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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for existing IT professionals who have some networking knowledge and experience and are looking for a single course that provides insight into core and advanced networking technologies in Windows Server. This audience would typically include: Network administrators who are looking to reinforce existing skills and learn about new networking technology changes and functionality in Windows Server. System or Infrastructure Administrators with general networking knowledge who are looking to gain core and advanced networking knowledge and skills on Windows Server. Overview Plan and implement an IPv4 network. Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Implement IPv6. Implement Domain Name System (DNS). Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM). Plan for remote access. Implement DirectAccess. Implement virtual private networks (VPNs). Implement networking for branch offices. Configure advanced networking features. Implement Software Defined Networking. 55343A is the Community Courseware equivalent of retired Legacy Course 20741BC - Networking with Windows Server 2016. This 5-day classroom-based course provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking. Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. Prerequisites In addition to professional experience, students who attend this training should already have the following technical knowledge: Experience working with Windows Server Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model Understanding of core networking infrastructure components and technologies such as cabling, routers and switches Familiarity with networking topologies and architectures such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networking Some basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution Experience with and knowledge of virtualization Hands-on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 1 - Planning and implementing an IPv4 network Planning IPv4 addressing Configuring an IPv4 host Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity 2 - Implementing DHCP Overview of the DHCP server role Deploying DHCP Managing and troubleshooting DHCP 3 - Implementing IPv6 Overview of IPv6 addressing Configuring an IPv6 host Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 4 - Implementing DNS Implementing DNS servers Configuring zones in DNS Configuring name resolution between DNS zones Configuring DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Configuring advanced DNS settings 5 - Implementing and managing IPAM Overview of IPAM Deploying IPAM Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM 6 - Remote access in Windows Server Overview of remote access Implementing the Web Application Proxy 7 - Implementing DirectAccess Overview of DirectAccess Implementing DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard Implementing and managing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure 8 - Implementing VPNs Planning VPNs Implementing VPNs 9 - Implementing networking for branch offices Networking features and considerations for branch offices Implementing Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices Implementing BranchCache for branch offices 10 - Configuring advanced networking features Overview of high performance networking features Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features 11 - Implementing Software Defined Networking Overview of SDN. Implementing network virtualization Implementing Network Controller

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. Prerequisites Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite). Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite). 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 Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 Basic experience with Windows PowerShell 1 - Introduction to AD DS Define AD DS Define users, groups, and computers Define AD DS forests and domains Define OUs Manage objects and their properties in AD DS 2 - Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles Deploy AD DS domain controllers Maintain AD DS domain controllers Manage the AD DS Global Catalog role Manage AD DS operations masters Manage AD DS schema 3 - Implement Group Policy Objects Define GPOs Implement GPO scope and inheritance Define domain-based GPOs Create and configure a domain-based GPO Define GPO storage Define administrative templates 4 - Manage advanced features of AD DS Create trust relationships Implement ESAE forests Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS Create custom AD DS partitions 5 - Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server Select a Microsoft Entra integration model Plan for Microsoft Entra integration Prepare on-premises Active Directory for directory synchronization Install and configure directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra Connect Implement Seamless Single Sign-On Enable Microsoft Entra login in for Windows VM in Azure Describe Microsoft Entra Domain Services Implement and configure Microsoft Entra Domain Services Manage Windows Server 2019 in a Microsoft Entra Domain Services environment Create and configure a Microsoft Entra Domain Services instance Join a Windows Server VM to a managed domain 6 - Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure Select an option to implement directory and identity services using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers in Azure VMs Install a replica Active Directory domain controller in an Azure VM Install a new Active Directory forest on an Azure VNet 7 - Perform Windows Server secure administration Define least privilege administration Implement delegated privileges Use privileged access workstations Use jump servers 8 - Describe Windows Server administration tools Explore Windows Admin Center Use Server Manager List Remote Server Administration Tools Use Windows PowerShell Use Windows PowerShell to remotely administer a server 9 - Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server List the available post-installation configuration tools Configure Server Core using Sconfig Use DSC to configure Windows Server Perform post-installation configuration with Windows Admin Center Configure a server with answer files 10 - Just Enough Administration in Windows Server Explain the concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA) Define role capabilities for a JEA endpoint Create a session configuration file to register a JEA endpoint Describe how JEA endpoints work to limit access to a PowerShell session Create and connect to a JEA endpoint Demonstration: Connect to a JEA endpoint 11 - Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely Select the appropriate remote administration tool Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion Create an Azure Bastion host Configure just-in-time administration 12 - Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc Describe Azure Arc Onboard Windows Server instances Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal Use Azure Arc to manage Windows Server instances Restrict access with RBAC 13 - Configure and manage Hyper-V Define Hyper-V Define Hyper-V Manager Configure Hyper-V hosts using best practices Configure Hyper-V networking Assess advanced Hyper-V networking features Define nested virtualization 14 - Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines List the virtual machine configuration versions List the virtual machine generation versions List available VHD formats and types Create and configure VMs Determine storage options for VMs Define shared VHDs and VHD Sets Implement guest clusters using shared VHDX 15 - Secure Hyper-V workloads Define guarded fabric Define the Host Guardian Service Explore TPM-trusted attestation Define KPS Determine key features of shielded VMs Compare encryption-supported and shielded VMs in a guarded fabric Implement a shielded VM 16 - Run containers on Windows Server Define containers List the differences between containers and VMs Define Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and isolation modes Explore Docker Prepare a Windows Server 2019 host for container deployment Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows containers 17 - Orchestrate containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes Define orchestration Define Kubernetes Deploy Kubernetes resources Create a Kubernetes cluster on Windows Define Azure Arc Connect an Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster to Azure Arc 18 - Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure compute Describe Virtual Machine storage Deploy Azure Virtual Machines Create a windows Virtual Machine using the portal Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure CLI Deploy Azure Virtual Machines using templates Describe additional management optimization options 19 - Customize Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine images Create a generalized image Create a new Virtual Machine from a managed image Create a managed image of a generalized virtual machine in Azure Create a Virtual Machine from a managed image Implement Azure Image Builder Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure Image Builder template Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder using PowerShell 20 - Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure Automation Implement Azure Automation with DSC Remediate noncompliant servers Describe Custom Script Extensions Configure a Virtual Machine by using DSC 21 - Deploy and manage DHCP Use DHCP to simplify IP configuration Install and configure the DHCP role Configure DHCP options Configure DHCP scopes Select DHCP high availability options Implement DHCP Failover 22 - Implement Windows Server DNS Explore the DNS architecture Work with DNS zones and records Install and configure the DNS role Implement DNS forwarding 23 - Implement IP Address Management Define IP Address Management Deploy IP Address Management Administer IP Address Management Configure IP Address Management options Manage DNS zones with IP Address Management Manage DHCP servers with IP Address Management Use IP Address Management to manage IP addressing 24 - Implement remote access Examine the remote access options in Windows Server Select and set up VPNs Use NPS to create and enforce network access policies Plan and implement NPS Deploy a PKI for remote access Use WAP as a reverse web proxy 25 - Implement hybrid network infrastructure Describe Azure network topologies Implement Azure VPN options Create a route-based VPN gateway using the Azure portal Implement Azure ExpressRoute Configure Azure Virtual WAN Implement DNS in hybrid environments 26 - Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs Understand Azure DNS Implement Azure DNS Create an Azure DNS zone and record using the Azure portal Implement DNS with Azure IaaS virtual machines Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure Troubleshoot DNS 27 - Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing Implement a virtual network Implement IaaS VM IP addressing Assign and manage IP addresses Configure a private IP address for a virtual machine using the Azure portal Create a virtual machine with a static public IP address using the Azure portal Implement IaaS virtual machine IP routing Implement IPv6 for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines 28 - Manage Windows Server file servers Define the Windows Server file system List the benefits and uses of File Server Resource Manager Define SMB and its security considerations Configure SMB protocol Define Volume Shadow Copy Service 29 - Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct Define the Storage Spaces architecture and its components List the functionalities, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Implement Storage Spaces List the functionalities, components, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Direct Implement Storage Spaces Direct 30 - Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication Define the architecture, components, and functionality of Data Deduplication Define the use cases and interoperability of Data Deduplication Implement Data Deduplication Manage and maintain Data Deduplication 31 - Implement Windows Server iSCSI List the functionalities, components, and use cases of iSCSI List the considerations for implementing iSCSI Implement iSCSI Configure high availability for iSCSI 32 - Implement Windows Server Storage Replica List the functionalities and components of Storage Replica Examine the prerequisites for implementing Storage Replica Implement Storage Replica by using Windows Admin Center Implement Storage Replica by using Windows PowerShell 33 - Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure Describe Azure File services Configure Azure Files Configure connectivity to Azure Files Describe Azure File Sync Implement Azure File Sync Deploy Azure File Sync Deploy Azure File Sync 2 Manage cloud tiering Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync

This 6-month intensive course combines the best of on-demand, on-line training with the opportunity for in-person practical hands-on learning. During the course you will develop your understanding of sitting and the often forgotten lying posture with a key focus on nurturing positive relationships with families to get the best results. Course covers assessment techniques, outcome measures and the use of the Goldsmith Indices of Body symmetry. The in-person aspect of the course culminates in producing an action plan for next steps in service development with expert mentorship and support until March 2025.

Networks demystified training course description A concise overview course covering all aspects of networking with particular emphasis of use of the 7 layer model as a framework for discussing and learning new network terms enabling delegates to recognise the main buzzwords used in the industry. What will you learn Use the 7 layer model to classify networking terms. Differentiate between LANS and WANS. Recognise bandwidth measurements. List LAN and WAN technologies. Recognise cabling issues in a network. Networks demystified training course details Who will benefit: Sales staff, managers and other non-technical personnel. Technical personnel may benefit more from our Intro to data communications and networking course. Prerequisites: None. Duration 1 day Networks demystified training course contents What are networks? What is a network? Types of network, Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), connecting networks together with routers. The 7 layer model What is the 7 layer model? The importance of standards, using the 7 layer model to classify networking terms. Cables Copper, Fibre, Air, standards, connectors, LAN cables, WAN cables, distance limitations, hubs and repeaters, other issues. The radio spectrum. Bandwidth Bits and bytes. Bandwidth measurements, common technologies and their bandwidth, the impact of applications on bandwidth. Full and half duplex. Joining cables together to increase bandwidth (Link aggregation). LANs and WANs What is Ethernet? What is WiFi? What are Leased lines? What is MPLS? Ethernet switches Ethernet 'packets', MAC addresses, what is a switch, what is the difference between a hub and a switch. TCP/IP What is TCP/IP? What is a protocol? What is IP? What is TCP? The role of routers in joining LANS and WANS, What is the Internet? Applications Ways to use the network, clients, servers, web browsing and HTTP, Email, instant messaging, multimedia applications.

Overview Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. Description This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target. Who should attend Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. Requirements for Attendees No pre-requisites required.

Overview Networking has become a crucial factor in the modern workplace. It is the most effective method of developing your business or career and is a key component of your personal brand. This one day course will teach you how to be able to build strong business relationships, develop a level of personal credibility and increase your network of contacts in order to enhance your visibility and create opportunities for yourself and your organisation. Description This training course will help your participants build a professional reputation and develop a network of connections through the two key methods available to them; face-to-face and online. Attendees will discover how to effectively combine these two approaches and create a strategy for networking success that will generate their own community and actively grow their personal network. This will result in an improved performance in their approach to networking and consequently provide opportunities and prospects that will increase their business success. The training provides them with the tools and techniques to both plan a successful, strategic approach to networking and develop their personal communication skills, which will ensure they build effective business relationships. Topics covered: Why Network? – Establishing the importance of networking with some shocking statistics and an activity that defines the importance of networking to the individual. This is followed by some insight into the key aims of a networking strategy, what puts people off, as well as some personal revelations about networking. Increase Your Business Presence – Looking at the components of a strong business presence, including; credibility, personal brand, visibility and social capital. Developing a Networkers Attitude – An exercise that clarifies the perfect attitudes and behaviours of great networkers and comparing the participants against this. Thus identifying areas for development. Face to Face Networking – An overview and insight into the main types of face to face networking opportunities available with the benefits and pitfalls of each. Online Networking – An overview of the different social media and online networking tools and how to get the best out of them. Includes; LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and online forums. Communication Skills for Networking Success – Ensuring a good first impression, creating an opening sound bite and writing an online profile that promotes and engages. Developing a Conversation – Building on the opening sound bite and developing a conversation through good questioning techniques and following a selection of key networking rules. Including an activity to test and practice the skills. Working a Room – A fun activity that embeds and develops learning while encouraging practice and communication. This activity covers 10 of the main skills required to work a room. Breaking into a Group – Identifying body language to spot when a group or pair is open to new people entering the conversation or would rather not encourage participation. Knowing how to break into a group, what to say and how to remain professional. Exiting a Conversation – Developing some techniques to extricate oneself from a conversation without causing embarrassment or rudeness. The Follow-Up – Using a structure to identify the most important contacts created and establishing when and how to follow up with each group. Includes example follow-up email and a chance to develop their own. Creating a Network Plan – Participants are provided with a networking action plan to review and complete. This sets them on the journey of developing their networking skills and ensures they have a strategy and goals to target. Who should attend Anyone who is looking to improve their networking performance, or the networking performance of a management or sales team. Requirements for Attendees No pre-requisites required.