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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
21 Hours
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