Networking with Windows Server 2016 (M20741)

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

• 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

• IPAM overview
• Deploying IPAM
• Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM

6. Remote Access in Windows Server 2016

• Remote access overview
• Implementing 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

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 Hyper-V networking features

11. Implementing Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• Overview of SDN
• 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
• Implement software defined networking

Lab 1: Planning an IPv4 Network

Lab 2: Implementing and Troubleshooting an IPv4 network

Lab 3: Implementing DHCP

Lab 4: Configuring and Evaluating IPv6 Transition Technologies

Lab 5: Planning and Implementing Name Resolution by Using DNS

Lab 6: Integrating DNS with Active Directory

Lab 7: Configuring Advanced DNS Settings

Lab 8: Implementing IPAM

Lab 9: Implementing Web Application Proxy

Lab 10: Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard

Lab 11: Deploying an Advanced DirectAccess Solution

Lab 12: Implementing a VPN

Lab 13: Implementing DFS for Branch Offices

Lab 14: Implementing BranchCache

Lab 15: Configuring Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features

Lab 16: Deploying Network Controller

• Experience working with Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2012
• Experience working in a Windows Server infrastructure enterprise environment
• Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model
• An 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 8.1 or Windows 10

• IT professionals who have some networking knowledge and experience who are looking for  insight into core and advanced networking technologies in Windows Server 2016
• Network administrators who are looking to reinforce existing skills and learn about new networking technology changes and functionality in Windows Server 2016
• System or infrastructure administrators with general networking knowledge who are looking to gain core and advanced networking knowledge and skills on Windows Server 2016