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Learn the skills to implement and manage a software-defined datacenter using System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager on this accelerated 3 day MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter) course. You'll focus on managing Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure in Windows Server 2016. You'll then learn to protect and monitor your infrastructure using System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM) and System Center 2016 Operations Manager (SCOM).
Your Microsoft Certified Trainer immerse you in Microsoft Official Curriculum using our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique - helping you develop and retain knowledge faster. Develop skills for the real world with hands-on, practical labs.
You'll be back at work applying your new skills sooner, as this course is up to 50% faster than traditional training courses. In just 3 days, you'll cover a range of exciting topics teaching you to:
Get the most out of your course with 24/7 lab access, to add in that extra learning time.
You'll also be prepared for and sit exam 70-745 at the Firebrand Training Centre, during the course. So you can leave with proof of the skills you've learned. Passing this exam will complete the elective requirement for the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification.
If you're responsible for designing, implementing and managing virtualisation infrastructure in a software-defined datacenter by using System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager, this course is suited to you.
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You may be entitled to heavily-discounted training via Microsoft's Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) scheme. If your business has bought Microsoft software, check to see if it came bundled with free training vouchers! Vouchers can be exchanged against training for all Microsoft technologies. If you’re unsure, get in touch with us
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.
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Module 1: Introduction to server virtualisation
This module explains the different virtualisation solutions. It also describes the concepts of software-defined datacenter and Microsoft Azure.
Lessons
Lab: Evaluating virtualisation options
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 2: Overview of Hyper-V virtualisation
This module explains how to install and manage Hyper-V in Windows Server 2016.
Lessons
Lab: Creating and managing virtual hard disks and virtual machines
Lab: Implementing failover clustering with Hyper-V
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 3: Installing and configuring System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to install and configure System Center 2016 VMM for managing a virtualisation environment.
Lessons
Lab: Installing and configuring System Center 2016
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 4: Managing storage fabric and fabric updates
This module explains how to manage storage fabric and fabric updates in VMM.
Lessons
Lab: Managing storage fabric and fabric updates
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 5: Configuring and managing the Virtual Machine Manager library and library objects
This module describes how to configure and manage VMM library and library objects. It also describes the differences between profiles and templates and how they are used.
Lessons
Lab: Configuring and managing VMM library and library objects
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 6: Managing the networking fabric
This module explains how to manage networking fabric in VMM.
Lessons
Lab: Creating and configuring the networking fabric
Lab: Configuring and testing Hyper-V Network Virtualisation
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 7: Creating and managing virtual machines by using Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to create and manage virtual machines by using VMM.
Lessons
Lab: Creating and managing virtual machines by using System Center 2016 VMM
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 8: Managing clouds in System Center 2016 Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to create and manage clouds by using VMM.
Lessons
Lab: Managing clouds in System Center 2016 VMM
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 9: Managing services in Virtual Machine Manager
This module explains how to create and manage services in VMM.
Lessons
Lab: Managing services in VMM
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 10: Monitoring a virtualisation infrastructure by using System Center Operations Manager
This module explains how to use Operations Manager for monitoring virtualisation infrastructure.
Lessons
Lab: Monitoring a virtualisation infrastructure by using Operations Manager
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 11: Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
This module explains how to implement and manage Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
Lessons
Lab: Implementing and managing Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
Module 12: Protecting a virtualisation infrastructure by using Data Protection Manager
This module explains how to use DPM for protecting virtualisation infrastructure.
Lessons
Lab: Protecting virtualisation infrastructure by using DPM
After completing this module, you’ll be able to:
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Exam 70-745: Implementing a Software-Defined Datacenter - Currently in beta
Note: This exam is currently in beta. If you pass it, you will receive full credit toward applicable certifications, but you will not receive a score report or pass/fail notification until 8-12 weeks following the conclusion of the beta period.
Languages: English
Audiences: IT Professionals
Technology: Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V, System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM)
Skills measured:
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MOC 20745A: Implementing a Software-Defined DataCenter
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on 080 80 800 888.
There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.
Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
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You should have the following knowledge:
You should also be able to work with a team/virtual team virtual and have good documentation and communication skills.
You can meet these prerequisites by attending the following courses, or obtaining equivalent knowledge and skills:
Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.
Just call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.
Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.
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