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Windows Server Administration

Administer Windows Server roles, users, storage, networking, services and security.

Windows ServerServer ManagerPowerShellDNSDHCPFile ServicesIIS
Admissions Open
₹19,999 Indicative fee — update before production launch

Duration10 Weeks
FormatOnline / Classroom
LevelIntermediate
ScheduleWeekday / Weekend batches
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Course overview

A hands-on Windows Server course covering installation, roles and features, storage, file services, DNS, DHCP, IIS, PowerShell, monitoring and secure server operations. Ideal for learners moving from desktop support into server administration.

What you will be able to do

Install and configure Windows Server
Manage file, DNS and DHCP services
Use PowerShell for server tasks
Deploy and manage IIS
Monitor, patch and back up Windows servers

Curriculum

Windows Server Foundations2 Weeks
Installation and editions
Server Manager and roles
Core networking configuration
Storage & File Services2 Weeks
Volumes and permissions
SMB shares
Quotas and shadow copies
Network Services2 Weeks
DNS administration
DHCP scopes
Remote administration
Web & Automation Services2 Weeks
IIS basics
PowerShell administration
Scheduled tasks and services
Operations & Security2 Weeks
Event logs and monitoring
Patching and backup
Windows Server capstone

Projects you can build

Department File Server

Deploy secure shared folders, permissions, quotas and backup for multiple departments.

Windows Infrastructure Lab

Configure DNS, DHCP, IIS and administration policies across a small Windows Server environment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior server administration experience?

No. Courses marked Beginner start with core concepts and guided labs. Intermediate courses assume basic operating-system and networking familiarity.

Are the courses practical?

Yes. Each course includes guided labs, troubleshooting exercises and a final infrastructure or administration project.

Can these courses help with system administrator roles?

They are designed to build practical skills used in helpdesk, system administration, server support, infrastructure operations and junior cloud operations roles.

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