
Explore hardening Windows Server 2022 in virtualized setups, configure Active Directory, and apply policy-driven security with group policy, IPsec, firewall, BitLocker, EFS, certificates, and ACLs.
Download and install VMware Player to set up a virtualization lab across Windows, Linux, or Mac. Run the setup and restart after installation to ensure the latest version works.
Download the iso files for Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022, save to the iso folder, and use an iso maker to create installation media.
Install Windows 10 and Windows 11 in VMware, configure BIOS virtualization, and allocate RAM and storage per VM. Use ISO files, TPM encryption, and install VMware tools for full screen.
Learn to install Windows Server 2019 and 2022 in a virtual machine, selecting desktop experience, using ISO images, and configuring virtualization with VMware tools.
Enable Hyper-V on Windows by turning on the Hyper-V feature in programs and features, then restart and launch Hyper-V to manage virtual machines. Windows 10/11 home cannot run Hyper-V.
Learn to set up Windows 10 and Windows 11 with Hyper-V, creating generation two VMs, using dynamic memory, ISO installations, TPM requirements, and VM connection.
Set up two virtual machines, Windows Server 2019 and 2022, configure eight gigs ram, virtual switch and drives, install with desktop experience from ISO, and power on for hands-on practice.
Download VirtualBox for Windows host, install it, restart the system, then launch VirtualBox to access the VirtualBox Manager for virtualization.
Set up Windows 10 and Windows 11 in VirtualBox, organizing VBS folders and ISO images, allocate eight gigs RAM and two CPUs, then install drivers and guest additions.
Set up Windows Server 2019 and 2022 in VMware or other hypervisors by selecting ISO images, configuring 8 GB RAM and 2 CPUs, and walking through desktop experience setup.
Harden Windows Server 2022 and client machines by installing the latest hotfixes, patches, and updates. Learn to use settings and Windows Update, review update history, and restart as needed.
Set up ip addresses and change computer names on Windows Server 2022, configure static IPv4 addresses, DNS, and gateways, then test connectivity between the server and clients.
Test connectivity between the server and clients on a local area network using ping, then configure Windows Firewall rules to allow traffic before advancing to an Active Directory setup.
Install Active Directory Domain Services, promote the server to a domain controller for udemy.local, configure dns, and join the Windows clients to the domain to centralize authentication and resources.
Join two clients to the domain with Udemy.local, authenticate via Kerberos, and ensure DNS points to the server so both clients appear under the domain on the server.
Enforce password policies and account lockouts via group policy, enable auditing of logon events, and monitor Kerberos failures in Event Viewer to prevent brute force attacks.
Learn to lock down networks using GPOs containing local policies in Windows Server 2022, including disabling guest accounts, blocking blank passwords, and configuring logon messages.
Lock down the network by creating system settings policies with user configuration and administrative templates, restricting command prompt, registry edits, control panel, and software installs.
Explore BitLocker drive encryption for Windows 10/11, using TPM and BIOS to encrypt entire drives and back up recovery keys to external media.
Install and configure a private certificate authority on Windows Server 2022, exploring PKI and asymmetric encryption, enabling efs, and setting up web enrollment for certificates.
Create a custom EFS certificate template named Udemy EFS, publish it on the CA server and Active Directory, and configure the domain policy to enable encrypted file system with gpupdate.
Explore how to encrypt data with EFS certificates from a CA server, and how to grant access by issuing user certificates and adding permissions.
About This Class ( My Entire Course is 100% HANDS ON)
Do You want to get the real world experience On Securing Windows Server 2022 than this course is for you. I Don't do any PowerPoint slides instead the entire course is just Labs (Hands On Experience) as if you were working in a real environment.
Why This Class
This Short Course Will be the same as You worked as a Network Administrator For a Company For at least 2 Years that You can put on your resume because you will actually see every section in action with labs only as you did it in a real environment. (Boot Camp Class) . If you do the 6 Hour Lab that is in this class i can assure you it will be equivalent to a 2 year experience in the Field.
What Will You Gain From This Class
This course will enhance your skills in better understating by actually doing it as we were in the same classroom utilizing Securing Windows Server 2022.
In This Course you will not just learn you will actually do it yourself as if you were in an actual company doing the following:
1) How to setup AD and join Client PCs To The Domain.
2) Securing Windows Server using GPOs
3) Applying NTFS and Share Permissions
4) Configuring Bit Locker Drive Encryption.
5) Managing Windows Firewall for Inbound and Outbound Connections.
6) Hardening Windows Server using the latest Hot Fixes patches and updates and Using WSUS.
7) Stopping and Disabling Services that are not required.
8) Configuring IPSEC To secure ip traffic across the network.
9) Working with AD Certificate Services by utilizing EFS.
10) Securing User accts in AD.
11) Secure VPN Using L2TP.
Who is This Class For
Anybody that wants to put time and effort to learn real actual Security Skills to reflect in the IT Field. This Class will make your life much easier than what you think you know. We always learn new skills every single day in the IT Field.
Do you want to become a Real Network Administrator (Not Just on Paper) than This class is for you.
Facts About The Course
Do I need any Work experience?
If You or Don't Work In The IT Field You Should Be Fine Taking This Course.
I Already Work In The IT Field Will I Benefit From This Course?
Working In The IT Field Doesn't Mean You Will Cover All Concepts Of Networking.
Will I get a certificate of completion at the end?
Yes You Will.