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This course will teach you how to create a highly available DirectAccess infrastructure, enforce strong user authentication, enable and configure monitoring and reporting, configure manage out, and how to effectively troubleshoot DirectAccess.
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This course will teach you how to create a highly available DirectAccess infrastructure, enforce strong user authentication, enable and configure monitoring and reporting, configure manage out, and how to effectively troubleshoot DirectAccess.
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This course will teach you how to create a highly available DirectAccess infrastructure, enforce strong user authentication, enable and configure monitoring and reporting, configure manage out, and how to effectively troubleshoot DirectAccess.
After implementing DirectAccess, you must know how to monitor, scale, and troubleshoot DirectAccess to effectively support the solution in your organization. This course, Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016, will help you implement a highly available and geographically redundant architecture to reduce potential downtime. You'll also learn how to enable and enforce strong user authentication to mitigate the risk posed by lost or stolen devices. In addition, enabling monitoring and reporting as well as managing out to remote DirectAccess clients are covered in detail. Once you've completed this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to manage and support DirectAccess in any deployment scenario.
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DirectAccess
Windows Server 2016
High Availability
User Authentication
Monitoring and Reporting
Outbound Management
Troubleshooting
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Syllabus
Course Overview
Configuring High Availability
Enabling Strong User Authentication
DirectAccess Monitoring and Reporting
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Syllabus
Course Overview
Configuring High Availability
Enabling Strong User Authentication
DirectAccess Monitoring and Reporting
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Explores DirectAccess's integration with strong user authentication and monitoring
Taught by an experienced instructor named Richard Hicks
Focuses on building a highly available and geographically redundant architecture
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Practical directaccess management & support
According to students, this course is a highly relevant and practical guide for IT professionals managing DirectAccess on Windows Server 2016. Learners frequently highlight its strength in providing actionable information and real-world scenarios, particularly praising the detailed walkthroughs on troubleshooting and high availability configurations. The instructor is consistently described as knowledgeable and engaging, making complex topics understandable. While some note that DirectAccess is an older technology, the course is considered invaluable for those supporting existing infrastructure. However, a few learners mention a need for more advanced depth in some areas and occasionally inconsistent audio quality or rushed demos.
Instructor's explanations are clear, knowledgeable, and engaging.
"The instructor's explanations were clear and the real-world scenarios presented were invaluable."
"I found the instructor knowledgeable and engaging; this course filled significant gaps in my DA knowledge."
"The instructor clearly knows their stuff, making complex topics easy to grasp."
Provides actionable insights for real-world DirectAccess management.
"This course was incredibly helpful for troubleshooting existing DirectAccess deployments."
"The troubleshooting techniques alone are worth the price of admission."
"I found the content directly applicable to managing DirectAccess in an enterprise environment."
Occasional issues with audio clarity and lab environment.
"Honestly, I struggled with this course. The audio quality was inconsistent, and at times it was hard to hear the instructor clearly."
"I also had issues getting the lab environment configured properly, which was frustrating."
"The pace felt very rushed in some sections, especially during the demos, making it difficult to follow along."
Strong foundation, but may lack advanced detail for experts.
"As a power user, I found it a bit basic in certain areas."
"I was hoping for more advanced topics; it's mostly a rehash of what's available in Microsoft documentation."
"I felt some parts, like advanced authentication methods, could have gone into more depth."
Addresses an older technology; useful for legacy support.
"It feels a little dated given that many organizations are moving towards Always On VPN or cloud-based solutions."
"While core DirectAccess concepts haven't changed, I wish there was more on modern networking and security context."
"I found myself looking for more current best practices, particularly regarding integration with cloud services."
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 Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 with these
activities:
Build a Mini DirectAccess Test Environment
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Gain practical experience by setting up a small-scale DirectAccess test environment for hands-on experimentation.
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Gather necessary hardware and software resources.
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Install and configure Windows Server.
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Configure DirectAccess and related services.
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Test and validate DirectAccess functionality.
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Document your setup and test results.
Implement DirectAccess Strong User Authentication
Show steps
Complete tutorials on implementing robust user authentication mechanisms for DirectAccess to enhance security.
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Explore available authentication methods
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Set up certificate-based authentication
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Configure multi-factor authentication
Configure DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016
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Following a tutorial will enable you to refine and refresh your understanding of configuring DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016.
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Find a reputable tutorial from the Microsoft website, Pluralsight, or YouTube.
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Follow the tutorial step-by-step, making sure to understand each step.
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Test your configuration to ensure that it is working properly.
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Configure DirectAccess Settings
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Reinforce your understanding of DirectAccess fundamentals by completing practice drills on configuring settings.
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Review DirectAccess setting options.
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Configure DirectAccess using Windows Server Manager.
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Configure DirectAccess using PowerShell.
Manage Out DirectAccess Clients Effectively
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Work on a project to develop effective strategies for managing and troubleshooting DirectAccess clients, ensuring optimal performance.
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Set up tools for remote management
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Create policies for client configuration and updates
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Establish a support process for remote clients
Create a Comprehensive Deployment Plan
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Solidify your understanding of DirectAccess deployment by creating a detailed plan outlining your strategy.
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Identify business requirements and deployment scope.
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Design DirectAccess infrastructure and components.
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Plan for security, monitoring, and management.
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Draft a detailed deployment timeline and budget.
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Document deployment plan for future reference.
Develop a DirectAccess Monitoring and Reporting System
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Create a comprehensive system to monitor and report on DirectAccess performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
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Performance Metrics
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Identify key performance indicators (KPIs)
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Choose monitoring tools and set up alerts
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Create a reporting dashboard.
Create a Test Plan
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Creating a Test Plan will test and solidify your understanding of DirectAccess infrastructure.
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Define the scope and objectives of your test plan.
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Identify the test cases that you will need to perform.
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Develop the test procedures that you will use.
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Execute the test cases and document the results.
Participate in DirectAccess Troubleshooting Challenges
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Engage in troubleshooting competitions or challenges to hone your problem-solving skills and deepen your understanding of DirectAccess.
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Troubleshooting Techniques
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Identify and join relevant challenges
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Analyze provided scenarios and troubleshoot
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Share solutions and collaborate with others
Build a Mini DirectAccess Test Environment
Show steps
Gain practical experience by setting up a small-scale DirectAccess test environment for hands-on experimentation.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Gather necessary hardware and software resources.
- Install and configure Windows Server.
- Configure DirectAccess and related services.
- Test and validate DirectAccess functionality.
- Document your setup and test results.
Implement DirectAccess Strong User Authentication
Show steps
Complete tutorials on implementing robust user authentication mechanisms for DirectAccess to enhance security.
Browse courses on
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Explore available authentication methods
- Set up certificate-based authentication
- Configure multi-factor authentication
Configure DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016
Show steps
Following a tutorial will enable you to refine and refresh your understanding of configuring DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find a reputable tutorial from the Microsoft website, Pluralsight, or YouTube.
- Follow the tutorial step-by-step, making sure to understand each step.
- Test your configuration to ensure that it is working properly.
Six other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all nine activities
Configure DirectAccess Settings
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding of DirectAccess fundamentals by completing practice drills on configuring settings.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review DirectAccess setting options.
- Configure DirectAccess using Windows Server Manager.
- Configure DirectAccess using PowerShell.
Manage Out DirectAccess Clients Effectively
Show steps
Work on a project to develop effective strategies for managing and troubleshooting DirectAccess clients, ensuring optimal performance.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Set up tools for remote management
- Create policies for client configuration and updates
- Establish a support process for remote clients
Create a Comprehensive Deployment Plan
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of DirectAccess deployment by creating a detailed plan outlining your strategy.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify business requirements and deployment scope.
- Design DirectAccess infrastructure and components.
- Plan for security, monitoring, and management.
- Draft a detailed deployment timeline and budget.
- Document deployment plan for future reference.
Develop a DirectAccess Monitoring and Reporting System
Show steps
Create a comprehensive system to monitor and report on DirectAccess performance, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
Browse courses on
Performance Metrics
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Choose monitoring tools and set up alerts
- Create a reporting dashboard.
Create a Test Plan
Show steps
Creating a Test Plan will test and solidify your understanding of DirectAccess infrastructure.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Define the scope and objectives of your test plan.
- Identify the test cases that you will need to perform.
- Develop the test procedures that you will use.
- Execute the test cases and document the results.
Participate in DirectAccess Troubleshooting Challenges
Show steps
Engage in troubleshooting competitions or challenges to hone your problem-solving skills and deepen your understanding of DirectAccess.
Browse courses on
Troubleshooting Techniques
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and join relevant challenges
- Analyze provided scenarios and troubleshoot
- Share solutions and collaborate with others
Career center
Learners who complete Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016 will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators manage and maintain computer systems, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Systems Administrator who wants to specialize in implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
Network Administrator
Network Administrator
Network Administrators manage all aspects of computer networks, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Network Administrator who wants to specialize in implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
Network Engineer
Network Engineer
Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Network Engineer who wants to specialize in implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
IT Manager
IT Manager
IT Managers oversee all aspects of IT, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an IT Manager who wants to make informed decisions about implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
Security Engineer
Security Engineer
Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer security systems, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Security Engineer who wants to specialize in implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
IT Consultant
IT Consultant
IT Consultants advise clients on how to improve their IT systems, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an IT Consultant who wants to specialize in advising clients on DirectAccess solutions.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design and implement cloud computing solutions, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Cloud Architect who wants to specialize in implementing and managing DirectAccess solutions.
IT Auditor
IT Auditor
IT Auditors assess the security and compliance of computer systems, including DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an IT Auditor who wants to specialize in auditing DirectAccess solutions.
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Analysts analyze data to identify trends and patterns, including data related to DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Data Analyst who wants to specialize in analyzing data related to DirectAccess solutions.
Database Administrator
Database Administrator
Database Administrators manage and maintain databases, including databases that store data related to DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Database Administrator who wants to specialize in managing databases related to DirectAccess solutions.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts identify and mitigate security risks, including risks related to DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an Information Security Analyst who wants to specialize in mitigating risks related to DirectAccess solutions.
Software Developer
Software Developer
Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software, including software that supports DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Software Developer who wants to specialize in developing software that supports DirectAccess solutions.
Web Developer
Web Developer
Web Developers design, develop, and maintain websites, including websites that provide access to DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for a Web Developer who wants to specialize in developing websites that provide access to DirectAccess solutions.
IT Project Manager
IT Project Manager
IT Project Managers plan and manage IT projects, including projects to implement and manage DirectAccess solutions. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an IT Project Manager who wants to specialize in managing projects to implement and manage DirectAccess solutions.
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialist
IT Support Specialists provide technical support to users, including users of DirectAccess. This course can help you build a foundation in DirectAccess, which can be useful for an IT Support Specialist who wants to specialize in providing support to users of DirectAccess solutions.
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Managing and Supporting DirectAccess with Windows Server 2016.
Serves as a comprehensive guide to planning, configuring, and managing DirectAccess in Windows Server 2016. It is particularly useful for individuals seeking more in-depth knowledge and practical guidance on implementing and maintaining a DirectAccess infrastructure.
Jeremy Moskowitz's book valuable resource for understanding how to troubleshoot Windows Server 2016.
If you need to scale and troubleshoot your DirectAccess implementation, you'll appreciate the performance tuning tips shared in William Stanek's book.
Provides a comprehensive guide to Network Access Protection (NAP) in Windows Server 2016. NAP security feature that helps to protect networks from unauthorized access by ensuring that only authorized devices and users can connect to the network.
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Provides a comprehensive guide to troubleshooting Windows Server 2016. It covers all aspects of troubleshooting, from diagnosing and resolving common problems to identifying and fixing more complex issues.
Focuses on network infrastructure security, including topics such as network monitoring, intrusion detection, and network security assessment. While not specific to DirectAccess, it provides a broad understanding of best practices and strategies for securing network infrastructure.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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Instructor
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Language
English
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