Two Days • Instructor-led
Description:
In this course, students will learn the basic skills for administration of a Windows server in a small to medium-sized environment.
Students will:
- Install and configure a Windows server that supports Active Directory for basic authentication.
- Create and manage user accounts and groups to facilitate authorization
- Implement a network solution that includes DHCP static, reservation, and dynamic IP addresses.
- Develop a sharing strategy based on best practices for files and printers.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of the is course, students will be able to:
- Install a Windows based server
- Configure Roles and Features
- Create a simple Active Directory with users and groups
- Install a workstation to facilitate remote management
- Establish a network strategy to support the environment
- Implement DHCP to pass out TCP/IP information
- Establish file sharing and file security
- Establish printer management
- Assess disaster recovery options
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Server Installation
- Pre/Post Installation Task
- Disk Management
- Server Manager Basics
- Roles and Features
Lesson 2: Active Directory Installation
- Installation Decision Points
- User Account Management
- Account Creation
- Password Reset
- Account Lockout
- Enable/Disable Accounts
Lesson 3: Workstation Installation and Remote Management
- Adding workstations to the domain
- Authenticate with domain credentials
- Install and configure remote server administration tools
Lesson 4: Networking
- Install the DHCP Role
- Create a DHCP Scope
- Add TCP/IP options
- Add reservations
Lesson 5: File Sharing
- Create groups in Active Directory to facility file sharing
- Establishing best practices with sharing files and folders with share and NTFS permissions.
- Creating shared folders
- Establishing NTFS permissions
Lesson 6: Printer Management
- Installing and configuring a printer
- Sharing a printer
- Installing a remote printer
Lesson 7: Disaster Recovery
- Windows Server Backup Option
- Volume Shadow Copies