NET-202: Administering Windows Server

Learn to manage Windows Server 2022 in hybrid environments with this Administering Windows Server course. Explore Active Directory, DNS, storage, virtualization, and Azure integration while preparing for Microsoft AZ-800 certification.

Course Description

The Administering Windows Server course introduces students to the skills needed to manage and support Windows Server 2022 in both on-premises and hybrid cloud environments. Using Greg Tomsho’s Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, students will explore server roles, Active Directory, group policies, domains, and network services.

The course covers essential administration tasks such as configuring DNS and IP addressing, managing storage and file services, and deploying virtualization solutions with Hyper-V and Azure. Students will also gain hands-on experience administering hybrid infrastructures, applying security best practices, and troubleshooting common server issues.

Designed for students pursuing careers in IT support, systems administration, and network management, this course blends conceptual learning with applied practice to prepare learners for the Microsoft AZ-800 certification exam. By the end of the course, students will be able to configure, secure, and manage Windows Server environments, ensuring reliability and performance in modern enterprise networks.

Textbook: Microsoft Exam AZ-800: Guide to Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure by Greg Tomsho | 1st Edition | Copyright 2024

Course Objectives

Explain the role of Windows Server 2022 in hybrid infrastructures.

Configure and manage Active Directory, group policies, and domains.

Implement and manage DNS, IP addressing, and network connectivity.

Configure and administer storage, file services, and advanced storage solutions.

Deploy and manage virtualization using Hyper-V and Azure services.

Apply best practices to administer, secure, and maintain Windows Server environments in hybrid networks.

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Course Contents

Dive into Windows Server Hybrid Infrastructure

Role of Server OS and Core Technologies (Domain 1.0 Deploy and Manage Active Directory Domain Services)

Discover Active Directory

(Domain 1.0 Deploy and Manage AD DS)

Manage Active Directory Accounts

(Domain 1.0 Deploy and Manage AD DS)

Configure Group Policies

(Domain 2.0 Manage Group Policy)

Configure Domains

(Domain 1.0 Deploy and Manage AD DS)

Manage Windows Server in a Hybrid Environment

(Domain 4.0 Manage Windows Servers and Workloads in a Hybrid Environment)

Configure DNS

(Domain 3.0 Manage and Maintain Infrastructure Services)

Manage IP Addressing

(Domain 3.0 Manage and Maintain Infrastructure Services)

Implement Network Connectivity

(Domain 3.0 Manage and Maintain Infrastructure Services)

Configure Storage and File Services

(Domain 5.0 Manage Storage and File Services)

Configure Advanced Storage Solutions

(Domain 5.0 Manage Storage and File Services)

Implement Virtualization with Hyper-V and Azure

(Domain 6.0 Manage Virtualization and Containers)

Implement Advanced Virtualization

(Domain 6.0 Manage Virtualization and Containers)

Single Course or Program Option

This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

Computer Networking

Recommended Prerequisites

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