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Course Overview
The Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 course at CounselTrain is tailored for IT professionals seeking to advance their expertise and achieve the MCSA certification in Windows Server 2016. This course focuses on bridging the gap between existing knowledge and the new capabilities of Windows Server 2016. Participants will explore the latest features, improvements, and best practices for managing and deploying Windows Server environments. The curriculum covers key areas such as server installation, configuration, and management, along with advanced topics like Active Directory, networking, and virtualization. With hands-on labs and practical exercises, learners will gain the skills needed to handle complex server tasks and optimize their IT infrastructure. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to upgrade their skills and earn the MCSA certification, positioning themselves as proficient Windows Server 2016 administrators.
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Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 from Microsoft
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 from Microsoft
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 from Microsoft
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 from Microsoft
Course Content
- Introducing Windows Server 2016
- Installing Windows Server 2016
- Configuring Windows Server 2016
- Preparing for upgrades and migrations
- Migrating server roles and workloads
- Windows Server activation models
- Lab : Installing and configuring Nano Server
- Overview of storage in Windows Server 2016
- Implementing Data Deduplication
- Configuring iSCSI storage
- Configuring the Storage Spaces feature in Windows Server 2016
- Lab : Implementing and managing storage
- Lab : Implementing and managing advanced storage solutions
- Deploying Active Directory domain controllers
- Implementing service accounts
- Azure AD
- Lab : Implementing and Managing AD DS
- Overview of AD FS
- Deploying AD FS
- Implementing AD FS for a single organization
- Implementing Web Application Proxy
- Implementing SSO with Microsoft Online Services
- Lab : Implementing AD FS
- Lab : Implementing Web Application Proxy
- Overview of networking enhancements
- Implementing IPAM
- Managing IP address spaces with IPAM
- Lab : Implementing network services
- Configuring the Hyper-V role in Windows Server 2016
- Configuring Hyper-V storage
- Configuring Hyper-V networking
- Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines
- Lab : Implementing server virtualization with Hyper-V
- Overview of high-performance networking features
- Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features
- Lab : Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features
- Overview of SDN
- Implementing network virtualization
- Implementing Network Controller
- Lab : Deploying Network Controller
- Remote access overview
- Implementing DirectAccess
- Implementing VPN
- Lab : Implementing DirectAccess
- Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016
- Preparing to deploy containers
- Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker
- Lab : Installing and configuring containers
- Overview of failover clustering
- Implementing a failover cluster
- Configuring highly-available applications and services on a failover cluster
- Maintaining a failover cluster
- Implementing a stretch cluster
- Lab : Implementing failover clustering
- Overview of the integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clustering
- Implementing Hyper-V virtual machines on failover clusters
- Implementing Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V virtual machine migration
- Implementing Hyper-V Replica
- Lab : Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V
FAQs
Participants should have:
Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration
Experience with previous versions of Windows Server
Familiarity with core IT concepts and networking
By the end of the course, participants will:
Understand the new features and enhancements in Windows Server 2016
Be able to install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2016 environments
Gain practical skills in Active Directory, networking, security, and virtualization
Be prepared to pass the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification exams
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from CounselTrain. The course itself prepares participants for the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification exams, which must be passed separately.
Yes, participants receive comprehensive course materials, including study guides, practical exercises, and reference documents.
Yes, CounselTrain offers customized training solutions for organizations. Contact our corporate training team for information on tailored programs.
Participants have access to instructors for support and clarification throughout the course, along with extensive course materials and resources.
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Certificate of Course Complition
Experienced and Professional Trainer
Lab and Exercises During Training 
Sample Questions for Exam Prepration
Mock Test on the Last Day of Training 
Exam Registration Guidance 
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