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Basic Windows Server Administration

Course Overview

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Windows Server installation, configuration, and basic administration in a small-to-medium business environment.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Windows Server
What is Windows Server?
Versions & Editions Overview
Client vs Server OS
Server Roles & Features
Installation of Windows Server (GUI)
Basic Server Configuration
Computer Name
IP Address
Workgroup vs Domain

Module 2: Active Directory Basics
What is Active Directory?
Domain, Forest & OU Concepts
Installing AD DS Role
Creating Domain Controller
Creating:
Users
Groups
Organizational Units
Joining Client Machine to Domain

Module 3: DNS Basics
Introduction to DNS
Installing DNS Role
Forward Lookup Zone
Creating A Records
Basic DNS Troubleshooting

Module 4: DHCP Basics
Introduction to DHCP
Installing DHCP Role
Creating Scope
IP Reservation
DHCP Client Configuration

Module 5: File & Folder Management
NTFS Permissions
Share Permissions
Creating Shared Folders
Permission Best Practices
Basic Disk Management

Module 6: Group Policy Basics
What is Group Policy?
Creating Basic GPO
Password Policy
Desktop Restrictions
Applying GPO to OU

Module 7: Basic Server Security
Windows Firewall
User Account Control (UAC)
Windows Defender
Basic Backup Configuration

Module 8: Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Event Viewer
Services Management
Task Manager
Basic Troubleshooting Steps

Program focused on

It focuses on practical skills required for:
– Entry-level System Administrator roles
– Desktop Support (L1 / L2)
– IT Infrastructure Support
– Helpdesk Engineers
– The training is hands-on and lab-oriented, covering core services like Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, File Sharing, and basic security.

Practical Lab Setup

Students will configure:
– 1 Domain Controller
– 1 Client Machine
– Active Directory Domain
– DNS & DHCP Server
– Shared Folder with Permissions
– Basic Group Policy Restrictions

Career Opportunities

– Desktop Support Engineer (L1/L2)
– IT Support Technician
– Junior System Administrator
– Helpdesk Executive
– IT Infrastructure Trainee

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, students will be able to:
✅ Install Windows Server
✅ Configure basic network settings
✅ Create and manage Active Directory users
✅ Join systems to a domain
✅ Configure DNS and DHCP
✅ Manage shared folders & permissions
✅ Apply basic Group Policies
✅ Perform basic server troubleshooting