Packed with a wealth of hands-on activities, NETWORKING WITH WINDOWS SERVER (R) 2016, EXAM 70-741 empowers you to successfully pass the MCSE/MCSA certification exam while also equipping you to successfully face the real challenges that you will encounter as a Microsoft (R) networking professional. This engaging, full-color presentation emphasizes the key skills necessary to manage and configure a Windows Server 2016 network. Comprehensive coverage addresses TCP/IP configuration, including IPv6, DNS configuration, DHCP implementation and management, deploying remote access, configuring distributed network file services, and high performance network solutions. In addition, hands-on labs and meaningful case projects offer extensive opportunities for you to apply what you've learned in real practice.

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