Networking in Windows Server

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.

Chapter 1: Planning and implementing an IPv4 network

• Planning IPv4 addressing
• Configuring an IPv4 host
• Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity

Chapter 2: Implementing DHCP

• Overview of the DHCP server role
• Deploying DHCP
• Managing and troubleshooting DHCP

Chapter 3:Implementing IPv6

• Overview of IPv6 addressing
• Configuring an IPv6 host
• Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence
• Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6

Chapter 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

Chapter 5: Implementing and managing IPAM

• Overview of IPAM
• Deploying IPAM
• Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM

Chapter 6: Remote access in Windows Server 2016

• Overview of remote access
• Implementing Web Application Proxy

Chapter 7: Implementing DirectAccess

• Overview of DirectAccess
• Implementing DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard
• Implementing and managing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure

Chapter 8: Implementing VPNs

• Planning VPNs
• Implementing VPNs

Chapter 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

Chapter 10: Configuring advanced networking features

• Overview of high performance networking features
• Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features

Chapter 11: Implementing Software Defined Networking

• Overview of Software Defined Networking
• Implementing network virtualization
• Implementing Network Controller

• 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.

• Experience working with Windows Server
• Experience working in a Windows Server infrastructure enterprise environment
• Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
• Understanding of core networking infrastructure components and technologies such as cabling, routers, hubs, 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 Hyper-V and virtualization
• Hands-on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 8/10/11

Classrooms are equipped with high-performance computers with Internet access and the possibility of wireless connection.

All participants will receive internal OKsystem materials.