Windows Server 2016 Administration For Beginners

In this lecture we are going to describe what is a virtual machine, how it works and the advantages of using a VM for setting up a LAB for learning a new OS.

In this lecture you're going to download and install VirtualBox

Windows Server is available with three editions; which best meets your business needs?

This lesson will walk you step by step throughout the OS installation process.

Before starting working on your virtual machine, you need first to complete VirtualBox configuration, by installing Guest additions. it consists of device drivers and system programs that will be installed on the guest OS, for better performance and usability.

Before assigning a role to your server, creating a domain control or any other configuration. you need first to prepare your server to be integrated and used in your enterprise network.

Prepare your server for first use; Give your server a name, Configure the IP address, and test your network connectivity.

Unlike the client operating systems like Windows 10, where you can start using the computer and consuming data just after installing the OS, this is not the case with Windows Servers. You have to tell the server what's its purpose in life, and this is done by adding roles and features.

A step by step example of adding a server role.

In this lecture, we are going to talk about Active Directory and Domain Controller.

Which name should you use for your domain? This is an important question to ask.

well choosing your domain name is an important step when building your active directory domain. A lot of system administrators neglect this important step. And neglecting this step can cause you problems. maybe not in the short term, but at some point of the evolution of your infrastructure, of your company, of the IT standards...chances are you'll face some problems.

This is a step by step demonstration on how to build your Domain Controller.

In this lecture, I'll discuss the different methods a system administrator can use to perform those tasks and what are the best practices recommended to ensure the security of your network.

This is a step by step demonstration on installing Windows 10 on a new VM.

In this lecture, you are going to join the Windows 10 workstation to our domain.

 The most convenient and secure way to administer your windows servers is by Installing Remote Server Administration Tools, RSAT for short, on a privileged administration Workstation.

In this lecture, you are going to download and install RSAT on the Windows 10 Workstation.

In this video, I'll show you why you should not use remote desktop for remote administration.

In a previous lecture, We've seen that RDP came only with two licenses per server, allowing only two simultaneous connection at a time.

another reason why you shouldn't use RDP is a security reason. After watching this demo you'll never use RDP for remote accesses.

Before starting creating users, groups, computers, shares and other objects on the active directory. You need first to design a structure that will keep our active directory objects organized and structured in a way that will help you better administer these objects.

In this lesson, we're going to talk about organizational units design. How are you going to design your organizational unit structure?

A step by step demonstration on how to create an organizational unit.

Having a well-defined user account naming convention is very important. It allows every system administrator creating a user account simply by referring to the naming convention and not coming up with a name off his head.  It will keep user accounts names harmonized across the domain and thus simplify administrator's job.

Create a user account; a step by step demonstration.