Learn the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016 system administration
About This Video
In Detail
Are you looking to …
Learn the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016 system administration
About This Video
In Detail
Are you looking to learn the basics of Windows Server 2016 system administration? If so, this is the perfect course for you!
In this 8-hour course, I'll show you step-by-step, the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, giving you a solid foundation of Microsoft’s most popular server operating system using VirtualBox, a free virtualization software platform, to create your own virtualized lab at home.
Throughout this course, you’ll learn by doing, getting valuable hands-on experience, as we progress through the course. Specifically, you’ll learn how to:
If you’re looking to advance or begin your career in Information Technology (IT), this course is a must!
Once you complete this course, you’ll have 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 much more, giving you a very solid understanding of system administration
Who this book is for
Aspiring and inexperienced IT professionals
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of VirtualBox virtualization
Anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of Windows Server 2016
Chapter 1 : Course Introduction
Welcome to the Course
Instructor Introduction
Course Curriculum Walk-Through
Understanding the Client-Server Architecture
Why Windows Server 2016 in 2019 and Beyond?
Introduction to Virtualization
Virtualization Live Demo
Chapter 2 : Initial VirtualBox Set-Up Operating System Installation
Section Introduction
Download Install VirtualBox
Download Windows Operating System ISO Files
Create VirtualBox Virtual Machines
Install Windows 10 Enterprise Operating System
Install Windows Server 2016 Operating System
Installing Windows Updates
Chapter 3 : VirtualBox Troubleshooting
VirtualBox Community Forum, BugTracker, and Documentation
Dealing with Low Memory Errors
Shutting Down Unresponsive Virtual Machines
Chapter 4 : Setting Up Our Sandbox Testing Environment
Setting Up Our Sandbox Internal LAN
VirtualBox Snapshots Deeper Dive
Cloning our Windows 10 Virtual Machine
Chapter 5 : Navigating Windows Server 2016
Section Introduction
Introducing Server Manager
Managing Local User Accounts
Task Manager Overview
Understanding the Start Menu
Using the Search Feature
Computer Management Overview
Windows Administrative Tools
Adding Desktop Icons
Chapter 6 : Active Directory Fundamentals
Section Introduction
Introduction to Active Directory
Active Directory Installation Configuration
Changing Domain Controller’s Name
Adding Computers to Active Directory
Managing Active Directory User Accounts
Creating Active Directory User Home Folders
Creating Active Directory Basic Logon Script
Set Up Active Directory Roaming User Profiles
Chapter 7 : Introduction to DHCP
Introduction to DHCP
DHCP Installation Scope Configuration
Chapter 8 : DNS and Name Resolution Overview
Introduction to Domain Name System (DNS)
Name Resolution Process Overview
Exploring Windows Server DNS
Chapter 9 : Internet Information Services (IIS) Overview
IIS Web Server Installation Website Configuration
Chapter 10 : Introduction to Print Services
Deploying Printers via Print Services
Verifying and Managing Printers via Web Interface
Chapter 11 : Active Directory Groups and OUs Overview
Understanding Active Directory Groups
Active Directory Organizational Units Overview
Exploring AD Groups and OUs
Delegating Organizational Unit Control
Chapter 12 : Introduction to Group Policy Management
Understanding Active Directory Group Policies
Deploying a Desktop Background to Our Entire Domain
Assigning a Logon Banner GPO to a Specific OU
Chapter 13 : Exploring NTFS and Share Permissions
Introduction to NTFS and Share Permissions
Creating a Public Share with Share and NTFS Permissions
Chapter 14 : Setting Users Quotas with File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
Installing and Exploring File Server Resource Management (FRSM)
Setting User Quotas in Windows Server
Exploring NTFS Quotas
Chapter 15 : Enabling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Enabling Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Chapter 16 : Utilizing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
WSUS Overview and Installation
WSUS Initial Configuration and Synchronization
WSUS Dashboard Walk-Through
WSUS Client Computer Group Policy Configuration
Approving WSUS Updates for Deployment
Chapter 17 : Windows Server Backups Overview
Exploring the Windows Server Backup Feature
Chapter 18 : Introduction to PowerShell
Introduction to Microsoft PowerShell
Adding New AD User Accounts with PowerShell
Unlocking, Enabling and Disabling AD User Accounts with PowerShell
Adding AD Groups with PowerShell
Adding AD Organizational Units with PowerShell
Chapter 19 : Congratulations Thank You!
Congratulations Thank You!