Introduction to Windows Server 2016 for Beginners

Learn Windows Server 2016 system administration fundamentals with this comprehensive course! This 8-hour training provides a solid foundation in Microsoft's popular server OS, using VirtualBox for hands-on practice. Build your own virtualized lab at home – no expensive hardware needed!

This course is ideal for those starting or advancing their IT career and offers valuable hands-on experience.

Here's what you'll master:

• Virtualization Setup: Set up a Virtual LAN with VirtualBox.
• Server Installation: Install Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 as virtual machines.
• Windows Server Navigation: Learn to effectively navigate the Windows Server 2016 interface.
• Active Directory Management: Create and manage user accounts and computer accounts within Active Directory.
• DHCP Server Configuration: Configure Windows Server 2016 as a DHCP Server.
• DNS & Name Resolution: Understand Windows Server DNS and name resolution fundamentals.
• IIS Web Server Setup: Configure Windows Server 2016 as an IIS Web Server.
• Print Server Configuration: Set up Windows Server 2016 as a Print Server.
• Active Directory Groups & OUs: Understand and create Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units (OUs).
• Group Policy Management: Understand and create Group Policies using Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
• NTFS & Permissions: Learn the fundamentals of NTFS and share permissions.
• File Server Resource Manager (FSRM): Set up user quotas with FSRM.
• Remote Administration: Enable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for remote administration.
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS): Utilize WSUS to approve and deploy Windows Updates.
• Data Backup & Restore: Utilize Windows Server Backups to backup and restore data.
• PowerShell for Active Directory: Learn to write basic PowerShell Active Directory commands.
• And Much More!

By the end of this course, you'll have a strong understanding of system administration and be able to set up your own Windows Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller, DNS Server, DHCP Server, IIS Web Server, Print Server, File Server, WSUS Server, and more.

Ready to take control of your server environment? Enroll today!

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