Microsoft - Identity with Windows Server 2016 | 70-742

Duration

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

26.5.2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated 4 day Identity with Windows Server 2016 course you’ll learn the skills to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), implement Group Policy, perform backup and restore and monitor Active Directory-related issues with Windows Server 2016.

You will use the knowledge and skills developed to bring the benefits of in-built Identity features in Windows Server 2016 to your business. This course is 20% faster than traditional courses, meaning you'll be back at work sooner using your new found expertis.

Using Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, your expert instructor will immerse you in Microsoft Official Curriculum, combined with practical exercises. You will learn critical skills including how to:

  • Manage user settings by using GPOs.
  • Secure AD DS and user accounts.
  • Implement synchronisation between AD DS and Azure AD
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and establish business continuity for AD DS services
  • Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)

You will also be prepared for exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016. You will sit this exam on-site as part of the course, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

If you're an IT professionals with knowledge and experience of AD DS, looking to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016, this course is ideal for you.

Four reasons why you should sit your Windows Server 2016 Identity course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be Windows Server 2016 Identity trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your Windows Server 2016 Identity course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass Windows Server 2016 Identity first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study Windows Server 2016 Identity with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Firebrand is a Microsoft Learning partner, meaning you will benefit from:

  • Microsoft Certified Trainers - learn from expert instructors certified by Microsoft to deliver your course. With years of in-industry experience, you will benefit from their real world knowledge.
  • Microsoft Official Curriculum - access the latest and most relevant content to Windows Server 2016.
  • Microsoft Official Practice Tests - reinforce your knowledge and simulate a Microsoft exam situation with official practice tests aligned to the MOC content you are learning.
  • This course emphasises practical tasks with labs integrated throughout the content to build upon the theoretical knowledge developed. This will help you develop knowledge applicable to real-world scenarios.

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

MOC 20742B: Identity with Windows Server 2016

  • Module 1: Installing and configuring domain controllers
  • Module 2: Managing objects in AD DS
  • Module 3: Advanced AD DS infrastructure management
  • Module 4: Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication
  • Module 5: Implementing Group Policy
  • Module 6: Managing user settings with Group Policy
  • Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain Services
  • Module 8: Deploying and managing AD CS
  • Module 9: Deploying and managing certificates
  • Module 10: Implementing and administering AD FS
  • Module 11: Implementing and administering AD RMS
  • Module 12: Implementing AD DS synchronisation with Microsoft Azure AD
  • Module 13: Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DS

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Some of the skills you'll be tested on include:

  • Install and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) (20–25%)
  • Manage and maintain AD DS (15–20%)
  • Create and manage Group Policy (25–30%)
  • Implement Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) (10–15%)
  • Implement identity federation and access solutions (15–20%)

What's Included

Microsoft Official Curriculum

  • MOC 20742B: Identity with 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

Before attending this course, students must have:

  • Experience working with and configuring Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2016
  • An understanding of basic AD DS concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 and 2016.
  • Understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution and the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
  • Experience with Hyper-V and basic knowledge of virtualisation
  • Hands-on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10
  • An awareness of basic security best practices.
  • Basic experience with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.

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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