Implementing High Availability in Windows Server 2016 from Pluralsight

The need for always-on applications in this day and age is at an all time high, and so the need for high availability technologies. This course explores preparing, configuring, and managing high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016.

Windows services these days nearly never stands alone. Our needs for always-on applications means just about everything you manage must be made highly available. This course, Implementing High Availability in Windows Server 2016, discusses the range of high availability technologies now available in Windows Server 2016 for Hyper-V as well as other common Windows services. You'll explore the preparation, configuration, and management of Windows Failover Clustering, both with and without Storage Spaces Direct. You'll also dig into Storage Replica, Hyper-V Replica, Network Load Balancing, Shared Nothing Live Migration, Stretch Clustering, among a range of other out-of-the-box technologies for Windows workloads. By the end of this course, you will have the foundational knowledge to be able to implement a highly available Windows Server 2016 environment.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery Options in Hyper-V

Implement Failover Clustering

Manage Failover Clustering

Implement Storage Spaces Direct

Manage VM Movement in Clustered Nodes

Implement Network Load Balancing

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Explores preparing, configuring, and managing high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016, which is highly relevant to IT professionals

Taught by Greg Shields, who is recognized for their work in high availability technologies

Examines high availability technologies for Hyper-V and other common Windows services, which is useful for IT professionals

Covers Network Load Balancing, Shared Nothing Live Migration, and Stretch Clustering, which are industry-standard tools

Includes a mix of videos, readings, and discussions, which helps learners

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Implementing High Availability in Windows Server 2016 with these activities:

Review protocols for Setting up Failover Clustering

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Review the various ways of Setting Up Failover Clustering
Research the different scenarios when Setting Up Failover Clustering

Review scenarios for Shared Nothing Live Migration

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A refresher on SNLM scenarios will ensure learners have the necessary foundational knowledge.

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Review the different scenarios where Shared Nothing Live Migration can be used
Research the benefits and limitations of Shared Nothing Live Migration

Failover cluster role exercises

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Failover cluster roles are a critical concept, and hands-on exercises will help strengthen understanding.

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Configure a failover cluster role for a file server
Configure a failover cluster role for a SQL Server database
Test failover of a failover cluster role

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Hyper-V Replica Best Practices

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A guided tutorial on Hyper-V Replica best practices will provide practical and detailed understanding.

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View Microsoft's documentation on Hyper-V Replica Best Practices
Find a reputable third-party article or blog post on Hyper-V Replica Best Practices
Follow the steps outlined in the tutorial to configure and manage Hyper-V Replica

Network Load Balancing Design Document

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Designing and documenting NLB will reinforce understanding and prepare learners for real-world scenarios.

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Identify the business requirements for the NLB solution
Design the NLB architecture
Configure and deploy the NLB solution
Document the NLB solution, including design, configuration, and deployment details

Configure a highly available file server using Storage Spaces Direct

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By configuring a highly available file server using Storage Spaces Direct, learners will gain practical experience in a critical HA technology.

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Configure a Storage Spaces Direct cluster
Configure a file server on the Storage Spaces Direct cluster
Test the failover of the file server
Document the steps involved in configuring and testing the highly available file server

High Availability Plan for a Business-Critical Application

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A comprehensive plan will consolidate learned concepts and encourage learners to consider real-world application.

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Identify the business-critical application
Analyze the application's availability requirements
Design a high availability solution for the application
Document the high availability solution

Career center

Learners who complete Implementing High Availability in Windows Server 2016 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Systems Administrator

Implement highly available environments both on-premises and off-premises by using your knowledge of Windows Server 2016. As a Systems Administrator, you are responsible for managing, supporting, and troubleshooting Windows systems that could include implementing high availability technologies such as failover clustering, storage spaces direct, and network load balancing, all of which are taught in this course. This course can help you build a foundation of knowledge in implementing HA in Windows Server 2016 and can help lead to your success as a Systems Administrator.

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Cloud Engineer

As a Cloud Engineer, you need to be able to design, implement, and manage cloud-based applications and infrastructure. This often includes implementing highly available solutions. This course can help you build a foundation in implementing high availability in Windows environments, which is a valuable skill for any cloud engineer.

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Solutions Architect

Solutions Architects design and implement technology solutions for clients. This often includes designing and implementing highly available solutions. As a Solution Architect, you need to have knowledge of a range of technologies, including Windows Server 2016 and its HA features, including failover clustering, storage spaces direct, and network load balancing.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for managing the software development lifecycle, including implementing and managing high availability solutions. This course can help you build a foundation in implementing high availability, which is utilized often by DevOps Engineers.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. This often includes implementing highly available database solutions, such as using clustering technologies, that can help prevent data loss. This course covers high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016, which can help you build a foundation for implementing highly available database solutions.

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Storage Engineer

Storage Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing storage solutions. This often includes implementing highly available storage solutions. This course covers implementing high availability storage solutions with Windows Server 2016, including storage spaces direct, which is a valuable skill for any storage engineer.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing computer networks. This often includes implementing highly available network solutions. This course can help you build a foundation in implementing HA in Windows environments, which is a valuable skill for any network engineer.

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Hyper-V Administrator

Hyper-V Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining Hyper-V environments. This often includes implementing highly available Hyper-V environments. This course covers implementing high availability in Hyper-V, including using failover clustering and live migration, which can help you build a foundation in implementing highly available Hyper-V environments.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for managing and overseeing IT operations, including implementing and managing highly available solutions. This course provides an opportunity to learn about various high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016, which can help you build a foundation for implementing highly available solutions.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks. This often includes implementing and managing security solutions, such as failover clustering and network load balancing. This course covers implementing high availability security solutions in Windows Server 2016, which can help you build a foundation for implementing highly available security solutions.

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Data Architect

Data Architects are responsible for designing and implementing data architectures. This often includes implementing highly available data solutions, such as using clustering technologies. This course covers implementing high availability in Windows Server 2016, including using failover clustering, which can help you build a foundation for implementing highly available data solutions.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and testing software applications. This often includes developing highly available software applications. This course can help you build a foundation in implementing high availability in software applications, which is a valuable skill for any software engineer.

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Web Developer

Web Developers are responsible for designing and developing websites and web applications. This often includes developing highly available websites and web applications. This course covers implementing high availability in Windows Server 2016 and can help you build a foundation for implementing highly available websites and web applications.

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Project Manager

Project Managers are responsible for managing and overseeing projects. This often includes managing projects to implement and manage highly available solutions. This course provides an opportunity to learn about various high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016, which can help you build a foundation that is helpful for managing projects to implement and manage highly available solutions.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide advice and guidance to clients on IT matters. This often includes advising clients on implementing and managing highly available IT solutions. This course provides an understanding of various high availability technologies in Windows Server 2016, which can help you build a foundation that can aid in providing advice and guidance on implementing and managing highly available IT solutions.

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