Install, Store, & Compute with Win Server 2016 (70-740)

(pearson-70-740-complete) / ISBN: 9781616918927
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Install, Store, & Compute with Win Server 2016 (70-740)

Prepare for the MCSA 70-740 exam with MCSA 70-740 cert guide: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Win Server 2016 (70-740) course and lab. The lab provides a virtual environment for users to explore and learn. The Windows server administration course and lab cover the MCSA 70-740 exam objectives and teaches you how to install Windows Servers in host and compute environments; implement storage solutions, Hyper-V, Windows container, and high availability; and maintain and monitor server environments.
Here's what you will get

 Microsoft MCSA 70-740 exam is designed for candidates who want to build their career in the Windows Server domain and enables them to utilize the Windows Server to manage the IT infrastructure. The Microsoft 70-740 exam involves individuals in installation, storage, and computing functionalities available in Windows Server 2016. The MCSA 70-740 exam is for the candidates who perform general installation tasks, as well as creating and managing images for deployment. 

Lessons
  • 21+ Lessons
  • 28+ Exercises
  • 130+ Quizzes
  • 113+ Flashcards
  • 113+ Glossary of terms
TestPrep
  • 65+ Pre Assessment Questions
  • 2+ Full Length Tests
  • 60+ Post Assessment Questions
  • 120+ Practice Test Questions
Lab
  • 56+ Performance lab
  • 56+ Video tutorials
Video Lessons
  • 15+ Videos
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  • About the 70-740 Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 Exam
  • 70-740 Exam Topics
  • About the MCSA 70-740 Cert Guide
  • Objectives and Methods
  • Book Features
  • How This Book Is Organized
  • What's New in Windows Server 2016
  • Installation Requirements
  • Windows Server 2016 Editions
  • Installing Windows Server 2016
  • Performing Upgrades and Migrations
  • Determining the Appropriate Activation Model
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Determining Appropriate Usage Scenarios
  • Requirements for Nano Server
  • Installing Nano Server
  • Implementing Roles and Features on Nano Server
  • Managing and Configuring Nano Server
  • Managing Nano Server Remotely Using Windows PowerShell
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Planning for Windows Server Virtualization
  • Networking
  • The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit
  • Considerations for Deploying Workloads into Virtualized Environments
  • Updating Images with Patches, Hotfixes, and Drivers
  • Installing Roles and Features in Offline Images
  • Managing and Maintaining Windows Server Core, Nano Server Images, and VHDs Using Windows PowerShell
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Creating Disks
  • SMB and NFS Shares
  • File and Folder Permissions
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Storage Spaces
  • Storage Area Networks
  • Storage Replica
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Usage Scenarios for Deduplication
  • Implementing Deduplication
  • Deduplication Monitoring
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Preparing for Installation
  • Installing Hyper-V
  • Managing VMs
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Basic Virtual Machine Deployment
  • Advanced Virtual Machine Deployment
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Creating VHD, VHDX, and VHDS Virtual Hard Disks
  • Checkpoints
  • Storage Quality of Service
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Network Interface Cards
  • Virtual Switches
  • Virtual Network Performance
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • An Overview of Containers
  • Docker
  • Host Installation
  • Container Deployment
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Docker Daemon and Windows PowerShell
  • Windows Container Networking
  • Other Management Topics
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Hyper-V Replica
  • Live Migration
  • Storage Migration
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Implementing Failover Clustering
  • Cluster Storage
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Role-Specific Settings and Continuously Available Shares
  • More Management Settings
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Storage Spaces Direct
  • Disaggregated and Hyper-Converged Storage Spaces Direct
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Moving VMs
  • More VM Management
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Installing and Configuring NLB
  • More NLB Configurations
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Windows Server Update Services
  • Windows Defender
  • Backup and Restore
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A
  • Performance Monitor
  • Resource Monitor
  • Review All Key Topics
  • Q&A

Hands on Activities (Performance Labs)

  • Installing Windows Server Migration Tools
  • Installing Windows Server 2016 using Hyper-V
  • Creating the Nano Server in a Virtual Machine
  • Managing the Nano Server Remotely Using Windows PowerShell
  • Enabling Windows Features Offline on a WIM
  • Converting a basic disk into a dynamic disk
  • Converting disk to GPT
  • Creating and Mounting VHD Files Using Disk Management
  • Running PowerShell cmdlets Related to Disk Management
  • Converting Disk to GPT Using PowerShell
  • Configuring SMB and NFS Shares using Server Manager
  • Setting NTFS permissions
  • Creating an iSCSI Disk
  • Installing the iSNS feature
  • Configuring the iSNS feature
  • Installing a Multipath Input/Output (MPIO) Feature
  • Installing and Enabling Data Deduplication
  • Installing the Hyper-V Management Tools feature
  • Installing Hyper-V
  • Delegating Virtual Machine Management
  • Creating a virtual machine
  • Importing a virtual machine
  • Exporting a virtual machine
  • Moving a Virtual Machine's Storage Using PowerShell
  • Creating a differencing disk
  • Creating a fixed-size virtual hard disk
  • Converting a virtual hard disk
  • Creating a VM with an Existing Virtual Hard Disk
  • Creating checkpoints
  • Changing a Checkpoint to a Standard Checkpoint Using PowerShell
  • Disabling Checkpoints
  • Changing the MAC Address for a Virtual Machine
  • Adding a Virtual Network Interface Card (vNIC)
  • Installing Docker 
  • Running Docker daemon Commands
  • Implementing Hyper-V Replica
  • Installing the Windows Migration feature using PowerShell
  • Installing failover cluster manager
  • Creating a Cluster Using the Failover Cluster Wizard
  • Modifying the Default Networking Configuration Using the Failover Cluster Manager
  • Configuring Quorum
  • Creating a Storage Pool
  • Installing a Scale-Out File Server
  • Creating a File Share
  • Creating a Virtual Disk
  • Creating a Clustered Role
  • Configuring monitoring for a VM
  • Configuring the Node Fairness Feature
  • Configuring Drain On Shutdown Using PowerShell
  • Disabling the VM Network health protection feature
  • Installing and Configuring NLB
  • Installing the Active Directory Domain Services role
  • Installing the Web Server IIS server role
  • Monitoring workloads using Performance Monitor
  • Configuring a Data Collector set
  • Monitoring workloads using Resource Monitor
Exam FAQs
What are the prerequisites for this exam? There are no official prerequisites for the certification exam.
What is the exam registration fee? USD 165
Where do I take the exam? Pearson VUE
What is the format of the exam? Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.
How many questions are asked in the exam? The exam contains 40-60 questions.
What is the duration of the exam? 120 minutes
What is the passing score? The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.
What is the exam's retake policy?

General Microsoft Certification exam retake policy

  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. At that time, candidates can log onto their certification dashboard and reschedule the exam themselves.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A 14-day waiting period is also imposed between the third and fourth attempts and fourth and fifth attempts.
  4. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of their first attempt.
  5. To take a given exam more than five times per year or to have the time between attempts waived, a candidate must have experienced one of the errors listed below and request an exception from Microsoft. Requests should be sent to mlsecure@microsoft.com. These requests must include the following information:
    • Candidate ID
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    • Email associated with your Candidate ID
    • Exam Registration ID
    • Exam Number
    • Description of error
    • Pearson VUE case number
What is the validity of the certification? For life
Where can I find more information about this exam? To know more about the , click here.
What are the career opportunities after passing this exam?
  • IT Manager
  • Server Administrator
  • Technical Consultant
  • System Administrator
  • Network Administrator
  • Senior Systems Engineer
  • Senior System Administrator
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The uCertify platform is very much interactive and the labs are also versatile and help in understanding all the concepts covered in the exam. The labs simulate real-world, hardware, software & command line interface environments to offer a complete understanding of exam objectives with the real-world scenarios. As an MCSA certified professional, I highly recommend this course to the students willing to take the MCSA 70-740 exam.

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