20742B: Identity with Windows Server 2016

Course Overview:

This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues

Target Audience

This course is primarily 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. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam

Other 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.