What Can You Achieve with This Training?

Build the skills to deploy, administer, secure, and troubleshoot Windows Server across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Manage identity services through Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), domain controllers, user accounts, and Group Policy.
Configure Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines to support virtualization, remote administration, and high availability.
Simplify server administration and automate repetitive tasks with PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, and Azure Arc.
Improve the reliability of Windows Server environments by managing networking, storage, file services, and security policies.
Support monitoring, updates, and security management with Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

The Administer Windows Server Training is a comprehensive technical course designed to develop the skills required to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

The programme covers the core responsibilities of Windows Server administration, including identity management, virtualization, networking, storage, security, and monitoring.

The identity management modules focus on Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), domain controllers, FSMO roles, Active Directory objects, and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Participants also explore hybrid identity configurations involving Windows Server.

Server administration and automation topics introduce tools such as Windows Admin Center, Windows PowerShell, Azure Arc, and Azure Automation. The course examines remote administration, secure management practices, and automation of virtual machine configuration.

Participants also explore Hyper-V and Azure IaaS virtual machines, DNS, DHCP, IP address management, file servers, and advanced storage technologies. Security-related topics include protecting Windows Server workloads and enforcing virtual machine security settings through Azure Machine Configuration.

The course is designed to help IT professionals manage Windows Server infrastructure consistently, securely, and efficiently across different deployment environments.

Exams and Assessments

The AZ-802 examination is available separately from the training course.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.

Prerequisites

Participants should have experience administering Windows Server and be familiar with the following technologies:

Windows Admin Center
Hyper-V
Windows PowerShell
Azure Arc
Azure Monitor
Azure Update Manager
Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for Windows Server administrators responsible for deploying, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows Server workloads in on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

It is particularly relevant to professionals working in:

Identity and access management
Server and virtualization infrastructure
Networking and storage services
Security and compliance
System monitoring and troubleshooting

The course is also suitable for Windows Server professionals who collaborate with infrastructure architects, administrators, and engineers.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Deploy, administer, and secure Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Manage Active Directory Domain Services, configure domain controllers, and administer FSMO roles.
Create and manage Active Directory objects, Group Policy Objects, and hybrid identity configurations.
Perform server administration tasks using Windows Admin Center and PowerShell.
Manage remote systems with PowerShell Remoting and automate Azure IaaS virtual machine configuration.
Administer hybrid workloads through Azure Arc and support update management with tools such as Azure Update Manager.
Configure and manage Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines, including security, scalability, and high-availability capabilities.
Deploy and administer DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, routing, and IPAM services.
Manage file servers and storage technologies, including Storage Spaces, Storage Spaces Direct, Data Deduplication, iSCSI, and Storage Replica.
Enforce virtual machine security settings through Azure Machine Configuration.
Strengthen Windows Server security configurations and apply relevant security policies.
Support monitoring, security assessment, and troubleshooting with tools such as Azure Monitor and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Training Outline

1. Active Directory Domain Services and Identity Management

Deploying and administering Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain controllers
Deploying and managing Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure
Managing AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
Creating, configuring, and administering Active Directory objects
Implementing hybrid identity with Windows Server
Creating and configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory

2. Windows Server Administration Tools and Secure Administration

Exploring Windows Server administration tools and their capabilities
Understanding Just Enough Administration (JEA) in Windows Server
Applying secure Windows Server administration practices

3. Remote Management and Automation

Using advanced Windows PowerShell Remoting techniques
Managing individual and multiple computers through PowerShell Remoting
Remotely administering Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Automating the configuration of Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Exploring Azure Automation in connection with DevOps practices

4. Hybrid Management and Updates

Managing hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
Administering Azure updates and related update processes

5. Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Management

Configuring and administering Hyper-V virtual machines
Configuring and managing the Hyper-V platform
Applying security measures to Hyper-V workloads
Implementing high availability for Windows Server virtual machines
Planning and deploying Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Implementing scalability and high availability for Windows Server VM environments

6. Networking

Configuring IP addressing and routing for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Implementing network security for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Deploying and configuring Windows Server DNS
Configuring DNS for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines
Securing Windows Server DNS services
Deploying and administering DHCP
Implementing IP Address Management (IPAM)

7. Storage and File Services

Implementing a hybrid file server infrastructure
Administering Windows Server file servers
Configuring Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
Implementing Windows Server Data Deduplication
Configuring Windows Server iSCSI
Implementing Windows Server Storage Replica

8. Security and Compliance

Enforcing virtual machine security configurations through Azure Machine Configuration

Why Choose Us

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Experience Administer Windows Server through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Administer Windows Server in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Administer Windows Server as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.

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