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Administering Windows Server

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    Install and configure Windows Server environments and using Server Core.
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    Manage identities, groups and storage, secure data with NTFS permissions and BitLocker. within Windows Server.
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    Configure essential network services like DNS, DHCP, and IIS.
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    Manage and secure data and servers using NTFS permissions, BitLocker and appropriate security controls.
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    Deploy and troubleshoot group policies.
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    Maintain server security and systems through monitoring updates and backups.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

Target Audience

Typically, candidates who are interested in attending this course include:

  • IT professionals who are relatively new to Windows Server administration and related technologies.
  • Service desk agents who need to extend their knowledge and experience with Windows server operating systems.
  • IT professionals who are experienced in other non-Microsoft technologies looking to cross-train on Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025.

Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of networking fundamentals.
  • Basic knowledge of server hardware.
  • Experience supporting and configuring Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11.
  • Additionally, students would benefit from having some previous Windows Server operating system experience.

Overview

This 5-day course is intended for information technology professionals, who have some knowledge and experience working with Windows operating systems, that want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to install, configure and administer Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 or Windows server 2025 in an existing Windows server environment

Outline

  • Module 1: Installing Windows Server
  • Module 2: Using administration tools
  • Module 3: Creating and managing identities
  • Module 4: Creating and managing groups
  • Module 5: Managing storage
  • Module 6: Configuring file security and network access
  • Module 7: Managing group policy
  • Module 8: Configuring network services
  • Module 9: Securing Windows Server
  • Module 10: Monitoring and maintaining Windows Server
Delivery method
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Virtual

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Digital

Course duration
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35 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

  • Digital icon

    Digital

Course duration
Duration icon

35 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working