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IT & Software Operating Systems Windows Server

Complete Windows Server 2016 Administration Course

Installation and configuration of Domain Controller, Active Directory, DNS, WebServer (IIS), Group Policy, WSUS and more
Rating: 4.4 out of 54.4 (1,389 ratings)
8,064 students
Created by Imran Afzal (200k+ students)
Last updated 12/2020
English
English [Auto]
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

What you'll learn

  • Students will be able to install, configure and manage Windows server
  • Create Users, Groups and OUs with Active Directory Users & Computers
  • Group Policy Management
  • Domain Controller and DNS Management
  • Virtual Technology Installation and Configuration
  • Disk Management
  • WSUS Server Administration
  • WebServer (IIS) Administration
  • FTP Server Installation, Configuration and Management
Curated for the Udemy for Business collection

Requirements

  • Windows or MAC Computer (either one is fine)
  • Computer should have at least 4G RAM, 64bit processor and 100G of HD
  • Internet Access (required for download and installation)

Description

Windows is one of the basic operating system that every person should know if you want to get into IT.  Whether you are just starting your career or moving up in your existing IT field, you always have to start with Windows and this course will teach you everything you need to know about Windows 2016 administration

In this course you will  learn Windows 2016 installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, command line, OS tools and much more...  I have also included Resume and Interview workshop that will definitely help you get your  dream IT job.

In addition to the lectures there will be quizzes, homework and hand-out material just like a live classroom training

I have been teaching this exact course in a classroom environment in New York City.  Please note 80% of my students who took this course got the job in Windows within months.  Imagine those who take my course only to level  up their career, how productive this training can be for them


Following is the list of topics I will cover in this course:


Module 1 – Understanding of Microsoft Windows

•      What is Windows?

•      Different Versions of Windows

•      Microsoft Background and Products

•      Windows Market Share - Everyday Windows

•      Windows vs. Linux vs. MAC

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 2 – Setting up a Lab

•      Oracle Virtual Box

•      Installing Oracle Virtual Box

•      Creating First Virtual Machine

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 3 - Windows Installation and Configuration

•      Different Ways to Install OS

•      Downloading Windows Server 2016

•      Installing Windows Server 2016

•      Adding Resources

•      Hostname and System Information

•      Windows Server GUI Overview

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 4 - System Access and File System

•      Accessing Windows System

•      File System and Description

•      Navigating to File System

•      File Types and Creation

•      File Properties

•      Finding Files and Directories

•      File Maintenance (copy, delete, move and rename)

•      Files Operations

•      File Editing Short-Cut Keys

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 5 - System Administration

•      User Account Management

•      Elevating User Roles

•      Monitor Users Activity (Task manager and command line)

•      System Utilities Under Accessories

•      Programs and Service Management (Control panel and services)

•      System Resource Monitoring (Task Manager)

•      Windows Event Logs

•      System Maintenance

•      Jobs and Schedules

•      Windows Settings

•      Server Manager Dashboard

•      Installing and Uninstalling Programs

•      Windows Applications (Microsoft or 3rd Party)

•      Windows Short-Cut Keys (e.g. Alt+Ctl+Del etc.)

•      Check System Hardware

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 6 - Advance Windows Administration

•      Roles vs. Features

•      Adding Roles and Features

•      What is Domain Controller?

•      Domain Controller and Active Directory

•      Active Directory Prerequisites

•      What is DNS?

•      Active Directory Installation

•      Active Directory "Users and Computers“

•      Active Directory User Account Management

•      Installing Windows Client

•      Joining the Domain from Windows 7 and 10

•      Active Directory "Administrative Center“

•      Active Directory "Domain and Trust“

•      Active Directory "Module for Windows PowerShell“

•      Active Directory "Site and Services“

•      Group Policy Management

•      DNS Administration

•      Web Server (IIS) Installation

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 7 - Windows Scripting and Command Line

•      Windows Batch Scripting

•      First Batch Script "Hello World“

•      Script to Automate Simple Tasks

•      Windows PowerShell

•      Windows PowerShell Commands

•      Windows PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment)

•      Windows Management Instrument (WMIC)

•      Difference Between DOS and PowerShell

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 8 - Networking and System Updates

•      What is NIC?

•      Enable Internet on the VM

•      NIC Teaming

•      Network Configuration

•      Windows Updates

•      NTP Configuration

•      File Transfer Methods

•      FTP Server Installation and Configuration

•      Sharing FileSystem (Samba or NFS)

•      WSUS Server Installation and Configuration

•      Windows Firewall

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 9 – Storage Management

•      What is Computer Storage?

•      Type of Computer Storage

•      How to Add Disk

•      Extend an Existing Disk

•      Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation

•      RAID

•      Windows Backup and Restore

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework

 

Module 10 - Additional Resources

•      What is IT?

•      IT Components

•      Facts about IT

•      IT Management Jobs

•      Resume Workshop

•      Interview Workshop

•      Post Resume and What to Expect

•      VMWare Workstation Player Download and Installation

•      Install Oracle VirtualBox on MAC

•      Quiz, Handouts and Homework


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Here is the testimonial from my students:

  • As a System Administrator, I knew a lot of what you explained in this course. But there were a few new things I was able to learn and so far, it has paid of wonderfully. I feel I am now on my way to Senior System Administrator and I have you to thank for helping me get there. I really enjoyed this course! Thank you so much again!! -- Riley Wright

  • Imran is a very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. As others have said, you can tell that he is not just trying to sell a course, but that he is invested in giving his students a strong career foundation with a positive and approachable attitude. He is also entertaining with his use of pop culture and practical work examples. It really feels like you're in a classroom with him. I'm taking this course mainly as a hobbyist, but got a lot from it already. The homework assignments, quizzes, and handouts help reinforce the material.   -- Raymond B.  (Udemy Student)


  • Main thing about course is its simplicity and the hierarchy. Design is very good and easy which helps to understand things better.  -- Akash Garg (Udemy Student)


  • I just love the teaching ad the learning experience I am getting  -- Jacob Samba (Udemy Student)


  • Very useful course, even an absolute beginner can able to understand perfectly this course. You're a great guy Imran:) -- E Vigneshwaran (Udemy Student)


  • The course is run very well and I really like the handouts and the homework that is assigned. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.  -- Thomas Rogers (Udemy Student)


  • I am preparing for the server exam and this course has been awesome. I appreciate the time and effort to explain all parts of the OS. -- Victoria Worthy (Udemy Student)


  • Course encouraging as it added values to my skills in Windows Server 2016 with basic fundamental details on scripting and building website. Well it was not in depth yet it still gives clear clue on where to start from. All lesson we deliver in a professional, clear and precise that one can build there own server from scratch to end. Thanks you. -- Karvee Kolliemelen (Udemy Student)


  • I genuinely look forward to additional courses in the future. This has been so informative. You hear the name oracle all the time, but this was well put in layman’s terms  -- Atoofa Hasan (Classroom Student)


  • Imran Afzal eats, breathes and sleeps in Windows and Linux! He really knows his stuff. I feel like he has brought me from a novice level education to masters level in a short time period. Anyone who is looking to get a job in Linux should definitely take this course.  -- TJ Walker (Udemy Student)


Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is interested in learning basic to advance level of Windows
  • Anyone who wants to level up his or her career in IT
  • Anyone who wants to improve Windows skills

Featured review

Sayed Jawad Mosawi
Sayed Jawad Mosawi
33 courses
24 reviews
Rating: 5.0 out of 57 months ago
I enjoy this lesson the same time I am watching and listening to contents of lessons I am practicing and it make the lessons much easy with clear and good explanations and the entire course was interesting to me. I learned most of the lectures and the same time I practiced on my Lab it was very usefull Thanks Mr. Afzal

Course content

12 sections • 130 lectures • 14h 6m total length

  • Preview02:27
  • Preview05:07
  • Download Syllabus
    00:01
  • Thank You
    00:59

  • Welcome to Module 1
    00:11
  • Preview02:37
  • Different Versions of Windows
    05:02
  • Microsoft Background and Products
    08:41
  • Windows Market Share - Everyday Windows
    04:02
  • Windows vs. Linux vs. MAC
    07:35
  • Module 1 - Quiz
    8 questions
  • Module 1 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 1 - Homework
    00:07

  • Welcome to Module 2 - Lab Setup
    01:16
  • Preview01:50
  • Installing Oracle Virtual Box
    03:32
  • Creating First Virtual Machine
    05:28
  • Module 2 - Quiz
    5 questions
  • Module 2 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 2 - Homework
    00:09

  • Welcome to Module 3
    00:09
  • Preview02:58
  • Downloading Windows Server 2016
    03:05
  • Installing Windows Server 2016
    15:42
  • Adding Resources
    05:27
  • Hostname and System Information
    10:44
  • Windows Server GUI Overview
    17:10
  • Module 3 - Quiz
    11 questions
  • Module 3 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 3 - Homework
    00:12

  • Welcome to Module 4
    00:09
  • Accessing Windows System
    10:19
  • File System and Description
    11:54
  • Navigating to File System
    08:52
  • File Types and Creation
    06:41
  • File Properties
    06:04
  • Finding Files and Directories
    05:22
  • File Maintenance (copy, delete, move and rename)
    09:01
  • Files Operations
    02:58
  • File Editing Short-Cut Keys
    09:27
  • Module 4 - Quiz
    11 questions
  • Module 4 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 4 - Homework
    00:24

  • Welcome to Module 5
    00:09
  • User Account Management
    16:29
  • Elevating User Roles
    05:25
  • Monitor Users Activity (Task manager and command line)
    06:17
  • System Utilities Under Accessories
    10:43
  • Programs and Service Management (Control panel and services)
    17:35
  • System Resource Monitoring (Task Manager)
    12:39
  • Windows Event Logs
    13:13
  • System Maintenance
    14:41
  • Jobs and Schedules
    13:24
  • Windows Settings
    07:11
  • Server Manager Dashboard
    26:56
  • Installing and Uninstalling Programs
    07:14
  • Windows Applications (Microsoft or 3rd Party)
    01:01
  • Windows Short-Cut Keys (Alt+Ctl+Del etc.)
    04:34
  • Check System Hardware (Device Manager)
    07:44
  • Module 5 - Quiz
    15 questions
  • Module 5 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 5 - Homework
    00:17

  • Welcome to Module 6
    00:09
  • Roles vs. Features
    07:20
  • Adding Roles and Features
    01:44
  • Preview06:18
  • Domain Controller and Active Directory
    05:01
  • Active Directory Prerequisites
    01:34
  • What is DNS?
    05:58
  • Active Directory Installation
    19:37
  • Active Directory "Users and Computers"
    08:57
  • Active Directory User Account Management
    20:17
  • Installing Windows Client
    10:35
  • Joining the Domain from Windows 7
    19:15
  • Remove from AD DNS
    01:11
  • Joining the Domain from Windows 10
    15:07
  • Active Directory "Administrative Center"
    04:40
  • Active Directory "Domain and Trust"
    02:20
  • Active Directory "Module for Windows PowerShell"
    04:29
  • Active Directory "Site and Services"
    03:55
  • Active Directory Group Policy Management
    11:32
  • DNS Administration
    13:14
  • WebServer (IIS) Installation
    18:43
  • Module 6 - Quiz
    15 questions
  • Module 6 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 6 - Homework
    00:38

  • Welcome to Module 7
    00:09
  • Windows Batch Scripting
    07:57
  • First Batch Script "Hello World"
    06:21
  • Script to Automate Simple Tasks
    03:25
  • Windows PowerShell
    08:50
  • Windows PowerShell Commands
    12:03
  • Windows PowerShell ISE
    06:08
  • Windows Management Instrument (WMIC)
    09:04
  • Difference Between DOS and PowerShell
    03:32
  • Module 7 - Quiz
    10 questions
  • Module 9 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 7 - Homework
    00:16

  • Welcome to Module 8
    00:09
  • What is NIC?
    04:06
  • Enable Internet on the VM
    10:22
  • NIC Teaming
    17:05
  • Network Configuration
    09:26
  • Windows Updates
    08:19
  • NTP Configuration
    09:55
  • File Transfer Methods
    06:26
  • FTP Server Installation and Configuration
    14:09
  • Sharing FileSystem (Samba or NFS)
    12:14
  • WSUS Server Installation and Configuration
    20:00
  • Windows Firewall
    07:00
  • Module 8 - Quiz
    10 questions
  • Module 8 - Handouts
    00:01
  • Module 8 - Homework
    00:42

  • Welcome to Module 9
    00:09
  • What is Computer Storage?
    09:08
  • Type of Computer Storage
    14:14
  • Preview14:48
  • Extend an Existing Disk
    07:57
  • Disk Cleanup and Defragmentation
    09:31
  • RAID
    04:33
  • Windows Backup and Restore
    19:24
  • Module 9 - Quiz
    13 questions
  • Module 9 - Handouts
    00:02
  • Module 9 - Homework
    00:29

Instructor

Imran Afzal (200k+ students)
Instructor with over 200,000 students worldwide
Imran Afzal (200k+ students)
  • 4.6 Instructor Rating
  • 16,760 Reviews
  • 208,310 Students
  • 16 Courses

Imran Afzal has over 20 years of experience in Systems administration & engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship, teaching and public speaking.

Currently Imran manages a team of 58+ systems engineers, administrators and team leads globally.  He started his career with Time Warner (New York City) in 2000 as a systems administrator. That is where he began his career in IT.

He has utilized IT skills in many fortune 500 companies such as financial firm, fashion industry, tech media industry etc. He spearheaded projects like datacenter migration, introduction and deployment of VMWare, monitoring tools implementation, Amazon cloud migration and many more.

Imran earned his bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College, City University of New York as an honor student. He earned his MBA from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in operation management and IT.

Some of his certifications are in Linux Systems Management, UNIX Operating Systems, Linux System Administration, System Internals, VMWare Certified Professional, RHCSA and Windows Server Certified

Imran has been teaching since 2010 and provides onsite and online training on many IT subjects.  He has the highest rated online courses with 150,000+ students worldwide. He has helped almost 1000+ students to land a job of their dream in IT.

He believes in education and giving back. He also established a non-profit school for children from pre-K till 10th grade.



Here is what others say:

- To all of you that are looking for a REALLY GOOD LINUX course, THIS IS IT, SERIOUSLY I promise you won't find a course on LINUX here that is THIS GOOD. -- T.J. Marstiller (Udemy Student)


- Imran is a very knowledgeable and engaging instructor. As others have said, you can tell that he is not just trying to sell a course, but that he is invested in giving his students a strong career foundation with a positive and approachable attitude. He is also entertaining with his use of pop culture and practical work examples. It really feels like you're in a classroom with him. I'm taking this course mainly as a hobbyist, but got a lot from it already. The homework assignments, quizzes, and handouts help reinforce the material.   -- Raymond B.  (Udemy Student)


- Main thing about course is its simplicity and the hierarchy. Design is very good and easy which helps to understand things better.  -- Akash Garg (Udemy Student)


- I just love the teaching ad the learning experience I am getting  -- Jacob Samba (Udemy Student)


- Imran Afzal might be my favorite teacher I've EVER had. He is funny, and engaging. The course was easy to follow, and with no experience starting I am now extremely comfortable with Linux, and actually really like it. He does make you do your googles, but this is not a bad thing especially considering the nature of IT and documentation to solve your own problems. I highly recommend.  -- Vanessa Diaz-Goumond (Udemy Student)


- The course is run very well and I really like the handouts and the homework that is assigned. The homework helps me learn and continue with the learning process even when adult life is still progressing forward.  -- Thomas Rogers (Udemy Student)


- Such an amazing instructor. Imran must have put in a lot of effort in structuring the course and taking the student step by step, he takes his time in explaining everything, from what Linux is, how to down load it, coding, etc. I have taken other courses from Imran. I am a student for life. Keep it up and please keep preparing more courses for please like us who can benefit from your way of teaching, knowledge and experience. Thank you.  -- Ali Shiekh (Udemy Student)


- In the first place I say a big thank you to the instructor for making such a great course. I was afraid to learn Linux. I now feel very comfortable with Linux. I have understood both the concept behind and the practical as well. I would recommend every one who is NEW to Linux and wants to grab it once and for all without wasting time to go ahead and ERNOLL. You will not regret it. I would like the instructor to do same for WINDOWS SERVER ADMIN., I don't seem to find any better and beginner oriented course out there that could be matched with this course. To me, it is the BEST Linux Course on Online. I just started some real world projects with Linux after this great course, I was new to Linux and in just a month I am on the command line always playing.  -- Opoku Bright (Udemy Student)


- I genuinely look forward to additional courses in the future. This has been so informative. You hear the name oracle all the time, but this was well put in layman’s terms  -- Atoofa Hasan (Classroom Student)


- Imran Afzal eats, breathes and sleeps Linux! He really knows his stuff. I feel like he has brought me from a novice level education to masters level in a short time period. Anyone who is looking to get a job in Linux should definitely take this course.  -- TJ Walker (Mentor)


- I find it very easy to understand & learn Linux. Even if you are beginner in Linux you will understand the material. Imran has done a great job explaining every topic in detail in each course. This course has provided me with a great deal of knowledge about Linux. This course is worth every penny of yours.  -- Mohammad Jalani (Classroom Student)

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