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Course Outline
Installation and Environment Preparation
- Installation of Windows Server 2022 for government environments
- Management with Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center for efficient operations
- Best practices for on-premise environments to ensure security and compliance
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Domain installation and configuration for robust governance
- Management of users, groups, and organizational units (OUs) for enhanced control
- Advanced Group Policy Objects (GPOs): creation, application, and troubleshooting to ensure policy compliance
- Sites, services, and replication between domain controllers for seamless operations
- Auditing and logging for accountability and security
Network Services
- DNS: zones, forwarders, and integration with Active Directory for reliable name resolution
- DHCP: scopes, reservations, options, and failover for consistent network configuration
- Network Policy and Access Services (NPAS): authentication, network policies, and access control to secure network resources
File and Print Services
- File Server: NTFS permissions, sharing, and auditing for data security
- File Server Resource Manager (FSRM): quotas, file screening, and reporting to manage storage efficiently
- Distributed File System (DFS) Namespace and Replication for distributed environments
- Print services and centralized management for streamlined operations
Virtualization and Hyper-V
- Installation and configuration of Hyper-V for government data centers
- Standard and Datacenter licensing options to meet various needs
- Creation of virtual machines (VMs), virtual switches, and checkpoints for flexible deployment
- Nested virtualization, VM backups, and best practices for secure and reliable operations
- Migration of VMs from other hypervisors (XCP-ng, XenServer) to Hyper-V for government environments
High Availability
- Failover Clustering: installation, configuration, and validation to ensure continuous service availability
- Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for scalable and resilient storage solutions
- Internal load balancing (NLB) to distribute network traffic efficiently
Remote Access Services
- VPN, DirectAccess, and RADIUS configuration for secure remote access for government employees
- Windows Firewall with advanced rules to protect against unauthorized access
Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
- Installation and configuration of RDS (session host, gateway, web access) for remote work capabilities
- RDS licensing management (CALs) to ensure compliance
- Publishing applications and desktops via RDS for flexible access
- User group setup, redirection, and security configurations to enhance user experience and data protection
Certificate Services (AD CS)
- Installation and configuration of Certificate Authority (CA) for secure authentication and communication
- Certificate templates and auto-enrollment for streamlined certificate management
- Certificates for authentication, digital signing, and encryption to enhance security
- Integration with RDS, IIS, and VPN for comprehensive security solutions
- Revocation and Certificate Revocation List (CRL) management to maintain trust in certificates
Application and Update Services
- IIS: site/application installation and publishing for web-based services
- Integration with SSL certificates to ensure secure communication
- Distribution and update management for timely software updates
- Windows Autopatch and Microsoft Intune for automated patching and management
Backup, Recovery, and Monitoring
- Windows Server Backup: scheduling and granular restore to protect critical data
- Recovery of domain controllers, data, and settings to minimize downtime
- Monitoring with Event Viewer and Performance Monitor for proactive issue resolution
- Introduction to Windows Admin Center for centralized management of server environments
Hands-on Labs and Practical Activities
- Build a fully functioning AD DS environment with DNS, DHCP, and GPOs for government operations
- Configure and deploy advanced GPOs for auditing, application deployment, and access control to enhance security and compliance
- Set up centralized logging and log forwarding using Event Viewer and group policy for better monitoring and reporting
- Deploy and test digital certificates for secure access and communication in government networks
- Simulate RDS deployment with session hosts and published applications to support remote work
- Create and validate a failover cluster using Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for high availability in government data centers
- Publish an internal site with HTTPS and GPO-restricted access to ensure secure information sharing
- Simulate system failures (AD, DHCP, File Server) and perform full recovery procedures to test disaster response plans
- Verify proper configuration of Sites and Services for replication and authentication to maintain network integrity
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental networking and IT infrastructure concepts for government operations
- Experience utilizing Windows operating systems in a professional setting
- Familiarity with IT administration tools and command-line interfaces
Audience
- System administrators
- IT infrastructure professionals
- Network and server engineers
21 Hours
Testimonials (4)
It was done at our pace, speeding through areas we know, while slowing down and giving more information where we needed.
Kevin Stanley - Chugachmiut
Course - Windows Server 2022 for System Administrators
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
