Identity with Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (MS-20742)

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This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2016.

Virtual Classroom

Learning Style
Intermediate

Difficulty
5 Days

Course Duration
5 Days

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Course Information

About this course:

Here is a little insight on Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, previously referred to as Windows Server vNext, is a server operating system (OS). The server operating system is specifically developed to serve as a platform for running networked applications. This intermediate level course teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). The actual purpose of this course is to prepare the students for Microsoft 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 certification exam.

The average salary for a Windows Server Administrator is $55,929 per year.

Course Objective:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Install and configure domain controllers.
Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell.
Implement AD DS in complex environments.
Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication.
Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
Manage user settings by using GPOs.
Secure AD DS and user accounts.
Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS.
Deploy and manage certificates.
Implement and administer AD FS.
Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).
Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services.

Audience:

This course is intended for:

Existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. This would typically include:

AD DS administrators who are looking to train in identity and access technologies with Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
System or infrastructure administrators with general AD DS experience and knowledge who are looking to cross-train in core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.

Prerequisites:

Before attending this course, students must have:

Some exposure to and experience with AD DS concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
Experience working with and configuring Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016
Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts.
An awareness of basic security best practices.
Hands-on working experience with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
Basic experience with the Windows PowerShell command-line interface.

Suggested prerequisites courses:

Course Outline

Virtual Instructed-Led Outline

Module 1: Installing and configuring domain controllers

This module describes features of AD DS and how to install domain controllers (DCs). It also covers the considerations for deploying DCs.

Lessons

Overview of AD DS
Overview of AD DS domain controllers
Deploying a domain controller

Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS

Deploying AD DS
Deploying domain controllers by performing domain controller cloning
Administering AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe AD DS and its main components.
Describe the purpose of domain controllers and their roles.
Describe the considerations for deploying domain controllers.

Module 2: Managing objects in AD DS

This module describes how to use various techniques to manage objects in AD DS. This includes creating and configuring user, group, and computer objects.

Lessons

Managing user accounts
Managing groups in AD DS
Managing computer objects in AD DS
Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration
Implementing and managing OUs

Lab: Managing AD DS objects

Creating and managing groups in AD DS
Creating and configuring user accounts in AD DS
Managing computer objects in AD DS

Lab: Administering AD DS

Delegate administration for OUs
Creating and modifying AD DS objects with Windows PowerShell

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Manage user accounts in AD DS.
Manage groups in AD DS.
Manage computer objects in AD DS.
Use Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration.
Implement and manage OUs.
Administer AD DS.

Module 3: Advanced AD DS infrastructure management

This module describes how to plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple domains and forests. The module provides an overview of the components in an advanced AD DS deployment, the process of implementing a distributed AD DS environment, and the procedure for configuring AD DS trusts.

Lessons

Overview of advanced AD DS deployments
Deploying a distributed AD DS environment
Configuring AD DS trusts

Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS

Implementing forest trusts
Implementing child domains in AD DS

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe the components of an advanced AD DS deployment.
Explain how to deploy a distributed AD DS environment.
Explain how to configure AD DS trusts.

Module 4: Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication

This module describes how to plan and implement an AD DS deployment that includes multiple locations. The module explains how replication works in a Windows Server 2016 AD DS environment.

Lessons

Overview of AD DS replication
Configuring AD DS sites
Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication

Lab: Implementing AD DS sites and replication

Modifying the default site
Creating additional sites and subnets
Configuring AD DS replication
Monitoring and troubleshooting AD DS replication

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Describe how AD DS replication works.
Configure AD DS sites to help optimize authentication and replication traffic.
Configure and monitor AD DS replication.

Module 5: Implementing Group Policy

This module describes how to implement a GPO infrastructure. The module provides an overview of the components and technologies that compose the Group Policy framework.

Lessons

Introducing Group Policy
Implementing and administering GPOs
Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing
Troubleshooting the application of GPOs

Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure

Creating and configuring GPOs
Managing GPO scope

Lab: Troubleshooting Group Policy infrastructure

Verify GPO application
Troubleshooting GPOs

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain what Group Policy is.
Implement and administer GPOs.
Describe Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing.
Troubleshoot GPO application.

Module 6: Managing user settings with Group Policy

This module describes how to configure Group Policy settings and Group Policy preferences. This includes implementing administrative templates, configuring folder redirection and scripts, and configuring Group Policy preferences.

Lessons

Implementing administrative templates
Configuring Folder Redirection, Software Installation, and Scripts
Configuring Group Policy preferences

Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs

Using administrative templates to manage user settings
Implement settings by using Group Policy preferences
Configuring Folder Redirection
Planning Group Policy (optional)

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Implement administrative templates.
Configure Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts.
Configure Group Policy preferences

Module 7: Securing Active Directory Domain Services

This module describes how to configure domain controller security, account security, password security, and Group Managed Service Accounts (gMSA).

Lessons

Securing domain controllers
Implementing account security
Implementing audit authentication
Configuring managed service accounts

Lab: Securing AD DS

Implementing security policies for accounts, passwords, and administrative groups
Deploying and configuring an RODC
Creating and associating a group MSA

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Secure domain controllers.
Implement account security.
Implement audit authentication.
Configure managed service accounts (MSAs)

Module 8: Deploying and managing AD CS

This module describes how to implement an AD CS deployment. This includes deploying, administering, and troubleshooting CAs.

Lessons

Deploying CAs
Administering CAs
Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs

Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy

Deploying an offline root CA
Deploying an enterprise subordinate CA

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy CAs.
Administer CAs.
Troubleshoot and maintain CAs.

Module 9: Deploying and managing certificates

This module describes how to deploy and manage certificates in an AD DS environment. This involves deploying and managing certificate templates, managing certificate revocation and recovery, using certificates in a business environment, and implementing smart cards.

Lessons

Deploying and managing certificate templates
Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery
Using certificates in a business environment
Implementing and managing smart cards

Lab: Deploying and using certificates

Configuring certificate templates
Enrolling and using certificates
Configuring and implementing key recovery

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Deploy and manage certificate templates.
Manage certificates deployment, revocation, and recovery.
Use certificates in a business environment.
Implement and manage smart cards

Module 10: Implementing and administering AD FS

This module describes AD FS and how to configure AD FS in a single-organization scenario and in a partner-organization scenario.

Lessons

Overview of AD FS
AD FS requirements and planning
Deploying and configuring AD FS

More Information

More Information
Brand	Microsoft
Lab Access	Yes
Technology	Microsoft
Learning Style	Virtual Classroom
Difficulty	Intermediate
Course Duration	5 Days
Language	English
SATV Value	5 Days
VPA Eligible	VPA Eligible