96 Active Directory courses delivered Live Online

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced IT professionals, Network Administrators new to Active Directory, Help Desk Personnel, Network Support Personal, Desktop Support Personal, Managers that oversee IT personnel, Developers that create products that interact with Active Directory and Exchange Administrators. Overview At Course Completion you will Understand the industry standards used in Active Directory and their importance. Recognize the functionality of Domain Controllers and Active Directory Replication mechanisms. Understand Forest, Domain and OU structure. Recognize and understand the role of Active Directory Sites. Skills needed to determine Domain Controller Server versions, Forest and Domain Functional levels. Describe authentication Mechanisms in Active Directory NTLM and Kerberos. Optimize and maintain Group Policy Objects (GPO) used in Active Directory. Understand the functioning of Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog. Fundamental understanding of using Active Directory with Cloud Services like Federation Services and Azure. This one-day instructor-led class is intended for IT professionals and IT managers who work with Active Directory or supervise IT professionals that work with Active Directory. Additionally, IT professionals that work with products that integrate with Active Directory such as Exchange can also benefit. In this course, students learn how and why Active Directory was developed by Microsoft, the fundamental architecture, basic design, management, as well as security and fundamentals for cloud integration with services like Azure. Module 1: Principles of Active Directory Development of Active Directory What is X.500 LDAP Active Directory Architecture NTLM and Kerberos Managing operating systems with GPOs, Workplace Join and InTune Active Directory Groups: Domain Local, Global and Universal Using and Managing Active Directory Domain Controllers Forest and Domain Functional Levels Introduction to Active Directory Partitions and the Global Catalog Basic Forest Structure and Design Basic Domain Structure and Design Basic OU Structure and Design Module 2: Fundamentals of WAN management with Active Directory Understanding AD Sites and WAN Traffic Management Basic AD Sites and Logon Traffic Introduction to AD Sites and Replication Traffic Bridgehead Servers and Site Link Objects Site Aware Applications Module 3: Introduction to Active Directory Group Policy Objects Introduction to Group Policy Administrative Templates Fundamental Concepts of GPO Scripts Introduction to Creating and Using GPOs Principles of Managing Multiple GPOs Block, Enforce and Inheritance GPOs and Active Directory Versions Introduction to Controlling and Installing Software with GPOs, SRP and App Locker Module 4: Principles of Active Directory Integration Active Directory and ?The Cloud? User Principle Names, Authentication and Active Directory Federated Services Conclusion, Additional Resources, Labs and Exercises Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55152AC Fundamentals of Active Directory course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Microsoft Active Directory course description A thorough understanding of this system is essential for anyone managing enterprise MS networks. Essential theory is complimented with a high level of hands on practice allowing delegates to observe the idiosyncrasies of Active Directory and Group Policy at first hand. Delegates learn the fundamental theory of AD and progress onto building a multi-domain network in the classroom. The course includes troubleshooting methods, and essential maintenance procedures. This course is designed to teach you the skills needed for day to day management of these technologies. What will you learn Install AD on multiple PCs. Use the tools to create and manage objects. Create appropriate group policies to restrict selected user's desktops and network access. Install DNS to support Active Directory without loosing Internet Connectivity. Maintain and troubleshoot AD problems Backup Active Directory. Microsoft Active Directory course details Who will benefit: Technical staff working with AD based networks. Prerequisites: Supporting Windows server. Duration 3 days Microsoft Active Directory course contents Introduction to Active Directory Network authentication methods, Active Directory defined, AD naming conventions, network management with AD, AD structures: Domains, Organisational Units, Forests & Trees, Sites, The Global Catalogue. Windows 2003 new features, installing AD. Hands on Installing an AD network. Windows overview Management methods Server management tools, installing the additional tools, Terminal Server: Administration mode, Administrator accounts in AD, Local Security Policy. Hands on Install the management tools, Management using Terminal Services. Creating & Managing Objects (a quick look) AD management tools, AD users and computers, Creating & managing OUs, User Accounts and groups, controlling access to AD objects, moving objects, Publishing resources, locating objects in AD, delegating authority. Hands on Creating a control OU structure and delegating authority. Introduction to Group Policies What are Group Policies? Where Group Policy data is stored, security, Group Policy flow. Hands on Implementing Group Policies Working with Group Policies Local security templates, administrative templates, scripts, folder redirection, software deployment. Hands on Scripts, redirecting the start menu, creating a secure, robust desktop environment. Implementing DNS DNS basics, troubleshooting, implementing DNS zones. Hands on Building a unified DNS solution. Maintaining and managing the AD database AD support tools, database internal structure, replication, replication tools, Single Operations Masters, tools for maintenance, maintenance techniques, Backing up AD, Directory Services restore mode, NTDSUtil, Authoritative & non-authoritative restoration, rebuilding. Hands on NTDSUtil.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server. This would typically include: ?AD DS administrators who are looking to train in identity and access technologies with Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. ?System or infrastructure administrators with general AD DS experience and knowledge who are looking to cross-train in core and advanced identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022. Overview Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This five-day instructor-led course teaches IT professionals how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory - related issues with Windows Server. Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles, such as Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS). Although this course and the associated labs are written for Windows Server 2022, the skills taught will also be backwards compatible for Server 2016 and Server 2019. The course and labs also focus on how to administer Windows Server using not only the traditional tools such as PowerShell and Server manager, but also Windows Admin Center. Prerequisites Some exposure to and experience with Active Directory concepts and technologies in Windows Server. Experience working with and configuring Windows Server. Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding basic server virtualization concepts. 1 - Installing and configuring domain controllers Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS domain controllers Deploying a domain controller 2 - Managing objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer objects in AD DS Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing OUs 3 - Advanced AD DS infrastructure management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts 4 - Implementing and administering AD DS sites and replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication 5 - Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs 6 - Managing user settings with Group Policy Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection, software installation, and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences 7 - Securing Active Directory Domain Services Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Implementing audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts 8 - Deploying and managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs 9 - Deploying and managing certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards 10 - Implementing and administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Web Application Proxy Overview 11 - Implementing and administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection 12 - Implementing AD DS synchronization with Microsoft Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization 13 - Monitoring, managing, and recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the Active Directory database Active Directory backup and recovery options for AD DS and other identity and access solutions

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) who wants to learn how to provision and configure IdM technologies across both Linux and Windows applications Identity management specialist or engineer Access management specialist or engineer Web application developer DevOps specialist Overview As a result of attending this course, you will gain an understanding of the architecture of an identity management realm and trusted relationships using both Red Hat Enterprise Linux Identity Management and Microsoft Active Directory. You will be able to create, manage, and troubleshoot user management structures, security policies, local and remote secure access methods, and implementation technologies such as Kerberos, PKI, and certificates. You should be able to demonstrate these skills: Create and manage a scalable, resilient Identity Management realm, including both Linux and Microsoft Windows clients and servers. Create and manage secure access configurations, including managing and troubleshooting Kerberos, certificate servers, and access control policies. Integrate IdM as the back end for other major enterprise tools in the Red Hat portfolio, including Satellite Server and Tower. This course will empower you with the skills to configure and manage IdM, the comprehensive Identity Management solution bundled with Red Hat© Enterprise Linux.You will master these skills on the most requested Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) capabilities, including Active Directory trusts, multi-product federation, configuration management with Ansible, integrated certificate management, single sign-on, one-time passwords, and cybersecurity policy conformance. This course covers the same material as RH362, but includes the Red Hat Certified Specialist in Identity Management exam (EX362). Install Red Hat Identity Management Describe and install Red Hat Identity Management (IdM). Centralize Identity Management Explain the IdM server services, explore IdM clients access methods, and install an IdM client. Authenticate identities with Kerberos Define the Kerberos protocol and configure services for Kerberos authentication. Integrate IdM with Active Directory Create a trust relationship with Active Directory. Control user access Configure users for authorized access to services and resources. Manage a public key infrastructure Manage certificate authorities, certificates, and storing secrets. Maintain IdM operations Troubleshoot and recover Identity Management. Integrate Red Hat products with IdM Configure major services to share the IdM authentication database. Install scalable IdM Construct a resilient and scalable Identity Management topology.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to: Install and configure domain controllers. Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell. Implement AD DS in complex environments. Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication. Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs). Manage user settings by using GPOs. Secure AD DS and user accounts. Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS. Deploy and manage certificates. Implement and administer AD FS. Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS). Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD. Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory?related issues. Installing & Configuring DCs Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS DCs Deploying DCs Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Managing Objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer accounts Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing organizational units Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Lab: Administering AD DS Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS Implementing & Administering AD DS Sites & Replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication Lab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure Lab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure Managing User Settings with GPOs Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs Securing AD DS Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts (MSAs) Lab: Securing AD DS Deploying & Managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy Deploying & Managing Certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards Lab: Deploying certificates Implementing & Administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Overview of Web Application Proxy Lab: Implementing AD FS Implementing & Administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection Lab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization Lab: Configuring directory synchronization Monitoring, Managing, & Recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the AD DS database Recovering AD DS objects Lab: Recovering objects in AD DS

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is primarily intended for existing IT professionals who have some AD DS knowledge and experience and who aim to develop knowledge about identity and access technologies in Windows Server 2016. The secondary audience for this course includes IT professionals who are looking to consolidate their knowledge about AD DS and related technologies, in addition to IT professionals who want to prepare for the 70-742 exam. Overview After completing this course, students will be able to:Install and configure domain controllers.Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell.Implement AD DS in complex environments.Implement AD DS sites, and configure and manage replication.Implement and manage Group Policy Objects (GPOs).Manage user settings by using GPOs.Secure AD DS and user accounts.Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS.Deploy and manage certificates.Implement and administer AD FS.Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS).Implement synchronization between AD DS and Azure AD.Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services. This course teaches IT Pros how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup & restore, & how to troubleshoot Active Directory?related issues. Installing & Configuring DCs Overview of AD DS Overview of AD DS DCs Deploying DCs Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Managing Objects in AD DS Managing user accounts Managing groups in AD DS Managing computer accounts Using Windows PowerShell for AD DS administration Implementing and managing organizational units Lab: Deploying and administering AD DS Lab: Administering AD DS Advanced AD DS Infrastructure Management Overview of advanced AD DS deployments Deploying a distributed AD DS environment Configuring AD DS trusts Lab: Domain and trust management in AD DS Implementing & Administering AD DS Sites & Replication Overview of AD DS replication Configuring AD DS sites Configuring and monitoring AD DS replication Lab: Managing and implementing AD DS sites and replication Implementing Group Policy Introducing Group Policy Implementing and administering GPOs Group Policy scope and Group Policy processing Troubleshooting the application of GPOs Lab: Implementing a Group Policy infrastructure Lab: Troubleshooting a Group Policy Infrastructure Managing User Settings with GPOs Implementing administrative templates Configuring Folder Redirection and scripts Configuring Group Policy preferences Lab: Managing user settings with GPOs Securing AD DS Securing domain controllers Implementing account security Audit authentication Configuring managed service accounts (MSAs) Lab: Securing AD DS Deploying & Managing AD CS Deploying CAs Administering CAs Troubleshooting and maintaining CAs Lab: Deploying and configuring a two-tier CA hierarchy Deploying & Managing Certificates Deploying and managing certificate templates Managing certificate deployment, revocation, and recovery Using certificates in a business environment Implementing and managing smart cards Lab: Deploying certificates Implementing & Administering AD FS Overview of AD FS AD FS requirements and planning Deploying and configuring AD FS Overview of Web Application Proxy Lab: Implementing AD FS Implementing & Administering AD RMS Overview of AD RMS Deploying and managing an AD RMS infrastructure Configuring AD RMS content protection Lab: Implementing an AD RMS infrastructure Implementing AD DS Synchronization with Azure AD Planning and preparing for directory synchronization Implementing directory synchronization by using Azure AD Connect Managing identities with directory synchronization Lab: Configuring directory synchronization Monitoring, Managing, & Recovering AD DS Monitoring AD DS Managing the AD DS database Recovering AD DS objects Lab: Recovering objects in AD DS

Microsoft Exchange training course description A hands on course focusing on the day to day running of Microsoft Exchange. The course is designed for those with a sound understanding of how Exchange forwards emails and concentrates on important issues such as monitoring, backups and restores. This course can be delivered on any version of Microsoft exchange and tailored as required. What will you learn Install MS Exchange Create, configure and manage user mailboxes. Configure and administer MS Exchange. Backup and restore MS Exchange. Microsoft Exchange training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with MS Exchange. Prerequisites: Total SMTP and email for engineers Duration 3 days Microsoft Exchange training course contents Review of mail basics Basic routing & Client/Server, Mail flow & protocols, Mail server technology. Exchange features MAPI, Database, The Exchange organisation, Active Directory consideration. Installing Understanding server roles, Planning for Exchange, Preparing Active Directory, Preparing the host server, Installing Exchange. Introduction to Exchange management tools Exchange Management shell, Exchange Management console. Administration Configuring SMTP domains, Send connectors, Receive connectors, Setting up & managing user mailboxes, Setting up resource mailboxes, Mail enabled groups, Address lists. Troubleshooting Security & troubleshooting wizards, Windows platform tools, External/Internet tools.

Duration 4 Days 24 CPD hours This course is intended for This four-day course is intended for Windows Server Hybrid Administrators who have experience working with Windows Server and want to extend the capabilities of their on-premises environments by combining on-premises and hybrid technologies. Windows Server Hybrid Administrators implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage core Windows Server workloads and services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to implement and manage on-premises and hybrid solutions such as identity, management, compute, networking, and storage in a Windows Server hybrid environment. Prerequisites Experience with managing Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including AD DS, DNS, DFS, Hyper-V, and File and Storage Services Experience with common Windows Server management tools (implied in the first prerequisite). Basic knowledge of core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies (implied in the first prerequisite). Experience and an understanding of core networking technologies such as IP addressing, name resolution, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Experience working with and an understanding of Microsoft Hyper-V and basic server virtualization concepts Basic experience with implementing and managing IaaS services in Microsoft Azure Basic knowledge of Azure Active Directory Experience working hands-on with Windows client operating systems such as Windows 10 or Windows 11 Basic experience with Windows PowerShell 1 - Introduction to AD DS Define AD DS Define users, groups, and computers Define AD DS forests and domains Define OUs Manage objects and their properties in AD DS 2 - Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles Deploy AD DS domain controllers Maintain AD DS domain controllers Manage the AD DS Global Catalog role Manage AD DS operations masters Manage AD DS schema 3 - Implement Group Policy Objects Define GPOs Implement GPO scope and inheritance Define domain-based GPOs Create and configure a domain-based GPO Define GPO storage Define administrative templates 4 - Manage advanced features of AD DS Create trust relationships Implement ESAE forests Monitor and troubleshoot AD DS Create custom AD DS partitions 5 - Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server Select a Microsoft Entra integration model Plan for Microsoft Entra integration Prepare on-premises Active Directory for directory synchronization Install and configure directory synchronization with Microsoft Entra Connect Implement Seamless Single Sign-On Enable Microsoft Entra login in for Windows VM in Azure Describe Microsoft Entra Domain Services Implement and configure Microsoft Entra Domain Services Manage Windows Server 2019 in a Microsoft Entra Domain Services environment Create and configure a Microsoft Entra Domain Services instance Join a Windows Server VM to a managed domain 6 - Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure Select an option to implement directory and identity services using Active Directory Domain Services in Azure Deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers in Azure VMs Install a replica Active Directory domain controller in an Azure VM Install a new Active Directory forest on an Azure VNet 7 - Perform Windows Server secure administration Define least privilege administration Implement delegated privileges Use privileged access workstations Use jump servers 8 - Describe Windows Server administration tools Explore Windows Admin Center Use Server Manager List Remote Server Administration Tools Use Windows PowerShell Use Windows PowerShell to remotely administer a server 9 - Perform post-installation configuration of Windows Server List the available post-installation configuration tools Configure Server Core using Sconfig Use DSC to configure Windows Server Perform post-installation configuration with Windows Admin Center Configure a server with answer files 10 - Just Enough Administration in Windows Server Explain the concept of Just Enough Administration (JEA) Define role capabilities for a JEA endpoint Create a session configuration file to register a JEA endpoint Describe how JEA endpoints work to limit access to a PowerShell session Create and connect to a JEA endpoint Demonstration: Connect to a JEA endpoint 11 - Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely Select the appropriate remote administration tool Manage Windows Virtual Machines with Azure Bastion Create an Azure Bastion host Configure just-in-time administration 12 - Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc Describe Azure Arc Onboard Windows Server instances Connect hybrid machines to Azure from the Azure portal Use Azure Arc to manage Windows Server instances Restrict access with RBAC 13 - Configure and manage Hyper-V Define Hyper-V Define Hyper-V Manager Configure Hyper-V hosts using best practices Configure Hyper-V networking Assess advanced Hyper-V networking features Define nested virtualization 14 - Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines List the virtual machine configuration versions List the virtual machine generation versions List available VHD formats and types Create and configure VMs Determine storage options for VMs Define shared VHDs and VHD Sets Implement guest clusters using shared VHDX 15 - Secure Hyper-V workloads Define guarded fabric Define the Host Guardian Service Explore TPM-trusted attestation Define KPS Determine key features of shielded VMs Compare encryption-supported and shielded VMs in a guarded fabric Implement a shielded VM 16 - Run containers on Windows Server Define containers List the differences between containers and VMs Define Windows Server and Hyper-V containers and isolation modes Explore Docker Prepare a Windows Server 2019 host for container deployment Security, Storage, and Networking with Windows containers 17 - Orchestrate containers on Windows Server using Kubernetes Define orchestration Define Kubernetes Deploy Kubernetes resources Create a Kubernetes cluster on Windows Define Azure Arc Connect an Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster to Azure Arc 18 - Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure compute Describe Virtual Machine storage Deploy Azure Virtual Machines Create a windows Virtual Machine using the portal Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure CLI Deploy Azure Virtual Machines using templates Describe additional management optimization options 19 - Customize Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine images Create a generalized image Create a new Virtual Machine from a managed image Create a managed image of a generalized virtual machine in Azure Create a Virtual Machine from a managed image Implement Azure Image Builder Create a windows Virtual Machine using Azure Image Builder template Create a Windows Virtual Machine with Azure Image Builder using PowerShell 20 - Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure Automation Implement Azure Automation with DSC Remediate noncompliant servers Describe Custom Script Extensions Configure a Virtual Machine by using DSC 21 - Deploy and manage DHCP Use DHCP to simplify IP configuration Install and configure the DHCP role Configure DHCP options Configure DHCP scopes Select DHCP high availability options Implement DHCP Failover 22 - Implement Windows Server DNS Explore the DNS architecture Work with DNS zones and records Install and configure the DNS role Implement DNS forwarding 23 - Implement IP Address Management Define IP Address Management Deploy IP Address Management Administer IP Address Management Configure IP Address Management options Manage DNS zones with IP Address Management Manage DHCP servers with IP Address Management Use IP Address Management to manage IP addressing 24 - Implement remote access Examine the remote access options in Windows Server Select and set up VPNs Use NPS to create and enforce network access policies Plan and implement NPS Deploy a PKI for remote access Use WAP as a reverse web proxy 25 - Implement hybrid network infrastructure Describe Azure network topologies Implement Azure VPN options Create a route-based VPN gateway using the Azure portal Implement Azure ExpressRoute Configure Azure Virtual WAN Implement DNS in hybrid environments 26 - Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs Understand Azure DNS Implement Azure DNS Create an Azure DNS zone and record using the Azure portal Implement DNS with Azure IaaS virtual machines Implement split-horizon DNS in Azure Troubleshoot DNS 27 - Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing Implement a virtual network Implement IaaS VM IP addressing Assign and manage IP addresses Configure a private IP address for a virtual machine using the Azure portal Create a virtual machine with a static public IP address using the Azure portal Implement IaaS virtual machine IP routing Implement IPv6 for Windows Server IaaS virtual machines 28 - Manage Windows Server file servers Define the Windows Server file system List the benefits and uses of File Server Resource Manager Define SMB and its security considerations Configure SMB protocol Define Volume Shadow Copy Service 29 - Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct Define the Storage Spaces architecture and its components List the functionalities, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Implement Storage Spaces List the functionalities, components, benefits, and use cases of Storage Spaces Direct Implement Storage Spaces Direct 30 - Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication Define the architecture, components, and functionality of Data Deduplication Define the use cases and interoperability of Data Deduplication Implement Data Deduplication Manage and maintain Data Deduplication 31 - Implement Windows Server iSCSI List the functionalities, components, and use cases of iSCSI List the considerations for implementing iSCSI Implement iSCSI Configure high availability for iSCSI 32 - Implement Windows Server Storage Replica List the functionalities and components of Storage Replica Examine the prerequisites for implementing Storage Replica Implement Storage Replica by using Windows Admin Center Implement Storage Replica by using Windows PowerShell 33 - Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure Describe Azure File services Configure Azure Files Configure connectivity to Azure Files Describe Azure File Sync Implement Azure File Sync Deploy Azure File Sync Deploy Azure File Sync 2 Manage cloud tiering Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync

Windows PowerShell training course description This course is intended for IT Professionals who are already experienced in general Windows Server and Windows Client administration, and who want to learn more about using Windows PowerShell for administration. No prior experience with any version of Windows PowerShell, or any scripting language, is assumed. This course is also suitable for IT Professionals already experienced in server administration, including Exchange Server, SharePoint Server, SQL Server, System Center, and others. What will you learn Work with Windows PowerShell pipeline. Query system information by using WMI and CIM. Work with variables, arrays, and hash tables. Write advanced scripts in Windows PowerShell. Administer remote computers. Use advanced Windows PowerShell techniques. Windows PowerShell training course details Who will benefit: IT professionals. Prerequisites: Supporting Windows Server Duration 5 days Windows PowerShell training course contents Getting started with Windows PowerShell Overview and background of Windows PowerShell, Understanding command syntax, Finding commands. Hands on Configuring Windows PowerShell console & ISE application. Hands on Finding and running basic commands, Using the About files. Cmdlets for administration Active Directory administration cmdlets, Network configuration cmdlets, Other server administration cmdlets. Hands on Windows Administration. Creating and managing Active Directory objects, Configuring network settings on Windows Server, Creating a web site. Working with the Windows PowerShell pipeline Understanding the pipeline, Selecting, sorting, and measuring objects, Filtering objects out of the pipeline, enumerating objects in the pipeline, Sending pipeline data as output. Hands on Using the pipeline. Selecting, sorting, and displaying data. Hands on Filtering objects. Hands on Enumerating objects. Hands on Sending output to a file. Exporting user information to a file. Understanding how the pipeline works Passing the pipeline data, Advanced considerations for pipeline data. Hands on Working with pipeline parameter binding. Predicting pipeline behaviour. Using PSProviders and PSDrives Using PSProviders, Using PSDrives. Hands on Using PSProviders and PSDrives Creating files and folders on a remote computer, Creating a registry key for your future scripts, Create a new Active Directory group. Querying system information by using WMI and CIM Understanding WMI and CIM, Querying data by using WMI and CIM, Making changes with WMI/CIM. Hands on Working with WMI and CIM. Querying information by using WMI, Querying information by using CIM, Invoking methods. Working with variables, arrays, and hash tables Manipulating variables, arrays and hash tables. Hands on Working with variables, Using arrays, Using hash tables. Basic scripting Introduction to scripting, Scripting constructs, Importing data from files. Hands on Basic scripting. Setting a script, Processing an array with a ForEach loop, Processing items by using If statements, Creating a random password, Creating users based on a CSV file. Advanced scripting Accepting user input, Overview of script documentation, Troubleshooting and error handling, Functions and modules. Hands on Accepting data from users. Querying disk information from remote computers, Updating the script to use alternate credentials, Documenting a script. Hands on Implementing functions and modules. Creating a logging function, Adding error handling to a script, Converting a function to a module. Administering Remote Computers Using basic Windows PowerShell remoting, Using advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques, Using PSSessions. Hands on Using basic remoting. Enabling remoting on the local computer, Performing one-to-one remoting, Performing one-to-many remoting. Hands on Using PSSessions. Using implicit remoting, Managing multiple computers. Using background jobs and scheduled jobs Using background jobs, Using scheduled jobs. Hands on Using background jobs and scheduled jobs. Starting and managing jobs, Creating a scheduled job. Using advanced Windows PowerShell techniques Creating profile scripts, Using advanced techniques. Hands on Practicing advanced techniques. Creating a profile script, Verifying the validity of an IP address, Reporting disk information, Configuring NTFS permissions, Creating user accounts with passwords from a CSV file. Hands on Practicing script development (optional)

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is Enterprise Desktop Support Technicians (EDSTs). These technicians provide Tier 2 support to users with domain-joined computers running the Windows 11 OS, typically in medium to large enterprise organizations. Overview Important Windows 11 features How these features are used in an Active Directory How to troubleshoot these features This is a 5-day ILT course that is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to support and troubleshoot Windows 11 PCs and devices in an on-premises Windows Server Active Directory domain environment. 1: Introducing Windows 11 Overview of Windows 11 Recommendations for typical troubleshooting procedures Troubleshooting installation and deployment Introduction to management and troubleshooting tools 2: Administering Windows 11 remotely Using Windows Admin Center Using Windows PowerShell Implementing Remote Management 3: Troubleshooting startup and performing system recovery Recovering Windows 11 Configuring the Registry Troubleshooting Windows 11 startup Implementing and troubleshooting BitLocker Troubleshooting OS service Issues 4: Troubleshooting devices and device drivers Overview of hardware troubleshooting Troubleshooting device drivers 5: Configuring and troubleshooting network connectivity Configuring network connectivity Troubleshooting network connectivity Implementing and troubleshooting name resolution Implementing and troubleshooting remote access 6: Troubleshooting Group Policy Overview of Group Policy Resolve GPO application issues on client devices 7: Configuring and Troubleshooting Security Settings Implementing network security Implementing Windows 11 security features Configuring and troubleshooting user accounts 8: Configuring and Troubleshooting User State Implementing and troubleshooting user state Implementing and troubleshooting Folder Redirection 9: Configuring and Troubleshooting Resource Access Configuring and troubleshooting file access. Configuring and troubleshooting shared folders. Implementing and troubleshooting Work Folders. Managing and troubleshooting printers. Recovering files. 10: Troubleshooting apps Troubleshooting desktop apps Troubleshooting app compatibility Managing UWP apps 11: Monitoring and Maintaining Windows 11 Monitoring Windows 11 Optimizing Windows 11 performance Managing Windows 11 updates