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Identity with Windows Server 2016: Microsoft 70-742 MCSA Exam Guide

By : Vladimir Stefanovic, Sasha Kranjac
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Identity with Windows Server 2016: Microsoft 70-742 MCSA Exam Guide

By: Vladimir Stefanovic, Sasha Kranjac

Overview of this book

MCSA: Windows Server 2016 certification is one of the most sought-after certifications for IT professionals, which includes working with Windows Server and performing administrative tasks around it. This book is aimed at the 70-742 certification and is part of Packt's three-book series on MCSA Windows Server 2016 certification, which covers Exam 70-740, Exam 70-741, and Exam 70-742. This exam guide covers the exam objectives for the 70-742 Identity with Windows Server 2016 exam. It starts with installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), managing and maintaining AD DS objects and advanced configurations, configuring Group Policy, Active Directory Certificate Services, and Active Directory Federation Services and Rights Management. At the end of each chapter, convenient test questions will help you in preparing for the certification in a practical manner. By the end of this book, you will be able to develop the knowledge and skills needed to complete MCSA Exam 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 with confidence.
Table of Contents (7 chapters)

Installing and configuring Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Due to the importance of federated identity in the modern world, it is vital to know how to implement, configure, and manage AD FS in Windows Server 2016. This section will cover some important aspects of AD FS management.

AD FS overview

AD FS is the default identity framework in Windows Server 2016. It allows you to establish trusts and share resources beyond AD DS boundaries. AD FS is compatible with common web service standards and can be used in various different scenarios. The identity federation service allows you to provide complete authentication mechanisms (identification, authentication, and authorization) beyond organizational boundaries. If...