replica

Module 11: Data Recovery in Windows Server 2016

This module explains how to perform data recovery on Windows Server 2016.

  • Implementing Windows Server Backup
  • Implementing Microsoft Azure Backup
  • Implementing Server and Data Recovery

What's Included

Included:

  • Microsoft Official Curriculum - 10983-A: Upgrading Your Supporting Skills to Windows Server 2016

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

It is recommended you possess the following prerequisites before attending this course:

  • Two or more years of experience deploying and managing Windows Server 2012 or Windows 2008 environments; Experience with day-to-day Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2008 system administration management and maintenance tasks.
  • Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation
  • Experience with Active Directory® technologies and implementation
  • Experience with Windows Server virtualisation technologies and implementation
  • Knowledge equivalent to the MCSA credentials of Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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