Complete Windows Server 2016 Administration

Installation and configuration of Domain Controller, Active Directory, DNS, WebServer (IIS), Group Policy, WSUS and more

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Students will be able to install
- configure and manage Windows server
- Create Users
- Groups and OUs with Active Directory Users & Computers
- Group Policy Management

What you'll learn

Students will be able to install
configure and manage Windows server
Create Users
Groups and OUs with Active Directory Users & Computers
Group Policy Management
Domain Controller and DNS Management
Virtual Technology Installation and Configuration
Disk Management
WSUS Server Administration
WebServer (IIS) Administration
FTP Server Installation
Configuration and Management

* Requirements

* Windows or MAC Computer (either one is fine)
* Computer should have at least 4G RAM
* 64bit processor and 100G of HD
* Internet Access (required for download and installation)

Description

Windows is one of the basic operating system that every person should know if you want to get into IT.  Whether you are just starting your career or moving up in your existing IT field, you always have to start with Windows and this course will teach you everything you need to know about Windows 2016 administration

In this course you will  learn Windows 2016 installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, command line, OS tools and much more...  I have also included Resume and Interview workshop that will definitely help you get your  dream IT job.

In addition to the lectures there will be quizzes, homework and hand-out material just like a live classroom training

I have been teaching this exact course in a classroom environment in New York City.  Please note 80% of my students who took this course got the job in Windows within months.  Imagine those who take my course only to level  up their career, how productive this training can be for them


Following is the list of topics I will cover in this course:


Module 1 – Understanding of Microsoft Windows

•      What is Windows?

•      Different Versions of Windows

•      Microsoft Background and Products

•      Windows Market Share - Everyday Windows

•      Windows vs. Linux vs. MAC

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 2 – Setting up a Lab

•      Oracle Virtual Box

•      Installing Oracle Virtual Box

•      Creating First Virtual Machine

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 3 - Windows Installation and Configuration

•      Different Ways to Install OS

•      Downloading Windows Server 2016

•      Installing Windows Server 2016

•      Adding Resources

•      Hostname and System Information

•      Windows Server GUI Overview

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 4 - System Access and File System

•      Accessing Windows System

•      File System and Description

•      Navigating to File System

•      File Types and Creation

•      File Properties

•      Finding Files and Directories

•      File Maintenance (copy, delete, move and rename)

•      Files Operations

•      File Editing Short-Cut Keys

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 5 - System Administration

•      User Account Management

•      Elevating User Roles

•      Monitor Users Activity (Task manager and command line)

•      System Utilities Under Accessories

•      Programs and Service Management (Control panel and services)

•      System Resource Monitoring (Task Manager)

•      Windows Event Logs

•      System Maintenance

•      Jobs and Schedules

•      Windows Settings

•      Server Manager Dashboard

•      Installing and Uninstalling Programs

•      Windows Applications (Microsoft or 3rd Party)

•      Windows Short-Cut Keys (e.g. Alt+Ctl+Del etc.)

•      Check System Hardware

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 6 - Advance Windows Administration

•      Roles vs. Features

•      Adding Roles and Features

•      What is Domain Controller?

•      Domain Controller and Active Directory

•      Active Directory Prerequisites

•      What is DNS?

•      Active Directory Installation

•      Active Directory "Users and Computers“

•      Active Directory User Account Management

•      Installing Windows Client

•      Joining the Domain from Windows 7 and 10

•      Active Directory "Administrative Center“

•      Active Directory "Domain and Trust“

•      Active Directory "Module for Windows PowerShell“

•      Active Directory "Site and Services“

•      Group Policy Management

•      DNS Administration

•      Web Server (IIS) Installation

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 7 - Windows Scripting and Command Line

•      Windows Batch Scripting

•      First Batch Script "Hello World“

•      Script to Automate Simple Tasks

•      Windows PowerShell

•      Windows PowerShell Commands

•      Windows PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment)

•      Windows Management Instrument (WMIC)

•      Difference Between DOS and PowerShell

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 8 - Networking and System Updates

•      What is NIC?

•      Enable Internet on the VM

•      NIC Teaming

•      Network Configuration

•      Windows Updates

•      NTP Configuration

•      File Transfer Methods

•      FTP Server Installation and Configuration

•      Sharing FileSystem (Samba or NFS)

•      WSUS Server Installation and Configuration

•      Windows Firewall

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 9 – Storage Management

•      What is Computer Storage?

•      Type of Computer Storage

•      How to Add Disk

•      Extend an Existing Disk

•      Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation

•      RAID

•      Windows Backup and Restore

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 10 - Additional Resources

•      What is IT?

•      IT Components

•      Facts about IT

•      IT Management Jobs

•      Resume Workshop

•      Interview Workshop

•      Post Resume and What to Expect

•      VMWare Workstation Player Download and Installation

•      Install Oracle VirtualBox on MAC

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework


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Here is the testimonial from my students:

  • As a System Administrator, I knew a lot of what you explained in this course. But there were a few new things I was able to learn and so far, it has paid of wonderfully. I feel I am now on my way to Senior System Administrator and I have you to thank for helping me get there. I really enjoyed this course! Thank you so much again!! -- Riley Wright

  • Imran is a very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. As others have said, you can tell that he is not just trying to sell a course, but that he is invested in giving his students a strong career foundation with a positive and approachable attitude. He is also entertaining with his use of pop culture and practical work examples. It really feels like you're in a classroom with him. I'm taking this course mainly as a hobbyist, but got a lot from it already. The homework assignments, quizzes, and handouts help reinforce the material.   -- Raymond B.  (Udemy Student)


  • Main thing about course is its simplicity and the hierarchy. Design is very good and easy which helps to understand things better.  -- Akash Garg (Udemy Student)


  • I just love the teaching ad the learning experience I am getting  -- Jacob Samba (Udemy Student)


  • Very useful course, even an absolute beginner can able to understand perfectly this course. You're a great guy Imran:) -- E Vigneshwaran (Udemy Student)


  • The course is run very well and I really like the handouts and the homework that is assigned. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.  -- Thomas Rogers (Udemy Student)


  • I am preparing for the server exam and this course has been awesome. I appreciate the time and effort to explain all parts of the OS. -- Victoria Worthy (Udemy Student)


  • Course encouraging as it added values to my skills in Windows Server 2016 with basic fundamental details on scripting and building website. Well it was not in depth yet it still gives clear clue on where to start from. All lesson we deliver in a professional, clear and precise that one can build there own server from scratch to end. Thanks you. -- Karvee Kolliemelen (Udemy Student)


  • I genuinely look forward to additional courses in the future. This has been so informative. You hear the name oracle all the time, but this was well put in layman’s terms  -- Atoofa Hasan (Classroom Student)


  • Imran Afzal eats, breathes and sleeps in Windows and Linux! He really knows his stuff. I feel like he has brought me from a novice level education to masters level in a short time period. Anyone who is looking to get a job in Linux should definitely take this course.  -- TJ Walker (Udemy Student)


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is interested in learning basic to advance level of Windows
  • Anyone who wants to level up his or her career in IT
  • Anyone who wants to improve Windows skills

Course content

12 sections • 142 lectures

Welcome to Module 1 Preview 00:11

What is Windows? Preview 02:37

Different Versions of Windows Preview 05:02

Microsoft Background and Products Preview 08:41

Windows Market Share - Everyday Windows Preview 04:02

Windows vs. Linux vs. MAC Preview 07:35

Module 1 - Quiz

Module 1 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 1 - Homework Preview 00:07

Welcome to Module 2 - Lab Setup Preview 01:16

What is a Oracle Virtual Box Preview 01:50

Installing Oracle Virtual Box Preview 03:32

Creating First Virtual Machine Preview 05:28

  • If your Virtual Box only showing 32 bit =

http://www.fixedbyvonnie.com/2014/11/virtualbox-showing-32-bit-guest-versions-64-bit-host-os/

  • Help to release mouse capture in virtualBox. Press one key by itself: *The [CTRL] key on the right hand side of the keyboard

Module 2 - Quiz

Module 2 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 2 - Homework Preview 00:09

Welcome to Module 3 Preview 00:09

Different Ways to Install OS Preview 02:58

Downloading Windows Server 2016 Preview 03:05

Link to download Windows 2016 ISO

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-windows-server-2016-essentials


Installing Windows Server 2016 Preview 15:42

Adding Resources Preview 05:27

Hostname and System Information Preview 10:44

Windows Server GUI Overview Preview 17:10

Module 3 - Quiz

Module 3 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 3 - Homework Preview 00:12

Welcome to Module 4 Preview 00:09

Accessing Windows System Preview 10:19

File System and Description Preview 11:54

Navigating to File System Preview 08:52

File Types and Creation Preview 06:41

File Properties Preview 06:04

Finding Files and Directories Preview 05:22

File Maintenance (copy, delete, move and rename) Preview 09:01

Files Operations Preview 02:58

File Editing Short-Cut Keys Preview 09:27

Module 4 - Quiz

Module 4 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 4 - Homework Preview 00:24

Welcome to Module 5 Preview 00:09

User Account Management Preview 16:29

Elevating User Roles Preview 05:25

Monitor Users Activity (Task manager and command line) Preview 06:17

System Utilities Under Accessories Preview 10:43

Programs and Service Management (Control panel and services) Preview 17:35

System Resource Monitoring (Task Manager) Preview 12:39

Windows Event Logs Preview 13:13

System Maintenance Preview 14:41

Jobs and Schedules Preview 13:24

Windows Settings Preview 07:11

Server Manager Dashboard Preview 26:56

Installing and Uninstalling Programs Preview 07:14

Windows Applications (Microsoft or 3rd Party) Preview 01:01

Windows Short-Cut Keys (Alt+Ctl+Del etc.) Preview 04:34

Check System Hardware (Device Manager) Preview 07:44

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Module 5 - Quiz

Module 5 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 5 - Homework Preview 00:17

Welcome to Module 6 Preview 00:09

Roles vs. Features Preview 07:20

Adding Roles and Features Preview 01:44

What is Domain Controller? Preview 06:18

Domain Controller and Active Directory Preview 05:01

Active Directory Prerequisites Preview 01:34

What is DNS? Preview 05:58

Active Directory Installation Preview 19:37

Active Directory "Users and Computers" Preview 08:57

Active Directory User Account Management Preview 20:17

Installing Windows Client Preview 10:35

Joining the Domain from Windows 7 Preview 19:15

Remove from AD DNS Preview 01:11

Joining the Domain from Windows 10 Preview 15:07

Active Directory "Administrative Center" Preview 04:40

Active Directory "Domain and Trust" Preview 02:20

Active Directory "Module for Windows PowerShell" Preview 04:29

Active Directory "Site and Services" Preview 03:55

Active Directory Group Policy Management Preview 11:32

DNS Administration Preview 13:14

WebServer (IIS) Installation Preview 18:43

Module 6 - Quiz

Module 6 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 6 - Homework Preview 00:38

Welcome to Module 7 Preview 00:09

Windows Batch Scripting Preview 07:57

First Batch Script "Hello World" Preview 06:21

Script to Automate Simple Tasks Preview 03:25

Windows PowerShell Preview 08:50

Windows PowerShell Commands Preview 12:03

Windows PowerShell ISE Preview 06:08

Windows Management Instrument (WMIC) Preview 09:04

Difference Between DOS and PowerShell Preview 03:32

Module 7 - Quiz

Module 7 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 7 - Homework Preview 00:16

Welcome to Module 8 Preview 00:09

What is NIC? Preview 04:06

Enable Internet on the VM Preview 10:22

NIC Teaming Preview 17:05

Network Configuration Preview 09:26

Windows Updates Preview 08:19

NTP Configuration Preview 09:55

File Transfer Methods Preview 06:26

FTP Server Installation and Configuration Preview 14:09

Sharing FileSystem (Samba or NFS) Preview 12:14

WSUS Server Installation and Configuration Preview 20:00

Windows Firewall Preview 07:00

Module 8 - Quiz

Module 8 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 8 - Homework Preview 00:42

Welcome to Module 9 Preview 00:09

What is Computer Storage? Preview 09:08

Type of Computer Storage Preview 14:14

How to Add Disk Preview 14:48

Extend an Existing Disk Preview 07:57

Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation Preview 09:31

RAID Preview 04:33

NAS Device Storage Preview 09:45

Windows Backup and Restore Preview 19:24

Module 9 - Quiz

Module 9 - Handouts Preview 00:02

Module 9 - Homework Preview 00:29

Welcome to Module 10 Preview 00:09

What is IT? Preview 02:38

IT Components Preview 02:09

Facts about IT Preview 04:32

IT Management Jobs Preview 03:16

Resume Workshop Preview 13:27

Interview Workshop Preview 13:59

Post Resume and What to Expect Preview 09:53

VMWare Workstation Player (Optional) Preview 05:24

Install Oracle Virtualbox on MAC Preview 04:31

Congratulations Preview 00:30

Don't Give Up! Preview 01:12

Module 10 - Quiz

Module 10 - Handouts Preview 00:01

Module 10 - Homework Preview 00:17

Welome to Bonus Section Preview 00:09

Bonus Lecture Preview 03:38