Windows Server Administering Course - M55371C
This course is primarily designed for IT professionals with experience with Windows Server. It is intended for professionals responsible for managing identity, networking, storage, and computing using Windows Server, who need to understand the scenarios, requirements, and options available and applicable to Windows Server. The course teaches IT professionals the fundamental administrative skills needed to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations.
This course and labs have been updated to Server 2025 and Windows 11 24H2
Windows Server Course - Server Administration - Advanced IT Infrastructure - Virtualization and Storage - System Security and Recovery - Enterprise Network Administration
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This course is intended for IT professionals with experience in Windows Server who are looking for a five-day course that covers the core components and technologies of Windows Server administration. It also helps server administrators of previous versions of Windows Server update their knowledge and skills. It can also help those looking for preparation materials to pass Windows Server-related exams. It is also intended for those in technical support roles who want to transition into server maintenance.
Training objectives
This course is designed to provide comprehensive training in Windows Server 2022 administration. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Manage Windows Server 2022 and earlier versions.
- Configure and manage network services.
- Implement and manage virtualization services.
- Configure and maintain security services.
- Manage high availability and disaster recovery.
- Apply modern management techniques in business environments.
- Use hands-on labs to strengthen technical knowledge.
- Prepare for official Microsoft certifications.
Administering Windows Server Course Content
Module 1: Windows Server Administration Overview
This module describes how to distinguish between different editions of Windows Server and deployment, maintenance, and activation techniques. It also introduces Windows Server Core and compares it to the Desktop Experience version. It describes tools and concepts for Windows Server administration, such as Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, and privilege delegation.
Module 1 Lessons
- Introducing Windows Server
- Windows Server Core Overview
- Overview of Windows Server administration principles and tools
Lab: Deploying and Configuring Windows Server
- Deploying and configuring Server Core
- Implementing and using remote server administration
After completing module 1, students will be able to:
- Describe Windows Server as well as techniques for its implementation, maintenance, and activation.
- Describes Windows Server Core, its specific features, and how to manage it.
Module 2: Identity Services in Windows Server
This module introduces identity services and describes Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a Windows Server environment. It describes how to deploy domain controllers in AD DS, as well as Microsoft Login ID and the benefits of integrating Microsoft Login ID with AD DS. It also covers the basics of Group Policy and how to configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in a domain environment. Finally, it describes the role of Active Directory Certificate Services and its use.
Lessons for module 2
- AD DS Overview
- Deploying Windows Server Domain Controllers
- Overview of Microsoft Sign in ID
- Implementing Group Policy
- Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services
Lab: Implementing Identity Services and Group Policies
- Deploying a new domain controller on Server Core
- Group Policy Settings
- Implementation and use of certification services
- Explain the basics of Group Policy and configure GPOs in a domain environment
- Describe the role of Active Directory Certificate Services and the use of certificates
After completing module 2, students will be able to:
- Describe AD DS in a Windows Server environment.
- Deploy domain controllers in AD DS.
- Describes Entra ID and the benefits of integrating Entra ID with AD DS.
Module 3: Network Infrastructure Services in Windows Server
This module describes how to implement basic network infrastructure services in Windows Server. It explains how to implement, configure, and manage DNS and IPAM. It also describes how to use Remote Access Services.
Lessons for module 3
- DHCP Implementation and Administration
- DNS Service Implementation and Management
- IPAM Implementation and Management
- Remote Access Services in Windows Server
Lab: Deploying and Configuring Network Infrastructure Services in Windows Server
- DHCP Implementation and Configuration
- DNS Implementation and Configuration
- Implementing a Web Application Proxy
After completing module 3, students will be able to:
- Describe, implement, and configure the DHCP service.
- Implement, configure, and manage DNS.
- Describe, implement and manage IPAM.
Module 4: File Servers and Storage Management in Windows Server
This module describes how to configure file and storage servers in Windows Server. It covers file sharing and implementing Storage Spaces technology. It describes how to implement data deduplication and iSCSI-based storage in Windows Server, and finally, how to implement DFS.
Lessons for module 4
- Volumes and File Systems in Windows Server
- Implementing Sharing in Windows Server
- Deploying Storage Spaces in Windows Server
- Implementing data deduplication
- Implementing iSCSI
- Implementing a distributed file system
Lab: Implementing Storage Solutions on Windows Server
- Implementing data deduplication
- Configuring iSCSI Storage
- Setting up redundant storage spaces
- Implementing Direct Storage Spaces
After completing module 4, students will be able to:
- Implementing Sharing in Windows Server
- Implement storage space technology
- Implement data deduplication functionality
- Implement iSCSI-based storage
- Implement and manage the distributed file system (DFS)
Module 5: Hyper-V and Container Virtualization in Windows Server
This module describes how to deploy and configure Hyper-V virtual machines and containers. It covers key Hyper-V features in Windows Server, describes virtual machine configuration, and how to configure virtual machines in Hyper-V. It also covers security technologies used with virtualization, such as shielded virtual machines, the Host Guardian Service, administrator trust certification, TPM, and KPS.
Lessons for module 5
- Hyper-V on Windows Server
- Virtual Machine Configuration
- Securing Virtualization in Windows Server
- Containers in Windows Server
- Kubernetes Overview
Lab: Deploying and Configuring Virtualization in Windows Server
- Creating and configuring virtual machines
- Installing and configuring containers
After completing module 5, students will be able to:
- Describes the key features of Hyper-V in Windows Server.
- Describe virtual machine configuration and deploy and configure virtual machines in Hyper-V.
- Explain the use of security technologies for virtualization.
- Describe and implement containers on Windows Server.
- Explain the use of Kubernetes on Windows.
Module 6: High Availability in Windows Server
This module describes current high availability technologies in Windows Server. It describes failover clustering and considerations for its implementation, as well as its creation and configuration. It also explains stretched clusters and options for achieving high availability with Hyper-V virtual machines.
Lessons for module 6
- Planning for Failover Cluster Deployment
- Creating and configuring a failover cluster
- Stretching Groups Overview
- High availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines
Lab: Implementing Failover Clusters
- Configuring storage and creating a cluster
- Implementing and configuring a high-availability file server
- Validation of the High Availability File Server Implementation
After completing module 6, students will be able to:
- Describe failover clustering and considerations for implementing it.
- Create and configure failover clusters.
- Describe the stretching groups.
- Describes options for achieving high availability with Hyper-V virtual machines.
Module 7: Disaster Recovery in Windows Server
This module describes disaster recovery technologies in Windows Server and how to implement them. It explains how to configure and use Hyper-V Replica and describes Azure Site Recovery. It also explains how to implement Windows Server backups and describes the Azure Backup service.
Lessons for module 7
- Hyper-V Replica
- Backup and restore infrastructure in Windows Server
Lab: Implementing Hyper-V Replicas and Windows Server Backups
- Implementing Hyper-V Replication
- Implementing backup and restore with Windows Server Backup
After completing module 7, students will be able to:
- Describe and implement Hyper-V Replication.
- Describes Azure Site Recovery.
- Describe and implement Windows Server backup.
- Describes the Azure Backup service.
Module 8: Windows Server Security
This module describes the security features of Windows Server and how to implement them. The module covers the credentials used in Windows Server and explains how to implement privileged access protection. In addition to describing methods and technologies for strengthening Windows Server security, the module explains how to configure Just Enough Administration (JEA) and how to secure SMB traffic. Finally, the module covers Windows Update and its deployment and management options.
Lessons for module 8
- Credentials and privileged access protection
- Hardening Windows Server
- JEA on Windows Server
- Security baselines
- SMB traffic protection and analysis
- Managing Windows Server Updates
Lab: Configuring Security in Windows Server
- Credential Guard Configuration
- Locating problematic accounts
- Implementation of LAPS
After completing module 8, students will be able to:
- Describes the credentials used in Windows Server.
- Explain how to implement privileged access protection.
- Describe methods and technologies to strengthen security in Windows Server.
- Describe and configure Just Enough Administration (JEA).
- Secure SMB traffic on Windows Server.
- Describes Windows Update and its deployment and management options.
Module 9: RDS on Windows Server
This module describes the key features of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in Windows Server. The module explains how to implement session-based desktops and describes personal and cluster virtual desktops.
Module 9 Lessons
- RDS Overview
- Setting up a session-based desktop deployment
- Overview of personal and pooled virtual desktops
Lab: Deploying RDS on Windows Server
- RDS Implementation
- Configuring session collection settings and using RDC
- Setting up a virtual desktop template
After completing module 9, students will be able to:
- Describe Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Windows Server.
- Describe and implement session-based desktops.
- Describe personal and pooled virtual desktops.
Module 10: Remote Access and Web Services in Windows Server
This module describes how to implement virtual private networks (VPNs), Network Policy Server (NPS), and Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS). It describes always-on VPN functionality, as well as configuring NPS and Web Server (IIS) on Windows Server.
Lessons for module 10
- VPN Implementation
- Implementing an always-on VPN
- NPS Implementation
- Deploying a Web Server on Windows Server
Lab: Deploying Network Workloads
- Implementing VPN on Windows Server
- Web server deployment and configuration
After completing module 10, students will be able to:
- Describes VPN options in Windows Server.
- Describes the functionality of Always On VPN.
- Describe and configure NPS.
- Describe and configure the web server (IIS).
Module 11: Server and Performance Monitoring in Windows Server
This module describes how to implement service and performance monitoring and troubleshooting in Windows Server. The module highlights monitoring tools and describes how to monitor performance, including event logging, and how to perform event log monitoring for troubleshooting.
Module 11 Lessons
- Overview of Windows Server Monitoring Tools
- Using Performance Monitor
- Monitoring event logs for troubleshooting
Lab: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Windows Server
- Establish a performance baseline
- Identify the source of a performance problem
- Identify the source of a performance problem
- Identify the source of a performance problem
- Describe monitoring tools in Windows Server.
- Describe performance monitoring and its use in Windows Server.
- Describe event logging and perform event log monitoring for troubleshooting purposes.
Module 12: Upgrade and Migration in Windows Server
This module describes how to perform upgrades and migrations for AD DS, storage, and Windows Server. It covers tools for migrating to AD DS, the Storage Migration Service, and finally, Windows Server migration tools and their usage scenarios.
Lessons for module 12
- AD DS Migration
- Storage Migration Service
- Windows Server Migration Tools
Lab: Migrating Server Workloads
- Implementing the storage migration service
After completing module 12, students will be able to:
- Describes the tools to use for AD DS migration.
- Describes the storage migration service.
- Describe Windows Server migration tools and their usage scenarios.
Prerequisites
Previous experience with Windows Server 2012 or later.
Basic knowledge in:
- Systems administration.
- Infrastructure networks and services.
- Virtualization and storage.
Language
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Course: English
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Labs: English
