Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 0.1: Server Pro 2016: Networking Introduction...... 4

Section 0.2: The TestOut Simulator...... 5

DNS

Section 1.1: DNS Overview and Installation...... 6

Section 1.2: DNS Name Resolution...... 8

Section 1.3: Primary and Secondary DNS Zones...... 10

Section 1.4: Zone Properties and Auxiliary DNS Zones...... 12

Section 1.5: DNS Records...... 14

Section 1.6: DNS Record Management...... 16

Section 1.7: Single-Label Name Resolution...... 18

Section 1.8: DNS Server Properties...... 20

Section 1.9: DNS Protection...... 22

Section 1.10: DNS Policies...... 24

Section 1.11: DNS Monitoring and Troubleshooting...... 26

TCP/IP

Section 2.1: IPv4 Addresses...... 28

Section 2.2: IPv6 Addresses...... 30

Section 2.3: IPv4-to-IPv6 Transitional Technologies...... 32

DHCP

Section 3.1: Install DHCP...... 34

Section 3.2: DHCP Scopes...... 36

Section 3.3: DHCP Options...... 38

Section 3.4: Advanced Scopes...... 40

Section 3.5: Centralized DHCP and PXE...... 42

Section 3.6: DHCP Policies...... 44

Section 3.7: Advanced DHCP Management...... 45

Section 3.8: Maintain the DHCP Database...... 47

Section 3.9: Troubleshooting DHCP...... 48

IP Address Management (IPAM)

Section 4.1: IPAM Installation...... 50

Section 4.2: IPAM DNS and DHCP...... 52

Section 4.3: Advanced IPAM Administration and Auditing...... 54

Routing and Remote Access (RRAS)

Section 5.1: Routing...... 56

Section 5.2: Install VPN...... 58

Section 5.3: VPNs...... 60

Section 5.4: Connection Profiles...... 62

DirectAccess (DA)

Section 6.1: DirectAccess Installation...... 64

Section 6.2: DirectAccess Troubleshooting...... 66

Network Policy Server (NPS)

Section 7.1: Install Network Policy Server (NPS)...... 68

Section 7.2: NPS Templates...... 69

Section 7.3: NPS Network Policies...... 70

Section 7.4: NPS Connection Request Policies...... 73

Section 7.5: RADIUS Accounting...... 75

Section 7.6: Manage NPS Policies...... 77

Distributed File System (DFS) and BranchCache

Section 8.1: Distributed File System (DFS) Namespaces...... 79

Section 8.2: Configure DFS Replication...... 81

Section 8.3: Optimize DFS Replication...... 83

Section 8.4: Manage the DFS Replication Database...... 85

Section 8.5: BranchCache Installation and Configuration...... 87

High Performance Network Solutions

Section 9.1: NIC Teaming and Switch Embedded Teaming (SET)...... 89

Section 9.2: QoS with Data Center Bridging (DCB)...... 91

Section 9.3: Virtual Machine Queue (VMQ) and Receive Side Scaling (RSS)...... 93

Section 9.4: SMB Direct and SMB Multichannel...... 95

Section 9.5: Single-Root IO Virtualization (SR-IOV)...... 97

Implement Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

Section 10.1: Implement SDN...... 98

Section 10.2: Implement Hyper-V Network Virtualization (HNV)...... 100

Section 10.3: Implement Software Load Balancer (SLB)...... 102

Section 10.4: Implement Windows Server Gateways...... 104

Section 10.5: Implement Data Center Firewall Policies...... 106

Practice Exams

Practice Exams...... 108

Appendices

Appendix A: Approximate Time for the Course...... 109

0.1: Server Pro 2016: Networking Introduction

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What are the course prerequisites?
  • What major topics are covered in the course?
  • What certification does this course prepare me for?

Video/DemoTime

  • 0.1.1 Server Pro 2016: Networking Introduction 3:36

Total Video Time 3:36

Total Time

About 4 minutes

0.2: The TestOut Simulator

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • How do I open the lab interface?
  • How do I see the lab exhibits?
  • How do I navigate to different servers in the lab interface?
  • How do I open a virtual machine console?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Open the lab interface.
  • Review lab exhibits.
  • Navigate to different servers in the lab interface.
  • Open a virtual machine console.

Video/DemoTime

  • 0.2.1 Using the Simulator 3:38

Total Video Time 3:38

Lab/Activity

  • 0.2.2 Explore Hyper-V Servers

Total Time

About 9 minutes

1.1: DNS Overview and Installation

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What are the primary functions of a Domain Name System?
  • In what way is DNS a distributed database?
  • In what way is DNS a hierarchical database?
  • What are the parts of an FQDN?
  • How does an FQDN identify a host?
  • What are the advantages of installing DNS on a Nano Server?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Install DNS.
  • Install DNS on Nano Server.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
Domain Name System
(DNS) / A service that resolves fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) to IP addresses and IP addresses to FQDNs.
. (dot) Domain / The root domain, or root of the DNS domain tree, denotes a fully qualified unambiguous domain name.
Fully Qualified Domain Names
(FQDN) / The FQDN includes the host name and all domain names separated by periods. The final period, which is for the root domain, is normally omitted and only implied.
Top-Level Domain
(TDL) / Sometimes known as a first-level domain, a TDL is the last part of a domain name (.com, .edu, .gov). TDLs are managed by the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Second-Level Domain / Additional domains, or second-level domains, are registered to an individual or organization for use on the internet.
Third-Level Domain / Third-level domains are only used in the United Kingdom (UK) and are associated with the co.uk first- and second-level name domains. Third-level domains are registered to individuals or organizations for use on the internet in the same way second-level domains are registered in the rest of the world. An example of a third-level domain in the DNS domain tree is bbc.co.uk.
Hostname / The hostname is the part of a FQDN that represents a specific host. It is the left-most name in an FQDN. For example, "www" is the hostname of
Sub-Domain / In an FQDN, any domain between the hostname and the second-level domain is a sub-domain. Sub-domains are not registered. Responsibility for sub-domains lies with the individual or organization that registered the second-level domain. Docs.microsoft.com and news.google.com are examples of sub-domains in the DNS domain tree.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.1 Install and Configure DNS
1.1.1 Install and configure forwarders
Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 1.1 Install and configure DNS servers
1.1.1 Determine DNS installation requirements
1.1.2 Determine supported DNS deployment scenarios on Nano Server
1.1.3 Install DNS

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.1.1 DNS Overview 4:39
  • 1.1.2 Installing DNS 2:00
  • 1.1.3 Installing DNS on Nano Server 8:08

Total Video Time14:47

Lab/Activity

  • 1.1.5 Install DNS

Fact Sheets

  • 1.1.4 DNS Overview and Installation Facts

Number of Exam Questions

3 questions

Total Time

About 28 minutes

1.2: DNS Name Resolution

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • How does a DNS client perform name resolution?
  • What is the purpose of the DNS client cache?
  • What is the purpose of the hosts file?
  • What is the purpose of the DNS server cache?
  • What is an authoritative DNS?
  • Under what conditions should a conditional forwarder be used?
  • When does a DNS server use DNS forwarding?
  • When does a DNS server use Root Hints?
  • What is involved in the DNS delegation process?
  • What is the purpose of a stub zone?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Configure forwarding.
  • Configure conditional forwarders.
  • Configure root hints.
  • Configure delegations.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
DNS Client / A client computer that is configured to send name resolution queries to a DNS server.
DNS Client Cache
(DNS Resolver Cache) / A temporary database maintained by the DNS client that contains previously resolved FQDNs and their matching IP addresses.
Host File / A plain text file that maps FQDNs to IP addresses.
DNS Server / A type of name server that responds to DNS queries using a database of hostnames and their associated records.
DNS Server Cache / A temporary database maintained by the DNS server that contains previously resolved FQDNs and their matching IP addresses.
Authoritative DNS / A DNS server that holds original and definitive DNS records for the domains it is responsible for.
DNS Forwarding / Occurs when one DNS server queries another DNS server when it can't resolve a FQDN.
Conditional Forwarding / Occurs when a DNS server forwards queries for certain DNS domains to certain DNS servers.
Stub Zone / A DNS zone containing a list of authoritative DNS servers for a specific DNS domain.
Root Hints / The process of resolving FQDNs by first contacting root DNS servers followed by contacting delegated DNS servers.
Delegation / The process of responding to DNS queries by delegating to a DNS server that is lower in the DNS tree, but closer to the requested FQDN.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.1 Install and Configure DNS
1.1.1 Install and configure forwarders
1.1.2 Configure Root Hints
Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 41.1 Install and configure DNS servers
1.1.4 Configure forwarders
1.1.5 Configure Root Hints
1.1.6 Configure delegation

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.2.1 DNS Name Resolution15:57
  • 1.2.2 Configuring Forwarding 3:42
  • 1.2.3 Configuring Conditional Forwarders 3:44
  • 1.2.4 Configuring Root Hints 3:04
  • 1.2.5 Configuring Delegations 4:47

Total Video Time31:14

Lab/Activity

  • 1.2.7 Configure Forwarders
  • 1.2.8 Configure Conditional Forwarders

Fact Sheets

  • 1.2.6 Name Resolution Facts

Number of Exam Questions

10 questions

Total Time

About 57 minutes

1.3: Primary and Secondary DNS Zones

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What is the difference between forward lookup and reverse lookup zones?
  • How are reverse lookup zones named?
  • What is the difference between a standard zone and an Active Directory-integrated zone?
  • What is the difference between a primary zone and a secondary zone?
  • What events trigger a zone transfer?
  • Why are Active Directory-integrated zones transfers considered to be secure?
  • What are the differences between the four Active Directory-integrated zone replication scope options?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Create a primary zone.
  • Create a secondary zone.
  • Create an Active Directory-integrated zone.
  • Create a reverse lookup zone.
  • Convert a zone to Active Directory-integrated.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
DNS Zone / Any distinct, contiguous portion of the domain name space in the Domain Name System.
Forward Lookup Zone / A DNS zone containing records used to resolve FQDNs to IP addresses.
Reverse Lookup Zone / A DNS zone containing records used to resolve IP addresses to FQDNs.
Standard Zone / A DNS zone where DNS records are stored in text files.
Primary (Master) Zone / A standard read-write zone that contains original, authoritative DNS records.
Secondary (Slave) Zone / A standard read-only zone that contains a copy of the records contained in a primary zone and used for fault tolerance and load balancing.
Zone Transfer / The transfer of records from a primary zone to a secondary zone.
Active Directory
Integrated Zone / A DNS zone where DNS records are stored in Active Directory data structures.
Replication Scope / An Active Directory-integrated zone option that controls how records are replicated between domain controllers.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.1 Install and Configure DNS
1.1.1 Install and configure forwarders
1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.1 Create and configure DNS zones
Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 1.1 Install and configure DNS servers
1.1.8 Configure DNS Server settings using Windows PowerShell
1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.1 Create primary zones
1.2.2 Configure Active Directory primary zones
1.2.3 Create and configure secondary zones

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.3.1 DNS Zones11:01
  • 1.3.2 Creating a Primary Zone 4:59
  • 1.3.3 Creating a Secondary Zone 4:35
  • 1.3.4 Creating an Active Directory Integrated Zone 4:59

Total Video Time25:34

Lab/Activity

  • 1.3.6 Create a Zone
  • 1.3.7 Create a Reverse Lookup Zone
  • 1.3.8 Create an Active Directory-Integrated Zone
  • 1.3.9 Convert a Zone to Active Directory-Integrated

Fact Sheets

  • 1.3.5 DNS Zone Facts

Number of Exam Questions

10 questions

Total Time

About 61 minutes

1.4: Zone Properties and Auxiliary DNS Zones

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What information is contained in the Start of Authority (SOA) record?
  • When are stub zones most often used?
  • What is the purpose of the GlobalNames zone?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Create a stub zone.
  • Create a GlobalNames zone.
  • Configure zone properties.
  • Create a root zone.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
Start of Authority (SOA) Records / A record in a DNS zone that is integrated into the zone properties dialog box that contains the name of the DNS server, the zone administrator and other key settings.
Stub Zones / A DNS zone that contains information used to directly forward queries to a specific external DNS zone.
GlobalNames Zones / A DNS zone used to resolve single label names in a domain to IP addresses.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
Sample: TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.1 Install and Configure DNS
1.1.2 Configure Root Hints
1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.1.8 Configure DNS Server settings with Windows PowerShell
1.2.2 Create and configure stub zones
1.2.3 Create and configure DNS records
Sample: Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.4 Create and configure stub zones
1.2.5 Configure a GlobalNames zone
1.2.7 Create and configure DNS Resource Records (RR)
1.2.7.4 SOA records
1.2.9 Configure record options, including Tim To Live (TTL) and weight

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.4.1 Zone Properties 0:42
  • 1.4.2 Creating a Stub Zone 4:59
  • 1.4.3 Creating GlobalNames Zones 2:34
  • 1.4.4 Configure Zone Properties 8:17

Total Video Time16:32

Lab/Activity

  • 1.4.6 Create a GlobalNames Zone
  • 1.4.7 Create a Root Zone

Fact Sheets

  • 1.4.5 Zone Properties and Auxiliary DNS Zones Facts

Number of Exam Questions

7 questions

Total Time

About 39 minutes

1.5: DNS Records

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What is the difference between an A record and a AAAA record?
  • What situations might warrant using a CNAME record?
  • What type of server does an MX record identify?
  • What is the purpose of PTR records?
  • What does an NS record identify?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Create A and AAAA records.
  • Create PTR records.
  • Create CNAME records.
  • Create MX records.
  • Manage NS and SRV records.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
Host Record / A DNS resource record that resolves an FQDN to an IP address.
  • A records resolve to IPv4 addresses.
  • AAAA records resolve IPv6 addresses.

CNAME (Alias) Record / A DNS resource record that specifies that one FQDN name is an alias for another FQDN.
MX Record / A DNS resource record that identifies a mail server for a DNS domain.
PTR Record / A DNS resource record that resolves an IP address to an FQDN.
SRV Record / A DNS resource record that resolves a domain service to an IP address.
NS Record / A DNS resource record that identifies a DNS server for a DNS domain.
SOA Record / A DNS resource record that is integrated into the zone properties dialog box that contains the name of the DNS server, the zone administrator, and other key settings.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.1 Create and configure DNS zones
1.2.3 Create and configure DNS records
Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.7 Create and configure DNS Resource Records (RR)
1.2.7.1 A records
1.2.7.2 AAAA records
1.2.7.3 PTR records
1.2.7.4 SOA records
1.2.7.5| NS records
1.2.7.6 SRV records
1.2.7.7 CNAME records
1.2.7.8 MX records

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.5.1 DNS Record Types 4:17
  • 1.5.2 Creating A and AAAA Records 4:48
  • 1.5.3 Creating PTR Records 3:39
  • 1.5.4 Creating CNAME Records 4:19
  • 1.5.5 Creating MX Records 3:46
  • 1.5.6 Managing NS and SRV Records 5:10

Total Video Time25:59

Lab/Activity

  • 1.5.8 Create a Zone and Add Records
  • 1.5.9 Create CNAME Records

Fact Sheets

  • 1.5.7 DNS Record Facts

Number of Exam Questions

13 questions

Total Time

About 54 minutes

1.6: DNS Record Management

Lecture Focus Questions:

  • What are the risks of allowing unsecured dynamic updates in DNS?
  • How is client information updated in DNS when the client obtains an IP address from a DHCP server?
  • How does the Round Robin setting affect how a DNS server responds to queries when there are duplicate host records?
  • How does the netmask ordering setting affect how a DNS server responds to queries when there are duplicate host records?

In this section, you will learn to:

  • Enable and configure secure dynamic updates.
  • Configure round robin.
  • Configure netmask ordering.

Key terms for this section include the following:

Term / Definition
Secure Dynamic Updates / The process of integrating DNS with Active Directory so that DNS host and pointer records can only be updated by authenticated computers that are members of the Active Directory domain.
Round Robin / The DNS process of responding to client queries for an FQDN that has multiple IP addresses. The IP addresses are reordered in a round robin fashion by the DNS server.
Netmask Ordering / The DNS process of responding to client queries for an FQDN that has multiple IP addresses. The IP address are ordered by IP address proximity.

This section helps you prepare for the following certification exam objectives:

Exam / Objective
TestOut Server Pro 2016: Networking / 1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.3 Create and configure DNS records
Microsoft 70-741 Networking
with Windows Server 2016 / 1.2 Create and configure DNS zones and records
1.2.10 Configure round robin
1.2.11 Configure secure dynamic updates

Video/DemoTime

  • 1.6.1 DNS Record Management 8:28
  • 1.6.2 Configuring Secure Dynamic Updates 3:18
  • 1.6.3 Configuring Round Robin 4:23
  • 1.6.4 Configuring Duplicate Record Support 6:19

Total Video Time22:28

Lab/Activity

  • 1.6.6 Enable Dynamic DNS Updates
  • 1.6.7 Configure DNS Round Robin

Fact Sheets

  • 1.6.5 DNS Record Management Facts

Number of Exam Questions