MCSA Windows Server 2016 : study guide : exam 70-741, networking with Windows Server 2016 / Will Panek.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Panek, Will, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Operating systems (Computers)--Examinations--Study guides.

Operating systems (Computers).

Microsoft Windows server.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (507 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Indiana : Sybex, 2017.

Summary:

Ultimate coverage and hands-on practice for the second MCSA Windows Server 2016 exam MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-741 offers complete preparation for the second exam in the MCSA series. With comprehensive coverage of all exam objectives led by a four-time Microsoft MVP winner, this book is your ideal companion for thorough preparation. Optimize your study time with hundreds of practice questions that pinpoint your weak spots, and try your hand at real-world application with exercises that reflect the MCSA skill set. Access to the Sybex interactive online practice test environment provides electronic flashcards, a glossary, practice exams and more, so you can study anywhere, any time; this invaluable study guide goes beyond mere review to help you enter the exam with full confidence in your abilities. The Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification puts your skills in demand-but first you must pass a series of three exams; exam 70-741 is the second step, testing your Windows 2016 networking knowledge and skills. This book covers everything you need to know, giving you the exam-day advantage of comprehensive prep. * Master 100 percent of the exam objective domains * Learn how these skills are applied in real-world scenarios * Solidify your understanding with hands-on exercises * Access electronic flashcards, practice exams, and more! How well do you deploy, manage, and maintain a server? Can you expertly configure file and print servers, network access and services, and network policy server infrastructure? Have you configured and managed Active Directory and Group Policy? Don't leave anything to chance- MCSA Windows Server 2016 Study Guide: Exam 70-741 tells you all you need to know to pass with flying colors.

Contents:

Intro

MCSA Windows Server® 2016 Study Guide Exam 70-741: Networking with Windows Server 2016

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Contents

Table of Exercises

Introduction

Assessment Test

Answers to Assessment Test

Chapter 1 Configuring TCP/IP

Understanding TCP/IP

Details of the TCP/IP Model

How TCP/IP Layers Communicate

Understanding Port Numbers

Understanding IP Addressing

The Hierarchical IP Addressing Scheme

Understanding Network Classes

Subnetting a Network

Implementing Subnetting

An Easier Way to Apply Subnetting

Applying Subnetting the Traditional Way

Working with Classless Inter-Domain Routing

Supernetting

Understanding IPv6

IPv6 History and Need

New and Improved IPv6 Concepts

IPv6 Addressing Concepts

IPv6 Integration/Migration

Summary

Exam Essentials

Review Questions

Chapter 2 Configuring DNS

Introducing DNS

The Form of an IP Address

Understanding Servers, Clients, and Resolvers

Understanding the DNS Process

Introducing DNS Database Zones

Understanding Primary Zones

Understanding Secondary Zones

Understanding Active Directory Integrated DNS

Understanding Stub Zones

GlobalName Zones

Zone Transfers and Replication

Advantages of DNS in Windows Server 2016

Background Zone Loading

Support for IPv6 Addresses

Support for Read-Only Domain Controllers

DNS Socket Pools

DNS Cache Locking

Response Rate Limiting

Unknown Record Support

IPv6 Root Hints

DNS Security Extensions

DNS Devolution

Record Weighting

Netmask Ordering

DnsUpdateProxy Group

DNS Policies

Introducing DNS Record Types

Start of Authority (SOA) Records

Name Server Records

Host Record

Alias Record

Pointer Record

Mail Exchanger Record

Service Record

Configuring DNS

Installing DNS.

Load Balancing with Round Robin

Configuring a Caching-Only Server

Setting Zone Properties

Configuring Zones for Dynamic Updates

Delegating Zones for DNS

DNS Forwarding

Manually Creating DNS Records

DNS Aging and Scavenging

Monitoring and Troubleshooting DNS

Monitoring DNS with the DNS Snap-In

Troubleshooting DNS

Integrating Dynamic DNS and IPv4 DHCP

DNS PowerShell Commands

Chapter 3 Configuring DHCP

Understanding DHCP

Introducing the DORA Process

Advantages and Disadvantages of DHCP

Ipconfig Lease Options

Understanding Scope Details

Installing and Authorizing DHCP

Installing DHCP

Introducing the DHCP Snap-In

Authorizing DHCP for Active Directory

Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes

Creating a New Scope in IPv4

Creating a New Scope in IPv6

Changing Scope Properties (IPv4 and IPv6)

Changing Server Properties

Managing Reservations and Exclusions

Setting Scope Options for IPv4

Activating and Deactivating Scopes

Creating a Superscope for IPv4

Creating IPv4 Multicast Scopes

Using DHCP Failover Architecture

Working with the DHCP Database Files

Working with Advanced DHCP Configuration Options

Implement DHCPv6

Configure High Availability for DHCP, Including DHCP Failover and Split Scopes

Configure DHCP Name Protection

PowerShell Commands

Chapter 4 Implement IP Address Management

Understanding IPAM

Installing IPAM

Provision IPAM Manually or by Using Group Policy

Configure Server Discovery

Create and Manage IP Blocks and Ranges

Managing Services

Managing DNS

Managing DHCP

IPAM Access and Auditing

Migrate to IPAM

Delegate IPAM Administration

Manage IPAM Collections.

Virtual Machine Manager and IPAM

Auditing IPAM

PowerShell Commands for IPAM

Video Resources

Chapter 5 Configuring Network Access

Overview of Dial-Up Networking

What DUN Does

How DUN Works

Overview of Virtual Private Networks

What VPNs Do

VPNs and Windows Server 2016

How VPNs Work

Configuring Your Remote Access Server

Configuring PPP Options

Understanding a VPN

How a VPN Works

Enabling RRAS as a VPN

Configuring a VPN

Configuring VPN Ports

Troubleshooting VPNs

Managing Your Remote Access Server

Managing Remote Users with a RADIUS Server

Monitoring Overall Activity

Controlling Remote Access Logging

Reviewing the Remote Access Event Log

Monitoring Ports and Port Activity

Network Address Translation

Configuring Routes

RAS Gateway

Configuring a VPN Client

The General Tab

The Options Tab

The Security Tab

The Networking Tab

The Sharing Tab

Configuring a Web Application Proxy

Publishing Applications

Configuring Pass-Through Authentication

Understanding DirectAccess

DirectAccess vs. VPNs

Understanding the DirectAccess Process

Knowing the DirectAccess Infrastructure Requirements

Overview of Wireless Access

Configuring Wireless Access

Remote Access Security

User Authentication

Connection Security

Access Control

Configuring User Access

Setting Up User Profiles

Using Network Access Policies

NPS as a RADIUS Proxy Server

Importing and Exporting NPS Policies

Using Remote Access Profiles

Setting Up a VPN Network Access Policy

Configuring Security

Controlling Server Security

Configuring Network Access Protection

PowerShell for Remote Access

Chapter 6 Understanding File Services.

Configuring File Server Resource Manager

FSRM Features

Installing the FSRM Role Service

Configure File and Disk Encryption

Using BitLocker Drive Encryption

Features of BitLocker

Windows 7 and 2008 R2 vs. Windows 10 and 2016

Using EFS Drive Encryption

Configuring Distributed File System

Advantages of DFS

Types of DFS

What's New in Windows Server 2016

Remote Differential Compression

Configure Advanced File Services

Configure the NFS Data Store

Configure BranchCache

Implementing an Audit Policy

Overview of Auditing

Implementing Auditing

Viewing Auditing Information

Using the Auditpol.exe Command

Windows Server 2016 Auditing Features

Configure and Optimize Storage

Configure iSCSI Target and Initiator

Configure Internet Storage Name Server

Implement Thin Provisioning and Trim

Manage Server Free Space Using Features on Demand

Configure Tiered Storage

Chapter 7 Configuring High Availability

Components of High Availability

Achieving High Availability

High Availability Foundation

Understanding Network Load Balancing

NLB Requirements

Installing NLB Nodes

Upgrading an NLB Cluster

Setting the Affinity

PowerShell Commands for a NLB Cluster

Achieving High Availability with Failover Clustering

Failover Clustering Requirements

Workgroup and Multi-domain Clusters

Site-Aware, Stretched, or Geographically Dispersed Clusters (Geoclustering)

Cluster Quorum

Validating a Cluster Configuration

Creating a Cluster

Clustered Application Settings

Resource Properties

Windows Server 2016 Clustering Features

PowerShell Commands for Clustering

Implementing Storage Spaces Direct

The Benefits of Storage Spaces Direct

Deployment Options

Requirements to Setup Storage Spaces Direct.

Storage Spaces Direct using Windows PowerShell

Achieving High Availability with Hyper-V

Implementing a Hyper-V Replica

Understanding Live Migration

Implementing Storage Migration

PowerShell Commands for Hyper-V High Availability

Chapter 8 Implementing Software Defined Networking

Understanding Software Defined Networking

Network Controllers

Internal DNS Service (iDNS)

Remote Direct Memory Access and Switch Embedded Teaming

Windows Server Containers

Hyper-V Components

Hyper-V Overview

What Is Virtualization?

Hyper-V Features

Hyper-V Architecture

Hyper-V Requirements

Hyper-V Installation and Configuration

Install the Hyper-V Role

Hyper-V in Server Manager

Using Hyper-V Manager

Configure Hyper-V Settings

Manage Virtual Switches

Managing Virtual Hard Disks

Configuring Virtual Machines

Creating and Managing Virtual Machines

Linux and FreeBSD Image Deployments

Appendix Answers to the Review Questions

Chapter 1: Configuring TCP/IP

Chapter 2: Configuring DNS

Chapter 3: Configuring DHCP

Chapter 4: Implement IP Address Management

Chapter 5: Implement IP Address Management

Chapter 6: Understanding File Services

Chapter 7: Configuring High Availability

Chapter 8: Implementing Software Defined Networking

Index

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Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781119359456

1119359457

9781119359425

1119359422

OCLC:

1002695973