
Explore the course design and core operating systems for this intensive program, set up virtual machines, compare virtualization software, and select the best tools to follow the tutorial.
Design a two-company information technology environment with domain controllers, dns, dhcp, file servers, and Azure Active Directory synchronized to the cloud, using Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, and a two-way trust.
Identify and meet minimum hardware requirements to install Windows Server on physical devices, virtual machines, or Azure, including 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor, 512 MB–2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage.
Download Windows Server 2022 ISO from Microsoft to install on a virtual machine or Azure, choose English language and 64-bit edition, then start the download.
Create a resource group in Azure, a container for related resources like virtual machines and databases, then select a subscription and region, name the group, and apply tags.
Apply post-installation updates to Windows Server manually, including Defender antivirus, in environments without WSUS or Intune. Restart the VM as needed and deallocate it to save costs while preserving storage.
Configure a static IP on your Windows Server domain controller to prevent address changes, reserving the IP in DHCP, and verify the updated network interface in Azure.
Explore how to download Windows 10 and Windows 11, install them in a virtual software, and perform a step-by-step Windows 11 installation in Azure.
Discover how to download Windows 11 or Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft, choose 64-bit editions and languages, create installation media, and prepare VMs with VMware workstation, Hyper-V, or Azure deployments.
Create a new virtual machine in VMware Workstation Pro 17, select the Windows 11 ISO image, configure hardware and storage, and boot to start the installation.
Change a Windows 10 hostname through settings by navigating to system, about, rename this pc, and selecting change to set a new name, with domain join.
Explore domain trusts in Active Directory, enabling secure authentication and cross-domain access through one-way, two-way, and transitive or non-transitive relationships, including forest trusts and trust verification.
Explore the Active Directory domain services core component, including the directory database, schema, domains, domain controllers, and global catalog, plus trust, organizational units, group policy, and replication for centralized authentication.
Learn how to promote a second domain controller in an existing domain, configure Active Directory domain services, DNS, and replication, with Azure deployment considerations.
Learn how to enable the Active Directory recycle bin to restore deleted user accounts or devices, using the Active Directory Administrative Center and proper enterprise admin rights.
Restrict a user's logon by time and device in a domain environment, enforcing hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., denying saturdays and sundays, and limiting access to specific computers.
Learn to grant local admin rights by using a domain group policy: create a local admin group, configure restricted groups, and push updates to Windows 11 devices.
Install and configure a DNS server on Windows Server 2022 using PowerShell or Server Manager, and understand primary and secondary DNS alongside domain controller considerations with static IP guidance.
Learn how forward and reverse lookup zones in a dns server translate domain names to ip addresses and ip addresses to domain names, using A, AAAA, and PTR records.
Explore how a primary DNS zone serves as the authoritative master repository for domain records, enabling read and write access, zone transfers, and ongoing maintenance.
Create a primary DNS zone on Windows Server 2022 by configuring the DNS server to be authoritative for a domain, enabling secure dynamic updates, and managing zone transfers.
Explore the dns resource record, the data structure for domain names, enabling queries to resolve ip addresses and manage records like a, aaaa, cname, mx, ns, and soa with ttl.
Secondary zones provide a read-only copy of the primary zone for redundancy, fault tolerance, and load balancing, updated by zone transfers from the primary server.
Create a group policy object in Active Directory to prevent shutdown or restart for department users, linking GPOs to organizational units on Windows 11/10 and Azure remote sessions.
Learn how to back up and restore group policy objects in Active Directory, store backups on a network location, and manage or delete backups to recover policies as needed.
Import and copy group policy objects across users or domains, using backups and templates in a Windows Server 2022 domain, and restore or deploy 7-zip via GPO.
Identify and resolve windows group policy issues using built-in tools: gpresult, group policy modeling wizard, rsop, event viewer, and gpupdate /force, plus remote PowerShell for enforcement.
Mastering IT Systems Administration & Azure Cloud Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide.
Mastering IT Systems Administration & Azure Cloud Engineering: A Comprehensive Guide" is a dynamic and comprehensive course designed to equip aspiring IT professionals and seasoned system administrators with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in both traditional systems administration and cloud computing using the Azure platform.
In this course, participants will delve into the fundamentals of IT systems administration, including network management, server configuration, security protocols, and troubleshooting techniques. They will gain hands-on experience in managing diverse IT environments, ensuring seamless operations, and optimizing system performance.
Furthermore, participants will explore the intricacies of Azure cloud computing, learning how to leverage Microsoft's powerful platform to build, deploy, and manage applications and services on a global scale. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, they will acquire proficiency in deploying virtual machines, configuring storage solutions, implementing security measures, and utilizing Azure's vast array of services for enhanced scalability and efficiency.
Key Topics Covered:
Fundamentals of IT Systems Administration
Network Management and Configuration
Server Administration and Optimization
Security Protocols and Best Practices
Troubleshooting Techniques and Tools
Introduction to Azure Cloud Computing
Deploying Virtual Machines on Azure
Configuring Azure Storage Solutions
Implementing Security Measures in Azure
Leveraging Azure Services for Enhanced Scalability
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