Windows Server 2016 Fundamentals: Infrastructure

This course is part of a larger series of courses on Windows Server 2016 Fundamentals.

Modality:
Self-paced with a moderated discussion board. Students will complete hands-on labs in an
online virtual environment. A Verified Certificate is available after obtaining 70% on the course
assessment.
Overview:

What you will learn in this course:

• How to select a Windows Server edition including Nano Server, upgrade and migration
paths, administrative tools, and monitoring tools.
• How to design and configure forests, domains, sites, subnets, organizational units, and
trusts.
• How to configure domain controllers, read-only domain controllers, global catalogs, and
AD DS database.
• How to use Windows Server Update Service, Backup and Restore, and the Recycle Bin.

Audience:

• Windows Server IT Administrators who are beginning their careers and need task-
oriented training on fundamental day-to-day skills.
• IT Administrators who are looking to branch out into the Windows Server Operating
System.
• IT Administrators that want to demonstrate new skills for job advancement or
certification testing. Specifically, the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification.

Course Prerequisites:
 • You should have some general understanding of server and client architectures. This
information is included in the Microsoft Technology Associates certification.
• Windows PowerShell will be the tool of choice when implementing the features in this
course. You should have a good foundation in accessing and using simple Windows
PowerShell commands.
• There are many resources available for learning the skills necessary to be successful in
this course. For example, Windows Server Administration Fundamentals.

Module 1 – Installing Windows Server

IT Administrative Tasks:

✓ Identify the best Windows Server edition for your organization’s needs.
✓ Plan for upgrades and migrations.
✓ Decide between installation options like Server with Desktop, Server Core and Nano
Server.
✓ Use administrative tools like the Active Directory Administrative Center, Remote Server
Administrative tools, and Remote Desktop.
✓ Understand licensing and product activation.

Topics: Windows Server Editions, Upgrade vs. Migrate, Solution Accelerators, Activating
Windows Server, Installation Options, Nano Server, Server Manager, Active Directory
Administrative Center, Remote Server Administration Tools, WinRM and Remote Desktop,
Windows Firewall, Setup and Boot Event Collection

Videos and Demonstrations: Nano Server, and Remote Management

Labs: Remote Desktop Connections, Performance Monitor

Module 2 – Logical Components

IT Administrative Tasks:

✓ Plan and configure forests, domains, and domain trees.

✓ Plan and configure sites, subnets, and site links.
✓ Plan and configure organizational units and containers.
✓ Plan and configure trust relationships.

Topics: Forests, Forest FSMO Roles, Domains, Domain Boundaries and Roles, Domain Trees,
Sites, Subnets, Site Links, Organizational Units, Containers, Trust Relationships

Videos and Demonstrations: Trust Relationships, and Sites, Subnets, and Site Links
Labs: Sites and Subnets (GUI), Sites and Subnets (PowerShell)

Module 3 – Physical Components

IT Administrative Tasks:

✓ Install and configure domain controllers, and read only domain controllers.
✓ Plan for and configure global catalog servers.
✓ Understand the AD DS database and schema.

Topics: Domain Controllers, Read Only Domain Controllers, Global Catalog Servers, AD DS
Database, AD DS Schema, NtdsUtil.exe

Videos and Demonstrations: Domain Controllers

Labs: RODC Installation with Password Caching, AD DS Schema, AD DS Database Maintenance

Module 4 – Administering AD DS

IT Administrative Tasks:

✓ Understand Windows Server Update Services including hierarchies, computer groups,

and approvals.
✓ Perform backup and restore operations.
✓ Enable the Active Directory recycle bin.

Topics: Windows Server Update Service, WSUS Server Hierarchies, Autonomous and Replica
Modes, WSUS Computer Groups, Update Approvals, Backup Options, Full vs System State
Backups, Nonauthoritative Restore, Authoritative Restore, Recycle Bin Configuration

Demonstrations: Backup and Restore, and Recycle Bin

Labs: Windows Server Update Services, Backup AD DS, Restore AD DS, Recycle Bin (Server
Manager), Recycle Bin (PowerShell)