MCSA 70-742 Cert Guide - Identity with Windows Server 2016 - Study guide for the exam

Aug 29, 2026

MCSA 70-742 Cert Guide: Identity with Windows Server 2016 provides exam-focused guidance for implementing and managing identity services on Windows Server 2016. It covers Active Directory Domain Services from installation and configuration through users, groups, and organizational units, then advances to authentication, account policies, and Active Directory maintenance. The book also details Group Policy concepts and configurations, certificate services, federation and access solutions, and final exam preparation, supported by structured learning sections and review materials.

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CategoryGeneral

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Pages563

Reading Time3 h 17 min

AccessFree to download

Contents at a Glance

Introduction

Part I: Installing and Configuring Active Directory Domain Services

Part II: Managing and Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services

Part III: Creating and Managing Group Policy

Part IV: Implementing Active Directory Certification Services

Part V: Implementing Identity Federation and Access Solutions

Part VI: Appendices

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FAQs

What exam is this guide designed for?

It is designed to provide information about the Microsoft MCSA 70-742 exam: Identity with Windows Server 2016.

Which major topics are included in the book?

The guide covers Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, Active Directory Certificate Services, and identity federation and access solutions, along with final preparation and appendices.

How does the book help you prepare for certification?

It presents structured instruction for fundamentals, configuration, and management tasks, and includes review elements such as quizzes and end-of-chapter review questions.

Aug 29, 2026

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