Microsoft - Upgrading your skills to Windows Server 2016

Duration

Duration:

Just 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.

Four 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 faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Get Hands-on Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 experience. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to return to work with the skills you need
  4. Study Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 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 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

The key benefits of this course include:

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

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

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 89 88 66 05 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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