Windows Server Administration Foundations

With classic certifications phasing out, IT professionals need up-to-date skills that align with how modern Windows Server environments actually operate today. This course bridges the gap by delivering the essential administration skills you need to manage enterprise servers confidently. You will start with core server architecture, installation options, and fundamental networking concepts before moving into practical configuration tasks. What you will learn: Understand Windows Server installation, initial configuration, and storage pool management; Configure local storage, NTFS permissions, and share settings; Implement Active Directory Domain Services, user accounts, and group policies; Set up essential network services including DNS and DHCP; Manage virtualization basics using Hyper-V containers and virtual switches; Apply modern security baselines and basic disaster recovery planning. This text-based course guides you step-by-step from foundational terminology to hands-on administration scenarios, ensuring you build practical troubleshooting skills along the way. This course is designed for aspiring system administrators, helpdesk technicians, and IT beginners who want to build a strong foundation in server environments without any prior administration experience. Start building your system administration career today by mastering the core pillars of Windows Server.