Course Description
This course is part of a three course series required to pass the Microsoft 70-742: Identity in Windows Server 2016 certification. Identity in Windows Server 2016 is the 3rd course towards the MCSA 2016 certification. This Microsoft 70-742 course covers Active Directory Domain services the primary identity management platform for Windows Networks.
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Step-by-Step Courses List
Introduction to Identity Services in Windows Server 2016
- Introduction to AD DS & Identity ManagementWhat is Active Directory Domain Services?AD DS Components: Forests, Domains, OUs & SitesUnderstanding Domain Controllers & ReplicationOverview of DNS Integration with AD DSSetting Up the Lab Environment (Hyper-V / VMware)
Installing & Configuring Active Directory Domain Services
- Installing AD DS and Promoting a Domain ControllerCreating Forests, Domains & OUsManaging FSMO Roles & Global CatalogConfiguring AD Sites & ReplicationTroubleshooting Domain Controller DeploymentDemo: Install AD DS (GUI & PowerShell)
Managing and Maintaining Active Directory Objects
- Managing Users, Groups, Computers & Organizational UnitsGroup Types & Group Scopes (Domain Local / Global / Universal)Delegation of Administrative ControlManaged Service Accounts & Group Managed Service AccountsBackup & Restore of AD DS (Authoritative vs Non-Authoritative)Monitoring AD Health (repadmin, dcdiag)
Group Policy Management & Configuration
- Introduction to Group Policy & Processing OrderCreating and Linking GPOsAdministrative Templates & Security PoliciesFolder Redirection & Software DeploymentWMI Filtering & Item-Level TargetingTroubleshooting GPO Conflicts (gpresult, GPMC Modeling)
Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
- What is AD CS and Why Use Certificates?Installing & Configuring Certificate AuthoritiesCertificate Templates & Auto-EnrollmentCRL Distribution & Revocation ManagementUsing Certificates for SSL, EFS, and Smart CardsBackup and Recovery of CA Infrastructure
Federation, Single Sign-On & Hybrid Identity
- Introduction to AD FS and Claims-Based AuthenticationInstalling and Configuring AD FSWeb Application Proxy (WAP) and Application PublishingRelying Party Trusts & Claims RulesAzure AD & Hybrid Identity (Azure AD Connect Overview)Single Sign-On Scenarios & Multi-Factor Authentication
Securing Identity & Authentication in Windows Server
- Kerberos & NTLM Authentication ExplainedService Principal Names & Constrained DelegationPrivileged Access and Administrative TieringIdentity Protection & Hardening TechniquesTroubleshooting Authentication Issues & TicketsCase Study: Common AD Identity Failures
Capstone Scenarios, Troubleshooting & Exam Prep
- Capstone Lab: Deploy Multi-Site AD with GPO, CA & AD FSTroubleshooting Identity & Replication IssuesDisaster Recovery Scenario (DC Restore)Practice Questions & Case-Based ScenariosStudy Strategy & Final Certification Readiness ChecklistFuture Path: Modern Identity & Migration to Windows Server 2019/2022
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Mock Interviews
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Job Placement Support
Career guidance and placement resources on eligible programs.
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Practical Labs
Hands-on labs and exercises to reinforce concepts from your courses.
The course provided clear explanations and strong practical examples that helped me improve my Microsoft skills.
This course enhanced my understanding and boosted my confidence for the exam.
Very detailed and well-structured — perfect for certification preparation.
This course enhanced my understanding and boosted my confidence for the exam.
Very detailed and well-structured — perfect for certification preparation.
Excellent training with easy-to-follow modules and helpful demonstrations.