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Windows Server 2016 Administration Masterclass: 2-In-1
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Windows Server 2016 Administration Masterclass: 2-In-1

Become an effective Windows System administrator
Created byPackt Publishing
Last updated 6/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • Navigate the new Windows interface and get your Windows server ready for production use with post-installation tasks
  • Create an Active Directory domain and join other computers to it
  • Perform basic, security, networking, management, monitoring, and backup tasks
  • Build and manage a certificate authority infrastructure
  • Configure DFS, replication, storage spaces, and iSCSI targets/initiators
  • Apply consistent system configurations with Desired State Configuration

Course content

2 sections • 72 lectures • 7h 15m total length

  • The Course Overview3:19

    This video will give you an overview about the course.

  • Installing Hyper-V3:09

    This video will give you an overview about the installation process of Hyper-V.

    • Turn Windows features on or off to configure new Windows features.
    • From the Windows Features options, click Hyper-V
    • After the Hyper-V features are installed, click Restart now in the Windows Features dialog
  • Configuring Hyper-V7:59

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to configure Hyper-V.

    • Select virtual hard disks to specify the default drive and folder to store virtual hard disk files
    • Select virtual machines to specify the default folder to store virtual machine configuration files
    • Select storage migrations to set the number of simultaneous storage migrations
  • Windows 2016 Editions and Installation Types5:14

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about the windows 2016 editions and installation types.

    • Comparison of Standard and Datacenter editions of Windows Server 2016
    • Get to know Windows Server roles available
    • Get to know Windows Server Features installable with Server Manager (or PowerShell)
  • Installing Windows Server 20166:58

    This video walks you through how to install windows server 2016.

    • Set the administrator password
    • Press [CTRL-ALT-DEL] to bring up the login screen
    • Type in your password and press [ENTER] to login
  • The Start Menu and Taskbar5:41

    This video will give you an overview about the Start Menu and Taskbar in Windows Server 2016.

    • Understand the different sections of start menu
    • Understand the distinct icons available on Taskbar
    • Get to know the various features of Start Menu and Taskbar
  • Start Menu and Taskbar Pinning3:15

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to pin and unpin items in Start Menu and Taskbar.

    • Create group on Start menu
    • Resize the individual tiles that are displayed on Start menu
    • Resize the Start menu as per the number of tiles
  • Start Menu/Taskbar Settings4:46

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about the several settings of Start Menu and Taskbar.

    • Preview the different settings that can be applied to Start Menu
    • Drone the numerous settings that can be applied to Taskbar
    • Understand how to turn different items on or off
  • Using Search1:46

    This video walks you through how to search for things using the search bar.

    • Perform search for apps, files and settings
    • Understand the functionality
    • Understand the usage
  • Server Manager9:49

    Get an overview about Server Manager.

    • Navigate through the Server Manager Console
    • Perform basic administration tasks via Server Manager
    • Connect another virtual machine to Server Manager
  • Configuring Your PowerShell Environment7:27

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to configure your PowerShell Environment.

    • Understand the basics of PowerShell
    • Perform basics task to configure your PowerShell
    • Configure PowerShell profiles
  • Managing Local Users and Groups8:33

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to manage Local Users and Groups.

    • Add- remove local users and groups
    • Add and remove users from groups.
    • Manage Local Users and Groups using GUI and PowerShell
  • Installing Windows Features7:49

    This video walks you through the steps involved in Installing Windows features.

    • View / search for installed features
    • Install and Uninstall Windows Features
    • Install Windows Features using GUI and PowerShell
  • Configuring Password Policy4:44

    This video will give you an overview about how to configure Password Policy.

    • Get to know about the Local Policy Editor
    • Change local server Password Policies
    • Import and export Security Policies
  • Managing Windows Firewall7:46

    Get an overview about how to Manage Windows Firewall and Run PowerShell commands.

    • Choose between Domain, Private and Public Firewall Profiles
    • Familiarize yourself to Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Console
    • Create, Enable and Disable the Firewall Rule
  • Multi-homing and Static Routes7:29

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about Multi-homing and Static Routes.

    • Create a Secondary switch network on Hyper-V lab instance
    • Configure the Network interface
    • Add and remove Static routes
  • NIC Teaming3:55

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to set up NIC Teaming to connect multiple network interfaces.

    • Get to know the steps involved in creating a new NIC Team interface
    • Configure the NIC Team interface
    • Create the Network Team using PowerShell
  • Network Diagnostics6:34

    This video walks you through the steps involved in Installing Windows features.

    • Use Windows Network Diagnostics as a troubleshooting tool on the DirectAccess client
    • Identify the information about the root cause of the problem in networks
    • Establish extensive support of Windows Network Diagnostics for DirectAccess connections
  • Installing and Enabling Active Directory10:36

    This video will give you an overview about how to Install and Enable Active Directory.

    • Get to know about roles and additional features for Active Directory
    • Install required components for basic Active Directory deployment
    • Promote the Windows Server to become a domain controller
  • Managing Organizational Units7:41
  • Managing Active Directory Users and Groups5:27

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to Manage Active Directory Users and Groups.

    • Create an AD User and AD security group
    • Create an OU for our other servers
    • Create a Computer object
  • Joining the Domain3:08

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to Join the LABSERVER02 to the Domain.

    • Configure and setup local server
    • Login to the domain
    • Join a server to your active directory domain
  • Group Policy Overview5:57

    This video walks you through the Group Policy.

    • Login to the server to setup the Group Policy
    • Initialize the Group Policy Management
    • Create a simple policy and apply it
  • Configuring DNS5:10

    This video will give you an overview about how to configure DNS.

    • Review DNS Server Settings
    • Add forwarders to our lab DNS server
    • Create a secondary zone for our IP range
  • Creating A and AAAA Records6:15

    Get an overview about how to create A and AAAA records.

    • Add and Remove A and AAAA Records using Management Console and PowerShell
    • Select the Record Type A. Enter your hostname, IP address in the IP Address text box
    • Select the Record Type AAAA. Enter your hostname, IP IPv6 address in the IP Address text box
  • Creating CNAME Records3:42
  • Configuring DHCP Scope8:15

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to configure DHCP scope.

    • Install DHCP Windows Feature
    • Configure scope for lab network
    • Switch LABSERVER02 to DHCP
  • Configuring DHCP Reservations4:37

    This video walks you through the process of configuring DHCP reservations for LABSERVER02.

    • On the client machine, execute the ipconfig/all command and note the MAC address of the client
    • In the DHCP console, under the IPv4 node elect New Reservation to create a new DCHP reservation entry
    • On the New Reservation dialog box, type the reservation name, the IP address, and the physical address of the client machine
  • Monitoring with Server Manager7:57

    This video will give you an overview about how to monitor with server manager.

    • Add servers to server manager
    • Monitor events
    • Take action on events
  • Searching Event Logs6:19

    Get an overview about how to search event logs.

    • Searching event logs via console
    • Searching event logs via PowerShell
  • Using Task Manager6:43

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to use task manager.

    • Understand about the processes and performance in task manager
    • Get to know about details and services in task manager
    • Browse over to the performance tab and resource monitor
  • Using Task Manager6:20

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to evaluate system performance.

    • Launch the performance monitor tool from your start menu, or from the tools menu inside server manager
    • Browse to data collector sets | user defined. Right-click on this folder and choose new | data collector set
    • Navigate over to the schedule tab to set your preferred time in the start time field for these performance counters to be collected
  • Configuring Windows Server Backup4:47

    This video walks you through the process of configuring windows server backup.

    • Launch windows server backup from your start menu, or from the tools menu inside server manager
    • Select backup configuration as full server or custom
    • Select backup time and destination volume
  • Restoring from Windows Server Backup4:42

    This video walks you through the process of restore from windows server backup.

    • Launch windows server backup management interface from your start menu, or from the tools menu inside server manager
    • Now in the select recovery type screen choose files and folders and click next.
    • Choose the option to recover files to original location and click overwrite the existing versions with the recovered versions
  • Hyper-V Component Overview6:23

    This video will give you an overview about Hyper-V Component.

    • Specify generation and assign memory
    • Configure network and connect to virtual hard disk
    • Choose disk format and type
  • Hyper-V Licensing Overview4:36

    This video will give you an overview about Hyper-V Licensing.

    • Get to know about Windows Server 2016 Standard Hyper-V Capabilities
    • Get to know about Windows Server 2016 Datacenter Hyper-V Capabilities
    • Understand the functionality and utility
  • Installing Hyper-V on Windows Server 20164:39

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about how to Install Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016.

    • Prepare a virtual machine for nested Hyper-V
    • Install Hyper-V features on Windows Server 2016
    • Get to know about PowerShell script
  • Differencing Disks10:19

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about Differencing Disks.

    • Create a parent disk
    • Create a child disk
    • Create a new virtual machine with a differencing disk
  • Troubleshooting Review5:09

    This video will give you an overview about troubleshooting.

    • Get to know about Network tools
    • Get to know about event logs
    • Get to know about task manager/resource monitor
  • Disk Tools6:00

    Get an overview about disk tools.

    • Get to know about Disk Manager utility
    • Get to know about Disk Cleanup
    • Get to know about Defrag
  • System File Checker4:45

    The aim of this video is to give you an overview about System File Checker.

    • Familiarize yourself with the utility of System File Checker
    • Get to know the functionality of System File Checker
    • Run it on LABSERVER01

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of system administration

Description

Windows Server 2016 is the server operating system from Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, developed concurrently with Windows 10.

Explore Windows Server 2016 with this comprehensive 2-in-1 course. Become an effective Windows System administrator by exploring the new Windows Interface and configuring post-installation tasks, to get your Windows server ready for production use. Also, strengthen and master your system administration skills with Windows Server 2016.

Contents and Overview

This training program includes 2 complete courses, carefully chosen to give you the most comprehensive training possible.

The first course, Getting Familiar with Windows Server 2016 Administration, starts by walking you through the installation and initial configuration of Windows Server. Navigate the new modern Windows interface and master common post-installation tasks recommended for getting your Windows server ready for production use. Learn basic security and networking tasks and basic management tasks for the DNS and DHCP features. Also create a domain, join other computers to it, and perform basic monitoring and backup tasks. Finally, you will get to grips with Hyper-V, how to add the Hyper-V Role in Windows Server 2016, and how to create a virtual machine.

The second course, Delve into Windows Server 2016 Administration, starts by showing you how to perform system administration tasks for the more common features of Windows Server 2016, including Internet Information Services, Remote Desktop Services, Certificate Management, storage features, and more. Also, master the basics of common group policy tasks and be automating your Windows deployments with Desired State Configuration. Finally, you’ll walk through installing container support and running Windows containers.

By the end of this Learning Path, you’ll become an effective Windows System administrator by managing websites, storage, Active Directory and more.

About the Author

Matthew Stone is an IT veteran, having worked on a wide range of technologies over the last 20 years, including Windows Server and many other Microsoft server technologies. In addition to working in systems administration, he has also served as a technical writer. He is a technology professional with a proven record of system administration, team leadership, technical writing, project management, employee/end-user training and providing an excellent customer experience. Through several years working for service providers and managed services companies, he has become an adept problem solver, comfortably adapting to new technologies and driving efforts to complete projects on time and within budget. His current focus is on automation (via Puppet Enterprise) and orchestration of Linux and Windows systems, provisioning to both cloud and on-premise infrastructure. His current focus is on technologies like Windows Server, RedHat / CentOS / Oracle Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Exchange, Hyper-V, VMware, Microsoft SQL, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Office 365, Git, Jenkins, Vagrant, PowerShell, Ruby, Python, Puppet, Ansible, orchestration and configuration management in enterprises, focusing on Windows Server and Puppet technologies.

Who this course is for:

  • System administrators who are new to Windows Server in general

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