Mta Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Learn how to install, configure and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 2012. Pass your MTA exam first time!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7

- Install Windows Server 2008 and 2012 from scratch
- Identify and implement basic roles and features
- Understand Active Directory

What you'll learn

Install Windows Server 2008 and 2012 from scratch
Identify and implement basic roles and features
Understand Active Directory
Manage server resources
permissions
shares and storage
Troubleshoot and maintain Windows Server 2008 and 2012
Understand virtualization
remote access and security concepts
Cheat sheets and exam tips

* Requirements

* A Desire To Learn Microsoft Server Fundamentals
* General IT knowledge

Description

        Statistics on the Microsoft Certification website indicate that 91% of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring criteria 

        Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) is a recommended entry point into  IT certification. Pass just one exam and you'll earn  a certification! 

!!! This is a legacy course covering Windows Server 2008 !!!

        The main benefit to earning a Microsoft Certification is that it shows  potential employers/hiring managers that you have the necessary  requirements and skills to be the perfect candidate for the job. 

        In this course you will learn all you need to know to pass the exam and apply your skills in the real world scenarios.  NEW! Cheat Sheets and exam tips included!

  • Overview of Microsoft Server Solutions

  • Labs with step-by-step instructions

  • Real world examples

  • Detailed lectures on Active Directory

  • Users, Groups, Permisions and Policies

  • Virtualization, Remote Access, Security, Storage...

  • Detailed Cheat Sheets to help you pass the exam.

        You will find almost all support roles in IT require some Microsoft skills. It is especially important to have a good grasp of Windows Servers, every day thousands of new servers go live and require a certified engineer to deploy, support and maintain the infrastructure. 

        The course is perfect for anyone who seeks to learn the fundamental Microsoft Server concepts. 

  Contents and Overview 

        In over 6 hours of content including more than 50 lectures, this course covers the basics of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012. Each chapter closes with a quiz to make sure you can practice exam questions and test your knowledge before moving to the next section. 

        We start from scratch discussing an installation process, basic configuration and we move to roles and features like Hyper-V, Remote Access, Active Directory, Storage and Printer. 

        There is a section dedicated to maintenance and troubleshooting - skills you need to have if you want to apply for a job and work with Microsoft Servers. 

        Students completing the course will have the knowledge to install and manage a Windows Server 2008/2012 including basic troubleshooting. You'll also receive bonus materials that reinforces the concepts you've learned including cool and funny animations. A lot of real world examples help you apply your skills and make difficult topics much easier to understand. 

  Stand out from the crowd, learn the fundamentals of Windows Server and pass the MTA exam

Who this course is for:

  • Students looking to pass the MTA exam
  • Anyone interested in Microsoft Server platforms

Course content

11 sections • 82 lectures

MTA is going to be updated to WS2016! Preview 03:08

Welcome! Preview 04:34

What is MTA all about? Is it worth it? Preview 09:01

Let's make sure we are on the same page here Preview 16:58

What is a Server? Preview 13:10

Important Update Preview 00:22

What to expect in this section Preview 00:23

Editions of Windows Server Preview 12:28

Boot up process Preview 06:46

Understanding Device Drivers Preview 08:43

Installation Options Preview 07:52

Create your own lab - Introduction to Microsoft Virtual PC and VMWare Preview 12:08

Let's install our first Microsoft Server - LAB - part 1 Preview 05:52

Basic configuration - LAB - part 2 Preview 11:51

How to use Virtual PC Preview 5 pages

Installation of Windows Server 2008 /2012 using Virtual PC Preview 4 pages

Windows Server 2012 - bonus video Preview 06:03

Server Installation Quiz

Check if you are ready?

What to expect in this section Preview 00:31

Identifying Application Servers Preview 10:44

Web Services - let's run our own WWW Server! Preview 10:15

Print and File Services Preview 07:40

Remote Access Options Preview 07:01

Server Virtualization Preview 06:54

Server Roles

Check if you are ready!

What to expect in this section Preview 00:32

Active Directory Infrastructure Preview 09:07

Organizational Units, Accounts and Groups in Windows Server Preview 11:07

Let's see that in action - Active Directory and Domain Controlles - Lab Preview 14:17

Permissions: NTFS and Share Preview 4 pages

Permissions - lab Preview 05:41

Let' add some roles Preview 07:14

Group Policy - let's block some things! Preview 04:12

Group Policy in action Preview 07:07

Basic tools and commands that you need Preview 2 pages

An interview with an Active Directory Expert - bonus video Preview 10:25

Active Directory Quiz

Are you ready?

What to expect in this section Preview 00:32

Storage Technologies Preview 08:27

RAID - it is everywhere! Preview 09:10

Let's check a real server Preview 04:16

Storage

Make sure you are ready to move on!

Backup Strategies Preview 1 page

What to expect in this section Preview 00:22

Hardware or software issues? Preview 04:49

Understanding Performance Monitoring Preview 05:37

Logs and Alerts - when things go wrong... Preview 03:33

Monitor your server using SNMP Preview 16:22

Server Performance Management

Check if you are ready to move on

What to expect in this section Preview 00:22

Business Continuity Preview 08:50

Let's make a back up Preview 05:55

Updates are important! Preview 04:18

Learn how to troubleshoot a Windows Server Platform Preview 13:12

Server Maintenance

Check if you are ready to move on!

Tips to pass the exam and practice tests Preview 2 pages

MTA Cheat Sheet - Hardware Preview 1 page

MTA Cheat Sheet - Server Roles Preview 1 page

MTA Cheat Sheet - Users and Permissions Preview 1 page

MTA Cheat Sheet - Recovery and Back-up Preview 1 page

MTA Cheat Sheet - Tools and Commands Preview 1 page

Windows Server 2016 - Technical Preview - First Tests Preview 07:45

NEW! Windows 10 and Windows Server 2008 - Test Preview 15:50

It's time to say good bye Preview 01:01

How to use Windows Server 2012 as a Back up server (NAS) Preview 32:59

This stupid printer is not working again - fix it now! Preview 01:35

Let's buy a NAS device Preview 09:37

Remote Support Tools Preview 14:18

Windows 10 - How To Map A Network Drive Preview 02:32

Update Preview 00:16

How to Build a lab at Home Preview 01:44

What Will I Need? Preview 03:14

What's new in Windows Server 2016 Preview 03:08

Let's Install Windows Server 2016 Preview 13:10

Dashboard in Windows Server 2016 Preview 05:04

Overview of Active Directory Preview 09:30

Domains, Trees, Forests, and OUs Preview 03:35

Basic Configuration Preview 06:41

Let's add AD now! Preview 09:50

Logging in Preview 03:35

Joining a Computer to a Domain Preview 07:29

E-books Preview 00:02