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Microsoft 70-740: Windows Server

Intermediate21 Hours 20 Minutes75 Course Videos243 Test Questions

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A self-paced course on installing and running Windows Server 2016, from storage and Hyper-V to containers and failover clustering, based on Microsoft exam 70-740. Includes 21 hours 20 minutes over 75 videos.

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Microsoft 70-740: Windows Server teaches you to install, store and compute with Windows Server 2016, covering deployment, Active Directory basics, storage, Hyper-V, containers and high availability. It follows the Microsoft 70-740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 exam and suits systems administrators. You get 21 hours 20 minutes of training across 75 videos, plus 243 test questions.

What you will learn

  • Choose the right Windows Server 2016 edition and install it
  • Manage installs with PowerShell and build images for deployment
  • Deploy domain controllers and use Group Policy for security
  • Manage disks, volumes and Storage Spaces
  • Set up data deduplication, file sharing and FSRM
  • Compare SAN options, including iSNS, DCB and MPIO
  • Install Hyper-V and manage virtual machines
  • Deploy Windows Server and Hyper-V containers with Docker
  • Build network load balancing and failover clusters
  • Update and monitor servers with WSUS, DSC and built-in tools

Course outline

  1. Installing Windows Server 2016 in Host and Compute Environments: editions, install, PowerShell and images
  2. Configuring Active Directory Networks for Host and Compute Environments: AD DS, domain controllers and Group Policy
  3. Implementing Local and Enterprise Storage Solutions: disks, Storage Spaces, SANs, file sharing and FSRM
  4. Implementing Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers: virtual machines, containers and Docker
  5. Implementing High Availability: load balancing, failover clustering and site availability
  6. Maintaining and Monitoring Windows Server 2016: WSUS, Desired State Configuration and monitoring tools

The course follows the order you would use to build a Windows Server 2016 platform. You install the server and prepare images, then add Active Directory and Group Policy. Next you set up local and enterprise storage, Hyper-V and containers. The last modules cover high availability with clustering, plus updates and monitoring.

Who this course is for

  • Systems administrators who run Windows Server
  • IT staff who were preparing for the 70-740 exam
  • New team members who need to learn server management

Before you start

There are no strict prerequisites. A basic understanding of networking, server hardware and Windows Server will help you get the most from the course.

The course is made up of 75 video lessons with a total running time of 21 hours 20 minutes. You can watch at your own pace, pause and replay any lesson, and come back to a topic whenever you need it. When you finish, use the 243 test questions to check what you have learned and spot any areas to review.

About the 70-740 exam

Microsoft exam 70-740, Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016, was the first of three exams for the MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification. It tested installing servers, managing storage, running Hyper-V and containers, and building high availability. Microsoft retired it on 31 January 2021 along with the other MCSA, MCSD and MCSE exams. The skills are still used wherever Windows Server runs.

Jobs this course supports

  • Systems administrator
  • Systems engineer
  • Windows Server administrator

Skill level

Intermediate
Duration

21 Hours 20 Minutes
Videos

75 Course Videos
Questions

243 Test Questions
Certification

Microsoft 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 (retired)
Exam code

70-740
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

Basic networking, server hardware and Windows Server knowledge is recommended.
Best for

Systems administrators, systems engineers, Windows Server administrators
Topics covered

Windows Server 2016 installation, PowerShell, AD DS and Group Policy, storage, Storage Spaces, Hyper-V, containers, failover clustering, monitoring
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

6 modules and 75 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Installing Windows Server 2016 in Host and Compute Environments16 lessons
  1. Course Introduction
  2. Determining Windows Server 2016-Part1
  3. Determining Windows Server 2016-Part2
  4. Determining Windows Server 2016-Part3
  5. Determining Windows Server 2016-Part4
  6. Determining Windows Server 2016-Part5
  7. Installing Windows 2016-Part1
  8. Installing Windows 2016-Part2
  9. Installing Windows 2016-Part3
  10. Installing Windows 2016-Part4
  11. Installing Windows 2016-Part5
  12. Managing Windows Installation With Windows PowerShell
  13. Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part1
  14. Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part2
  15. Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part3
  16. Creating Managing And Maintaining Windows Images For Deployment-Part4
Module 2: Configuring Active Directory Networks for Host and Compute Environments15 lessons
  1. Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part1
  2. Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part2
  3. Overview Of Active Directory Domain Services-Part3
  4. Overview Of ADDS Domain Controllers-Part1
  5. Overview Of ADDS Domain Controllers-Part2
  6. Deploying Domain Controllers-Part1
  7. Deploying Domain Controllers-Part2
  8. Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part1
  9. Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part2
  10. Overview Of Group Policy Purpose Components And Processes-Part3
  11. Creating And Configuring GPOs-Part1
  12. Creating And Configuring GPOs-Part2
  13. Security Management Using Group Policy-Part1
  14. Security Management Using Group Policy-Part2
  15. Security Management Using Group Policy-Part3
Module 3: Implementing Local and Enterprise Storage Solutions19 lessons
  1. Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part1
  2. Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part2
  3. Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part3
  4. Managing Disk And Volumes In Windows Server 2016-Part4
  5. Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part1
  6. Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part2
  7. Implementing And Managing Storage Spaces-Part3
  8. Configuring Data Duplication-Part1
  9. Configuring Data Duplication-Part2
  10. Understanding Various Types Of Storage
  11. Comparing SAN Options-Part1
  12. Comparing SAN Options-Part2
  13. Understanding ISNS DCB And MPIO
  14. Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part1
  15. Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part2
  16. Configuring File And Folder Sharing In Windows Server-Part3
  17. Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part1
  18. Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part2
  19. Configuring Advanced File Services With FSRM-Part3
Module 4: Implementing Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers8 lessons
  1. Installing Hyper-V Virtualization
  2. Configuring Storage And Networking In Hyper-VHosts-Part1
  3. Configuring Storage And Networking In Hyper-VHosts-Part2
  4. Configuring And Managing Virtual Machines-Part1
  5. Configuring And Managing Virtual Machines-Part2
  6. Understanding Windows Server And Hyper-VContainers
  7. Deploying Windows Server And Hyper-VContainers
  8. Using Docker To Install Configure And Manage Containers
Module 5: Implementing High Availability11 lessons
  1. Overview Of High Availability And Disaster Recovery-Part1
  2. Overview Of High Availability And Disaster Recovery-Part2
  3. Implementing Network Load Balancing-Part1
  4. Implementing Network Load Balancing-Part2
  5. Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part1
  6. Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part2
  7. Planning And Configuring Failover Clustering-Part3
  8. Managing A Failover Cluster
  9. Integrating Failover Clustering And Hyper-V-Part1
  10. Integrating Failover Clustering And Hyper-V-Part2
  11. Configuring Site Availability
Module 6: Maintaining and Monitoring Windows Server 20166 lessons
  1. Windows Server Update Services-Part1
  2. Windows Server Update Services-Part2
  3. Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration
  4. Windows Server 2016 Monitoring Tools-Part1
  5. Windows Server 2016 Monitoring Tools-Part2
  6. Conclusion

Your learning path

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Frequently asked questions

Can I still take Microsoft exam 70-740?

No. Microsoft retired 70-740 on 31 January 2021. The course still teaches practical Windows Server 2016 skills.

Does the course cover containers?

Yes. You learn about Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and how to manage them with Docker.

Will I learn failover clustering?

Yes. The high availability module covers network load balancing, failover clusters and using clustering with Hyper-V.

How does this course link to 70-741 and 70-742?

Together they made up the MCSA: Windows Server 2016. This course covers installation, storage and compute, 70-741 covers networking and 70-742 covers identity.

What background do I need?

Basic networking, server hardware and Windows Server knowledge is recommended, but there are no strict entry rules.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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