Mastering Windows Server — Complete Guide for System Administrators

Mastering Windows Server: Complete Guide for System Administrators

Hands-on Windows Server course for sysadmins: install, configure, secure and manage Windows Server (on-prem & hybrid) — Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShe...

Yucaerin Yucaerun

5.0

English

Certificate Course

99+ Students

10h++

Course Overview

Mastering Windows Server is a practical, lab-driven course for system administrators who need end-to-end skills in modern Windows Server operations. You’ll learn server installation and roles, Active Directory / identity management, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, storage and file services, Hyper-V VM management, PowerShell automation, backup and disaster recovery, security hardening, performance monitoring, and hybrid integration with Azure (Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc). The course includes hands-on labs, real world scenarios, and optional exam tracks to prepare for Microsoft’s Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (AZ-800 / AZ-801) certification.

FAQ

The course focuses on Windows Server 2025 and covers hybrid scenarios. Content is applicable to recent Server releases and emphasizes the features admins need today.

It's aimed at junior to mid-level sysadmins. Basic Windows and networking fundamentals are expected; the course includes beginner refreshers but quickly moves into admin tasks and automation. (See “Requirements” below.)

Yes — lab exercises include installing roles, configuring AD, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP, Hyper-V VMs, storage tasks, backups, and using Windows Admin Center to manage hybrid servers.

Yes — we cover Windows Admin Center, Azure Arc integration and hybrid operations so you can manage on-prem and cloud-connected servers.

Course curriculum

Requirements

Basic Windows user and command line familiarity (installing software, file system, basic troubleshooting).
Fundamental networking knowledge (IP addressing, DNS, DHCP basics).
Familiarity with Windows Server concepts (helpful but not mandatory).
Access to a PC with virtualization support (for labs) or cloud credits for Azure VMs (recommended).
Optional: basic PowerShell familiarity — the course includes an intro, but prior exposure speeds progress.

Outcomes

Install, configure and manage Windows Server 2025 — roles, features and OS servicing (updates and patch management).
Design and administer Active Directory / identity services — create/manage domains, OU structure, users, groups, GPOs and basic AD troubleshooting.
Automate administration with PowerShell — use PowerShell to deploy roles, manage users, automate backups and common tasks.
Deploy and manage virtualization & storage — create and manage Hyper-V VMs, configure storage spaces, file shares and SMB/NFS where applicable.
Implement server security, backup and DR — apply security baselines, firewall rules, backup/recovery procedures and high availability options.

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Yucaerin Yucaerun

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Last Updated
Oct 03, 2025
Students
99+
language
English
Duration
10h++
Level
beginner
Expiry period
Lifetime
Certificate
Yes