Administering Windows Server

Module 1: Installing Windows Server

• Compare Windows Server editions.
• Identify hardware requirements.
• Performing clean installations.
• Complete initial configuration tasks.
• Upgrading and migrating.
• Configuring server core.
• Adding roles and features.
• Windows server activation models.

Module 2: Using administration tools

• Manage servers with server manager.
• Manage servers with the Windows Admin Center.
• Installing Remote Server Administration Tools.
• Configuring and using remote desktop.
• Introduction to Windows PowerShell.
• Secure administration with least privilege.

Module 3: Creating and managing identities

• Understanding identities and identity management.
• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services.
• Identifying active Directory components.
• Deploying domain controllers.
• Overview of Entra ID and hybrid identity.
• Creating and managing user accounts in Active Directory.
• Using the recycle bin.
• Managing computer accounts.
• Understanding managed service accounts.
• Delegating administration.

Module 4: Creating and managing groups

• Overview of groups and group scopes.
• Understanding default groups.
• Using special identities.
• Best practices for group management.

Module 5: Managing storage

• Initialise and partition disks.
• GPT architecture.
• Overview of secure boot and trusted boot.
• Compare file systems.
• Maintaining disks and volumes.
• Overview of network and cloud storage.
• Overview of storage spaces.

Module 6: Configuring file security and network access

• Securing file systems with NTFS permissions.
• Providing network access to data using shared folders.
• Understanding administrative shares.
• Configuring SMB signing and encryption.
• Enabling quotas and file screens using FSRM.

Module 7: Managing group policy

• Overview of group policy.
• Creating group policy objects.
• Applying group policies.
• Understanding security filters.
• Configuring settings using policies and preferences.
• Administering group policy objects.
• Deploying administrative templates.
• Group policy reporting and troubleshooting.

Module 8: Configuring network services

• Administering the DHCP role.
• Creating and managing DHCP scopes.
• Understanding the role of DNS.
• Administering the DNS role.
• Creating and managing DNS zones.
• Enable DNS forwarding.
• Install and configure the Web server role.
• Managing web site properties.

Module 9: Securing Windows Server

• Configuring password and account lockout policies.
• Creating and assigning fine grained password policies.
• Using Windows LAPS to secure local accounts.
• Understanding encryption.
• Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services.
• Deploying trusted certificates.
• Protecting data with BitLocker.
• Configuring windows firewall with advanced security.
• Deploying IPSec with connection security rules.

Module 10: Monitoring and maintaining Windows Server

• Configuring and deploying updates.
• Auditing Windows server.
• Managing event logs.
• Monitoring background services.
• Scheduling tasks.
• Backing up and restoring core service data.

Exams and Assessments

There are no formal exams included in this course. Participants will complete interactive labs and knowledge checks to reinforce learning outcomes.

Hands-On Learning

This course includes:

• Hands-on labs to apply key concepts in a real-world environment.

• Guided exercises demonstrating and reinforcing configuration, setup and administration.

• Instructor-led discussions and scenarios to develop skills and understanding.