Description

Windows Server 2016 offers new features for better security management and increased operating reliability. This internship will allow you to discover the new environment, learn how to implement it and evaluate its behavior.

Who is this training for ?

For whom ?

Technicians, administrators and systems and network engineers.

Prerequisites

• Good knowledge of administering a Windows 2012 or 2008 server and Active Directory.
• Experience in system administration desirable.

Training objectives

Install, configure and configure a server with Windows Server 2016

Perform administration tasks via the new interfaces and PowerShell

Implement architectural security

Monitor resources with GUI tools and PowerShell

Training program

• Installation de Windows 2016
  • Positioning of the different versions of 2016 (Gui, Core, Nano).
  • Panorama of the new features (Windows defender, Windows container).
  • The new features of the Windows 2016 server interface (notification center, started menu).
  • Installation in CoreServer mode.
  • Installation in NanoServer mode, dedicated Wim.
  • Installation of roles and features with the dashboard.
  • Roles in local or remote session.
  • Practical work Install NanoServer mode.
  • Installation of roles in local or remote session .
• Local and remote administration
  • Administer all servers via the server manager in graphical mode.
  • Adding packages and managing roles.
  • Administration of roles and managed features by NanoServeur.
  • Configuring the network, the firewall (Nano Server Recovery console).
  • Performing administration tasks with CorePowerShell.
  • The remote installation of roles.
  • Conversion of a graphics server into a Core server.
  • Practical work Implement server group management.
  • Remotely install roles.
  • Manage the server with PowerShell.
  • Converting a graphics server to a Core server.
• Infrastructure and networks
  • DHCP, DHCP FailOver, DNS and DNSSecure.
  • IPv4 and IPv6 servers and protocols.
  • New Direct Access (VNP) features.
  • The IP address manager (IPAM).
  • Creating zones and DNS records with PowerShell.
  • Bandwidth optimization with NIC Teaming network cards).
  • BranchCache mode: in distributed mode, in hosted mode.
  • Practical work Install a DHCP Failover.
  • Create zones and DNS records with PowerShell.
• Disks, shares and file system
  • The new ReFS (Resilient File System) file system.
  • File system availability.
  • Unified remote management for file services and storage pool.
  • Configure Storage Spaces in Windows Server 2016.
  • Dynamic Access Control (DAC) Overview.
  • The data governance (Dynamic Access Control): configuration and planning.
  • Dynamic disk space.
  • Windows Defender malware protection.
  • File security and files.
  • The Biloquer system, securing partitions with Bitlocker, the TPM.
  • Practical work Implementation of dynamic access control (DAC) and ReFS.
  • Disk troubleshooting.
• Active Directory
  • Installation prerequisites.
  • Installation of Active Directory on physical and virtual server.
  • New object management interfaces.
  • The Active Directory Administration Management Center (ADAC).
  • Advanced auditing functions.
  • Object management, creation of groups, users and Organization Units.
  • Management of the Active Directory recycle bin.
  • Creation of objects with PowerShell and the graphical interface, automation of administration with PowerShell.
  • Local accounts and groups, user profiles.
  • Practical work Configure the Active Directory.
  • Creation of groups, users and Data Units Organization.
  • Managing objects with the new interface.
  • Using queries on the AD.
• Troubleshooting and Optimization
  • The new server management monitors.
  • Windows 2016 Server startup methods.
  • Recovery tools.
  • The system backups and restores.
  • PowerShell scripts to manage and troubleshoot the server.
  • Optimization of access on networks and BranchCache mode.
  • Practical work Use BCDEDIT, recovery tools and PowerShell scripts to manage and troubleshoot the server.
• Virtualisation
  • The basic concepts of virtualization.
  • How Windows 2016 Server works with the hypervisor.
  • Windows and Hyper-V Container.
  • The Docker Framework and Windows Server containers.
  • Hyper-V in Hyper-V.
  • The creation of virtual machines (VMs), switches and other hardware components.
  • Managing VMs and shadow copies.
  • The VHDX format.
  • Live moving a VM without a cluster (Live Storage Migration).
  • Interaction of PowerShell and Hyper-V.
  • Practical work Creation of shadow copies, virtual machine, installation of Windows Server 2016 on Hyper-V.
  • Using Live Storage Migration.