Course Outline
Module 1: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 for Government
This module provides a detailed overview of the various editions of Windows Server 2012, installation options, optimal service and device configuration, and general post-installation configuration. These elements are crucial for ensuring the functionality and effectiveness of your Windows Server implementation in a government environment.
Lessons
- Windows Server Architecture.
- Installing Windows Server.
- Configuring Services.
- Configuring Devices and Device Drivers.
Lab: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the components and architecture of Windows Server.
- Install Windows Server 2012 in a government setting.
- Configure services to meet government requirements.
- Configure devices and device drivers for optimal performance.
Module 2: Implementing Storage in Windows Server for Government
This module introduces different storage technologies and discusses how to implement these solutions within the Windows Server environment. It also covers strategies for creating a resilient storage system to prevent unplanned downtime and data loss, which are critical for government operations.
Lessons
- Identifying Storage Technologies.
- Managing Disks and Volumes.
- Fault Tolerance.
Lab: Implementing Storage in Windows Server for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify a suitable storage technology for government needs.
- Manage storage within the Windows Server environment.
- Implement disk fault tolerance to ensure data integrity and availability.
Module 3: Understanding Network Infrastructure for Government
In this module, students will learn about fundamental network components and terminology, enabling them to select appropriate network components in specific government scenarios.
Lessons
- Network Architecture Standards.
- Local Area Networking.
- Wide Area Networking.
- Wireless Networking.
- Connecting to the Internet.
- Remote Access.
Lab: Selecting Network Infrastructure Components for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe physical network topologies and standards relevant to government operations.
- Define local area networks (LANs) in a government context.
- Define wide area networks (WANs) for government use.
- Describe wireless networking technologies suitable for government environments.
- Explain how to connect a network to the Internet securely for government purposes.
- Describe remote access technologies and their application in government settings.
Module 4: Connecting Network Components for Government
This module explores the functionality of low-level networking components, including switches and routers, and provides guidance on how to connect these components to enhance network functionality within a government setting.
Lessons
- Understanding the OSI Model.
- Understanding Media Types.
- Understanding Adapters, Hubs, and Switches.
- Understanding Routing.
Lab: Connecting Network Components for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the industry standard protocol model used in government networks.
- Describe wiring methodologies and standards applicable to government environments.
- Describe adapters, hubs, and switches suitable for government use.
- Describe routing technologies and protocols relevant to government networks.
Module 5: Implementing TCP/IP for Government
This module describes the requirements of a protocol stack and focuses on the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol stack, which is essential for government network operations.
Lessons
- Overview of TCP/IP.
- IPv4 Addressing.
- IPv6 Addressing.
- Name Resolution.
Lab: Implementing TCP/IP for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the functionality of the TCP/IP suite in a government context.
- Describe IPv4 addressing and its application in government networks.
- Configure an IPv4 network for government use.
- Describe IPv6 addressing and transition strategies for government environments.
- Describe the various name resolution methods used by TCP/IP hosts in a government setting.
Module 6: Implementing Windows Server Roles for Government
This module explains the functional requirements of a server computer in a government context and how to select and deploy appropriate server roles to support these requirements.
Lessons
- Role-Based Deployment.
- Deploying Role-Specific Services.
- Considerations for Provisioning Roles.
Lab: Implementing Server Roles for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe role-based deployment in a government setting.
- Deploy role-specific servers to meet government needs.
- Describe deployment options for server roles in a government environment.
Module 7: Implementing Active Directory for Government
This module explains how Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) functions as a directory service, storing information about objects on a network and making this information available to users and network administrators in a government setting.
Lessons
- Introducing Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
- Implementing AD DS.
- Managing Users, Groups, and Computers.
- Implementing Group Policy.
Lab: Implementing AD DS for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental features of AD DS in a government context.
- Implement AD DS to support government operations.
- Implement organizational units (OUs) for managing groups and objects in a government environment.
- Configure client computers centrally with group policy objects (GPOs) for government use.
Module 8: Implementing IT Security Layers for Government
This module explains how, in addition to file and share permissions, data encryption can be used to restrict data access in a government setting.
Lessons
- Overview of Defense-in-Depth.
- Physical Security.
- Internet Security.
Lab: Implementing IT Security Layers for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the risks posed by connecting to the Internet in a government context.
- Describe possible mitigations to these risks for government operations.
- Describe the Windows Server components and features that can help provide internet security for government networks.
Module 9: Implementing Security in Windows Server for Government
This module reviews the tools and concepts available for implementing security within a Microsoft Windows infrastructure, specifically tailored for government use.
Lessons
- Overview of Windows Security.
- Securing Files and Folders.
- Implementing Encryption.
Lab: Implementing Windows Security for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Describe the Windows Server features that help improve network security in a government setting.
- Explain how to secure files and folders in the Windows Server environment for government use.
- Explain how to use Windows Server encryption features to secure access to resources in a government context.
Module 10: Implementing Network Security for Government
This module explains possible threats when connecting computers to a network, how to identify them, and how to implement appropriate Windows network security features to mitigate these threats in a government setting.
Lessons
- Overview of Network Security.
- Implementing Firewalls.
- Internet Protocol Security (IPsec).
Lab: Implementing Network Security for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Identify network-based security threats in a government context.
- Implement Windows Firewall to secure Windows hosts in a government setting.
- Explain how to enforce corporate compliance for government networks.
Module 11: Implementing Security Software for Government
This module explains how an information technology (IT) administrator can account for and mitigate the risks of malicious code, unauthorized use, and data theft in a government environment.
Lessons
- Client Software Protection Features.
- E-Mail Protection.
- Server Protection.
Lab: Implementing Security Software for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement Windows Server technologies and features to improve client security in a government setting.
- Describe security threats posed by e-mail and how to reduce these threats in a government context.
- Explain how to improve server security using Windows Server security analysis and hardening tools for government use.
Module 12: Monitoring Server Performance for Government
This module discusses the importance of monitoring server performance to ensure efficient operation and optimal use of available resources in a government setting. It also covers performance monitoring tools to identify components that require tuning and troubleshooting, thereby improving server efficiency.
Lessons
- Event Logging.
- Performance Monitoring.
Lab: Monitoring Server Performance for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use the Event Viewer to identify and interpret Windows Logs and Application and Services Logs in a government context.
- Measure system resource usage and identify component bottlenecks in a government environment.
Module 13: Maintaining Windows Server for Government
This module explains the importance of system updates, how to troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process, and how to implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability in a government setting.
Lessons
- Troubleshooting Windows Server Startup.
- Server Availability and Data Recovery.
- Applying Updates to Windows Server.
- Troubleshooting Windows Server.
Lab: Maintaining Windows Server for Government
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Troubleshoot the Windows Server boot process in a government environment.
- Implement high availability and recovery technologies to improve system availability for government operations.
- Explain the importance of system updates in a government context.
- Implement an appropriate troubleshooting methodology to resolve problems with Windows Server in a government setting.
Requirements
Before participating in this course, participants must possess:
- A foundational understanding of general computing principles.
- Prior experience working with Windows Client operating systems, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8, for government operations.
Testimonials (3)
The teaching style was very good.
Juma Shekuwe - TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY
Course - Windows Server 2019 Administration (authorized training course WS 011T00)
Interactivity, the trainer was willing to help and explain in areas that were difficult. I felt like the training was really useful for me
Lewis Johnson - Swift Group Ltd
Course - Windows Server 2016
The environment is very very good
