Networking with Windows Server (55343/20741) (Live Online)

Overview

This comprehensive five-day instructor-led course provides an in-depth examination of Microsoft Windows Server services and features spanning from Windows Server 2012 through Windows Server 2022. The program includes practical lessons and hands-on lab exercises covering the critical technical concepts and implementation techniques you will need for professional work in modern IT environments. This course is specifically designed for IT professionals with existing networking knowledge and practical experience who seek a single comprehensive course providing detailed insight into both core networking fundamentals and advanced Windows Server networking technologies. This audience typically includes network administrators responsible for maintaining network infrastructure, as well as system and infrastructure administrators who manage enterprise environments.

Audience Profile:

This course is intended for IT professionals with foundational networking knowledge and field experience who need comprehensive coverage of Windows Server networking technologies in a single course. Participants typically include network administrators maintaining organizational network infrastructure and systems, and infrastructure administrators managing complex IT environments.

Prerequisites:

Practical experience in installing PC hardware and managing computer devices
Solid knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, IP addressing schemes, and domain name resolution processes
Understanding of networking infrastructure components such as network cabling, routers, network hubs, and switches
Familiarity with common networking topologies and architectures, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless networking systems
Practical working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, addressing conventions, and name resolution mechanisms
Hands-on experience managing and deploying Windows Server in production environments
Experience with Windows Server Hyper-V virtualization technology and virtual machine management
Practical experience with Windows 10 or Windows 11 client operating systems

Skills Achieved at Course Completion:

Plan and implement IPv4 addressing schemes in organizational networks
Implement and configure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for automatic IP provisioning
Plan and deploy IPv6 addressing in modern network environments
Implement comprehensive name resolution using Domain Name System (DNS) services
Implement and actively manage IP Address Management (IPAM) solutions
Plan, design, and implement remote access solutions for distributed workforces
Implement advanced networking features for branch office environments
Configure and manage advanced networking features in Windows Server

Module 1: Plan and Implement IPv4

This module covers detailed planning and implementation of IPv4 addressing schemes that support your organization's current and future networking needs. The module explains how to apply fundamental networking tools and techniques to configure and effectively troubleshoot IPv4-based networks in production environments.

Lessons

Plan IPv4 addressing for organizational requirements
Configure IPv4 on network devices and servers
Manage and troubleshoot IPv4 network connectivity issues
Lab 1: Plan and design an IPv4 addressing scheme for an organization
Assign IPv4 address ranges appropriately across the network
Verify IPv4 communication between network segments
Troubleshoot IPv4 connectivity and routing problems

Module 2: Implement DHCP

Automatic IP configuration dramatically simplifies the management of IP hosts across large networks. This module teaches students how to deploy and manage the DHCP server role, select appropriate high-availability options for DHCP, and configure DHCP failover for service continuity.

Lessons

Understanding DHCP and its role in network IP management
Deploy DHCP server infrastructure
Manage DHCP for high availability and redundancy
Manage and troubleshoot DHCP operational issues
Lab 1: Deploy and configure DHCP
Plan comprehensive DHCP server implementation strategy
Implement DHCP configuration and scope management
Implement DHCP failover for redundancy
Validate DHCP implementation and client assignment

Module 3: Plan and Implement IPv6

This module covers detailed planning and implementation of IPv6 addressing schemes to support modern organizational networking needs. The content includes specifics about configuring coexistence between IPv4 and IPv6 networks and explains practical transition options for moving to IPv6.

Lessons

Implement IPv6 addressing and routing in modern networks
Manage IPv4 and IPv6 Coexistence in transitional environments
Execute migration strategies toward IPv6
Lab 1: Configure and evaluate IPv6 transition technologies
Review and understand the default IPv6 configuration
Implement DHCPv6 for automatic IPv6 configuration
Configure network integration using ISATAP tunneling
Configure native IPv6 connectivity and routing
Configure 6to4 connectivity for IPv6 transition

Module 4: Implement Name Resolution with DNS

This module explains the fundamentals of using Domain Name System (DNS) for name resolution, progressing to more advanced topics such as GlobalNames zones, Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC), and managing split-brain DNS scenarios. These modules detail how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS services within modern organizational networks.

Lessons

Deploy DNS servers across the network infrastructure
Configure zones within DNS server environments
Configure name resolution between multiple DNS zones
Configure DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services
Configure advanced DNS settings and security features
Lab 1: Plan and implement DNS name resolution strategy
Plan a comprehensive DNS name resolution deployment
Implement DNS servers and configure zones
Lab 2: Integrate DNS with Active Directory Domain Services
Integrate DNS fully with Active Directory infrastructure
Lab 3: Configure advanced DNS settings and policies
Configure DNS policies for traffic management
Validate DNS implementation and functionality
Troubleshoot DNS resolution and server issues

Module 5: Implement and Manage IPAM

This module introduces IPAM (IP Address Management) functionality and capabilities, explains the deployment process, and demonstrates how to manage DNS and DHCP services using IPAM tools.

Lessons

Understanding IPAM functionality and capabilities
Deploy IPAM servers and infrastructure
Manage IP address spaces and allocations with IPAM
Lab 1: Implement and configure IPAM
Install the IPAM Server feature on Windows Server
Provision IPAM Server for operational use
Manage IP address spaces using IPAM tools

Module 6: Implement Remote Access

In this module, students learn how to implement remote access technologies within Windows Server environments. The course covers different implementation scenarios appropriate for organizations of varying sizes, from small and medium-sized businesses through large enterprise deployments. Windows Server integrates four component technologies, virtual private network (VPN), DirectAccess, Routing, and Web Application Proxy, into a single, unified server role called Remote Access.

Lessons

Overview of remote access options and scenarios
Implement Web Application Proxy (WAP) for application publishing
Plan VPN deployments and configurations
Lab 1: Implement a Web Application Proxy
Deploy Web Application Proxy infrastructure
Validate Web Application Proxy deployment
Lab 2: Implement a VPN
Deploy and configure VPN access
Validate VPN deployment and connectivity
Troubleshoot VPN access issues and connectivity problems

Module 7: Implement Branch Office Networking

In this module, students learn several important ways in which to use Windows Server to overcome the unique limitations and challenges presented by branch office scenarios. The module covers using Distributed File System (DFS) and Windows BranchCache technologies to optimize bandwidth usage and performance.

Lessons

Networking features and important considerations for branch offices
Implement DFSR (Distributed File System Replication)
Implement BranchCache for improved branch office performance
Lab 1: Implement DFS for branch offices
Implement Distributed File System infrastructure
Validate DFS deployment and functionality
Lab 2: Implement BranchCache
Deploy BranchCache for bandwidth optimization
Validate BranchCache deployment and effectiveness

Module 8: Implement Advanced Networking

Windows Server includes advanced high-performance networking features such as Server Message Block (SMB) 3.1.1 protocol enhancements, Quality of Service (QoS) options for traffic prioritization, and several critical improvements to network packet processing on the receiving end. Additionally, high-performance networking features are available to the Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization role and the virtual machines running on Hyper-V platforms. These include expanded virtual switch functionality and extensibility, single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV), dynamic virtual machine queuing, and NIC Teaming capabilities for virtual machines. In this module, you will learn how to deploy and configure advanced networking features in Windows Server and master the latest Hyper-V networking enhancements.

Lessons