36 Courses

This one day masterclass is designed to provide a practical application of the content that is covered within The DEI Playbook and is aimed at anyone tasked with launching and implementing diversity and inclusion within their organisation.

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 who already implement and manage on-premises core technologies want to secure and protect their environments, migrate virtual and physical workloads to Azure Iaas, enable a highly available, fully redundant environment, and perform monitoring and troubleshooting. This course teaches IT Professionals to configure advanced Windows Server services using on-premises, hybrid, and cloud technologies. The course teaches IT Professionals how to leverage the hybrid capabilities of Azure, how to migrate virtual and physical server workloads to Azure IaaS, and how to secure Azure VMs running Windows Server. The course also teaches IT Professionals how to perform tasks related to high availability, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery. The course highlights administrative tools and technologies including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Automation Update Management, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Azure Security Center, Azure Migrate, and Azure Monitor. Prerequisites An understanding of the following concepts as related to Windows Server technologies: High availability and disaster recovery Automation Monitoring Troubleshooting 1 - Secure Windows Server user accounts Configure user account rights Protect user accounts with the Protected Users group Describe Windows Defender Credential Guard Block NTLM authentication Locate problematic accounts 2 - Hardening Windows Server Describe Local Password Administrator Solution Configure Privileged Access Workstations Secure domain controllers Analyze security configuration with Security Compliance Toolkit Secure SMB traffic 3 - Windows Server update management Explore Windows Update Outline Windows Server Update Services server deployment options Define Windows Server Update Services update management process Describe the process of Update Management 4 - Secure Windows Server DNS Implement split-horizon DNS Create DNS policies Implement DNS policies Secure Windows Server DNS Implement DNSSEC 5 - Implement Windows Server IaaS VM network security Implement network security groups and Windows IaaS VMs Implement adaptive network hardening Implement Azure Firewall and Windows IaaS VMs Implement Windows firewall with Windows Server IaaS VMs Choose the appropriate filtering solution Deploy and configure Azure firewall using the Azure portal Capture network traffic with network watcher Log network traffic to and from a VM using the Azure portal 6 - Audit the security of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure Security Center Enable Azure Security Center in hybrid environments Implement and assess security policies Protect your resources with Azure Security Center Implement Azure Sentinel 7 - Manage Azure updates Describe update management Enable update management Deploy updates View update assessments Manage updates for your Azure Virtual Machines 8 - Create and implement application allowlists with adaptive application control Describe adaptive application control Implement adaptive application control policies 9 - Configure BitLocker disk encryption for Windows IaaS Virtual Machines Describe Azure Disk Encryption and server-side encryption Configure Key Vault for Azure Disk Encryption Encrypt Azure IaaS Virtual Machine hard disks Back up and recover data from encrypted disks Create and encrypt a Windows Virtual Machine 10 - Implement change tracking and file integrity monitoring for Windows IaaS VMs Implement Change Tracking and Inventory Manage Change Tracking and Inventory Manage tracked files Implement File Integrity Monitoring Select and monitor entities Use File Integrity Monitoring 11 - Introduction to Cluster Shared Volumes Determine the functionality of Cluster Shared Volumes Explore the architecture and components of Cluster Shared Volumes Implement Cluster Shared Volumes 12 - Implement Windows Server failover clustering Define Windows Server failover clustering Plan Windows Server failover clustering Implement Windows Server failover clustering Manage Windows Server failover clustering Implement stretch clusters Define cluster sets 13 - Implement high availability of Windows Server VMs Select high-availability options for Hyper-V Consider network load balancing for Hyper-V VMs Implement Hyper-V VM live migration Implement Hyper-V VMs storage migration 14 - Implement Windows Server File Server high availability Explore the Windows Server File Server high-availability options Define Cluster Shared Volumes Implement Scale-Out File Server Implement Storage Replica 15 - Implement scale and high availability with Windows Server VM Describe virtual machine scale sets Implement scaling Implement load-balancing VMs Create a virtual machine scale set in the Azure portal Describe Azure Site Recovery Implement Azure Site Recovery 16 - Implement Hyper-V Replica Define Hyper-V Replica Plan for Hyper-V Replica Configure and implement Hyper-V Replica Define extended replication Define Azure Site Recovery Implement Site Recovery from on-premises site to Azure Implement Site Recovery from on-premises site to on-premises site 17 - Protect your on-premises infrastructure from disasters with Azure Site Recovery Azure Site Recovery overview Workloads supported for protection with Azure Site Recovery Run a disaster recovery drill Failover and failback 18 - Implement hybrid backup and recovery with Windows Server IaaS Describe Azure Backup Implement recovery vaults Implement Azure Backup policies Recover Windows IaaS Virtual Machines Perform file and folder recovery Perform backup and restore of on-premises workloads Manage Azure Virtual Machine backups with Azure Backup service 19 - Protect your Azure infrastructure with Azure Site Recovery What is Azure Site Recovery Prepare for disaster recovery with Azure Site Recovery Run a disaster recovery drill Failover and failback using Azure Site Recovery 20 - Protect your virtual machines by using Azure Backup Azure Backup features and scenarios Back up an Azure virtual machine by using Azure Backup Restore virtual machine data 21 - Active Directory Domain Services migration Examine upgrade vs. migration Upgrade a previous version of Active Directory Domain Services to Windows Server 2022 Migrate to Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2022 from a previous version Explore the Active Directory Migration Tool 22 - Migrate file server workloads using Storage Migration Service Storage Migration Service overview and usage scenarios Storage migration requirements Migrate a server with Storage migration Evaluate storage migration considerations 23 - Migrate Windows Server roles Describe the Windows Server Migration Tools Install the Migration Tools Migrate roles using the Migration Tools 24 - Migrate on-premises Windows Server instances to Azure IaaS virtual machines Plan your migration Describe Azure Migrate Perform server assessment Assess physical servers with Azure Migrate Migrate Windows Server workloads by using Azure Migrate 25 - Upgrade and migrate Windows Server IaaS virtual machines Describe Azure Migrate Migrate Windows Server workloads by using Azure Migrate Describe storage migration Migrate file servers by using Storage Migration Service 26 - Containerize and migrate ASP.NET applications to Azure App Service Azure Migrate App Containerization overview 27 - Monitor Windows Server performance Use Performance Monitor to identify performance problems Use Resource Monitor to review current resource usage Review reliability with Reliability Monitor Implement a performance monitoring methodology Use Data Collector Sets to analyze server performance Monitor network infrastructure services Monitor virtual machines running Windows Server Monitor performance with Windows Admin Center Use System Insights to help predict future capacity issues Optimize the performance of Windows Server 28 - Manage and monitor Windows Server event logs Describe Windows Server event logs Use Windows Admin Center to review logs Use Server Manager to review logs Use custom views Implement event log subscriptions 29 - Implement Windows Server auditing and diagnostics Describe basic auditing categories Describe advanced categories Log user access Enable setup and boot event collection 30 - Troubleshoot Active Directory Recover objects from the AD recycle bin Recover the AD DS database Recover SYSVOL Troubleshoot AD DS replication Troubleshoot hybrid authentication issues 31 - Monitor Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines and hybrid instances Enable Azure Monitor for Virtual Machines Monitor an Azure Virtual Machine with Azure Monitor Enable Azure Monitor in hybrid scenarios Collect data from a Windows computer in a hybrid environment Integrate Azure Monitor with Microsoft Operations Manager 32 - Monitor your Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor Monitoring for Azure VMs Monitor VM host data Use Metrics Explorer to view detailed host metrics Collect client performance counters by using VM insights Collect VM client event logs 33 - Troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking Diagnose DHCP proble

What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned

Time Management and Productivity (In-Person) Effective time management reduces stress and helps you better adhere to commitments. This course is designed to help you identify personal and organizational priorities and gain better control of where you focus your attention. You will explore the importance of planning and organizing, and you will practice sorting through and setting priorities. You will also learn how to set better time boundaries and manage the demands of others. Working with a time management framework, you will use a set of practical techniques to organize and manage your work to better deliver on your commitments. Techniques for overcoming procrastination will be addressed, as well as strategies for dealing with information overload. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change o Mind-set o Tool-set o Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan

Time Management and Productivity Effective time management reduces stress and helps you better adhere to commitments. This course is designed to help you identify personal and organizational priorities and gain better control of where you focus your attention. You will explore the importance of planning and organizing, and you will practice sorting through and setting priorities. You will also learn how to set better time boundaries and manage the demands of others. Working with a time management framework, you will use a set of practical techniques to organize and manage your work to better deliver on your commitments. Techniques for overcoming procrastination will be addressed, as well as strategies for dealing with information overload. What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned

Time Management and Productivity: Virtual In-House Training Effective time management reduces stress and helps you better adhere to commitments. This course is designed to help you identify personal and organizational priorities and gain better control of where you focus your attention. You will explore the importance of planning and organizing, and you will practice sorting through and setting priorities. You will also learn how to set better time boundaries and manage the demands of others. Working with a time management framework, you will use a set of practical techniques to organize and manage your work to better deliver on your commitments. Techniques for overcoming procrastination will be addressed, as well as strategies for dealing with information overload. What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned

Time Management and Productivity (Virtual) Effective time management reduces stress and helps you better adhere to commitments. This course is designed to help you identify personal and organizational priorities and gain better control of where you focus your attention. You will explore the importance of planning and organizing, and you will practice sorting through and setting priorities. You will also learn how to set better time boundaries and manage the demands of others. Working with a time management framework, you will use a set of practical techniques to organize and manage your work to better deliver on your commitments. Techniques for overcoming procrastination will be addressed, as well as strategies for dealing with information overload. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change o Mind-set o Tool-set o Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan

Time Management and Productivity: On-Demand Effective time management reduces stress and helps you better adhere to commitments. This course is designed to help you identify personal and organizational priorities and gain better control of where you focus your attention. You will explore the importance of planning and organizing, and you will practice sorting through and setting priorities. You will also learn how to set better time boundaries and manage the demands of others. Working with a time management framework, you will use a set of practical techniques to organize and manage your work to better deliver on your commitments. Techniques for overcoming procrastination will be addressed, as well as strategies for dealing with information overload. What you Will Learn Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change Mind-set Tool-set Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan Summary Course summary and next steps Applying what you have learned

Writing Clear Business Communication (In-Person) Effective writing seldom, if ever, 'magically materializes' on the spot. In reality, it is most often the product of planning, writing, and rewriting. This is why writing is called a process; it must go through a series of steps before it is clear and complete. This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. However, the ability to communicate in the written word, for whatever purpose, is an important part of our working and personal lives and can have a direct impact on our ability to persuade, gain commitment or agreement and enhance understanding. Good writing sounds like talking on paper, which is why this program is focused on getting the message across and achieving the desired results using the 'keep it simple and direct' approach. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change o Mind-set o Tool-set o Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan

Writing Clear Business Communication (Virtual) Effective writing seldom, if ever, 'magically materializes' on the spot. In reality, it is most often the product of planning, writing, and rewriting. This is why writing is called a process; it must go through a series of steps before it is clear and complete. This program is about learning about the writing process and covers the full spectrum of documents used when corresponding in the workplace. The ability to write effectively comes naturally to some people, but for the vast majority, it is a task often approached with a mixture of trepidation and dread. However, the ability to communicate in the written word, for whatever purpose, is an important part of our working and personal lives and can have a direct impact on our ability to persuade, gain commitment or agreement and enhance understanding. Good writing sounds like talking on paper, which is why this program is focused on getting the message across and achieving the desired results using the 'keep it simple and direct' approach. What You Will Learn You'll learn how to: Plan and prioritize each day's activities in a more efficient, productive manner Establish strategies to execute priorities and overcome procrastination Understand how to make trade-offs when faced with fire drills How to set and communicate boundary conditions Getting Started Introductions Course orientation Participants' expectations Foundation Concepts Exercise: A day in your life Resources to implement change o Mind-set o Tool-set o Skill-set What is your time really worth? The dynamics of procrastination The myth of multi-tasking Brain Rules - how to optimize your efficiency Organization and Prioritization Time management best practices Goal setting Exercise: Identifying your priorities The importance of organization Time management framework Prioritizing time Time Management Techniques Tips for managing time Nine ways to overcome procrastination The STING technique Managing your time o Handling unplanned urgencies o Dealing with information overload Delegation and managing others' time Creating your personal action plan