Course Description
Summary
In this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to manage storage and compute by using Windows Server 2016. You will cover the necessary administrative responsibilities, such as implementing server images, planning and configuring storage solutions, and monitoring virtual machine installations.
This course incorporates material from the Official Microsoft Learning Product 20740: and it can assist you in your preparation for Exam 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016.
Outline
Module 1: Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloadsThis module describes the new features of Windows Server 2016, and explains how to prepare for and install Nano Server and Server Core. This module also describes how to plan a server upgrade and migration strategy, and explains how to perform a migration of server roles and workloads within and across domains. Finally, this module explains how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.Introducing Windows Server 2016Preparing and installing Nano Server and Server CorePreparing for upgrades and migrationsMigrating server roles and workloadsWindows Server activation models
Module 2: Configuring local storageThis module explains how to manage disks and volumes in Windows Server 2016.Managing disks in Windows ServerManaging volumes in Windows Server
Module 3: Implementing enterprise storage solutionsThis module discusses direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached storage (NAS), and storage area networks (SANs). It also explains the purpose of Microsoft Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) Server, data center bridging (DCB), and Multipath I/O (MPIO). Additionally, this module compares Fibre Channel, Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and describes how to configure sharing in Windows Server 2016.. Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANsComparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over EthernetUnderstanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIOConfiguring sharing in Windows Server 2016
Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data DeduplicationThis module explains how to implement and manage Storage Spaces. This module also explains how to implement Data Deduplication.Implementing Storage SpacesManaging Storage SpacesImplementing Data Deduplication
Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machinesThis module provides an overview of Hyper-V and virtualization. It explains how to install Hyper-V, and how to configure storage and networking on Hyper-V host servers. Additionally, it explains how to configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines.Overview of Hyper-V Installing Hyper-VConfiguring storage on Hyper-V host serversConfiguring networking on Hyper-V host serversConfiguring Hyper-V virtual machinesManaging virtual machines
Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows and Hyper-V containersThis module provides and overview of containers in Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this module explains how to deploy Windows Server and Hyper-V containers. It also explains how to install, configure, and manage containers by using Docker.Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containersInstalling, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker
Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recoveryThis module provides an overview of high availability and high availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016. It further explains how to plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines. Additionally, this module explains how to back up and restore the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server Backup.Defining levels of availabilityPlanning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machinesBacking up and restoring by using Windows Server BackupHigh availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016
Module 8: Implementing failover clusteringThis module explains how to plan for failover clustering. It also explains how to create, manage, and troubleshoot a failover cluster.Planning a failover clusterCreating and configuring a new failover clusterMaintaining a failover clusterTroubleshooting a failover clusterImplementing site high availability with stretch clustering
Module 9: Implementing failover clustering with Windows Server 2016 Hyper-VThis module describes how Hyper-V integrates with failover clustering. It also explains how to implement Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) in failover clusters.Overview of the integration of Hyper-V Server 2016 with failover clusteringImplementing Hyper-V VMs on failover clustersKey features for VMs in a clustered environment
Module 10: Implementing Network Load BalancingThis module provides an overview of NLB clusters. It also explains how to plan and configure an NLB cluster implementation.Overview of NLBConfiguring an NLB clusterPlanning an NLB implementation
Module 11: Creating and managing deployment imagesThis module provides an overview of the Windows Server 2016 image deployment process. It also explains how to create and manage deployment images by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Additionally, it describes different workloads in the virtual machine environment.Introduction to deployment imagesCreating and managing deployment images by using MDTVirtual machine environments for different workloads
Module 12: Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installationsThis module provides an overview on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the requirements to implement WSUS. It explains how to manage the update process with WSUS. Additionally, this module provides an overview of Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools. Finally, this module describes how to use Performance Monitor, and how to manage event logs.WSUS overview and deployment options Update management process with WSUSOverview of Windows PowerShell DSCOverview of Windows Server 2016 monitoring toolsUsing Performance MonitorMonitoring event logs