Training plan
Module 1: Planning and implementing an IPv4 network
- Planning IPv4 addressing
- Configuring an IPv4 host
- Managing and troubleshooting IPv4 network connectivity
- Lab: Planning, Implementing and troubleshooting an IPv4 network
Module 2: Implementing DHCP
- Overview of the DHCP server role
- Deploying DHCP
- Managing and troubleshooting DHCP
- Lab: Implementing DHCP
Module 3: Implementing IPv6
- Overview of IPv6 addressing
- Configuring an IPv6 host
- Implementing IPv6 and IPv4 coexistence
- Transitioning from IPv4 to IPv6
- Lab: Configuring and evaluating IPv6 transition technologies
Module 4: Implementing DNS
- Implementing DNS servers
- Configuring zones in DNS
- Configuring name resolution between DNS zones
- Configuring DNS integration with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Configuring advanced DNS settings
- Lab: Planning and implementing name resolution by using DNS, Integrating DNS with AD, Advanced DNS
Module 5: Implementing and managing IPAM
- Overview of IPAM
- Deploying IPAM
- Managing IP address spaces by using IPAM
- Lab: Implementing IPAM
Module 6: Remote access in Windows Server
- Overview of remote access
- Implementing the Web Application Proxy
- Lab: Remote access in Windows Server
Module 7: Implementing VPNs
- Planning VPNs
- Implementing VPNs
- Implementing hybrid connectivity
- Lab A: Implementing VPN
- Lab B: Implementing Hybrid Connectivity
Module 8: Implementing networking for branch offices
- Networking features and considerations for branch offices
- Implementing Distributed File System (DFS) for branch offices
- Implementing BranchCache for branch offices
- Implementing Azure File Sync
- Lab A: Implementing DFS for branch offices
- Lab B: Implementing BranchCache
- Lab C: Implementing Azure File Sync
Module 9: Configuring advanced networking features
- Overview of high performance networking features
- Configuring advanced Microsoft Hyper-V networking features
- Lab: Configuring advanced Hyper-V networking features
Module 10: Implementing Software Defined Networking
- Overview of SDN
- Implementing network virtualization
- Implementing Network Controller
- Lab: Configure Software Defined Networking
Recommended prerequisite knowledge
- Networking fundamentals, including common network protocols, topologies, hardware, media, routing, switching, and addressing.
- Principles and basics of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) management.
- Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting for Windows personal computers.
- Basic concepts of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) security.
- Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell scripting and syntax.
- Basic understanding of Windows Server roles and services.
- Basic understanding of configuration options for iOS and Android mobile device platforms.
Windows Server Networking Training
The Networking with Windows Server (MS55343) course is designed for IT professionals who want to master the planning, configuration, and management of essential network services in a business environment. This course covers key topics such as IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6), name resolution with DNS, address assignment via DHCP, IPAM management, and remote access solutions like VPNs and DirectAccess. This course equips you with the skills needed to secure your connections, optimize network virtualization, and effectively deploy software-defined networking (SDN).
This course will provide you with the knowledge necessary to effectively administer and secure your organization’s network infrastructure.
Why take the Networking with Windows Server training course?
Mastering Windows Server network services allows you to manage IT infrastructure and remote access centrally and securely. With the evolution of hybrid work environments and the growing need to ensure seamless and highly available connectivity, this training helps IT professionals acquire key skills to deploy fundamental IP services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM), optimize remote access via VPN and DirectAccess, and administer virtual networks. It also provides in-depth knowledge of traffic security methods and software-defined networking (SDN) deployment, enabling you to meet today’s performance and security requirements.
By gaining advanced networking expertise in Windows Server, you can optimize your IP address space management, simplify the configuration of critical network services, and improve the overall IT stability of your organization.
Key skills you will learn in the Networking with Windows Server training
Our MS55343 course provides hands-on, in-depth instruction on Windows Server network services and protocols. Key topics include:
IP Planning and Addressing Management (IPv4/IPv6)
Learn how to design, segment, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6-based networks. You will explore host configuration, connectivity management, and the implementation of IPv6 transition technologies.Deploying and Securing DHCP and DNS Services
Discover how to implement and administer the fundamental Address Allocation (DHCP) and Name Resolution (DNS) services. This section covers zone configuration, high availability, and name resolution troubleshooting.Centralized Infrastructure Management with IPAM
Master the deployment and provisioning of the IPAM (IP Address Management) solution. You will learn how to centrally manage your IP address spaces, DHCP servers, and DNS infrastructure across the enterprise.Implementing Remote Access (VPN & DirectAccess)
Understand how to configure and secure remote connectivity for your mobile users. You will study best practices for deploying Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), DirectAccess technology, and Web Application Proxy (WA).Optimizing Network Performance and Hyper-V Virtualization
Develop advanced skills in network traffic optimization and configuring Hyper-V virtual switches. This section covers the use of high-level network features (NIC Teaming, RSS) and branch office interconnect solutions such as BranchCache and DFS.Deploying Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Learn the key concepts of advanced network virtualization and Software-Defined Networking architecture. You will explore how to install and manage the Network Controller to automate network infrastructure.
This training ensures that you will be able to effectively administer and secure your network infrastructure using modern Windows Server tools.
Instructor-led training for better mastery
Our Networking with Windows Server (M55343) training course offers interactive sessions led by expert certified instructors. Through concrete examples and hands-on exercises in a virtual lab, you will gain real-world experience in configuring, managing, and securing enterprise network infrastructures.
By the end of the course, you will be ready to optimize the administration of network services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM, VPN) and apply best practices for managing Windows Server infrastructures.
Laboratory environment (overview)
You will practice in a structured lab environment, with guided steps to validate your progress throughout the exercises. Depending on the lab, it is usually possible to save your progress and resume the steps later, making it easier to practice between sessions.
To ensure a comprehensive experience, a fully configured environment is provided, giving you access to the features required for the course scenarios (according to module requirements and lab conditions).
After the training, access to the virtual machines and guided steps remains available for up to 180 days.
The screenshots above are provided as examples and may vary depending on the lab version and updates.
Who should take the Networking with Windows Server (M55343) training course?
The MS55343 course is ideal for:
- System administrators, network engineers, and infrastructure specialists responsible for managing IP addressing services, name resolution, and remote access.
- IT and network security professionals looking to enhance their skills in securing network traffic, managing DNS policies, and ensuring secure remote access.
- IT professionals wanting to develop their skills in centralized IP address management (IPAM) and network automation using Windows Admin Center and PowerShell to improve efficiency and reliability.
This course is perfect for those who want to deepen their knowledge of advanced networking and ensure the stability and security of their IT infrastructure under Windows Server.
Optimize the efficiency and security of your network infrastructure with Windows Server
By completing the Networking with Windows Server (M55343) course, you will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage network services, secure remote access, and ensure high availability of your infrastructure within your organization. This course will help you strengthen network stability and improve the overall administration of your IT environment.
Enhance your advanced networking skills and optimize the administration of your Windows Server infrastructure. Register for our M55343 course today to ensure efficient and secure management of your network services.
Frequently asked questions
The training covers planning and configuration of IP addressing (IPv4/IPv6), deployment and management of DHCP and DNS services, centralized administration with IPAM, securing remote access (VPN and DirectAccess), optimization of the virtual network under Hyper-V, as well as the deployment of software-defined networks (SDN) and troubleshooting of network infrastructures.
This course is designed for system administrators, network engineers, infrastructure administrators and virtualization specialists who are responsible for managing, configuring and securing network services within professional environments.
Basic experience in computer systems administration and familiarity with the fundamentals of Windows Server and Active Directory are recommended to fully benefit from this training.
Participants will acquire the skills necessary to configure and administer essential network services, secure remote access, optimize infrastructure performance, and maintain a stable, high-performing, and compliant network environment within their organization.
Yes, the training offers interactive sessions with practical exercises in a virtual lab to allow participants to configure and manage Windows Server network services in real-world scenarios.
It provides in-depth knowledge on the use of Windows Server services and features to centralize IP address management, optimize connectivity and name resolution, and ensure the security and high availability of enterprise networks.
Yes, this training is available in an interactive virtual classroom via Microsoft Teams, offering participants the flexibility to follow the training remotely while benefiting from expert guidance and practical exercises.
Discounts of 15% are offered to the public, health and education sectors, as well as flexible financing solutions to facilitate access to this certification training.
