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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is Enterprise Desktop Support Technicians (EDSTs). These technicians provide Tier 2 support to users with domain-joined computers running the Windows 11 OS, typically in medium to large enterprise organizations. Overview Important Windows 11 features How these features are used in an Active Directory How to troubleshoot these features This is a 5-day ILT course that is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to support and troubleshoot Windows 11 PCs and devices in an on-premises Windows Server Active Directory domain environment. 1: INTRODUCING WINDOWS 11 * Overview of Windows 11 * Recommendations for typical troubleshooting procedures * Troubleshooting installation and deployment * Introduction to management and troubleshooting tools 2: ADMINISTERING WINDOWS 11 REMOTELY * Using Windows Admin Center * Using Windows PowerShell * Implementing Remote Management 3: TROUBLESHOOTING STARTUP AND PERFORMING SYSTEM RECOVERY * Recovering Windows 11 * Configuring the Registry * Troubleshooting Windows 11 startup * Implementing and troubleshooting BitLocker * Troubleshooting OS service Issues 4: TROUBLESHOOTING DEVICES AND DEVICE DRIVERS * Overview of hardware troubleshooting * Troubleshooting device drivers 5: CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING NETWORK CONNECTIVITY * Configuring network connectivity * Troubleshooting network connectivity * Implementing and troubleshooting name resolution * Implementing and troubleshooting remote access 6: TROUBLESHOOTING GROUP POLICY * Overview of Group Policy * Resolve GPO application issues on client devices 7: CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING SECURITY SETTINGS * Implementing network security * Implementing Windows 11 security features * Configuring and troubleshooting user accounts 8: CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING USER STATE * Implementing and troubleshooting user state * Implementing and troubleshooting Folder Redirection 9: CONFIGURING AND TROUBLESHOOTING RESOURCE ACCESS * Configuring and troubleshooting file access. * Configuring and troubleshooting shared folders. * Implementing and troubleshooting Work Folders. * Managing and troubleshooting printers. * Recovering files. 10: TROUBLESHOOTING APPS * Troubleshooting desktop apps * Troubleshooting app compatibility * Managing UWP apps 11: MONITORING AND MAINTAINING WINDOWS 11 * Monitoring Windows 11 * Optimizing Windows 11 performance * Managing Windows 11 updates

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server, Windows client, Azure, and Microsoft 365 administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration. No prior experience with any version of PowerShell or any scripting language is assumed. This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft SQL Server. This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to use PowerShell for administering and automating administration of Windows servers. This course provides students the skills to identify and build the command they require to perform a specific task. In addition, students learn how to build scripts to accomplish advanced tasks such as automating repetitive tasks and generating reports. This course provides prerequisite skills supporting a broad range of Microsoft products, including Windows Server, Windows Client, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365. In keeping with that goal, this course will not focus on any one of those products, although Windows Server, which is the common platform for all of those products, will serve as the example for the techniques this course teaches. Prerequisites Before attending this course, students must have: * -Experience with Windows networking technologies and implementation. * - Experience with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 1 - REVIEW WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Learn about Windows PowerShell * Get familiar with Windows PowerShell applications * Identify factors to install and use Windows PowerShell * Configure the Windows PowerShell console * Configure the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) * Use Visual Studio Code with PowerShell 2 - UNDERSTAND THE COMMAND SYNTAX IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Discover the structure of PowerShell cmdlets * Discover the parameters for using PowerShell cmdlets * Review the tab completion feature in PowerShell * Display the About files content in PowerShell 3 - FIND COMMANDS AND GET-HELP IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Define modules in PowerShell * Find cmdlets in PowerShell * Use command aliases in PowerShell * Use Show-Command and Get-Help in PowerShell * Interpret the help file contents and update the local help content in PowerShell 4 - MANAGE ACTIVE DIRECTORY DOMAIN SERVICES USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage user accounts in PowerShell * Manage groups and group memberships in PowerShell * Manage computer accounts in PowerShell * Manage organizational units and Active Directory objects in PowerShell 5 - MANAGE NETWORK SERVICE SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS DEVICES USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage IP addresses in PowerShell * Manage IP routing in PowerShell * Manage DNS clients in PowerShell * Manage Windows Firewall settings in PowerShell 6 - MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER SETTINGS USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Automate management tasks using the Group Policy management cmdlets * Manage server roles and services using PowerShell cmdlets * Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines using PowerShell cmdlets * Manage Internet Information Services using PowerShell cmdlets 7 - MANAGE SETTINGS FOR A LOCAL WINDOWS MACHINE USING POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Manage Windows 10 using PowerShell * Manage permissions with PowerShell 8 - UNDERSTAND THE WINDOWS POWERSHELL PIPELINE * Review Windows PowerShell pipeline and its output * Discover object members in PowerShell * Control the formatting of pipeline output 9 - SELECT, SORT, AND MEASURE OBJECTS USING THE PIPELINE * Sort and group objects by property in the pipeline * Measure objects in the pipeline * Select a set of objects in the pipeline * Select object properties in the pipeline * Create and format calculated properties in the pipeline 10 - FILTER OBJECTS OUT OF THE PIPELINE * Learn about the comparison operators in PowerShell * Review basic filter syntax in the pipeline * Review advanced filter syntax in the pipeline * Optimize the filter performance in the pipeline 11 - ENUMERATE OBJECTS IN THE PIPELINE * Learn about enumerations in the pipeline * Review basic syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline * Review advanced syntax to enumerate objects in the pipeline 12 - SEND AND PASS DATA AS OUTPUT FROM THE PIPELINE * Write pipeline data to a file * Convert pipeline objects to other forms of data representation in PowerShell * Control additional output options in PowerShell 13 - PASS PIPELINE OBJECTS * Pipeline parameter binding * Identify ByValue parameters * Pass data by using ByValue * Pass data by using ByPropertyName * Identify ByPropertyName parameters * Use manual parameters to override the pipeline * Use parenthetical commands * Expand property values 14 - CONNECT WITH DATA STORES USING POWERSHELL PROVIDERS * Define Windows PowerShell providers * Review the built-in providers in PowerShell * Access provider help in PowerShell 15 - USE POWERSHELL DRIVES IN POWERSHELL * Explain PowerShell drives in PowerShell * Use PowerShell drive cmdlets in PowerShell * Manage the file system in PowerShell * Manage the registry in PowerShell * Work with certificates in PowerShell * Work with other PowerShell drives in PowerShell 16 - REVIEW CIM AND WMI * Review architecture of CIM and WMI * Review repositories in CIM and WMI * Locate online class documentation by using CIM and WMI cmdlets 17 - QUERY CONFIGURATION INFORMATION BY USING CIM AND WMI * List local repository namespaces and classes by using CIM and WMI * Query instances by using commands and WMI Query Language * Connect to remote computers by using CIM and WMI cmdlets * Query repository classes from remote computers by using CIMSession objects 18 - QUERY AND MANIPULATE REPOSITORY OBJECTS BY USING CIM AND WMI METHODS * Discover methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI * Locate class methods and documentation by using CIM and WMI * Invoke methods of repository objects by using CIM and WMI 19 - MANAGE VARIABLES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Define variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Create variable names in Windows PowerShell scripts * Assign values and types to variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Identify the methods and properties of variables in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use string variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use date variables and methods in Windows PowerShell scripts 20 - WORK WITH ARRAYS AND HASH TABLES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Define an array in Windows PowerShell scripts * Work with array lists in Windows PowerShell scripts * Define hash tables in Windows PowerShell Scripts * Work with hash tables in Windows PowerShell scripts 21 - CREATE AND RUN SCRIPTS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review Windows PowerShell scripts * Modify scripts in the PowerShell Gallery * Create scripts using Windows PowerShell * Review the PowerShellGet module in Windows PowerShell * Run scripts and set the execution policy in Windows PowerShell * Review Windows PowerShell and AppLocker * Sign the scripts digitally in Windows PowerShell 22 - WORK WITH SCRIPTING CONSTRUCTS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review and use the ForEach loop in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review and use the If construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review and use the Switch construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review the For construct in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review other loop constructs in Windows PowerShell scripts * Review Break and Continue in Windows PowerShell scripts 23 - IMPORT DATA IN DIFFERENT FORMATS FOR USE IN SCRIPTS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL CMDLETS * Use the Get-Content command in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Import-Csv cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Import-Clixml cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the ConvertFrom-Json cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts 24 - USE METHODS TO ACCEPT USER INPUTS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Identify values that might change in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Read-Host cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Get-Credential cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the Out-GridView cmdlet in Windows PowerShell scripts * Pass parameters to a Windows PowerShell script 25 - TROUBLESHOOT SCRIPTS AND HANDLE ERRORS IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Interpret error messages generated for Windows PowerShell commands * Add output to Windows PowerShell scripts * Use breakpoints in Windows PowerShell scripts * Interpret error actions for Windows PowerShell commands 26 - USE FUNCTIONS AND MODULES IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL SCRIPTS * Review functions in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use variable scope in Windows PowerShell scripts * Create modules in Windows PowerShell scripts * Use the dot sourcing feature in Windows PowerShell 27 - MANAGE SINGLE AND MULTIPLE COMPUTERS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL REMOTING * Review the remoting feature of Windows PowerShell * Compare remoting with remote connectivity * Review the remoting security feature of Windows PowerShell * Enable remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Use one-to-one remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Use one-to-many remoting by using Windows PowerShell * Compare remoting output with local output 28 - USE ADVANCED WINDOWS POWERSHELL REMOTING TECHNIQUES * Review common remoting techniques of Windows PowerShell * Send parameters to remote computers in Windows PowerShell * Set access protection to variables, aliases, and functions by using the scope modifier * Enable multi-hop remoting in Windows PowerShell 29 - MANAGE PERSISTENT CONNECTIONS TO REMOTE COMPUTERS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL SESSIONS * Review persistent connections in Windows PowerShell * Create and manage persistent PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell * Disconnect PSSessions by using Windows PowerShell * Review the feature of implicit remoting in Windows PowerShell 30 - REVIEW AZURE POWERSHELL MODULE * Review Azure PowerShell * Review the benefits of the Azure PowerShell module * Install the Azure PowerShell module * Migrate Azure PowerShell from AzureRM to Azure * Review Microsoft Azure Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and Azure Active Directory PowerShell for Graph modules 31 - REVIEW THE FEATURES AND TOOLS FOR AZURE CLOUD SHELL * Review the characteristics of Azure Cloud Shell * Review the features and tools of Azure Cloud Shell * Configure and experiment with Azure Cloud Shell 32 - MANAGE AZURE RESOURCES WITH WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Create a new Azure virtual machine by using Windows PowerShell commands * Manage Azure virtual machines by using Windows PowerShell commands * Manage Azure related storage by using Azure PowerShell * Manage Azure subscriptions by using Azure PowerShell 33 - MANAGE USERS, GROUPS, AND LICENSES IN MICROSOFT ENTRA ID BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review benefits to manage Microsoft 365 services by using Windows PowerShell * Connect to the Microsoft 365 tenant by using Windows PowerShell * Manage users in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage groups in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage roles in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell * Manage licenses in Microsoft 365 by using Windows PowerShell 34 - MANAGE EXCHANGE ONLINE BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Connect to Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage mailboxes in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage resources in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell * Manage admin roles in Exchange Online by using Windows PowerShell 35 - MANAGE SHAREPOINT ONLINE BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Install and connect to SharePoint Online Management Shell by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint Online users and groups by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint sites by using Windows PowerShell * Manage SharePoint Online external user sharing by using Windows PowerShell 36 - MANAGE MICROSOFT TEAMS BY USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Review Microsoft Teams PowerShell module * Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module * Manage teams with Microsoft Teams PowerShell module 37 - CREATE AND MANAGE BACKGROUND JOBS USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Define the types of background jobs in Windows PowerShell * Start remote jobs and CIM/WMI jobs in Windows PowerShell * Monitor jobs in Windows PowerShell * Retrieve results for running jobs in Windows PowerShell 38 - CREATE AND MANAGE SCHEDULED JOBS USING WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Create and run Windows PowerShell scripts as scheduled tasks * Define scheduled jobs in Windows PowerShell * Create job option and job trigger objects in Windows PowerShell * Create and register a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell * Retrieve the results from a scheduled job in Windows PowerShell

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for The audience for this course is data professionals managing data and databases who want to learn about administering the data platform technologies that are available on Microsoft Azure. This course is also valuable for data architects and application developers who need to understand what technologies are available for the data platform with Azure and how to work with those technologies through applications. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to administer a SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases and who work with the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings. Additionally, it will be of use to individuals who develop applications that deliver content from SQL-based relational databases. Prerequisites In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should have technical knowledge equivalent to the following courses: AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals 1 - PREPARE TO MAINTAIN SQL DATABASES ON AZURE * Describe Microsoft Intelligent Data Platform roles * Understand SQL Server in an Azure virtual machine * Design Azure SQL Database for cloud-native applications * Explore Azure SQL Database Managed Instance 2 - DEPLOY IAAS SOLUTIONS WITH AZURE SQL * Explain IaaS options to deploy SQL Server in Azure * Understand hybrid scenarios * Explore performance and security * Explain high availability and disaster recovery options 3 - DEPLOY PAAS SOLUTIONS WITH AZURE SQL * Explain PaaS options for deploying SQL Server in Azure * Explore single SQL database * Deploy SQL database elastic pool * Understand SQL database hyperscale * Examine SQL managed instance * Describe SQL Edge 4 - EVALUATE STRATEGIES FOR MIGRATING TO AZURE SQL * Understand compatibility level * Understand Azure preview features * Describe Azure database migration options 5 - MIGRATE SQL WORKLOADS TO AZURE SQL DATABASES * Choose the right SQL Server Instance option in Azure * Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database offline * Migrate SQL Server to Azure SQL Database online * Load and move data to Azure SQL Database 6 - MIGRATE SQL WORKLOADS TO AZURE MANAGED INSTANCES * Evaluate migration scenarios to SQL Database Managed Instance * Migrate to SQL Database Managed Instance * Load and Move data to SQL Database Managed Instance 7 - CONFIGURE DATABASE AUTHENTICATION AND AUTHORIZATION * Describe Active Directory and Azure Active Directory * Describe authentication and identities * Describe Security Principals * Describe database and object permissions * Identify authentication and authorization failures 8 - PROTECT DATA IN-TRANSIT AND AT REST * Explore Transparent Data Encryption * Configure server and database firewall rules * Explain object encryption and secure enclaves * Enable encrypted connections * Describe SQL injection * Understand Azure Key Vault 9 - IMPLEMENT COMPLIANCE CONTROLS FOR SENSITIVE DATA * Explore data classification * Explore server and database audit * Implement Dynamic Data Masking * Implement Row Level security * Understand Microsoft Defender for SQL * Explore Azure SQL Database Ledger * Implement Azure Purview 10 - DESCRIBE PERFORMANCE MONITORING * Describe performance monitoring tools * Describe critical performance metrics * Establish baseline metrics * Explore extended events * Describe Azure SQL Insights * Explore Query Performance Insight 11 - CONFIGURE SQL SERVER RESOURCES FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE * Explain how to optimize Azure storage for SQL Server virtual machines * Describe virtual machine resizing * Optimize database storage * Control SQL Server resources 12 - CONFIGURE DATABASES FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE * Explore database maintenance checks * Describe database scoped configuration options * Describe automatic tuning * Describe intelligent query processing 13 - EXPLORE QUERY PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION * Understand query plans * Explain estimated and actual query plans * Describe dynamic management views and functions * Explore Query Store * Identify problematic query plans * Describe blocking and locking 14 - EVALUATE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENTS * Describe wait statistics * Tune and maintain indexes * Understand query hints 15 - EXPLORE PERFORMANCE-BASED DESIGN * Describe normalization * Choose appropriate data types * Design indexes 16 - AUTOMATE DEPLOYMENT OF DATABASE RESOURCES * Describe deployment models in Azure * Automate deployment by using Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep * Automate deployment by using PowerShell * Automate deployment by using Azure CLI 17 - CREATE AND MANAGE SQL AGENT JOBS * Create a SQL Server maintenance plan * Describe task status notifications 18 - MANAGE AZURE PAAS TASKS USING AUTOMATION * Explore Elastic jobs * Understand Azure Automation * Build an automation runbook * Automate database workflows by using Logic Apps * Monitor automated tasks 19 - DESCRIBE HIGH AVAILABILITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY STRATEGIES * Describe recovery time objective and recovery point objective * Explore high availability and disaster recovery options * Describe Azure high availability and disaster recovery features for Azure Virtual Machines * Describe high availability and disaster recovery options for PaaS deployments * Explore an IaaS high availability and disaster recovery solution * Describe hybrid solutions 20 - EXPLORE IAAS AND PAAS SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH AVAILABILITY AND DISASTER RECOVERY * Describe failover clusters in Windows Server * Configure Always-on availability groups * Describe temporal tables in Azure SQL Database * Describe active geo-replication for Azure SQL Database * Explore auto-failover groups for Azure SQL Database and Azure SQL Managed Instance 21 - BACK UP AND RESTORE DATABASES * Back up and restore SQL Server running on Azure virtual machines * Back up a SQL Server virtual machine * Back up and restore a database using Azure SQL Database ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the DP-300T00: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who are experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration. Students should have a foundational knowledge of Windows PowerShell, which they can obtain by taking course 10961C: Automating Administration with Windows PowerShell. In addition, this course provides scripting guidance for Microsoft Azure administrators and developers who support development environments and deployment processes. Overview After completing this course, you will be able to: Create advanced functions. Use Microsoft .NET Framework and REST API in Windows PowerShell. Handle script errors. Use XML, JSON, and custom formatted data. Manage Microsoft Azure resources Analyze and debug scripts Understand Windows PowerShell workflow. This course teaches students how to automate administrative tasks using PowerShell. Students will learn crucial scripting skills such as creating advanced functions, writing controller scripts, and handling script errors. Candidates will learn how to use PowerShell when working with Microsoft Azure, SQL Server, Active Directory, IIS, Windows PowerShell Workflow, .NET resources, the REST API and XML, CSV & JSON formatted data files.This course replaces retired Microsoft course 10962. MODULE 1: CREATING ADVANCED FUNCTIONS * Lesson 1: Converting a command into an advanced function * Lesson 2: Creating a script module * Lesson 3: Defining parameter attributes and input validation * Lesson 4: Writing functions that accept pipeline input * Lesson 5: Producing complex pipeline output * Lesson 6: Using comment-based Help * Lesson 7: Using Whatif and Confirm parameters MODULE 2: USING MICROSOFT .NET FRAMEWORK AND REST API IN WINDOWS POWERSHELL * Lesson 1: Using .NET Framework in PowerShell * Lesson 2: Using REST API in PowerShell MODULE 3: WRITING CONTROLLER SCRIPTS * Lesson 1: Understanding controller scripts * Lesson 2: Writing controller scripts with a user interface * Lesson 3: Writing controller scripts that create reports MODULE 4: HANDLING SCRIPT ERRORS * Lesson 1: Understanding error handling * Lesson 2: Handling errors in a script MODULE 5: USING XML, JSON, AND CUSTOM-FORMATTED DATA * Lesson 1: Working with XML formatted data * Lesson 2: Working with JSON formatted data * Lesson 3: Working with custom-formatted data MODULE 6: ENHANCING SERVER MANAGEMENT WITH DESIRED STATE CONFIGURATION AND JUST ENOUGH ADMINISTRATION * Lesson 1: Implementing Desired State Configuration * Lesson 2: Implementing Just Enough Administration MODULE 7: ANALYZING AND DEBUGGING SCRIPTS * Lesson 1: Debugging in Windows PowerShell * Lesson 2: Analyzing and debugging an existing script MODULE 8: UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS POWERSHELL WORKFLOW * Lesson 1: Understanding Windows PowerShell Workflows * Lesson 2: Running Windows PowerShell Workflows

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator is responsible for deploying, configuring, securing, managing, and monitoring devices and client applications in a corporate setting. Their duties include managing identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. They work alongside the M365 Enterprise Administrator to develop and execute a device strategy that aligns with the requirements of a modern organization. Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrators should be well-versed in M365 workloads and possess extensive skills and experience in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, as well as non-Windows devices. Their role emphasizes cloud services over on-premises management technologies. In this course, students will learn to plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy using contemporary deployment techniques and implementing update strategies. The course introduces essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration. It covers app deployment, management of browser-based applications, and key security concepts such as authentication, identities, access, and compliance policies. Technologies like Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Information Protection, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are explored to protect devices and data. Prerequisites The Modern Desktop Administrator must be familiar with M365 workloads and must have strong skills and experience of deploying, configuring, and maintaining Windows 11 and later, and non-Windows devices. 1 - EXPLORE THE ENTERPRISE DESKTOP * Examine benefits of modern management * Examine the enterprise desktop life-cycle model * Examine planning and purchasing * Examine desktop deployment * Plan an application deployment * Plan for upgrades and retirement 2 - EXPLORE WINDOWS EDITIONS * Examine Windows client editions and capabilities * Select client edition * Examine hardware requirements 3 - UNDERSTAND MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Examine Microsoft Entra ID * Compare Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory Domain Services * Examine Microsoft Entra ID as a directory service for cloud apps * Compare Microsoft Entra ID P1 and P2 plans * Examine Microsoft Entra Domain Services 4 - MANAGE MICROSOFT ENTRA IDENTITIES * Examine RBAC and user roles in Microsoft Entra ID * Create and manage users in Microsoft Entra ID * Create and manage groups in Microsoft Entra ID * Manage Microsoft Entra objects with PowerShell * Synchronize objects from AD DS to Microsoft Entra ID 5 - MANAGE DEVICE AUTHENTICATION * Describe Microsoft Entra join * Examine Microsoft Entra join prerequisites limitations and benefits * Join devices to Microsoft Entra ID * Manage devices joined to Microsoft Entra ID 6 - ENROLL DEVICES USING MICROSOFT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Deploy the Microsoft Configuration Manager client * Monitor the Microsoft Configuration Manager client * Manage the Microsoft Configuration Manager client 7 - ENROLL DEVICES USING MICROSOFT INTUNE * Manage mobile devices with Intune * Enable mobile device management * Explain considerations for device enrollment * Manage corporate enrollment policy * Enroll Windows devices in Intune * Enroll Android devices in Intune * Enroll iOS devices in Intune * Explore device enrollment manager * Monitor device enrollment * Manage devices remotely 8 - EXECUTE DEVICE PROFILES * Explore Intune device profiles * Create device profiles * Create a custom device profile 9 - OVERSEE DEVICE PROFILES * Monitor device profiles in Intune * Manage device sync in Intune * Manage devices in Intune using scripts 10 - MAINTAIN USER PROFILES * Examine user profile * Explore user profile types * Examine options for minimizing user profile size * Deploy and configure folder redirection * Sync user state with Enterprise State Roaming * Configure Enterprise State Roaming in Azure 11 - EXECUTE MOBILE APPLICATION MANAGEMENT * Examine mobile application management * Examine considerations for mobile application management * Prepare line-of-business apps for app protection policies * Implement mobile application management policies in Intune * Manage mobile application management policies in Intune 12 - DEPLOY AND UPDATE APPLICATIONS * Deploy applications with Intune * Add apps to Intune * Manage Win32 apps with Intune * Deploy applications with Configuration Manager * Deploying applications with Group Policy * Assign and publish software * Explore Microsoft Store for Business * Implement Microsoft Store Apps * Update Microsoft Store Apps with Intune * Assign apps to company employees 13 - ADMINISTER ENDPOINT APPLICATIONS * Manage apps with Intune * Manage Apps on non-enrolled devices * Deploy Microsoft 365 Apps with Intune * Additional Microsoft 365 Apps Deployment Tools * Configure Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer mode * App Inventory Review 14 - PROTECT IDENTITIES IN MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Explore Windows Hello for Business * Deploy Windows Hello * Manage Windows Hello for Business * Explore Microsoft Entra ID Protection * Manage self-service password reset in Microsoft Entra ID * Implement multi-factor authentication 15 - ENABLE ORGANIZATIONAL ACCESS * Enable access to organization resources * Explore VPN types and configuration * Explore Always On VPN * Deploy Always On VPN 16 - IMPLEMENT DEVICE COMPLIANCE * Protect access to resources using Intune * Explore device compliance policy * Deploy a device compliance policy * Explore conditional access * Create conditional access policies 17 - GENERATE INVENTORY AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS * Report enrolled devices inventory in Intune * Monitor and report device compliance * Build custom Intune inventory reports * Access Intune using Microsoft Graph API 18 - DEPLOY DEVICE DATA PROTECTION * Explore Windows Information Protection * Plan Windows Information Protection * Implement and use Windows Information Protection * Explore Encrypting File System in Windows client * Explore BitLocker 19 - MANAGE MICROSOFT DEFENDER FOR ENDPOINT * Explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint * Examine key capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint * Explore Windows Defender Application Control and Device Guard * Explore Microsoft Defender Application Guard * Examine Windows Defender Exploit Guard * Explore Windows Defender System Guard 20 - MANAGE MICROSOFT DEFENDER IN WINDOWS CLIENT * Explore Windows Security Center * Explore Windows Defender Credential Guard * Manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus * Manage Windows Defender Firewall * Explore Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security 21 - MANAGE MICROSOFT DEFENDER FOR CLOUD APPS * Explore Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps * Planning Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps * Implement Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps 22 - ASSESS DEPLOYMENT READINESS * Examine deployment guidelines * Explore readiness tools * Assess application compatibility * Explore tools for application compatibility mitigation * Prepare network and directory for deployment * Plan a pilot 23 - DEPLOY USING THE MICROSOFT DEPLOYMENT TOOLKIT * Evaluate traditional deployment methods * Set up the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit for client deployment * Manage and deploy images using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 24 - DEPLOY USING MICROSOFT CONFIGURATION MANAGER * Explore client deployment using Configuration Manager * Examine deployment components of Configuration Manager * Manage client deployment using Configuration Manager * Plan in-place upgrades using Configuration Manager 25 - DEPLOY DEVICES USING WINDOWS AUTOPILOT * Use Autopilot for modern deployment * Examine requirements for Windows Autopilot * Prepare device IDs for Autopilot * Implement device registration and out-of-the-box customization * Examine Autopilot scenarios * Troubleshoot Windows Autopilot 26 - IMPLEMENT DYNAMIC DEPLOYMENT METHODS * Examine subscription activation * Deploy using provisioning packages * Use Windows Configuration Designer * Use Microsoft Entra join with automatic MDM enrollment 27 - PLAN A TRANSITION TO MODERN ENDPOINT MANAGEMENT * Explore using co-management to transition to modern endpoint management * Examine prerequisites for co-management * Evaluate modern management considerations * Evaluate upgrades and migrations in modern transitioning * Migrate data when modern transitioning * Migrate workloads when modern transitioning 28 - MANAGE WINDOWS 365 * Explore Windows 365 * Configure Windows 365 * Administer Windows 365 29 - MANAGE AZURE VIRTUAL DESKTOP * Examine Azure Virtual Desktop * Explore Azure Virtual Desktop * Configure Azure Virtual Desktop * Administer Azure Virtual Desktop ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans MD-102T00 : Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the MD-102T00 : Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for the Identity and Access Administrators who are planning to take the associated certification exam, or who are performing identity and access administration tasks in their day-to-day job. This course would also be helpful to an administrator or engineer that wants to specialize in providing identity solutions and access management systems for Azure-based solutions; playing an integral role in protecting an organization. The Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator course explores how to design, implement, and operate an organization?s identity and access management systems by using Microsoft Entra ID. Learn to manage tasks such as providing secure authentication and authorization access to enterprise applications. You will also learn to provide seamless experiences and self-service management capabilities for all users. Finally, learn to create adaptive access and governance of your identity and access management solutions ensuring you can troubleshoot, monitor, and report on your environment. The Identity and Access Administrator may be a single individual or a member of a larger team. Learn how this role collaborates with many other roles in the organization to drive strategic identity projects. The end goal is to provide you knowledge to modernize identity solutions, to implement hybrid identity solutions, and to implement identity governance. Prerequisites * SC-900T00: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals * AZ-104T00 - Microsoft Azure Administrator 1 - EXPLORE IDENTITY IN MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Explain the identity landscape * Explore zero trust with identity * Discuss identity as a control plane * Explore why we have identity * Define identity administration * Contrast decentralized identity with central identity systems * Discuss identity management solutions * Explain Microsoft Entra Business to Business * Compare Microsoft identity providers * Define identity licensing * Explore authentication * Discuss authorization * Explain auditing in identity 2 - IMPLEMENT INITIAL CONFIGURATION OF MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Configure company brand * Configure and manage Microsoft Entra roles * Configure delegation by using administrative units * Analyze Microsoft Entra role permissions * Configure and manage custom domains * Configure tenant-wide setting 3 - CREATE, CONFIGURE, AND MANAGE IDENTITIES * Create, configure, and manage users * Create, configure, and manage groups * Configure and manage device registration * Manage licenses * Create custom security attributes * Explore automatic user creation 4 - IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE EXTERNAL IDENTITIES * Describe guest access and Business to Business accounts * Manage external collaboration * Invite external users - individually and in bulk * Demo - manage guest users in Microsoft Entra ID * Manage external user accounts in Microsoft Entra ID * Manage external users in Microsoft 365 workloads * Implement and manage Microsoft Entra Verified ID * Configure identity providers * Implement cross-tenant access controls 5 - IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE HYBRID IDENTITY * Plan, design, and implement Microsoft Entra Connect * Implement manage password hash synchronization (PHS) * Implement manage pass-through authentication (PTA) * Demo - Manage pass-through authentication and seamless single sign-on (SSO) * Implement and manage federation * Trouble-shoot synchronization errors * Implement Microsoft Entra Connect Health * Manage Microsoft Entra Health 6 - SECURE MICROSOFT ENTRA USERS WITH MULTIFACTOR AUTHENTICATION * What is Microsoft Entra multifactor authentication? * Plan your multifactor authentication deployment * Configure multi-factor authentication methods 7 - MANAGE USER AUTHENTICATION * Administer FIDO2 and passwordless authentication methods * Explore Authenticator app and OATH tokens * Implement an authentication solution based on Windows Hello for Business * Deploy and manage password protection * Configure smart lockout thresholds * Implement Kerberos and certificate-based authentication in Microsoft Entra ID * Configure Microsoft Entra user authentication for virtual machines 8 - PLAN, IMPLEMENT, AND ADMINISTER CONDITIONAL ACCESS * Plan security defaults * Plan Conditional Access policies * Implement Conditional Access policy controls and assignments * Test and troubleshoot Conditional Access policies * Implement application controls * Implement session management * Implement continuous access evaluation 9 - MANAGE MICROSOFT ENTRA IDENTITY PROTECTION * Review identity protection basics * Implement and manage user risk policy * Monitor, investigate, and remediate elevated risky users * Implement security for workload identities * Explore Microsoft Defender for Identity 10 - IMPLEMENT ACCESS MANAGEMENT FOR AZURE RESOURCES * Assign Azure roles * Configure custom Azure roles * Create and configure managed identities * Access Azure resources with managed identities * Analyze Azure role permissions * Configure Azure Key Vault RBAC policies * Retrieve objects from Azure Key Vault * Explore Microsoft Entra Permissions Management 11 - PLAN AND DESIGN THE INTEGRATION OF ENTERPRISE APPS FOR SSO * Discover apps by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps and Active Directory Federation Services app report * Configure connectors to apps * Design and implement app management roles * Configure preintegrated gallery SaaS apps * Implement and manage policies for OAuth apps 12 - IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR THE INTEGRATION OF ENTERPRISE APPS FOR SSO * Implement token customizations * Implement and configure consent settings * Integrate on-premises apps with Microsoft Entra application proxy * Integrate custom SaaS apps for single sign-on * Implement application-based user provisioning * Monitor and audit access to Microsoft Entra integrated enterprise applications * Create and manage application collections 13 - IMPLEMENT APP REGISTRATION * Plan your line of business application registration strategy * Implement application registration * Register an application * Configure permission for an application * Grant tenant-wide admin consent to applications * Implement application authorization * Manage and monitor application by using app governance 14 - PLAN AND IMPLEMENT ENTITLEMENT MANAGEMENT * Define access packages * Configure entitlement management * Configure and manage connected organizations * Review per-user entitlements 15 - PLAN, IMPLEMENT, AND MANAGE ACCESS REVIEW * Plan for access reviews * Create access reviews for groups and apps * Create and configure access review programs * Monitor access review findings * Automate access review management tasks * Configure recurring access reviews 16 - PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PRIVILEGED ACCESS * Define a privileged access strategy for administrative users * Configure Privileged Identity Management for Azure resources * Plan and configure Privileged Access Groups * Analyze Privileged Identity Management audit history and reports * Create and manage emergency access accounts 17 - MONITOR AND MAINTAIN MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Analyze and investigate sign-in logs to troubleshoot access issues * Review and monitor Microsoft Entra audit logs * Export logs to third-party security information and event management system * Analyze Microsoft Entra workbooks and reporting * Monitor security posture with Identity Secure Score

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced IT professionals, Network Administrators new to Active Directory, Help Desk Personnel, Network Support Personal, Desktop Support Personal, Managers that oversee IT personnel, Developers that create products that interact with Active Directory and Exchange Administrators. Overview At Course Completion you will Understand the industry standards used in Active Directory and their importance. Recognize the functionality of Domain Controllers and Active Directory Replication mechanisms. Understand Forest, Domain and OU structure. Recognize and understand the role of Active Directory Sites. Skills needed to determine Domain Controller Server versions, Forest and Domain Functional levels. Describe authentication Mechanisms in Active Directory NTLM and Kerberos. Optimize and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPO) used in Active Directory. Understand the functioning of Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog. Fundamental understanding of using Active Directory with Cloud Services like Federation Services and Azure. This one-day instructor-led class is intended for IT professionals and IT managers who work with Active Directory or supervise IT professionals that work with Active Directory. Additionally, IT professionals that work with products that integrate with Active Directory such as Exchange can also benefit. In this course, students learn how and why Active Directory was developed by Microsoft, the fundamental architecture, basic design, management, as well as security and fundamentals for cloud integration with services like Azure. MODULE 1: PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY * Development of Active Directory * What is X.500 * LDAP * Active Directory Architecture * NTLM and Kerberos * Managing operating systems with GPOs, Workplace Join and InTune * Active Directory Groups: Domain Local, Global and Universal * Using and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers * Forest and Domain Functional Levels * Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog * Basic Forest Structure and Design * Basic Domain Structure and Design * Basic OU Structure and Design MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF WAN MANAGEMENT WITH ACTIVE DIRECTORY * Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management * Basic AD Sites and Logon Traffic * Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic * Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects * Site Aware Applications MODULE 3: INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE DIRECTORY GROUP POLICY OBJECTS * Introduction to Group Policy * Administrative Templates * Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts * Introduction to Creating and Using GPOs * Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs * Block, Enforce and Inheritance * GPOs and Active Directory Versions * Introduction to Controlling and Installing Software with GPOs, SRP and App Locker MODULE 4: PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE DIRECTORY INTEGRATION * Active Directory and ?The Cloud? * User Principle Names, Authentication and Active Directory Federated Services * Conclusion, Additional Resources, Labs and Exercises ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DESCRIPTION A thorough understanding of this system is essential for anyone managing enterprise MS networks. Essential theory is complimented with a high level of hands on practice allowing delegates to observe the idiosyncrasies of Active Directory and Group Policy at first hand. Delegates learn the fundamental theory of AD and progress onto building a multi-domain network in the classroom. The course includes troubleshooting methods, and essential maintenance procedures. This course is designed to teach you the skills needed for day to day management of these technologies. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN * Install AD on multiple PCs. * Use the tools to create and manage objects. * Create appropriate group policies to restrict selected user's desktops and network access. * Install DNS to support Active Directory without loosing Internet Connectivity. * Maintain and troubleshoot AD problems * Backup Active Directory. MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE DETAILS * Who will benefit: Technical staff working with AD based networks. * Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server. * Duration 3 days MICROSOFT ACTIVE DIRECTORY COURSE CONTENTS * Introduction to Active Directory Network authentication methods, Active Directory defined, AD naming conventions, network management with AD, AD structures: Domains, Organisational Units, Forests & Trees, Sites, The Global Catalogue. Windows 2003 new features, installing AD. Hands on Installing an AD network. * Windows overview Management methods Server management tools, installing the additional tools, Terminal Server: Administration mode, Administrator accounts in AD, Local Security Policy. Hands on Install the management tools, Management using Terminal Services. * Creating & Managing Objects (a quick look) AD management tools, AD users and computers, Creating & managing OUs, User Accounts and groups, controlling access to AD objects, moving objects, Publishing resources, locating objects in AD, delegating authority. Hands on Creating a control OU structure and delegating authority. * Introduction to Group Policies What are Group Policies? Where Group Policy data is stored, security, Group Policy flow. Hands on Implementing Group Policies * Working with Group Policies Local security templates, administrative templates, scripts, folder redirection, software deployment. Hands on Scripts, redirecting the start menu, creating a secure, robust desktop environment. * Implementing DNS DNS basics, troubleshooting, implementing DNS zones. Hands on Building a unified DNS solution. * Maintaining and managing the AD database AD support tools, database internal structure, replication, replication tools, Single Operations Masters, tools for maintenance, maintenance techniques, Backing up AD, Directory Services restore mode, NTDSUtil, Authoritative & non-authoritative restoration, rebuilding. Hands on NTDSUtil.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server. This would typically include: ?AD DS administrators who are looking to train in identity and access technologies with Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. ?System or infrastructure administrators with general AD DS experience and knowledge who are looking to cross-train in core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. Overview Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This five-day instructor-led course teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory - related issues with Windows Server. Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites * Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. * Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. * Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) * Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. 1 - Installing and configuring domain controllers * Overview of AD DS * Overview of AD DS domain controllers * Deploying a domain controller 2 - Managing objects in AD DS * Managing user accounts * Managing groups in AD DS * Managing computer objects in AD DS * Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration * Implementing and managing OUs 3 - Advanced AD DS infrastructure management * Overview of advanced AD DS deployments * Deploying a distributed AD DS environment * Configuring AD DS trusts 4 - Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication * Overview of AD DS replication * Configuring AD DS sites * Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication 5 - Implementing Group Policy * Introducing Group Policy * Implementing and administering GPOs * Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing * Troubleshooting the application of GPOs 6 - Managing user settings with Group Policy * Implementing administrative templates * Configuring Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts * Configuring Group Policy preferences 7 - Securing Active Directory Domain Services * Securing domain controllers * Implementing account security * Implementing audit authentication * Configuring managed service accounts 8 - Deploying and managing AD CS * Deploying CAs * Administering CAs * Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs 9 - Deploying and managing certificates * Deploying and managing certificate templates * Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery * Using certificates in a business environment * Implementing and managing smart cards 10 - Implementing and administering AD FS * Overview of AD FS * AD FS requirements and planning * Deploying and configuring AD FS * Web Application Proxy Overview 11 - Implementing and administering AD RMS * Overview of AD RMS * Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure * Configuring AD RMS content protection 12 - Implementing AD DS synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD * Planning and preparing for directory synchronization * Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect * Managing identities with directory synchronization 13 - Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DS * Monitoring AD DS * Managing the Active Directory database * Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for Azure Administrators. The Azure Administrator implements, manages, and monitors identity, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks in a cloud environment. The Azure Administrator will provision, size, monitor, and adjust resources as appropriate. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor your solution. Prerequisites Successful Azure Administrators start this role with experience in virtualization, networking, identity, and storage. Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: VMs, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks. Understanding of network configurations, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies. Understanding of Active Directory concepts, including users, groups, and role-based access control. Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations. 1 - CONFIGURE MICROSOFT ENTRA ID * Describe Microsoft Entra ID benefits and features * Describe Microsoft Entra concepts * Compare Active Directory Domain Services to Microsoft Entra ID * Select Microsoft Entra editions * Implement Microsoft Entra join * Implement Microsoft Entra self-service password reset 2 - CONFIGURE USER AND GROUP ACCOUNTS * Create user accounts * Manage user accounts * Create bulk user accounts * Create group accounts * Create administrative units 3 - CONFIGURE SUBSCRIPTIONS * Identify Azure regions * Implement Azure subscriptions * Obtain an Azure subscription * Identify Azure subscription usage * Implement Microsoft Cost Management * Apply resource tagging * Apply cost savings 4 - CONFIGURE AZURE POLICY * Create management groups * Implement Azure policies * Create Azure policies * Create policy definitions * Create an initiative definition * Scope the initiative definition * Determine compliance 5 - CONFIGURE ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL * Implement role-based access control * Create a role definition * Create a role assignment * Compare Azure roles to Microsoft Entra roles * Apply role-based access control * Review fundamental Azure RBAC roles 6 - CONFIGURE AZURE RESOURCES WITH TOOLS * Use the Azure portal * Use Azure Cloud Shell * Use Azure PowerShell * Use Azure CLI 7 - USE AZURE RESOURCE MANAGER * Review Azure Resource Manager benefits * Review Azure resource terminology * Create resource groups * Create Azure Resource Manager locks * Reorganize Azure resources * Remove resources and resource groups * Determine resource limits 8 - CONFIGURE RESOURCES WITH AZURE RESOURCE MANAGER TEMPLATES * Review Azure Resource Manager template advantages * Explore the Azure Resource Manager template schema * Explore the Azure Resource Manager template parameters * Consider Bicep templates * Review QuickStart templates 9 - CONFIGURE VIRTUAL NETWORKS * Plan virtual networks * Create subnets * Create virtual networks * Plan IP addressing * Create public IP addressing * Associate public IP addresses * Allocate or assign private IP addresses 10 - CONFIGURE NETWORK SECURITY GROUPS * Implement network security groups * Determine network security group rules * Determine network security group effective rules * Create network security group rules * Implement application security groups 11 - CONFIGURE AZURE DNS * Identify domains and custom domains * Verify custom domain names * Create Azure DNS zones * Delegate DNS domains * Add DNS record sets * Plan for Azure Private DNS zones * Review Azure Private DNS zone scenarios 12 - CONFIGURE AZURE VIRTUAL NETWORK PEERING * Determine Azure Virtual Network peering uses * Determine gateway transit and connectivity * Create virtual network peering * Extend peering with user-defined routes and service chaining 13 - CONFIGURE NETWORK ROUTING AND ENDPOINTS * Review system routes * Identify user-defined routes * Determine service endpoint uses * Determine service endpoint services * Identify private link uses 14 - CONFIGURE AZURE LOAD BALANCER * Determine Azure Load Balancer uses * Implement a public load balancer * Implement an internal load balancer * Determine load balancer SKUs * Create back-end pools * Create health probes * Create load balancer rules 15 - CONFIGURE AZURE APPLICATION GATEWAY * Implement Azure Application Gateway * Determine Azure Application Gateway routing * Configure Azure Application Gateway components 16 - CONFIGURE STORAGE ACCOUNTS * Implement Azure Storage * Explore Azure Storage services * Determine storage account types * Determine replication strategies * Access storage * Secure storage endpoints 17 - CONFIGURE AZURE BLOB STORAGE * Implement Azure Blob Storage * Create blob containers * Assign blob access tiers * Add blob lifecycle management rules * Determine blob object replication * Upload blobs * Determine Blob Storage pricing 18 - CONFIGURE AZURE STORAGE SECURITY * Review Azure Storage security strategies * Create shared access signatures * Identify URI and SAS parameters * Determine Azure Storage encryption * Create customer-managed keys * Apply Azure Storage security best practices 19 - CONFIGURE AZURE FILES AND AZURE FILE SYNC * Compare storage for file shares and blob data * Manage Azure file shares * Create file share snapshots * Implement Azure File Sync * Identify Azure File Sync components * Deploy Azure File Sync 20 - CONFIGURE AZURE STORAGE WITH TOOLS * Use Azure Storage Explorer * Use the Azure Import/Export service * Use the WAImportExport tool * Use the AzCopy tool 21 - CONFIGURE VIRTUAL MACHINES * Review cloud services responsibilities * Plan virtual machines * Determine virtual machine sizing * Determine virtual machine storage * Create virtual machines in the Azure portal * Connect to virtual machines 22 - CONFIGURE VIRTUAL MACHINE AVAILABILITY * Plan for maintenance and downtime * Create availability sets * Review update domains and fault domains * Review availability zones * Compare vertical and horizontal scaling * Implement Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets * Create Virtual Machine Scale Sets * Implement autoscale * Configure autoscale 23 - CONFIGURE AZURE APP SERVICE PLANS * Implement Azure App Service plans * Determine Azure App Service plan pricing * Scale up and scale out Azure App Service * Configure Azure App Service autoscale 24 - CONFIGURE AZURE APP SERVICE * Implement Azure App Service * Create an app with App Service * Explore continuous integration and deployment * Create deployment slots * Add deployment slots * Secure your App Service app * Create custom domain names * Back up and restore your App Service app * Use Azure Application Insights 25 - CONFIGURE AZURE CONTAINER INSTANCES * Compare containers to virtual machines * Review Azure Container Instances * Implement container groups * Review the Docker platform 26 - CONFIGURE FILE AND FOLDER BACKUPS * Describe Azure Backup benefits * Implement Backup Center for Azure Backup * Configure Azure Recovery Services vault backup options * Use the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent * Configure on-premises file and folder backups 27 - CONFIGURE VIRTUAL MACHINE BACKUPS * Explore options to protect virtual machine data * Create virtual machine snapshots in Azure Backup * Set up Azure Recovery Services vault backup options * Back up your virtual machines * Restore your virtual machines * Implement System Center DPM and Azure Backup Server * Compare the MARS agent and Azure Backup Server * Implement soft delete for your virtual machines * Implement Azure Site Recovery 28 - CONFIGURE AZURE MONITOR * Describe Azure Monitor key capabilities * Describe Azure Monitor components * Define metrics and logs * Identify monitoring data and tiers * Describe activity log events * Query the activity log 29 - CONFIGURE AZURE ALERTS * Describe Azure Monitor alerts * Manage Azure Monitor alerts * Create alert rules * Create action groups 30 - CONFIGURE LOG ANALYTICS * Determine Log Analytics uses * Create a Log Analytics workspace * Create Kusto (KQL) queries * Structure Log Analytics queries 31 - CONFIGURE NETWORK WATCHER * Describe Azure Network Watcher features * Review IP flow verify diagnostics * Review next hop diagnostics * Visualize the network topology