Microsoft 70-740: Windows Server

Course Level: Beginner
Duration: 21 Hrs 21 Min
Total Videos: 75 On-demand Videos

Unlock your IT potential with the "Microsoft 70-740 Installation, Storage & Compute with Windows Server 2016" course. Perfect for IT professionals and beginners alike, this course equips you with hands-on experience in server installation, storage solutions, Hyper-V virtualization, and more, preparing you for the Microsoft 70-740 certification exam and enhancing your career prospects.

Learning Objectives

01

Master the installation and configuration of Windows Server 2016 in host and compute environments.

02

Acquire skills to manage and maintain Windows images for deployment.

03

Learn to configure Active Directory Networks for host and compute environments.

04

Understand and implement advanced storage solutions for both local and enterprise environments.

05

Gain proficiency in implementing Hyper-V Virtualization and managing containers.

06

Develop the ability to implement high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

07

Learn to plan, configure, and manage failover clustering to ensure system reliability.

08

Master maintenance and monitoring techniques for Windows Server 2016 using WSUS and PowerShell.

Course Description

Take your IT skills to the next level with our comprehensive Microsoft 70-740: Windows Server 2016 Course. This course is designed specifically for IT professionals seeking to boost their technical proficiency in managing Windows Server 2016 environments. From Installing Windows Server 2016 to implementing high availability configurations, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the key components of Windows Server 2016, making you a valuable asset in any IT environment.

Our course is structured with a practical approach, ensuring participants not only understand the theory but also gain hands-on experience in implementing local and enterprise storage solutions, managing active directory networks, and configuring advanced file services. Additionally, the course covers crucial topics like Hyper-V virtualization and containers, providing you with a comprehensive skill set for efficient server management. We also prepare you for the Microsoft 70-740 certification exam, significantly increasing your marketability and potential earning power in the IT industry.

This course is perfect for system administrators, network administrators, IT professionals, and anyone preparing for the Microsoft 70-740 certification exam. Even beginners who wish to gain foundational knowledge of Windows Server 2016 will find this course highly beneficial. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped for roles such as Windows Server Administrator, System Engineer, IT Infrastructure Specialist, and Technical Support Engineer. Don’t wait to enhance your career prospects – enroll today and elevate your IT career with our in-depth Microsoft 70-740: Windows Server 2016 course.

Who Benefits From This Course

  • System administrators seeking to advance their understanding of Windows Server 2016
  • IT professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server networks
  • Professionals in charge of implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions
  • IT support specialists looking to enhance their knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
  • Technology consultants who seek to provide guidance on Windows Server 2016 installation and management
  • Network engineers focusing on the implementation and management of storage solutions
  • Individuals preparing for the Microsoft 70-740 certification exam
  • Professionals responsible for implementing and managing virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V and containers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key responsibilities of a Windows Server Administrator?

Windows Server Administrators play a crucial role in managing and maintaining an organization's server infrastructure. Their responsibilities primarily include:

  • Installing, configuring and supporting an organization's server operating system and systems management software
  • Securing the server infrastructure by implementing policies and a comprehensive layers of protection
  • Ensuring servers and applications meet proper performance and security requirements
  • Managing and administering server hardware, virtualization, storage and cloud computing technologies
  • Planning, coordinating and implementing network security measures to protect data, software and hardware
What is the importance of Hyper-V virtualization in the context of Windows Server 2016?

Hyper-V is a hardware virtualization product that allows users to create and run a software version of a computer, called a virtual machine. Each virtual machine acts like a complete computer, running an operating system and programs. In Windows Server 2016, Hyper-V helps organizations to improve server utilization and reduce costs since it allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine as virtual machines.

What are SAN and ISNS DCB in the context of enterprise storage solutions?

Storage Area Network (SAN) and Internet Storage Name Service Data Center Bridging (ISNS DCB) are significant components of enterprise storage solutions. SAN is a high-speed network that provides block-level and file-level storage access. ISNS DCB, on the other hand, is a protocol used to consolidate information for storage area network (SAN) components over an IP network. It's used for complex, large-scale storage networks, enhancing their performance and reliability.

How does the Microsoft 70-740 certification exam enhance career prospects?

The Microsoft 70-740 certification exam is a globally recognized credential that validates your expertise in managing Windows Server 2016 environments. This certification can significantly enhance your career prospects as it demonstrates to employers your ability to handle real-world server management tasks. It can open doors to various job roles in the IT industry such as Windows Server Administrator, System Engineer, Network Administrator, and IT Infrastructure Specialist.

What are the high availability and disaster recovery solutions in Windows Server 2016?

Windows Server 2016 provides several high availability and disaster recovery solutions to ensure that services are always running and data is available even when system components fail. These include features like failover clustering, Network Load Balancing (NLB), and Storage Spaces Direct. Additionally, it includes backup and recovery tools, and integrates with cloud-based backup and recovery options.

Included In This Course

Module 1: Installing Windows Server 2016 in Host and Compute Environments

  •    Course Introduction
  •    Determining Windows Server 2016-Part1
  •    Determining Windows Server 2016-Part2
  •    Determining Windows Server 2016-Part3
  •    Determining Windows Server 2016-Part4
  •    Determining Windows Server 2016-Part5
  •    Installing Windows 2016-Part1
  •    Installing Windows 2016-Part2
  •    Installing Windows 2016-Part3
  •    Installing Windows 2016-Part4
  •    Installing Windows 2016-Part5
  •    Managing Windows Installation With Windows PowerShell
  •    Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part1
  •    Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part2
  •    Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part3
  •    Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part4

Module 2: Configuring Active Directory Networks for Host and Compute Environments

  •    Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part1
  •    Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part2
  •    Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part3
  •    Overview Of ADDS Domain Controllers-Part1
  •    Overview Of ADDS Domain Controllers-Part2
  •    Deploying Domain Controllers-Part1
  •    Deploying Domain Controllers-Part2
  •    Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part1
  •    Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part2
  •    Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part3
  •    Creating And Configuring GPOs-Part1
  •    Creating And Configuring GPOs-Part2
  •    Security Management Using Group Policy-Part1
  •    Security Management Using Group Policy-Part2
  •    Security Management Using Group Policy-Part3

Module 3: Implementing Local and Enterprise Storage Solutions

  •    Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part1
  •    Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part2
  •    Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part3
  •    Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part4
  •    Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part1
  •    Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part2
  •    Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part3
  •    Configuring Data Duplication-Part1
  •    Configuring Data Duplication-Part2
  •    Understanding Various Types Of Storage
  •    Comparing SAN Options-Part1
  •    Comparing SAN Options-Part2
  •    Understanding ISNS DCB And MPIO
  •    Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part1
  •    Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part2
  •    Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part3
  •    Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part1
  •    Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part2
  •    Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part3

Module 4: Implementing Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers

  •    Installing Hyper-V Virtualization
  •    Configuring Storage And Networking In Hyper-VHosts-Part1
  •    Configuring Storage And Networking In Hyper-VHosts-Part2
  •    Configuring And Managing Virtual Machines-Part1
  •    Configuring And Managing Virtual Machines-Part2
  •    Understanding Windows Server And Hyper-VContainers
  •    Deploying Windows Server And Hyper-VContainers
  •    Using Docker To Install Configure And Manage Containers

Module 5: Implementing High Availability

  •    Overview Of High Availability And Disaster Recovery-Part1
  •    Overview Of High Availability And Disaster Recovery-Part2
  •    Implementing Network Load Balancing-Part1
  •    Implementing Network Load Balancing-Part2
  •    Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part1
  •    Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part2
  •    Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part3
  •    Managing A Failover Cluster
  •    Integrating Failover Clustering And Hyper-V-Part1
  •    Integrating Failover Clustering And Hyper-V-Part2
  •    Configuring Site Availability

Module 6: Maintaining and Monitoring Windows Server 2016

  •    Windows Server Update Services-Part1
  •    Windows Server Update Services-Part2
  •    Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration
  •    Windows Server 2016 Monitoring Tools-Part1
  •    Windows Server 2016 Monitoring Tools-Part2
  •    Conclusion