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Advanced Server 2016 Administration: Hands-on Training

Name: Advanced Server 2016 Administration: Hands-on Training
Rating: 4.7 (78 reviews)

Learn advance administration skills for Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Created byProf. K

Last updated 1/2024

English

What you'll learn

Install and configure Windows Server 2016, and maintain server environments.
Use Powershell with confidence.
Configure Windows Server 2016 Domain Controllers
Install and manage Windows Server 2016 Core (Standard) Edition
Implement Hyper-V solutions

Course content

11 sections • 50 lectures • 6h 22m total length

Video - Course overview3:30
Quick overview of how the course is setup and what to expect.

Video - Section 2 Overview0:44
A short overview video of the expectations for building your virtual lab environment using VirtualBox.
Video - Downloading ISO and OVA Fles for VirtualBox10:09
In this short video, you will learn how to easily download ISO and OVA files used in the course.
Video and Lab - Create Virtual Install of Server 2016 Full GUI Using VirtualBox12:15
In this lab, you will learn how to create a virtual full install of Server 2016 with GUI.
Video and Lab - Creating a Virtual Install of Server 2016 Core Using VirtualBox10:32
In this lab, you will learn how to create a virtual install of Server 2016 Core (Standard)
Video and Lab - Creating a Virtual Install of Windows 10 Pro Using VirtualBox15:49
In this short video presentation and lab, you will learn how to create a virtual install of Windows 10 Pro.
Video - Taking a Snapshot of Your Current Configuration4:13
In this short video, you will learn how to take a snapshot of your current configuration that will allow you to roll your machine back to an earlier point in time. Prior to changing the current configuration of any virtual machine, you can take a snapshot of the current configuration to roll back the machine in the event that something goes wrong.

Video - Adding a NAT Network in VirtualBox 7.0.22:12
From time to time, Virtualbox will not have a network available for some network types. In this video, we see how this can be easily fixed.
Video - Fix Duplicate IP Address Issue With VirtualBox1:48
When configuring two or more devices to use the same network type, you may encounter an issue with VirtualBox issuing the same IP address to both devices This is an easy fix.

Video and Lab - Preparing Your Network for Active Directory9:05
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to prepare your network for Microsoft Active Directory.
Video and Lab - Prepare Server 2016 for Promotion to a Domain Controller9:35
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to prepare a Server 2019 install for promotion to a domain controller.
Video and Lab - Promote Server 2016 to a Domain Controller9:13
In this lab, you will learn how to promote Server 2016 to a domain controller.
Video and Lab - Join Server 2016 Core to Windows 2016 Domain7:57
In this lab, you will learn how to prepare and join Server Core to an existing domain.
Video and Lab - Promote Server Core to a Domain Controller14:11
in this short video presentation, you will learn how to promote Server 2016 core, to a domain controller.
Video and Lab - Join a Windows 10 Workstation to a Microsoft Domain15:17
In this lab, you will learn how to prepare and join a windows 10 client to an existing windows domain.

Video and Lab -Transferring FSMO Roles in Active Directory10:07
In this lab, you will learn how to transfer the FSMO roles using Active Directory.
Video and Lab - Transfer FSMO roles using PowerShell7:20
In this lab, you will learn how to quickly transfer the FSMO using PowerShell.
Video and Lab - Seizing the FSMO Roles Using the NTDSUTIL17:00
In this lab, you will learn how to seize the Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) roles using the NTDSUTIL. In the event the domain controller which owns the FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation) roles, has a catastrophic failure, the FSMO roles must be seized and transferred to a replica domain controller to ensure the proper functioning of the Active Directory domain.

Video and Lab - Mitigating the Loss of Your Forest Root16:05
In this short video presentation and lab, you will learn how to mitigate the loss of your forest root by building a replica for your forest root and having a backup DNS server and DHCP configured for failover.
Video- Resetting the Directory Services Recovery Mode Password3:13
In this short video, you will learn how to reset a lost administrator password for Directory Services Recovery.
Video - How to Backup and Restore the Windows Registry4:39
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to backup and restore the systems registry.
Video - Install and use Windows Server Backup3:19
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to use the Windows Server Backup utility to perform a backup and recovery.
Video and Lab - Reset a lost administrator password12:46
In this short video and lab, you will learn how to recover from a lost administrator password.

Video and Lab - Monitoring Server Performance13:12
In this short video and lab, you will learn to monitor processes and resource usage on a Server 2016.
Video - Create a Heads-up Display Using BgInfo8:23
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to create a desktop display using a free Sysinternals tool called BGINFO.
Video - Overview of the Event Viewer in Windows Server13:02
In this short video presentation, you will be given a quick overview of the Windows event viewer.

Video - Rearm the 180-day Evaluation Period for Windows Server2:42
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to extend the 180 day evaluation period for your Windows server.
Video - Rearm the 30-day evaluation Period for Windows 102:52
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to rearm Windows 10 for an additional 30-day evaluation period.
Video - Enable Remote Desktop Using PowerShell9:51
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to enable remote access for Server 2016.
Video - Upgrade Server 2016 Standard to Server 2016 DataCenter3:11
In this short video, you will learn how to upgrade Server 2016 Standard to Server 2016 DataCenter using the DISM utility and PowerShell.
DISM /Online /Set-Edition:ServerDatacenter /ProductKey:TMJ3Y-NTRTM-FJYXT-T22BY-CWG3J /AcceptEula
Video - Disable the complex password policy in Windows Server2:53
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to disable the complex password policy for Server 2016.
Video - Manually Enabling Remote Management4:37
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to manage other servers remotely using Server Manager in Server 2016.
Video - Overview of the new Start Menu for Server 20162:22
In this short video presentation, you will learn about the new Start Menu in Windows Server 2016.
Video - Working with Task View in Server 20162:51
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to use the Task View feature in Windows Server 2016.
Video - Create a shared folder on a Windows Server4:02
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to create a shared folder using Windows Server.
Video - Create a Shared Folder Using Server Manager5:55
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to create a network share using Server Manager for Server 2016.
Video - Windows Server 2016 Windows Updates Settings3:32
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to configure the Windows Update settings.

Video - Installing IIS Using PowerShell1:51
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to quickly install IIS using Powershell.
Video and Lab - Create a New Website Using Windows Server18:49
In this lab, you will learn how to install IIS and create a website, a virtual directory, and to change the default port assigned to a website.
Video - How to turn on website authentication in IIS Windows Server4:51
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to enable Windows authentication for IIS in Windows Server.
Video - Create a New Virtual directory in IIS4:31
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to create a virtual directory in IIS.
Video - Change the Default Document Used in IIS3:57
In this short video presentation, you will quickly learn to change the default document using IIS.
Video - Improve Website Performance Using Dynamic Compression4:24
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to improve web site performance using dynamic compression.
Video - Create a new Host Record in DNS for ISS Website4:17
In this short video presentation, you will learn how to create a new host record in DNS for you your IIS website.

Requirements

Completion of both of my Server 2012 courses, parts I and II (recommended)
Experience with local and server storage solutions
Desktop PC or laptop with a minimum of 4 GB of RAM (8 GB preferred)
System BIOS with virtualization capabilities.
Internet access.

Description

Elevate your IT career with Advanced Server 2016 Administration: Hands-on Training, a comprehensive course designed for professionals who want to master the advanced functionalities of Windows Server 2016. Through practical exercises and real-world applications, this course equips you with the skills to manage complex server environments confidently and efficiently.

What You’ll Learn:

Advanced Server Setup: Configure Windows Server 2016 for enterprise-grade performance and reliability.
Active Directory Deep Dive: Implement and manage advanced features like Group Policies, trust relationships, and organizational structures.
Networking and DHCP/DNS Configuration: Design and maintain scalable network environments.
Hyper-V and Virtualization: Set up, manage, and optimize virtual environments for maximum efficiency.
High Availability Solutions: Master clustering, failover configurations, and load balancing.
Server Security Essentials: Strengthen your server’s defenses with advanced security protocols and features.
Monitoring and Optimization: Use Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and other tools to ensure peak performance.

Why This Course?

This course focuses on hands-on, real-world scenarios to provide practical expertise. Designed for system administrators, IT professionals, and certification candidates, it bridges the gap between theory and application, ensuring you’re ready to tackle the challenges of managing modern server infrastructures.

Who Should Enroll?

Experienced IT professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of Windows Server 2016.
Network administrators seeking to manage advanced server environments.
Certification candidates preparing for Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or similar certifications.

Features:

Engaging video tutorials and in-depth demonstrations.
Hands-on labs and practical exercises.
Real-world examples and troubleshooting techniques.
Lifetime access with updates included.

Enroll Now!

Take the next step in your IT career by mastering Windows Server 2016. Learn to implement and maintain advanced server solutions that meet the demands of modern enterprises. Click Enroll Now and start building expertise today!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who has completed my Server 2102 courses both parts I and II.
Anyone with Microsoft server administration experince.
Anyone wanting help in preparing for the MSCA 70-740 exam.
Anyone wanting to become more employable

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Course content

Course Overview1 lecture • 4min

Building Your Virtual Lab Environment Using VirtualBox6 lectures • 54min

Troubleshooting VirtualBox2 lectures • 4min

Building a Windows Server Domain6 lectures • 1hr 5min

Windows Deployement Service (WDS)2 lectures • 25min

Operations Master Roles (FSMO)3 lectures • 34min

Disaster Recovery5 lectures • 40min

Monitoring Server 20163 lectures • 35min

Server 2016 Advanced Administration11 lectures • 45min

IIS7 lectures • 43min

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