Upcoming dates
| Dates | Where | Status | Seat | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 to Oct 2 2026 | Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT | Confirmed to run Partner led | $2,995 | |
| Jan 25–29 2027 | Live Online 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT | Confirmed to run Partner led | $2,995 |
About this class
This 5-day course is for IT professionals who have some networking knowledge and experience, and who are looking for a single course that provides insight into core and advanced Windows Server networking technologies. This audience typically includes network administrators and system and infrastructure administrators.
What you'll be able to do
- Planning and implementing an IPv4 network
- Implementing DHCP
- Implementing IPv6
- Implementing DNS
- Implementing and managing IPAM
- Remote access in Windows Server
- Implementing DirectAccess
- Implementing VPNs
- Implementing networking for branch offices
- Configuring advanced networking features
- Implementing Software Defined Networking
Course outline
Module 1Planning and implementing an IPv4 network
- Planning IPv4 addressing
- Configuring an IPv4 host
- Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity
Module 2Implementing DHCP
- Overview of the DHCP server role
- Deploying DHCP
- Managing and troubleshooting DHCP
Module 3Implementing IPv6
- Overview of IPv6 addressing
- Configuring an IPv6 host
- Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence
- Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
Module 4Implementing 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 5Implementing and managing IPAM
- Overview of IPAM
- Deploying IPAM
- Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM
Module 6Remote access in Windows Server
- Overview of remote access
- Implementing the Web Application Proxy
Module 7Implementing DirectAccess
- Overview of DirectAccess
- Implementing DirectAccess by using the Getting Started Wizard
- Implementing and managing an advanced DirectAccess infrastructure
Module 8Implementing VPNs
- Planning VPNs
- Implementing VPNs
Module 9Implementing 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 10Configuring advanced networking features
- Overview of high performance networking features
- Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper - V networking features
Module 11Implementing Software Defined Networking
- Overview of SDN.
- Implementing network virtualization
- Implementing Network Controller
Download the full outline (PDF)
Before you attend
In addition to professional experience, students who attend this training should already Implement networking for branch offices. Configure advanced networking features. Implement Software Defined Networking. Experience working with Windows Server Knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model Understanding of core networking infrastructure components and technologies such as cabling, routers and switches Familiarity with networking topologies and architectures such as local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs) and wireless networking Some basic knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol stack, addressing and name resolution Experience with and knowledge of virtualization Hands - on experience working with the Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11
Run this for a team
Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.
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