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This course provides a comprehensive foundation in networking skills necessary for deploying and supporting Windows Server across diverse organizational settings. Participants will gain a deep understanding of IP fundamentals and learn how to plan and implement IPv4 and IPv6 networks, deploy and manage Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS), and utilize IP Address Management (IPAM). The course also covers remote access solutions, including DirectAccess and virtual private networks (VPNs), and explores networking solutions for branch offices. Advanced networking features and the implementation of Software Defined Networking are also integral components of this course. By the end of this course, IT professionals will be equipped to effectively manage and optimize Windows Server networking environments.

##### Module 1 - Planning and Implementing an IPv4 Network - Planning IPv4 addressing - Configuring an IPv4 host - Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity ##### Module 2 - Implementing DHCP - Overview of the DHCP server role - Deploying DHCP - Managing and troubleshooting DHCP ##### Module 3 - Implementing IPv6 - Overview of IPv6 addressing - Configuring an IPv6 host - Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence - Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6 ##### Module 4 - Implementing DNS - 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 ##### Module 5 - Implementing and Managing IPAM - Overview of IPAM - Deploying IPAM - Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM ##### Module 6 - Remote Access in Windows Server - Overview of remote access - Implementing the Web Application Proxy ##### Module 7 - Implementing DirectAccess - Overview of DirectAccess - Implementing DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard - Implementing and managing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure ##### Module 8 - Implementing VPNs - Planning VPNs - Implementing VPNs ##### Module 9 - Implementing Networking for Branch Offices - Networking features and considerations for branch offices - Implementing Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices - Implementing BranchCache for branch offices ##### Module 10 - Configuring Advanced Networking Features - Overview of high performance networking features - Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features ##### Module 11 - Implementing Software Defined Networking - Overview of SDN - Implementing network virtualization - Implementing Network Controller