Course Outline

Installation and Environment Preparation

  • Installation of Windows Server 2022 for government environments
  • Management using Server Manager, PowerShell, and Windows Admin Center
  • Best practices for on-premise deployments in the public sector

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

  • Domain installation and configuration for government operations
  • Management of users, groups, and organizational units (OUs)
  • Advanced Group Policy Objects (GPOs) – creation, application, and troubleshooting
  • Sites, services, and replication between domain controllers
  • Auditing and logging for compliance and security

Network Services

  • DNS: zones, forwarders, integration with Active Directory
  • DHCP: scopes, reservations, options, failover configurations
  • NPAS: authentication, network policies, and access control for secure government networks

File and Print Services

  • File Server: NTFS permissions, sharing, auditing for enhanced security
  • File Server Resource Manager (FSRM): quotas, file screening, and reporting
  • Distributed File System (DFS) – Namespace and Replication
  • Print services and centralized management for government offices

Virtualization and Hyper-V

  • Installation and configuration of Hyper-V for government use
  • Standard and Datacenter licensing options for public sector organizations
  • Creation of virtual machines (VMs), virtual switches, checkpoints
  • Nested virtualization, VM backups, and best practices for government environments
  • Migration of VMs from other hypervisors (XCP-ng, XenServer)

High Availability

  • Failover Clustering: installation, configuration, validation for government systems
  • Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) for resilient storage solutions
  • Internal load balancing (NLB) to ensure continuous operations

Remote Access Services

  • Configuration of VPN, DirectAccess, and RADIUS for secure remote access
  • Secure remote access for government employees
  • Windows Firewall with advanced rules for enhanced security

Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

  • Installation and configuration of RDS (session host, gateway, web access) for government use
  • RDS licensing management (CALs) for public sector organizations
  • Publishing applications and desktops via RDS for efficient resource utilization
  • User group setup, redirection, and security measures for government users

Certificate Services (AD CS)

  • Installation and configuration of Certificate Authority (CA) for secure government operations
  • Certificate templates and auto-enrollment for streamlined 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 for compliance

Application and Update Services

  • IIS: site/application installation and publishing for government websites
  • Integration with SSL certificates for secure communications
  • Distribution and update management for public sector applications
  • Windows Autopatch and Microsoft Intune for automated updates and maintenance

Backup, Recovery, and Monitoring

  • Windows Server Backup: scheduling and granular restore capabilities for government data
  • Recovery of domain controllers, data, and settings to ensure business continuity
  • Monitoring with Event Viewer and Performance Monitor for proactive system health checks
  • Introduction to Windows Admin Center for centralized management of government IT infrastructure

Hands-on Labs and Practical Activities

  • Build a fully functioning AD DS environment with DNS, DHCP, and GPOs for government use
  • Configure and deploy advanced GPOs for auditing, application deployment, and access control in public sector environments
  • Set up centralized logging and log forwarding using Event Viewer and group policy for enhanced visibility
  • Deploy and test digital certificates for secure access and communication within government networks
  • Simulate RDS deployment with session hosts and published applications for efficient resource management
  • Create and validate a failover cluster using Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) to ensure high availability in government systems
  • Publish an internal site with HTTPS and GPO-restricted access for secure information sharing
  • Simulate system failures (AD, DHCP, File Server) and perform full recovery procedures to maintain operational integrity
  • Verify proper configuration of Sites and Services for replication and authentication in government environments

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of fundamental networking and IT infrastructure concepts for government
  • Experience using Windows operating systems in a professional environment
  • Familiarity with IT administration tools and command-line interfaces

Audience

  • System administrators
  • IT infrastructure professionals
  • Network and server engineers
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