3 days (24 hours total)
Day 1 – Core System Foundations
1. Windows Server Architecture
Short: System roles, processes, services, recovery layers, editions, licensing models.
2. Installation & Initial Configuration
Short: Installing from ISO, unattended install basics, server roles, basic hardening, network setup.
3. Server Manager & MMC Administration
Short: Managing roles and features, RSAT usage, snap-ins, remote admin.
4. Storage Management
Short: Disks, volumes, Storage Spaces, RAID levels, quotas, deduplication.
5. Windows Update & Servicing
Short: Update models, WSUS basics, servicing channels, reboot strategies.
Day 2 – Identity & Access Management
6. Active Directory Domain Services
Short: AD components, domain joins, replication, FSMO roles, sysvol.
7. Group Policy Management
Short: GPO creation, linking, precedence, WMI filters, troubleshooting GPO errors.
8. User, Group & OU Administration
Short: Secure structure design, delegation, RBAC, password policies.
9. DNS & DHCP Services
Short: Split-DNS, scavenging, DHCP scopes, reservations, failover.
10. Certificate Services (AD CS)
Short: Certificates, CRL, templates, auto-enrollment, PKI layout.
Day 3 – Networking, Security & Server Operations
11. Windows Firewall & Network Security
Short: Inbound/outbound rules, profiles, IPSec basics, securing remote access.
12. Remote Management Tools
Short: RDP, WinRM, PowerShell Remoting, Just Enough Administration.
13. File & Print Services
Short: SMB permissions, NTFS ACLs, shares, DFS namespaces and replication.
14. Failover Clustering Basics
Short: Cluster roles, quorum, shared storage, cluster validation.
15. Monitoring, Logs & Backup
Short: Event Viewer, performance counters, Resource Monitor, Windows Server Backup.