Before attending this course, students must have the following technical knowledge: Completed the Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification in Windows Server 2012. Understanding of on-premises virtualization technologies, including: virtual machines, virtual networking, and virtual hard disks (VHDs). Understanding of network configuration, including: TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), virtual private networks (VPNs), firewalls, and encryption technologies. Understanding of websites, including: how to create, configure, monitor and deploy a website on Internet Information Services (IIS). Understanding of Active Directory concepts, including: domains, forests, domain controllers, replication, Kerberos protocol, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Understanding of database concepts, including: tables, queries, Structured Query Language (SQL), and database schemas. Understanding of resilience and disaster recovery, including backup and restore operations.