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 Duration 35 hours

Course Outline

Module 1: Overview of Windows Server Administration

  • Introduction to the principles and tools essential for administering Windows Server
  • Introduction to Windows Server 2019
  • Fundamentals of Windows Server Core

Module 2: Identity Services within Windows Server

  • Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Deployment of Windows Server domain controllers
  • Introduction to Azure Active Directory
  • Implementation of Group Policy frameworks
  • Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services

Module 3: Network Infrastructure Services in Windows Server

  • Deployment and administration of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
  • Deployment and administration of Domain Name System (DNS) services
  • Deployment and administration of IP Address Management (IPAM)

Module 4: File Server and Storage Management in Windows Server

  • Management of volumes and file systems in Windows Server
  • Implementation of file sharing mechanisms in Windows Server
  • Implementation of Storage Spaces in Windows Server
  • Implementation of Data Deduplication features
  • Implementation of Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)
  • Deployment of the Distributed File System (DFS)

Module 5: Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers in Windows Server

  • Hyper-V platform in Windows Server
  • Configuration of virtual machines
  • Security measures for virtualization in Windows Server
  • Container technologies in Windows Server
  • Introduction to Kubernetes

Module 6: High Availability in Windows Server

  • Planning strategies for failover clustering implementation
  • Creation and configuration of failover clusters
  • Overview of stretch clusters
  • High availability and disaster recovery solutions utilizing Hyper-V virtual machines

Module 7: Disaster Recovery in Windows Server

  • Hyper-V Replica technology
  • Backup and restore infrastructure within Windows Server

Module 8: Windows Server Security

  • Protection of credentials and privileged access in Windows Server
  • Hardening procedures for Windows Server
  • Just Enough Administration (JEA) in Windows Server
  • Security measures and analysis of Server Message Block (SMB) traffic
  • Update management for Windows Server

Module 9: Remote Desktop Services in Windows Server

  • Overview of Remote Desktop Services
  • Configuration of session-based desktop deployments
  • Overview of personal and pooled virtual desktop environments

Module 10: Remote Access and Web Services in Windows Server

  • Overview of Remote Access Service (RAS) in Windows Server
  • Implementation of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Implementation of Network Policy Server (NPS)
  • Implementation of Always On VPN
  • Implementation of Web Server role in Windows Server

Module 11: Monitoring, Performance, and Troubleshooting

  • Overview of monitoring tools for Windows Server
  • Utilization of Performance Monitor
  • Analysis of event logs for troubleshooting purposes

Module 12: Upgrade and Migration in Windows Server

  • Migration of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
  • Utilization of Storage Migration Service
  • Tools for Windows Server migration

Requirements

  • Familiarity with and practical experience regarding Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
  • Familiarity with and practical experience regarding Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts and technologies in Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2016.
  • Practical experience and a solid understanding of core networking technologies, including IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft Hyper-V and a working knowledge of basic server virtualization concepts.
  • Awareness of foundational security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Windows client operating systems, such as Windows 8, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
  • Basic proficiency with Windows PowerShell.

Audience

This curriculum is intended for Information Technology (IT) professionals with working experience in Windows Server who seek a comprehensive five-day course covering core administration components and technologies in Windows Server 2019. It also serves server administrators from previous Windows Server versions who require updated knowledge and skills pertaining to Windows Server 2019. Furthermore, the course provides preparatory material for individuals seeking to pass examinations related to Windows Server and is suitable for service desk personnel aiming to transition into server maintenance roles, particularly within government contexts.

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