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Complete Windows Server Networking Course

Name: Complete Windows Server Networking Course
Rating: 4.5 (31 reviews)

Complete Windows Server networking training covering IP addressing, DNS, DHCP configuration, network security and more

Created byVitalii Shumylo

Last updated 8/2026

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What you'll learn

Plan and implement IPv4/IPv6 addressing schemes with advanced subnetting, VLSM design, and routing configuration for enterprise multi-site networks.
Deploy and manage DHCP services with scope creation, failover configuration, security implementation, and PowerShell automation for high availability.
Configure DNS infrastructure including zone management, Active Directory integration, troubleshooting, and advanced administration with PowerShell.
Master network troubleshooting using command-line tools, systematic approaches, and performance optimization for Windows Server environments.

Course content

9 sections • 168 lectures • 17h 5m total length

Understanding IPv4 Fundamentals in Server Networks3:35
Optimal Subnet Mask Selection for Organizational Networks3:46
Binary and Decimal Representation in IPv4 Addressing4:15
Practical Binary to Decimal Conversion in IP Addressing2:37
Network and Host Identification Through Subnet Masking3:32
Practical Applications of Binary Conversion and Subnet Masks4:22
CIDR Notation and Address Allocation Efficiency3:15
IP Address Classes and Gateway Configuration Challenges5:51
IPv4 Address Classes and Subnetting Fundamentals6:07
Binary Subnet Mask Calculations and Network Design8:16
Simple versus Complex Networks and VLSM Implementation2:47
Practical Subnet Design for Class C Networks7:08
Public versus Private IP Addressing and NAT Technology6:07
Automatic Private IP Addressing in DHCP Failure Scenarios3:09
NAT Implementation and APIPA Troubleshooting Strategies2:48
Designing Subnet Schemes for Multi Building Networks12:21
Supernetting Techniques for Network Expansion6:21
Benefits of Supernetting and Comparison to Subnetting4:49
IP Address Classification and Private Address Ranges5:38
NAT Applications and Loopback Addressing in Networking8:36
Host Bit Allocation and Subnet Mask Calculation Methods5:02
Default Subnet Masks and Subnetting Effects on Networks5:01
Planning IPv4 Addressing Schemes for Branch Offices6:47
Implementing IPv4 Address Planning for Multi Office Networks4:48
IP Address Assignment Solution for Multi Branch Networks2:34
IPv4 Configuration Approaches for Mixed Device Networks4:40
Manual versus Automatic IPv4 Configuration Methods5:19
Practical IPv4 Configuration in Windows Server Environment5:49
Alternate Configuration and Network Settings Access Methods4:59
Advanced IPv4 Configuration Using Command Line Tools4:41
Command Line DNS Configuration and Error Handling4:35
PowerShell for IPv4 Network Configuration Management5:08
PowerShell Gateway Management and Multiple IP Configuration5:24
PowerShell Network Configuration Command Reference3:45
IPv4 Routing and Network Connectivity Troubleshooting4:00
Routing Tables and Traffic Forwarding in IPv4 Networks5:15
Windows Server Router Configuration and DMZ Implementation4:23
Planning a Multi Subnet Network Environment Design5:05
PowerShell Direct for Remote VM Network Configuration7:14
Multi Interface Router VM Creation and Network Adapter Setup2:16
Hyper V Switch Management for Multi Network Environments5:33
Router Configuration with PowerShell Network Variables10:26
Introduction to Switches in Networking Environments6:16
Virtual Switch Configuration and Identification with PowerShell5:08
Network Configuration Overview and Command Reference3:53
NAT Configuration Using Server Manager and GUI Tools4:28
PowerShell and Netsh for Router Configuration Automation5:39
Network Adapter Management with PowerShell Commands9:34
IP Address Configuration and Management with PowerShell12:01
Network Connectivity Testing and Static Route Configuration8:30
Multiple IP Address Configuration for Inter Subnet Routing7:39
Advanced Routing with Route Command and Persistent Routes5:51
Module Review and IPv4 Implementation Best Practices10:24

Introduction to DHCP Role and Deployment in Network Infrastructure5:35
Understanding DHCP Benefits for Automated Network Configuration4:19
DHCP Configuration Considerations and Addressing Schemes3:39
DHCP Lease Acquisition Methods and Cross-Subnet Communication4:01
DHCP Installation in Non-Domain Environments Using GUI4:01
DHCP Dynamic Address Allocation Methods and Considerations4:40
DHCP Lease Generation DORA Process6:24
DHCP Lease Renewal Timing and Communication Methods7:06
DHCP Server Installation and Authorization in Windows6:15
Windows DHCP Implementation in Domain Environments4:36
DHCP Server Role Installation Best Practices8:30
DHCP Installation in Non-Domain Environments Using GUI6:46
DHCP Scope Creation and Client Configuration4:35
DHCP Server Installation and Configuration with PowerShell5:19
DHCP Service Management and Client Configuration Testing4:06
DHCP Server Authorization Fundamentals and Security4:32
DHCP Authorization Implementation in Active Directory4:08
DHCP Server Authorization in Domain Environments How To3:56
Understanding DHCP Scope Creation and Management for IPv45:33
DHCP Reservations and Best Practices in IPv4 Management5:17
Practical Implementation of DHCP Scopes via GUI and PowerShell3:05
PowerShell Implementation for DHCPv4 Scope Management on Windows Server5:48
Understanding DHCP Options and Their Network Configuration Role4:19
PXE Boot Configuration and DHCP Options Hierarchy Exploration5:27
DHCP Relay Agents for Cross-Subnet Communication Solutions4:56
Practical DHCP Scope Configuration with PowerShell Commands4:26
Advanced DHCP Features for Network Management and Security5:22
Implementing DHCP Security Options to Prevent Unauthorized Access3:13
DHCP Name Protection for Preventing DNS Record Conflicts4:31
User and Vendor Classes in Advanced DHCP Configuration4:00
Policy-Based Assignments for Granular DHCP Control4:34
Superscopes in DHCP for Managing Multiple Logical Subnets4:05
Multicast Scopes for Efficient DHCP Communication4:40
High Availability Options for DHCP Service Continuity4:26
Comparing DHCP Failover Methods for Optimal Reliability4:11
How DHCP Failover Works to Ensure Service Continuity3:45
DHCP Failover Modes and Configuration Parameters5:11
Moving DHCP Database During Server Migration4:12
DHCP Server Migration Overview and Preparation2:03
Exporting and Importing DHCP Data During Migration6:43
Troubleshooting IP Address Conflicts in DHCP5:05
Resolving DHCP Database Corruption and IP Pool Exhaustion5:35

Overview of IPv6 addressing11:54
Differences between IPv4 and IPv68:31
Overview of IPv6 addressing6:39
IPv6 address structure9:02
Types of IPv6 addresses and Autoconfiguration options for IPv67:41
Knowledge Check: Overview of IPv6 addressing9:20
Configurable IPv6 settings7:42
Tools for configuring IPv66:41
Demo 1: Tools for configuring IPv66:07
Demo 2: Tools for configuring IPv65:48
Demo 3: Tools for configuring IPv66:02
Using DHCPv69:03
Demo 1: Using DHCPv69:02
Demo 2: Using DHCPv69:27
Demo 3: Using DHCPv69:04
What are node types?8:56
Considerations for planning a native IPv6 environment7:27
What is ISATAP?7:21
What Is 6to4?7:59
What is Teredo?5:54
Process for transitioning to IPv6-only networks7:34

DNS Fundamentals and Evolution from Centralized to Distributed Systems4:43
Explore how the domain name system translates human readable names into IP addresses. Trace the shift from a centralized file to a distributed, hierarchical network that boosts redundancy and performance.
Demo: DNS Fundamentals and Evolution from Centralized to Distributed Systems6:47
Learn how DNS lookup resolves a domain name from local cache to recursive and authoritative servers, and how caching and public DNS providers affect speed and privacy.
DNS Hierarchical Structure and Internet Name Resolution Process5:16
Learn the dns hierarchical structure from the root through domains and subdomains, hostnames and fully qualified domain names, and how they resolve to ip addresses via local and authoritative servers.
Demo: DNS Hierarchical Structure and Internet Name Resolution Process7:07
Explore the dns hierarchy from root to subdomains, see how top-level and second-level domains resolve to ip addresses, and understand nxdomain errors in a private lab.
DNS Optimization Strategies and Advanced Functions in Networks7:22
Learn how DNS optimization uses caching and forwarding to reduce resolution times, and explore advanced functions like discovery, reverse lookups, and service location, plus internal versus internet domains.
Demo: DNS Optimization Strategies and Advanced Functions in Networks11:29
Explore dns optimization by testing port 53 connectivity, querying root and authoritative servers with nslookup, and examining caching, ttl, and forwarding to public resolvers like 8.8.8.8.
Summary: How does DNS name resolution work?7:07
Discover how DNS name resolution turns names into IP addresses through a root-to-authoritative hierarchy, caching, and record types across public and private networks.
Knowledge Check: How does DNS name resolution work?11:09
Master DNS name resolution by understanding the hierarchical root to subdomain structure, TTL caching, and service records, with hands-on PowerShell tools for efficient queries and forwarding optimization.

DNS Infrastructure Components and Namespace Architecture4:33
Explore DNS infrastructure components, including servers, zones, and resource records, and understand how namespace architecture with root domains and private and public namespaces enables scalable name resolution.
DNS Servers and Zone Management in Network Infrastructure6:10
Explore how top level domains split into organizational, geographical, and reverse categories, and how dns servers use zones to delegate administration in a hierarchical resolution.
DNS Zones Types and Delegation Strategies for Administration6:44
Explore forward and reverse DNS zones, and how forwarders, delegation, resolvers, and the host file shape name resolution and administration.
DNS Resource Records and PowerShell Management Tools6:04
Explore how DNS resource records store definitive answers with name, record type, and record data, including CNAME, SRV, and BTR records, and how PowerShell commandlets enable scalable DNS management.
Demo: DNS Lab Environment Setup and Reverse Lookup Zone Configuration10:04
This hands-on DNS lab demonstrates the hierarchical internal domain namespace and its separation from public DNS, including reverse lookup zones, delegation, and troubleshooting within a Windows lab environment.
Demo: PowerShell DNS Management and PTR Records Configuration6:12
Demonstrates creating a reverse lookup zone with PowerShell, configuring PTR records for a member server and domain controller, and verifying DNS resolution while addressing IPv6 vs IPv4 issues.
Demo: DNS Interface Configuration and External Query Forwarding5:46
Configure DNS interface settings to prefer IPv6 or IPv4, verify with ipconfig and nslookup, and demonstrate forwarding external queries from a domain controller to external DNS servers.
Demo: DNS Zone Authority and Management Tools Installation3:59
Explore how learned lessons.com dns zone boundaries establish authoritative control and show how to install dns management tools and test zone authority with nslookup.
Demo: DNS Subdomain Creation and Forwarder Configuration7:03
Demonstrate creating a subdomain with PowerShell and configuring a primary DNS zone. Verify forward and reverse lookups and bidirectional resolution with nslookup using a Google forwarder.
Demo: DNS Zone Delegation and Hosts File Override Methods7:21
Demonstrates deploying a DNS server, creating a delegated zone, troubleshooting delegation in a domain environment, and overriding DNS resolution with a local hosts file using PowerShell.
Summary: DNS components4:18
Explore the essential DNS components—from hierarchical namespaces and public/private domains to forwarders, zones, resolvers, and resource records—and apply hands-on PowerShell configuration and troubleshooting.
Knowledge Check: DNS components10:52
Reinforce mastery of DNS components through a practical knowledge check, covering DNS servers, zones, resource records, and PowerShell management, including forward and reverse lookups and administrative delegation.

DNS Zones and Forward Lookup Records Administration6:06
Explore how dns zones organize and store resource records, including a, cname, srv, mx, and ns records, and understand authoritative servers, zone storage, and forward and reverse lookups.
Reverse Lookup Zones and PTR Records Implementation8:22
Discover how reverse lookup zones translate IP addresses back to host names using PTR records, complementing forward lookup zones to improve troubleshooting, security, and log analysis.
Active Directory DNS Integration and DNSSEC Security4:35
Active Directory automates DNS record management with domain controllers and dynamic updates for SRV, A, and PTR records, while DNSSec strengthens data integrity and zone protection.
Demo: DNS Zones and Forward Lookup Records on Name Resolution8:59
Demonstrate a live DNS lab with a domain controller, forward lookup zone, and A and CNAME records, then verify name resolution with nslookup and Resolve-DnsName.
Demo: Reverse Lookup Zones and PTR Records in IP Resolution6:23
Demonstrate creating reverse lookup zones and PTR records, verify forward and reverse resolution with nslookup, and use PowerShell to list reverse zones.
Summary: What are DNS zones and records?2:57
Explore DNS zones and resource records that enable name resolution, including forward and reverse zones and A, CNAME, MX, NS, SOA, and PTR records.
Knowledge Check: What are DNS zones and records?11:26
Master how DNS zones establish authoritative data for a namespace and manage A records, SRV records, and CNAME records, with reverse lookup for security and troubleshooting.

DNS Client Configuration Fundamentals and Preferred Server Selection in Windows4:51
Configure Windows DNS clients to optimize name resolution by selecting preferred DNS servers, adjusting adapter-specific settings, and using manual or automated strategies, including PowerShell management for IPv4 and IPv6.
Manual DNS Configuration and Advanced TCP/IP Settings for Network Adapter Manage3:11
Configure DNS manually via Windows Server Manager to set DNS servers and TCP/IP properties on a network adapter, including DNS suffix configuration and dynamic DNS registration.
DHCP-Based DNS Configuration and Query Order Mechanisms for Enterprise Networks3:36
Learn how DHCP automates DNS configuration for enterprise networks, enabling centralized management, automatic updates, and consistent DNS settings across clients, with robust query order and failover mechanisms.
Multi-Home Client DNS Challenges and Timeout Optimization Strategies3:26
Learn how to configure and manage multi-homed clients by prioritizing adapters and DNS servers, optimizing query ordering, and tuning timeouts from one to eight seconds for reliable name resolution.
PowerShell DNS Management and Troubleshooting Client Configuration Issues3:29
PowerShell enables programmatic DNS client management, letting administrators query, configure, and bulk update server addresses and troubleshoot client issues with diagnostic tools and escalation timeout patterns.
Demo: DNS Client Configuration on Domain-Joined Servers6:00
Perform a hands-on dns client configuration lab on a production-like domain-joined network with domain controller, dhcp server, application server, file server, and gateway router, and demonstrate dns resolution across subnets.
Demo: DHCP Integration with DNS Client Configuration9:29
Demonstrates deploying a DHCP server, creating an IPv4 scope, and configuring DNS options to ensure clients receive DNS servers and router settings, with tests using ipconfig and nslookup.
DNS Failover Testing and Cross-Segment Resolution6:18
Demonstrate dns query failover using PowerShell by simulating an unreachable primary dns server and observing failover to the secondary server across network segments, with dynamic dns registration and cross-segment resolution.
Summary: Configuring DNS clients3:48
Explore DNS client configuration fundamentals, including preferred DNS sources, manual Windows network and TCP/IP settings, DHCP-based automation, and centralized, enterprise-wide management with PowerShell tools, failover timing, and cross-segment verification.
Knowledge Check: Configuring DNS clients14:54
Explore DNS client configuration concepts across six areas, including preferred DNS server roles, manual versus DHCP configuration, query timeout progression, multi-homed setups, PowerShell management, and APIPA troubleshooting indicators.

DNS Troubleshooting Techniques and PowerShell Statistics7:59
Diagnose and resolve name resolution issues with enhanced Windows Server PowerShell cmdlets that provide zone statistics for quick insight into query, transfer, and update activity.
Command Line Tools for DNS Resolution and Systematic Approach10:38
Master dns troubleshooting with command line tools like nslookup, dns command, and ipconfig; learn a systematic approach, PowerShell cmdlets, and cache management to diagnose and resolve name resolution issues.
Demo: DNS Cache Issues and Resolution Path Analysis6:23
Explore a hands-on DNS troubleshooting demo that reproduces DNS cache issues. See how hosts file edits mislead resolution and learn to flush the cache to restore correct domain name resolution.
Demo: DNS Server Connectivity Issues and Configuration Troubleshooting6:45
Demonstrates troubleshooting DNS connectivity by simulating a misconfigured DNS server, verifying reachability, testing name resolution with nslookup and resolve-dns-name, and restoring the domain controller DNS address (192.168.2.22).
Demo: DNS Zone Transfer Problems and Secondary Server Configuration8:35
Configure a secondary DNS server and troubleshoot zone transfer issues by simulating misconfigurations, enabling selective transfers, and using PowerShell and DNS manager to monitor transfer and update statistics.
Summary: Tools and techniques for troubleshooting name resolution3:48
Explore systematic dns troubleshooting using dns server statistics, zone query statistics, and zone transfer statistics, plus nslookup, ipconfig, and powershell cmdlets to diagnose name resolution and caching issues.
Knowledge Check: Tools and techniques for troubleshooting name resolution14:54
Apply PowerShell diagnostics, command-line tools, and a systematic troubleshooting approach to validate DNS performance, zone transfers, and client-side caching through real-world scenarios.

DNS Administration Delegation and Logging Mechanisms5:12
Delegate DNS administration using the DNS admins group. Enable standard and debug logging for troubleshooting, manage aging and scavenging, and back up the DNS database to protect business continuity.
DNS Database Maintenance via Aging and Scavenging3:14
Explore aging and scavenging in Windows DNS to remove stale dynamic records after a 14-day life span, with 7-day no refresh and refresh intervals, and back up the DNS database.
DNS Backup Strategies for Integrated and Primary Zones5:21
Explore dns backup strategies for Active Directory integrated zones and primary zones, using dnscmd /zoneexport or export-dnsserverzone in powershell, and file-based zone backups in system32.
Demo: DNS Delegation and Logging8:32
Demonstrates DNS delegation and logging in enterprise DNS management, showing how to grant DNS admins rights, configure forward lookup zones, and enable standard and debug logging for troubleshooting.
Demo: Scavenging and Backup Procedures7:43
Enable agent and scavenging for the forward lookup zone to purge stale records, and demonstrate backups using both PowerShell for non-integrated zones and the classic DNS export for AD-integrated zones.
Summary: Managing DNS services3:07
Delegate dns administration with the dns admins group; use event viewer logging, temporary debug logging, aging and scavenging, and backups for Active Directory integrated and non Active Directory zones.
Knowledge Check: DNS Delegation and Scavenging Concepts8:23
Test practical DNS administration concepts, including delegation via the DNS admins group, strategic debug logging for troubleshooting, and aging, scavenging, and a 14-day lifecycle of dynamically registered records.
Knowledge Check: Backup Strategies9:02
Assess how active directory integrated DNS zones shape backup strategies, including automatic inclusion in system state backups and optional zone exports for granular recovery and testing.

Requirements

No prior networking experience required - this course starts with fundamental concepts and builds systematically to advanced enterprise configurations.
Willingness to learn hands-on networking concepts - no previous server administration or networking certifications needed to succeed in this comprehensive course.

Description

Master enterprise network administration with the most comprehensive Windows Server networking training available!

Transform yourself into a confident network administrator with this extensive 168-lecture course that covers every critical aspect of Windows Server networking infrastructure. Whether you're starting your IT career or advancing your network administration skills, this course provides the hands-on expertise employers demand.

What You'll Master

IPv4 & IPv6 Implementation: Gain complete mastery of IP addressing fundamentals, from binary conversions and subnet calculations to advanced VLSM design. Learn to plan and implement addressing schemes for multi-building networks, configure supernetting for network expansion, and master both manual and automated IP configuration methods using GUI tools, command line, and PowerShell.

DHCP Service Mastery: Become an expert in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol deployment and management. Install and configure DHCP servers in domain and non-domain environments, create and manage scopes with PowerShell automation, implement advanced features like reservations, relay agents, and policy-based assignments. Master high-availability configurations with failover modes, database maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques for real-world scenarios.

DNS Administration Excellence: Master Domain Name System implementation from fundamentals to advanced enterprise configurations. Understand DNS hierarchical structure, configure forward and reverse lookup zones, implement Active Directory integration with DNSSEC security. Learn comprehensive DNS client configuration, troubleshooting methodologies using command-line tools, and advanced administration including delegation, logging, aging, and scavenging procedures.

Network Infrastructure & Security: Design and implement robust network infrastructures with routing tables, traffic forwarding, and multi-subnet environments. Configure NAT, manage virtual switches with Hyper-V, and implement security best practices for DHCP and DNS services. Master PowerShell automation for network management and learn systematic troubleshooting approaches.

Practical Skills Development: Every concept is reinforced with extensive hands-on demonstrations and real-world scenarios. You'll work with actual Windows Server environments, configure multi-interface routers, implement failover solutions, and solve complex networking challenges that mirror enterprise environments.

Why This Course Stands Out

With over 100 practical demonstrations and step-by-step implementations, you'll gain the confidence to handle any networking challenge in Windows Server environments. The course progresses logically from foundational concepts to advanced enterprise implementations, ensuring you understand both the theory and practical application of each technology.

Perfect for IT professionals seeking network administration roles, system administrators expanding their skill set, or anyone preparing for Microsoft networking certifications. The comprehensive coverage ensures you're prepared for real-world networking challenges in enterprise environments.

Enroll today and become the network administrator your organization needs!

Who this course is for:

IT professionals and system administrators who need to master Windows Server networking infrastructure for career advancement and enterprise environments.
Network technicians and support staff looking to upgrade their skills to network administrator level with Microsoft technologies and PowerShell automation.
Students and career changers pursuing networking certifications or roles in enterprise IT environments requiring Windows Server networking expertise.
Technical Support Professionals who want comprehensive training in IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, and DNS administration with hands-on experience.

Complete Windows Server Networking Course

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Planning and implementing an IPv4 network53 lectures • 4hr 57min

Implementing DHCP42 lectures • 3hr 23min

Overview of IPv6 addressing21 lectures • 2hr 47min

How does DNS name resolution work?8 lectures • 1hr 1min

DNS components12 lectures • 1hr 19min

What are DNS zones and records?7 lectures • 49min

Configuring DNS clients10 lectures • 59min

Tools and techniques for troubleshooting name resolution7 lectures • 59min

Managing DNS services and Testing DNS Servers8 lectures • 51min

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