Networking with Windows Server - M55343A

Networking with Windows Server Course - M55343A

This course provides the fundamental networking skills needed to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations. It covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content, including software-defined networking.

While this course and associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022 , the skills taught will also be backward compatible with Server 2016 and Server 2019 .

The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only traditional tools like PowerShell and Server Manager , but also Windows Admin Center.

Windows Server Networking Course - Network Configuration - Network Service Management - IT Infrastructure - Enterprise Networks - Networking with Windows Server 2022

Addressed to

This course is intended for IT professionals with networking knowledge and experience who are looking for a course that provides information on basic and advanced Windows Server networking technologies. This target audience typically includes:

• Network administrators looking to strengthen their existing skills and learn about new networking technology changes and features in Windows Server.
  
• System or infrastructure administrators with general networking knowledge looking to acquire basic and advanced networking knowledge and skills in Windows Server.

Training objectives

This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of fundamental computer networking concepts and technologies, including:

• OSI and TCP/IP models.
  
• IP addressing (subnetting, supernetting, VLSM).
  
• Routing and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
  
• LANs, VLANs, and network security.
  
• Configuring firewalls and access control lists (ACLs).
  
• Implementation of AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting).
  
• Wireless networks: AP configuration, WPA3 security, 802.1X authentication.
  
• Network monitoring and management (SNMP, NetFlow, Cisco DNA, SolarWinds).
  
• Enterprise cloud networking with Microsoft Azure: Azure Virtual Network, ExpressRoute, NSGs, Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection.
• Integration of SDN and virtualization technologies: Azure SDN, Azure Virtual WAN, Hyper-V Virtual Switch.
• Project documentation and presentation with Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint.

Networking with Windows Server Course Content

Module 1: Planning and Implementing an IPv4 Network

This module also explains how to use fundamental networking tools and techniques to configure and troubleshoot IPv4-based networks.

Lessons

• IPv4 Addressing Planning
  
• Configuring an IPv4 Host
  
• Managing and Troubleshooting IPv4 Network Connectivity
  

Lab: Planning, Implementing, and Troubleshooting an IPv4 Network

Module 2: Implementing DHCP

This module explains how to plan and implement DHCP to support IPv4 infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of the DHCP Server Function
• DHCP Implementation
• DHCP Administration and Troubleshooting

Lab: Implementing DHCP

Module 3: IPv6 Implementation

This module explains how to implement IPv6 and how to integrate IPv6 and IPv4 networks.

Lessons

• IPv6 Addressing Overview
  
• Configuring an IPv6 Host
  
• Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence
  
• Transition from IPv4 to IPv6
  

Lab: Configuring and Evaluating IPv6 Transition Technologies

Module 4: DNS Implementation

This module explains how to install, configure, and troubleshoot DNS within your organization's network.

Lessons

• Implementing DNS servers
  
• Configuring zones in DNS
  
• Configuring name resolution between DNS zones
  
• Configuring DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  
• Configuring Advanced DNS Settings
  

Lab: Planning and Implementing Name Resolution Using DNS, Integrating DNS with AD, Advanced DNS

Module 5: IPAM Implementation and Management

This module explains how to implement and manage IPAM in Windows Server. It also explains how to use IPAM to manage services such as DHCP and DNS.

Lessons

• IPAM Overview
  
• IPAM Implementation
  
• Managing IP address spaces using IPAM
  

Lab: IPAM Implementation

Module 6: Remote Access in Windows Server

This module explains how to plan for remote access in Windows Server and how to implement Web Application Proxy.

Lessons

• Remote Access Overview
  
• Implementing the Web Application Proxy
  

Lab: Remote Access in Windows Server

Module 7: Implementing DirectAccess

This module explains how to implement and manage DirectAccess on Windows Server.

Lessons

• DirectAccess Overview
  
• Deploying DirectAccess Using the Getting Started Wizard
  
• Deploying and Managing an Advanced DirectAccess Infrastructure
  

Lab: Implementing DirectAccess and Deploying an Advanced DirectAccess Solution

Module 8: VPN Implementation

This module explains how to implement and manage remote access on Windows Server using VPN.

Lessons

• VPN Planning
  
• VPN Implementation
  

Lab: VPN Implementation

Module 9: Implementing Branch Networks

This module explains how to implement network services for branch offices.

Lessons

• Network Features and Considerations for Branch Offices
  

Implementing the Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices

• BranchCache Implementation for Branches
  
• Lab: Implementing DFS and BranchCache

Module 10: Configuring Advanced Network Features

This module explains how to implement an advanced network infrastructure.

Lessons

• Overview of high-performance networking features
  
• Configuring Advanced Microsoft Hyper-V Network Features
  

Lab: Configuring Advanced Hyper-V Networking Features

Module 11: Implementing Software-Defined Networks

This module explains how to implement SDN.

Lessons

• SDN Overview.
  
• Implementing network virtualization
  
• Network Controller Implementation
  

Lab: Configuring Software-Defined Networking

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of computers and networks.
• Previous experience in: Network configuration, concepts such as IP, subnets, and routing protocols is recommended.
• The course is accessible to both beginners and those with intermediate networking experience.

Language

• Course: English

• Labs: English