In this course you´ll learn how to successfully perform basic administration tasks on Windows Server. This practical Windows Server course demonstrates step-by-step how to efficiently manage servers, configure services, and secure systems.
The training focuses on the following topics:
• Use of administration tools
• Installation of rollers
• Service management
• Reviewing event logs
• Firewall configuration
• User and group management
• Disk Management
• File sharing and permissions
Benefit from the practical exercises in this course and get a smooth introduction to Windows Server administration!
Key takeaways:
This practical Windows Server course demonstrates step-by-step how to efficiently manage servers, configure services, and secure systems. Whether it's user management, firewall setup, or file sharing, you'll acquire essential know-how for successful everyday IT operations. Perfect for new administrators.
Course outline:
Introduction to Windows Server
• Services
• Applications
• Security Concepts
Methods and tools for administration
• Management tools
• Local and remote administration
Graphical administration tools
• Microsoft Management Console
• Server Manager
• Windows Admin Center
Command line administration tools
• Command line hosts
• Windows Terminal
• CMD.EXE
• PowerShell
Common administrative tasks
• Managing role and features
• Managing services
• Reviewing events
• Configuring firewall
Manual setup and first configuration
• Set up
• Desktop experience
• Core experience
• Sconfig
Managing users, computers, and groups
• Local users
• Active Directory basics
• Domain users
• Groups
• Computers
Managing local storage
• Discs
• Partitions
• Volumes
• NTFS
• ReFS
• RAID
• Mount points
• Left
Introduction to PKI
• Applications
• Algorithms
• Certificate management
Managing permissions and shares
• Permissions
• Shares
• Offline files
• Volume Shadow Copies
• Introduction to Group Policies
Performance Monitoring
• Counters
• Live monitoring
• Data collection
Licensing
• Windows Server editions
• Licensing
• Virtualization rights
• Azure hybrid use benefit
Target audience:
IT professionals with little or no experience administering Windows Server.
Prerequisites:
No formal requirements.
Recommended for the best learning outcome:
• Basic familiarity with Windows client (Windows 10/11)
• Networking fundamentals (IPv4/IPv6, IP addressing, DNS, firewall concepts)
• Some experience with the command line/PowerShell
Language:
• English course material, English or Norwegian speaking instructor