Networking with Windows Server 2016 (authorized training course MS 20741) Training Course

About This Course

This course provides students with the essential skills needed to deploy and configure System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager. Through practical, hands-on labs, students will master the following key areas:

• Architecting and implementing a System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager Management Group.

• Upgrading and migrating from an existing Operations Manager 2007 R2 Management Group to System Center 2012, System Center 2012 SP1, and System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

• Understanding the core components of Management Packs, such as Object Discoveries, Rules, Monitors, Targeting, and Run As Accounts/Profiles, including the process of authoring them.

• Configuring fabric and application monitoring for System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, covering both datacenter and cloud resources like networking, storage, and compute.

• Setting up monitoring for .NET and Java-based applications using Application Performance Monitoring.

• Configuring end-to-end service monitoring, including synthetic transactions and Distributed Application Diagrams.

• Creating Dashboards, Service Level Tracking Reports, and SharePoint Web Parts to visualize critical performance and availability metrics.

• Customizing the Operations Manager Console to suit the specific needs of various application support teams.

• Integrating Operations Manager with other System Center 2012 R2 components to extend monitoring to essential business processes and procedures.

• Troubleshooting an Operations Manager Management Group and executing disaster recovery procedures, such as database and management server recovery.

• Utilizing new features in System Center 2012 R2, including integration with System Center Advisor, Team Foundation Server, IntelliTrace, and managing Windows Azure.

Audience Profile

This course is primarily designed for cloud and datacenter administrators who are new to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and are tasked with its deployment, configuration, and operation within their cloud or datacenter environments. The secondary audience includes administrators already familiar with Operations Manager who wish to upgrade their skills to leverage the new features available in System Center 2012, System Center 2012 SP1, and System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Plan for the deployment of System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager, including:
  • Defining hardware and software requirements.
  • Describing security considerations.
  • Architecting a highly available System Center and Microsoft SQL Server platform using Microsoft SQL Server AlwaysOn.
  • Planning for migration and upgrade scenarios to System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Customize the Operations Console with User Roles.
• Execute various methods of Agent deployment with System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Implement key Management Pack concepts and elements, including Management Pack Templates.
• Configure Notifications, Reporting, and Service Level Tracking in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Configure the following:
  • Audit Collection Services.
  • Agentless Exception Monitoring.
  • Operations Manager SharePoint Web Part in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Configure Application Performance Monitoring and Network Device monitoring in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Set up dashboards and widgets in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.
• Describe the usage of new cloud-based features, including System Center Global Service Monitor and System Center Advisor.
• Configure integration between System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager and other System Center 2012 R2 components.
• Troubleshoot an Operations Manager Management Group.
• Perform disaster recovery in System Center 2012 R2 Operations Manager.

Acquire the essential knowledge and skills required to construct a Windows Server infrastructure using Windows Server 2012.

This five-day course delivers the networking, security, and system administration insights necessary to deploy a Windows Server infrastructure. It addresses the fundamentals of installation and configuration, storage management, network infrastructure, network components, network protocols, server roles, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Group Policy, IT security, server security, network security, security software, monitoring server performance, and maintaining a Windows Server.

This course provides the foundational knowledge needed to help students launch a career or transition into Microsoft Windows Server technologies.

This course equips students with the essential knowledge and skills required to configure and manage Internet Information Services. It is designed to provide prerequisite competencies that support a wide array of Internet web applications, security protocols, and foundational knowledge necessary for supporting other products reliant on IIS, such as Exchange and SharePoint. Consistent with this objective, the course does not concentrate on any specific web application or development methodology.

After completing this course in the UAE, you will be able to:

• Describe the processes involved in planning and using a troubleshooting methodology for Windows 10.
• Troubleshoot startup issues and operating system services on a Windows 10 PC.
• Perform system recovery.
• Resolve issues related to hardware devices and device drivers.
• Administer Windows 10 devices.
• Troubleshoot issues related to network connectivity.
• Configure Windows 10 devices by using Group Policy.
• Configure and troubleshoot user settings.
• Configure and troubleshoot resource access.
• Implement remote connectivity.
• Deploy and troubleshoot applications.
• Maintain Windows 10 devices.

About This Course

This five-day, hands-on training course is designed to teach you the breadth of Microsoft virtual desktop technology, and the course will compare and contrast the various technologies with use cases and best practices. This course builds your skills in Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) Service Pack 2 (SP2), Microsoft User Experience Virtualization (UE-V), and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of Windows Server 2012 R2. Throughout this course, you will learn how to manage, monitor, support, and troubleshoot various Windows-based desktop virtualization solutions.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for the IT administrators, and implementers, of large and midsized organizations who want to understand and get hands on experience with the latest Microsoft desktop and application virtualization technologies and how to plan, implement, and manage virtual infrastructure solutions based on these technologies.

At Course Completion

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Describe desktop and application virtualization.
• Plan and implement user state virtualization.
• Plan and implement App-V.
• Plan and deploy App-V clients.
• Manage and administer application virtualization.
• Understand application sequencing.
• Configure client Hyper-V.
• Plan and deploy session-based desktops.
• Publish and configure RemoteApp programs.
• Plan pooled personal desktops.
• Plan and implement pooled and personal desktops.
• Implement Remote Access.
• Understand health monitoring of VDI infrastructure.

This course empowers IT professionals with the skills to manage core Windows Server workloads and services leveraging on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. Participants will learn to implement and oversee on-premises and hybrid solutions, including identity management, compute resources, networking, and storage, within a Windows Server hybrid ecosystem.

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to effectively deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Hyper-V environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand virtualization concepts and configure Hyper-V.
• Create and manage virtual machines, VM storage, and networking.
• Utilize advanced Hyper-V features and secure Hyper-V environments.
• Monitor and optimize Hyper-V performance.

About This Course

This course equips learners with the expertise to support and configure Windows 10 desktops within organizational settings. Participants will acquire essential skills for installing, customizing, and updating the Windows 10 operating system. The curriculum covers the management of storage, files, and devices, along with configuring network connectivity. Additionally, students will gain knowledge on securing the Windows 10 OS and safeguarding device data. Finally, the course teaches effective methods for managing and troubleshooting Windows 10 environments.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for IT professionals responsible for the installation, configuration, local management, and maintenance of Windows 10 core services. Candidates may also possess familiarity with enterprise scenarios and cloud-integrated services.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Install and customize Windows 10.
• Configure Windows updates.
• Configure devices and drivers for Windows.
• Configure storage for Windows.
• Configure network and remote management settings in Windows.
• Configure and manage browsers and applications in Windows.
• Configure account access and authentication.
• Configure file and folder permissions.
• Describe methods for securing Windows 10, identify common threats, and understand mitigation strategies.
• Troubleshoot Windows and application installations.
• Troubleshoot hardware and driver issues.
• Troubleshoot file issues and perform recoveries.

This five-day course is tailored primarily for IT professionals with prior experience in Windows Server. It is designed for those responsible for managing storage and compute resources using Windows Server 2016, enabling them to grasp the relevant scenarios, requirements, and applicable storage and compute options available for this platform.

This five-day, instructor-led course equips IT professionals with the skills to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) within a distributed environment. Participants will learn to implement Group Policy, perform backup and restore operations, and monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory-related issues using Windows Server 2016. Furthermore, the course covers the deployment of additional Active Directory server roles, including Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).

This instructor-led, live training in the UAE (online or onsite) is designed for SysAdmins, systems engineers, security architects, and security analysts who wish to write, execute, and deploy PowerShell scripts and commands to automate Windows security management in their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Write and execute PowerShell commands to streamline Windows security tasks.
• Use PowerShell for remote command execution to run scripts on thousands of systems across an organization.
• Configure and harden Windows Server and Windows Firewall to protect systems from malware and attacks.
• Manage certificates and authentication to control user access and activity.

Windows Admin Center serves as a comprehensive management platform, offering a unified interface for overseeing Windows workstations and servers via a browser-based dashboard. It seamlessly integrates with PowerShell to facilitate advanced remote administration tasks.

This instructor-led, live training—available either online or on-site—is designed for intermediate-level IT technicians looking to leverage Windows Admin Center and PowerShell for remote workstation management. The course focuses on automating routine tasks and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring minimal disruption to end users.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Connecting to and managing Windows workstations remotely using Windows Admin Center.
• Safely and efficiently executing PowerShell commands and scripts on remote machines.
• Utilizing WMI and CIM to query, configure, and manage system resources.
• Integrating PowerShell workflows with Intune and Autopilot from a user-centric perspective.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Demonstrations accompanied by guided hands-on practice.
• Real-world exercises conducted in a lab environment.

Customization Options

• For tailored training requests, please contact us to arrange a customized program.

This five-day, instructor-led course is tailored primarily for IT professionals who possess prior experience with Windows Server. It is designed for individuals tasked with managing identity, networking, storage, and compute resources using Windows Server 2019, requiring a thorough understanding of the available scenarios, requirements, and options applicable to this platform. The course equips IT professionals with the fundamental administration skills necessary to deploy and support Windows Server 2019 in most organizational environments.