The MCSA 70-742 Cert Guide is the most comprehensive study guide available for certification candidates who want to pass Microsoft's 70-742 exam and successfully run Active Directory and Group Policy on Windows Server 2016 in production environments. With uniquely thorough coverage carefully mapped to the exam's objectives, it brings together all the information and insight you need to succeed on your MCSA 70-742: Identity with Windows Server 2016 exam. Coverage includes: Installing and configuring Active Directory Domain Services, including domain controllers, users, computers, groups, and OUs Managing and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, including configuration of service authentication and account policies, and challenges of complex enterprise environments Creating and managing Group Policy: objects, processing, setting, and preferences Implementing Active Directory Certification Services: installation, configuration, and management Implementing Identity Federation and Access Solutions, including Web Application Proxy and Rights Management Services From start to finish, this book is organized to help you focus your study time where you need the most help, so you can retain more, earn higher scores, and be more effective in your day-to-day work. Its features include: Pre-chapter Do I Know This Already (DIKTA) quizzes that help you assess your knowledge of each chapter's content and decide how much time to spend on each section Foundation Topics sections that thoroughly explain concepts and theory, and link them to real-world configurations and commands Key Topics icons that flag every figure, table, or list which you must absolutely understand and remember Chapter-ending Exam Preparation sections with even more exercises and troubleshooting scenarios