Master Windows Server administration from setup to advanced configuration. Gain practical skills in installation, networking, user management, and scripting, preparing you for real-world IT challenges.
Key Features
- Complete Windows Server coverage: setup, management, security, and advanced configurations
- Hands-on virtual labs for safe,real-world practice in Windows Server installation and administration
- Detailed Active Directory and DNS management for secure, scalable server environments
Book Description
This course offers a comprehensive journey through Windows Server administration, guiding you from core concepts to advanced configuration and management. Starting with an overview of Microsoft Windows, you'll learn the differences between major operating systems and set up a virtual lab environment using Oracle VirtualBox. This lab enables you to safely practice essential tasks, including Windows Server installation and basic system configuration.
Moving deeper, the course covers user account management, role elevation, system resource monitoring, and daily maintenance routines. You'll gain experience with key administrative tools like the Server Manager Dashboard and control panel utilities, making it easy to monitor and troubleshoot server environments. Through hands-on exercises, you'll build confidence in applying real-world skills.
In the advanced modules, explore Active Directory, DNS, group policy, and network configurations critical to enterprise environments. Additional scripting training with PowerShell prepares you to automate tasks, ensuring smooth server operations. By the end, you'll have a robust skill set in Windows Server administration, ready to excel in IT roles.
What you will learn
- Configure and manage Windows Server environments
- Implement effective user account and role management
- Execute Windows-based scripts for task automation
- Set up and manage Active Directory, DNS, and domain controllers
- Configure network settings, security updates, and storage solutions
- Perform routine server maintenance and troubleshooting
Who this book is for
This course is designed for aspiring and current IT professionals, system administrators, and network engineers looking to enhance their skills in Windows Server management. Basic knowledge of computers and operating systems is recommended, but no prior experience in server administration is required.
