Book Description

MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification is one of the most sought-after certifications for IT professionals, which includes working with Windows Server and performing administrative tasks around it. This book is aimed at the 70-742 certification and is part of Packt’s three-book series on MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification, which covers Exam 70-740, Exam 70-741, and Exam 70-742.

This exam guide covers the exam objectives for the 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 exam. It starts with installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), managing and maintaining AD DS objects and advanced configurations, configuring Group Policy, Active Directory Certificate Services, and Active Directory Federation Services and Rights Management. At the end of each chapter, convenient test questions will help you in preparing for the certification in a practical manner.

By the end of this book, you will be able to develop the knowledge and skills needed to complete MCSA Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 with confidence.

Table of Contents

1: Installing and Configuring Active Directory
2: Managing and Maintaining Active Directory
3: Creating and Managing Group Policy
4: Understanding and Implementing Active Directory Certificate Services
5: Understanding and Implementing Federation and Rights Management

What You Will Learn

Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Manage Active Directory Domain Services objects
Configure and manage Active Directory Certificate Services
Configure and manage Group Policy
Design, implement, and configure Active Directory Federation Services
Implement and configure Active Directory Rights Management Services