This module describes the new features of Windows Server 2016, and explains how to prepare for and install Nano Server and Server Core. This module also describes how to plan a server upgrade and migration strategy, and explains how to perform a migration of server roles and workloads within and across domains. Finally, this module explains how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the new features of Windows Server 2016. Prepare for and install Server Core. Plan a server upgrade and migration strategy. Perform a migration of server roles and workloads within a domain and across domains. Choose an appropriate activation model.

This module describes the new features of Windows Server 2016, and explains how to prepare for and install Nano Server and Server Core. This module also describes how to plan a server upgrade and migration strategy, and explains how to perform a migration of server roles and workloads within and across domains. Finally, this module explains how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Manage disks in Windows Server. Manage volumes in Windows Server.

This module discusses direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached storage (NAS), and storage area networks (SANs). It also explains the purpose of Microsoft Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) Server, data center bridging (DCB), and Multipath I/O (MPIO). Additionally, this module compares Fibre Channel, Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI), and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), and describes how to configure sharing in Windows Server 2016.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe DAS, NAS, and SANs. Compare Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCoE. Explain the use of iSNS, DCB, and MPIO. Configure sharing in Windows Server.

This module explains how to implement and manage Storage Spaces. This module also explains how to implement Data Deduplication.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe and implement the Storage Spaces feature in the context of enterprise storage needs. Manage and maintain Storage Spaces. Describe and implement Data Deduplication.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe and implement the Storage Spaces feature in the context of enterprise storage needs. Manage and maintain Storage Spaces. Describe and implement Data Deduplication.

This module provides an overview of Hyper-V and virtualization. It explains how to install Hyper-V, and how to configure storage and networking on Hyper-V host servers. Additionally, it explains how to configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe Hyper-V and virtualization. Install Hyper-V. Configure storage on Hyper-V host servers. Configure networking on Hyper-V host servers. Configure Hyper-V virtual machines. Manage Hyper-V virtual machines.

This module provides an overview of containers in Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this module explains how to deploy Windows Server and Hyper-V containers. It also explains how to install, configure, and manage containers by using Docker.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe containers in Windows Server 2016. Explain how to deploy containers. Explain how to install, configure, and manage containers using Docker.

This module provides an overview of high availability and high availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016. It further explains how to plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines. Additionally, this module explains how to back up and restore the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server Backup.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Define levels of availability. Plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines. Back up and restore data by using Windows Server Backup. Describe high availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016.

This module explains how to plan for failover clustering. It also explains how to create, manage, and troubleshoot a failover cluster

After completing this module, students will be able to: Plan for a failover-clustering implementation. Create and configure a failover cluster. Maintain a failover cluster. Troubleshoot a failover cluster. Implement high availability and stretch clustering for a site.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Plan for a failover-clustering implementation. Create and configure a failover cluster. Maintain a failover cluster. Troubleshoot a failover cluster. Implement high availability and stretch clustering for a site.

This module describes how Hyper-V integrates with failover clustering. It also explains how to implement Hyper-V virtual machines (VMs) in failover clusters.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe how Hyper-V integrates with failover clustering. Implement Hyper-V VMs on failover clusters. Describe the key features for VMs in a clustered environment.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe NLB. Configure an NLB cluster. Explain how to plan an NLB implementation.

This module provides an overview of the Windows Server 2016 image deployment process. It also explains how to create and manage deployment images by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Additionally, it describes different workloads in the virtual machine environment.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the Windows Server 2016 image deployment process. Create and manage deployment images by using MDT. Describe the different workloads in the virtual machine environment.

This module provides an overview on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the requirements to implement WSUS. It explains how to manage the update process with WSUS. Additionally, this module provides an overview of Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools. Finally, this module describes how to use Performance Monitor, and how to manage event logs.

After completing this module, students will be able to: Describe the purpose of WSUS and the requirements to implement WSUS. Manage the update process with WSUS. Describe the purpose and benefits of Windows PowerShell DSC. Describe the monitoring tools available in Windows Server 2016. Use Performance Monitor. Manage event logs.