To successfully undertake the "Identity with Windows Server 2016" course, participants should possess the following minimum required knowledge:

• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management.
• Experience working with and configuring Windows client and server operating systems such as Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10, and Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts.
• An awareness of best practices for securing Windows Server operating systems.

These prerequisites ensure that learners have a solid foundation upon which to build their skills in managing identities using Windows Server 2016. Familiarity with the above concepts will enable participants to more effectively engage with the course material and practical lab exercises.

Target Audience for Identity with Windows Server 2016

1. The course "Identity with Windows Server 2016" is designed for IT professionals seeking to manage and secure Active Directory environments.

   
   

• Network Administrators
• Systems Engineers
• IT Infrastructure Managers
• Active Directory Administrators
• Technical Support Specialists
• Information Security Analysts
• Identity Management Specialists
• Windows Server Administrators
• IT Professionals preparing for Microsoft's 70-742 exam
• IT Consultants
• Systems Architects planning AD DS environments
• IT Auditors focused on security and compliance

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Identity with Windows Server 2016?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain in-depth knowledge on deploying and managing Windows Server 2016 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), including Group Policy, AD CS, and identity synchronization with Azure AD.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2016 domain controllers and AD DS infrastructure.
• Manage and administer user accounts, groups, computer objects, and organizational units (OUs) in AD DS.
• Utilize Windows PowerShell to automate AD DS administration tasks and streamline management processes.
• Understand and implement advanced AD DS deployments, including distributed environments and domain trusts.
• Configure and maintain Active Directory sites, subnets, and replication to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Implement and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to manage user settings and enforce security policies across the domain.
• Secure AD DS, including domain controllers, account policies, and implement managed service accounts for service isolation.
• Deploy and manage Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and certificates for secure communication and authentication.
• Implement and administer Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) for federated identity management and single sign-on (SSO) capabilities.
• Perform monitoring, backup, and recovery of AD DS to protect and restore critical directory services and data.