Duration: 40-50 training hours
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Windows Server and networking
This comprehensive training program prepares IT professionals for Windows Server administration and MCSA certification. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you’ll master Active Directory, network services, security implementation, and virtualization with Hyper-V. The course covers all exam objectives for Microsoft’s retired but still-relevant MCSA certification, making it ideal for professionals maintaining legacy systems or building foundational server skills.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Delivery Method | Hybrid (Instructor-led + On-demand labs) |
| Total Duration | 40-50 hours (25 hours lectures + 15-25 hours labs) |
| Skill Level | Intermediate to Advanced |
| Prerequisites | • Windows OS fundamentals • Basic networking concepts • 6+ months IT experience recommended |
| Exam Alignment | Covers 70-740, 70-741, 70-742 exam objectives (retired but still valuable) |
✅ Understanding MCSA certification structure
✅ Exam requirements for MCSA certification
✅ Differences between Windows Server versions
✅ Planning and installing Windows Server
✅ Managing storage and RAID configurations
✅ File/folder management with NTFS and ReFS
✅ Setting up Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
✅ Managing users, groups, and security policies
✅ Implementing Group Policy management
✅ TCP/IP protocols and DHCP configuration
✅ Configuring and managing DNS in Windows Server
✅ Remote access management (VPN & DirectAccess)
✅ Implementing Windows Defender & Firewall
✅ Managing security certificates & encryption
✅ Applying Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
✅ Setting up Hyper-V and virtual machines
✅ Configuring virtual storage & networks
✅ Backup & recovery using Windows Server Backup
✅ Monitoring system performance with Performance Monitor
✅ Analyzing logs with Windows Event Viewer
✅ Troubleshooting network issues
By completing this course, you will be able to:
📌 Install and administer Windows Server environments
📌 Configure Active Directory & network infrastructure
📌 Implement security policies & backup solutions
📌 Set up virtualized environments with Hyper-V
✅ System & Network Administrators
✅ IT Professionals pursuing MCSA certification
✅ System managers in SMBs
💡 This course prepares you for MCSA exams and Windows Server administration roles! 🚀
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Instructor-led or self-paced |
| Certification | Aligns with MCSA: Windows Server 2016/2019 exams |
| Labs Included | 15+ hands-on exercises |
✔ Deploy and manage Windows Server
✔ Configure AD, DNS, DHCP
✔ Implement security & virtualization
✔ Troubleshoot server issues
📘 Student workbook
🛠 Virtual lab environment access
📋 Practice exam questions
• Basic Windows Server knowledge
• Hyper-V capable PC for labs
Enroll now to become MCSA certified!
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