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Windows Server Administration Training
Enterprise Ready · IT Infrastructure
4.8 out of 5 · 150+ student ratings

Windows Server Administration
Training Program

Learn to install, configure, and manage Windows Server environments including Active Directory, networking, and enterprise services.

  • Hands-on labs building Active Directory domains
  • Covers Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file services
  • Prepares you for enterprise Windows sysadmin roles
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Windows Server Administration Training

Course Overview

Live instructor-led course with practical tasks, portfolio guidance and career support.

Duration
3 Months
Level
Beginner to Job-Ready
Format
Live Online + Recordings
Schedule
Weekend / Evening Batches
3Months
LiveMentor Support
20+Hands-on Labs
1-on-1Career Guidance
About this course

Practical training designed for real career outcomes

This course is for IT support staff and aspiring system administrators who want to manage Windows-based enterprise infrastructure. You will learn to deploy Windows Server, configure Active Directory and Group Policy, manage file and print services, and secure a Windows network. Graduates are prepared to support real corporate IT environments built on the Microsoft stack.

Install and configure Windows Server roles and features
Set up and manage Active Directory Domain Services
Create and enforce Group Policy Objects across an organization
Configure DNS, DHCP, and file/print sharing services
Manage users, groups, and organizational units at scale
Implement basic security hardening and backup strategies
Skills You'll Build

Beyond the tools — the skills employers actually screen for

Technical knowledge gets you in the door; these are the skills that come up in every interview and every performance review after that.

Communication
Problem-Solving
Analytical Thinking
Time Management
Continuous Learning
System Administration
Network Configuration
Troubleshooting
Server Management
Security Hardening
Performance Monitoring
Meet Your Mentors

Learn from people who've done the job

Every mentor on this course has spent years doing this work inside real organizations, not just teaching about it.

HJ

Henrik Johansson

Systems & Network Mentor
14+ Years, IT Infrastructure

Fourteen years managing enterprise network and server environments. Henrik teaches troubleshooting as a structured process, so students can diagnose unfamiliar problems instead of memorizing fixes for familiar ones.

FA

Fatima Al-Sayed

Enterprise Systems Mentor
11+ Years, ERP & Platforms

Eleven years implementing enterprise platforms across ERP and service-management tools. Fatima focuses on the configuration and change-management realities that come with rolling out a system to an entire organization.

EV

Elena Vasquez

Cloud Infrastructure Mentor
12+ Years, Multi-Cloud

Twelve years designing and migrating infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP for mid-size and enterprise clients. Elena focuses on teaching the architecture decisions that matter once a system is handling real production traffic, not just passing a lab exercise.

Student Outcomes

Reviews from students who took this course

I went into Windows Server Administration expecting slides and quizzes. What I got was live projects I could actually put on my resume.

FS
Faris Shaheen
Windows System Administrator · Miami, FL
Hired within 3 months

The instructor answered questions I was too embarrassed to ask anywhere else. That alone was worth the tuition.

HT
Haruto Trinh
Windows System Administrator · Houston, TX
Promoted at current job

I was switching careers with no background in this field. The pacing let me catch up without feeling lost.

RD
Rafael Dominguez
Windows System Administrator · Stockholm, Sweden
Successful career change

Recorded sessions saved me. I work full time and could only attend half the live classes live, but never fell behind.

NL
Nils Lindgren
Windows System Administrator · Austin, TX
Completed while working full-time
Program Fee

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. Pay a small deposit to reserve your seat, then split the rest.

Limited-Time 50% Off
$800 $400

One-time program fee, or split into two payments below

$200
due at enrollment to reserve your seat
$200
remaining $200 due after 15 days

7-day money-back guarantee if the course isn't the right fit

Job Assistance Interview Preparation Resume & Profile Building Placement Support
Curriculum

What you will study

Each module is structured to move from concept to practice so students can understand the topic and apply it in a real workflow.

01

Windows Server Fundamentals

  • Server roles and features overview
  • Installing Windows Server (Core and Desktop)
  • Server Manager and PowerShell basics
  • Disk and storage management
02

Active Directory Domain Services

  • Installing and configuring AD DS
  • Users, groups, and organizational units
  • Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Trusts and domain structure basics
03

Core Network Services

  • DNS configuration and troubleshooting
  • DHCP scopes and reservations
  • File and print server setup
  • Remote Desktop Services basics
04

Security and Enterprise Operations

  • Backup and disaster recovery
  • Windows Server security hardening
  • Monitoring with Event Viewer and Performance Monitor
  • Capstone: build a small business domain environment
Hands-on learning

Projects and practical outcomes

The course includes practical exercises and project work so learners can show proof of skills, not only course completion.

Deploy a complete Active Directory domain with organizational units and Group Policy

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

Configure DNS, DHCP, and file sharing for a simulated branch office network

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

Build and test a backup and disaster recovery plan for a Windows Server environment

Create a polished deliverable that can be discussed in interviews, freelancing proposals, or portfolio reviews.

Career roles this course can support

Windows System Administrator IT Infrastructure Engineer Network Administrator Systems Support Engineer IT Operations Specialist
Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need networking knowledge before starting this course?

Basic computer literacy is enough to start; we cover the required networking concepts like DNS and DHCP as part of the course.

Will this course cover PowerShell?

Yes, PowerShell is used throughout for server management tasks alongside the graphical tools.

Is this course relevant if my company also uses cloud services?

Yes, most enterprises run hybrid environments, and this course gives you the on-premises foundation needed before working with Azure AD and hybrid identity.

Is prior Windows Server experience required to join this course?

No prior server administration experience is required; we begin with installing and configuring Windows Server, Active Directory basics, and everyday admin tasks before moving into more advanced topics like Group Policy and networking services. IT support staff looking to move into server administration are a great fit.

How are classes scheduled for this course?

Sessions are conducted live online with hands-on labs in a real Windows Server environment, and every class is recorded so you can review it later. Weekday and weekend batches are both available to fit schedules across the US, UK, Canada, and Ireland.

Does this course help with Microsoft certifications and career growth?

The curriculum aligns with the objectives of Microsoft certifications such as the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator associate exams, and prepares you for roles like Windows System Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, or IT Support Specialist. Windows Server skills remain essential in organizations running hybrid on-premises and Azure environments.

What happens if I want a refund, and is installment payment offered?

You're covered by our 7-day money-back guarantee if you request a refund early per our policy, and fees can be paid via card, PayPal, or bank transfer with installments available. After the course, you can keep contacting us through WhatsApp or email for support.

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