Windows Administration – Powering the Corporate Network
Gain the essential skills to deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Windows Server. This course covers the core technologies required for an on-premise enterprise environment, including Active Directory, Networking services, and Group Policy.
Server Deployment & Configuration
Understand Windows Server editions, installation options (Desktop Experience vs. Server Core), and initial configuration tasks using Server Manager.
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
Learn the fundamentals of identity management, creating Domain Controllers, and managing Users, Groups, and Organizational Units (OUs).
Core Network Services: DNS & DHCP
Configure the critical infrastructure services that allow computers to talk to each other: Domain Name System (DNS) for name resolution and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for IP addressing.
File & Storage Services
Manage file shares, understand the difference between NTFS and Share permissions, and implement Distributed File System (DFS).
Group Policy Management
Master the art of centralized management. Create Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security settings, map drives, and install software across the entire domain.