MCSA 70-740 Cert Guide Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016

by Sequeira, Anthony J.

• ISBN13: 9780789756978
• ISBN10: 0789756978
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2017-05-22
• Publisher: Pearson IT Certification

Summary

The MCSA 70-740 Cert Guide is the most comprehensive study guide available, both for new Windows Server 2016 certification candidates and for those updating existing Microsoft certifications. With uniquely-thorough coverage, carefully mapped to the exam's objectives, it brings together all the information and insight you need to succeed on your MCSA 70-740: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 exam. Coverage includes:

• Installing, upgrading, and migrating servers and workloads
• Configuring local storage
• Implementing enterprise storage solutions, storage spaces, and data deduplication
• Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machines
• Deploying and managing Windows Server and Hyper-V containers
• Understanding high availability and disaster recovery
• Implementing and managing failover clustering, including failover clustering for Hyper-V virtual machines
• Implementing network load balancing
• Creating and managing deployment images
• Managing, monitoring, and maintaining virtual machine installations

From start to finish, this book is organized to help you focus your study time where you need the most help, so you can retain more, and earn higher scores. Its features include:

• Pre-chapter "Do I Know This Already" (DIKTA) quizzes that help you assess your knowledge of each chapter's content and decide how much time to spend on each section
• Foundation Topics sections that thoroughly explain concepts and theory, and link them to real-world configurations and commands
• Key Topics icons that flag every figure, table, or list which you must absolutely understand and remember
• Chapter-ending Exam Preparation sections with even more exercises and troubleshooting scenarios

Author Biography

Anthony Sequeira (CCIE #15626) began his IT career in 1994 with IBM in Tampa, Florida. He quickly formed his own computer consultancy, Computer Solutions, and then discovered his true passion–teaching and writing about Microsoft and Cisco technologies. Anthony has lectured to massive audiences around the world while working for Mastering Computers. He has never been happier in his career than he is now as a full-time trainer for CBT Nuggets. He is an avid tennis player, a private pilot, and a semi-professional poker player, and he enjoys getting beaten up by women and children at the martial arts school he attends with his daughter.

Table of Contents

1. Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating Servers and Workloads
2. Configuring Local Storage
3. Implementing Enterprise Storage Solutions
4. Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication
5. Installing and Configuring Hyper-V and Virtual Machines
6. Deploying and Managing Windows Server and Hyper-V Containers
7. Overview of High Availability and Disaster Recovery
8. Implementing and Managing Failover Clustering
9. Implementing Failover Clustering for Hyper-V Virtual Machines
10. Implementing Network Load Balancing
11. Creating and Managing Deployment Images
12. Managing, Monitoring, and Maintaining Virtual Machine Installations