Managing Storage and Networking

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Managing Storage and Networking

This course is part of AZ-800 Exam Prep Specialization

Instructors: SkillUp

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Describe how to implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution.
Explain how to manage IP addressing in on-premises and hybrid scenarios.
Describe the ways to implement on-premises and hybrid network connectivity.
Describe how to configure and manage Azure File Sync, Windows Server file shares, and Windows Server storage.

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is a part of the AZ-800 Exam Prep specialization. It equips you with the skills and knowledge to understand the implementation of domain name system and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The course focuses on configuring and managing virtual private network (VPN), public key infrastructure (PKI), and Web application proxy (WAP). Additionally, it also helps you gain insights into various tools and services such as IP Address Management (IPAM), Azure ExpressRoute, Azure File Sync, Windows Admin Center, and PowerShell.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Describe how to implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution. • Explain how to manage IP addressing in on-premises and hybrid scenarios. • Describe the ways to implement on-premises and hybrid network connectivity. • Describe how to configure and manage Azure File Sync, Windows Server file shares, and Windows Server storage. This course is best suited for professionals who have experience working with Windows Server operating systems and implementing and managing on-premises and hybrid solutions.

In this module, you will learn about domain name system (DNS) and explore DNS servers, zones, and resolvers. You will also learn about DNS forwarding and creating and managing DNS zones in Azure, and implementing DNS with Azure IaaS virtual machines and troubleshooting DNS. Next, you will learn how to use dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) to simplify and centralize the allocation of IP configurations, configuring DHCP roles and DHCP scopes, and the options for making DHCP highly available. In addition, you will explore IP Address Management (IPAM) and learn about deploying, administering, and configuring IPAM and implementing Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing. Further, you will gain insight into enabling remote access and publishing your organization’s applications and websites using Windows Server web application proxy (WAP). Finally, you will learn about using network policy server (NPS) to create and enforce network access policies, virtual private network (VPN), and public key infrastructure (PKI).

What's included

12 videos5 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

12 videos Total 75 minutes

Course Introduction 2 minutes
Windows Server DNS architecture 8 minutes
Installing DNS role and configuring forwarding 6 minutes
Implementing Azure DNS 5 minutes
Troubleshooting DNS 5 minutes
Overview of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) 7 minutes
Configuring DHCP 9 minutes
Implementing DHCP Failover 9 minutes
Overview of IP Address Management (IPAM) 6 minutes
Deploying, administering, and configuring IPAM 5 minutes
Setting up a VPN and implementing NPS 7 minutes
Implementing PKI and using WAP 5 minutes

5 readings Total 29 minutes

Course Overview 5 minutes
Implementing Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing 5 minutes
Understanding Azure virtual network traffic routing 6 minutes
Azure network topologies and VPN options 5 minutes
Implementing hybrid networking 8 minutes

5 assignments Total 52 minutes

Graded quiz: On-Premises and Hybrid Networking Infrastructure 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Domain Name System (DNS) Implementation 8 minutes
Practice Quiz: IP Address Assignment using DHCP 6 minutes
Practice Quiz: IP Address Management 4 minutes
Remote Access and Hybrid Networking 4 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Meet and greet 15 minutes

In this module, you will learn about the Windows Server file system and server message block (SMB) protocol. Next, the module delves into storage virtualization using Storage Spaces and the process of implementing Storage Spaces Direct. Further, you will learn about the components of Data Deduplication and how to use Data Deduplication to identify and remove duplications within data without compromising data integrity. Additionally, you will learn how to connect data storage services using Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) and its architectural components. You will also explore the primary considerations for implementing iSCSI and learn about installing and configuring iSCSI Target on Windows Server. Next, you will gain insight into implementing network-level redundancy for iSCSI storage. Then, you will learn how to use Storage Replica for high availability or disaster recovery purposes and the prerequisites to use Storage Replica. Finally, you will also learn about configuring Azure file share permissions and connecting to an Azure file share, the benefits of Azure File Sync, and the various ways of implementing Azure File Sync.

What's included

7 videos4 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videos Total 41 minutes

Managing Windows Server file servers 6 minutes
Storage Spaces: Architecture and components 5 minutes
Data Deduplication: Architecture and functionality 6 minutes
Implementing, managing, and maintaining Data Deduplication 6 minutes
Storage Replica: Features and prerequisites 7 minutes
Configuring Azure Files 7 minutes
Implementing Azure File Sync 6 minutes

4 readings Total 21 minutes

Implementing Storage Spaces 5 minutes
Implementing Storage Spaces Direct 5 minutes
iSCSI: Architecture, functionality, and considerations 4 minutes
Implementing iSCSI and configuring high availability 7 minutes

4 assignments Total 44 minutes

Graded quiz: Storage and File Services 30 minutes
Windows Server File Servers and Storage Spaces 4 minutes
Practice Quiz: Data Deduplication and iSCSI 4 minutes
Windows Server Storage Replica and Hybrid File Server Infra 6 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 15 minutes

Storage and File Services 15 minutes

In this module, you will attempt a final graded project. You will be provided scenarios that mimic real-life situations that Windows Server Hybrid administrators commonly face. You will attempt a set of multiple-choice questions where you will make several decisions on managing storage and networking.

What's included

1 video4 readings2 assignments

1 video Total 3 minutes

Course wrap-up 3 minutes

4 readings Total 7 minutes

Practice project: Instructions and scenario 2 minutes
About the course project and scenario 2 minutes
Congratulations and next steps 2 minutes
Thanks from the course team 1 minute

2 assignments Total 29 minutes

Scenario-based Project: Managing Storage and Networking 15 minutes
Practice project: Managing Storage and Networking 14 minutes

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