In this course, students will learn to manage Windows Servers, both on-premises and in Azure. They will also learn how to integrate Windows Server environments with Azure services in a hybrid deployment.

Identity Services in Windows Server

• Introduction to AD DS
• Manage AD DS Domain Controllers and FSMO Roles
• Implement Group Policy Objects
• Manage Trust Relationships
• Monitor and Troubleshoot AD DS

Implementing Identity in Hybrid Scenarios

• Install and Configure Directory Synchronization with Entra Connect
• Implement Seamless Single Sign-On
• Entra Domain Services
• Deploy VMs as Active Directory Domain Controllers in Azure

Windows Server Administration

• Perform Windows Server Secure Administration
• Windows Server Administration Tools: Windows Admin Center, Server Manager and PowerShell
• Configure Windows Server Core Installations
• Just Enough Administration in Windows Server (JEA)

Facilitating Hybrid Management

• Administer and Manage Azure VMs remotely
• Manage VMs with Azure Bastion
• Configure Just-in-Time Administration
• Manage Hybrid Workloads with Azure Arc

Hyper-V Virtualization in Windows Server

• Deploy and Configure a Hyper-V Server
• Create and Manage Hyper-V Virtual Machines
• Secure Hyper-V Workloads with Shielded VMs
• Run Docker Containers on Windows Server
• Orchestrate Containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes

Deploy and Configure Azure VMs

• Deploy Azure Virtual Machines
• Customize Azure VM Images
• Automate the Configuration of Azure VMs
• Implement Azure Automation with DSC

Network Infrastructure Services in Windows Server

• Deploy and Manage DHCP
• Implement Windows Server DNS
• Implement IP Address Management
• Implement Remote Access

Implement Hybrid Network Infrastructure

• Azure Network Topologies
• Connect Azure and On-Prem Networks: VPN Gateway and ExpressRoute
• Name Resolution in Azure
• Implement Azure VM IP Addressing and Routing

File Servers and Storage Management in Windows Server

• Manage Windows Server File Servers
• Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
• Implement Data Deduplication
• Implement iSCSI Storage
• Implement Storage Replica

Implement a Hybrid File Server Infrastructure

• Azure File Services
• Configure Connectivity to Azure Files
• Implement Azure File Sync
• Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync

This course combines deep technical expertise with hands-on, instructor-led training, helping you transform knowledge into practical, real-world skills that last.

This course is intended for IT Professionals responsible for the management of Windows Servers hosted on-premises and in Microsoft Azure.