
Managing Resources, Security, and Networking in Windows 2025 Course
Master every critical layer of Windows Server 2025 administration — from Active Directory and PKI to Hyper-V, remote access, and security hardening. This course delivers hands-on, role-ready skills that IT professionals need to build, secure, and manage enterprise server environments. Whether you're preparing for certification or leveling up on the job, this is the complete Windows Server 2025 training you've been looking for.
What you will learn:
Configure and manage Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and authentication protocols.
Build a secure enterprise PKI using Active Directory Certificate Services and a two-tier CA hierarchy.
Deploy and troubleshoot core network services including DNS, DHCP, IPAM, and TCP/IP addressing.
Implement Windows Server security baselines, privileged access controls, and endpoint protection policies.
Set up Hyper-V virtualization, failover clustering, and live migration for high-availability workloads.
Automate server administration tasks using PowerShell scripting and Desired State Configuration.
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Course content
8 Chapters • 40 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsWindows Server 2025 Foundations
Windows Server 2025 Foundations
Lesson 1 • Monitoring and Event Logging Basics
Introduces Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, and basic health checks. Establishes observability habits required throughout the course.
Lesson 2 • Installation and Initial Configuration
Guides through clean install, upgrade paths, and post-install settings. Ensures a properly configured baseline before roles are added.
Lesson 3 • Roles, Features, and Role Services
Explains the role/feature model and how services are added or removed. Prepares students to deploy targeted server functions in later chapters.
Lesson 4 • Server Manager and Management Tools
Introduces built-in management consoles and remote management capabilities. Connects tool proficiency to efficient day-to-day administration.
Lesson 5 • Windows Server 2025 Architecture Overview
Covers server editions, hardware requirements, and kernel-level components. Provides the conceptual baseline needed for all subsequent configuration tasks.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsActive Directory and Identity Management
Active Directory and Identity Management
Lesson 1 • Deploying and Promoting Domain Controllers
Covers dcpromo replacement workflows, DNS integration, and replication topology. Connects deployment decisions to long-term directory health.
Lesson 2 • Authentication Protocols and Account Policies
Covers Kerberos, NTLM, fine-grained password policies, and account lockout. Builds the authentication foundation required for the security chapters.
Lesson 3 • Managing Users, Groups, and Computers
Teaches object creation, group scopes, and bulk management techniques. Directly supports resource access control covered in the next chapter.
Lesson 4 • Group Policy Fundamentals
Introduces GPO creation, linking, inheritance, and filtering. Establishes policy enforcement skills used in security and resource chapters.
Lesson 5 • Active Directory Domain Services Concepts
Explains forests, domains, trusts, and the global catalog. Provides the logical model students must understand before deploying AD DS.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsFile Systems and Storage Management
File Systems and Storage Management
Lesson 1 • Storage Spaces and Tiering
Deploys Storage Spaces pools, virtual disks, and storage tiers. Provides resilient storage architecture skills for enterprise environments.
Lesson 2 • Disk and Volume Management
Covers MBR vs. GPT, basic and dynamic disks, and volume types. Prepares students to provision storage before applying permissions.
Lesson 3 • Shared Folders and SMB Configuration
Configures SMB shares, share permissions, and access-based enumeration. Connects file system permissions to network-accessible resource delivery.
Lesson 4 • NTFS and ReFS File System Fundamentals
Compares NTFS and ReFS features, journaling, and integrity streams. Provides the file system knowledge required for permission and quota tasks.
Lesson 5 • NTFS Permissions and Access Control
Teaches permission inheritance, explicit vs. inherited entries, and effective access. Directly enables secure resource sharing covered in the next section.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsNetwork Infrastructure Configuration
Network Infrastructure Configuration
Lesson 1 • TCP/IP Addressing and Subnetting
Reviews IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and interface configuration. Establishes the IP knowledge required for all network service deployments.
Lesson 2 • IP Address Management with IPAM
Introduces IPAM provisioning, address space tracking, and DNS/DHCP integration. Centralizes IP management for large or multi-site environments.
Lesson 3 • DNS Server Deployment and Management
Covers zone types, record management, forwarders, and DNSSEC. DNS is the foundational name resolution service for AD DS and all network services.
Lesson 4 • DHCP Server Configuration
Deploys DHCP scopes, reservations, options, and failover. Automates IP address management across the domain environment.
Lesson 5 • Network Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Applies built-in tools to diagnose connectivity, name resolution, and routing issues. Builds systematic troubleshooting skills used throughout the course.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsPublic Key Infrastructure and Certificate Services
Public Key Infrastructure and Certificate Services
Lesson 1 • Certificate Use Cases and Troubleshooting
Applies certificates to smart card logon, TLS, and code signing scenarios. Builds practical troubleshooting skills for common PKI failures.
Lesson 2 • PKI Concepts and Certificate Fundamentals
Explains X.509 certificates, trust chains, and cryptographic key pairs. Provides the conceptual foundation before any CA infrastructure is deployed.
Lesson 3 • Certificate Revocation and OCSP
Configures CRL publishing schedules and deploys an Online Responder for real-time revocation. Ensures relying parties can validate certificate status efficiently.
Lesson 4 • Deploying a Two-Tier CA Hierarchy
Installs an offline root CA and an enterprise subordinate CA following best practices. Establishes a secure, scalable PKI hierarchy for the organization.
Lesson 5 • Certificate Templates and Auto-Enrollment
Creates and manages certificate templates and configures auto-enrollment via Group Policy. Automates certificate lifecycle management for domain-joined systems.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsRemote Access and Network Connectivity
Remote Access and Network Connectivity
Lesson 1 • DirectAccess Configuration
Deploys DirectAccess for seamless always-on remote access without user-initiated VPN. Connects to AD DS and PKI infrastructure from earlier chapters.
Lesson 2 • VPN Protocols and Deployment
Covers PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP, and IKEv2 VPN protocols and their trade-offs. Students configure site-to-site and client VPN connections.
Lesson 3 • Remote Access Role and Routing
Installs the Remote Access role and configures LAN routing and NAT. Establishes the routing foundation before VPN and DirectAccess are layered on.
Lesson 4 • Web Application Proxy Deployment
Publishes internal applications securely through Web Application Proxy with pre-authentication. Extends remote access to web-based resources without full VPN.
Lesson 5 • Network Policy Server and RADIUS
Configures NPS as a RADIUS server for centralized authentication of VPN and wireless clients. Enforces connection policies and health requirements.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsWindows Server Security Hardening
Windows Server Security Hardening
Lesson 1 • Security Baselines and Attack Surface Reduction
Applies Microsoft Security Baselines and disables unnecessary services and features. Reduces the exploitable attack surface before adding compensating controls.
Lesson 2 • Patch Management and Vulnerability Remediation
Deploys WSUS and integrates with update management platforms to maintain patch compliance. Closes known vulnerabilities systematically across the server fleet.
Lesson 3 • Windows Defender and Endpoint Protection
Configures Windows Defender Antivirus, Exploit Guard, and Attack Surface Reduction rules. Provides layered endpoint protection managed through Group Policy.
Lesson 4 • Auditing, Logging, and SIEM Integration
Configures advanced audit policies and Windows Event Forwarding for centralized log collection. Enables threat detection and forensic investigation capabilities.
Lesson 5 • Privileged Access and Credential Protection
Implements tiered administration, PAWs, and Credential Guard to protect privileged accounts. Directly addresses the most common attack vector in Windows environments.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsHyper-V Virtualization and High Availability
Hyper-V Virtualization and High Availability
Lesson 1 • Virtual Machine Configuration and Management
Creates and configures VMs, virtual disks, checkpoints, and resource controls. Provides hands-on VM lifecycle management skills for production environments.
Lesson 2 • Live Migration and Storage Migration
Configures Live Migration, Quick Migration, and Storage Migration for VM mobility. Enables zero-downtime maintenance and workload balancing across hosts.
Lesson 3 • Hyper-V Architecture and Installation
Explains the hypervisor architecture, hardware requirements, and role installation. Establishes the virtualization platform before VMs and networking are configured.
Lesson 4 • Failover Clustering for High Availability
Deploys Windows Server Failover Clustering with shared storage and quorum configuration. Delivers automatic workload recovery for critical virtualized services.
Lesson 5 • Hyper-V Networking and Virtual Switches
Configures external, internal, and private virtual switches and advanced NIC features. Connects VM networking to the physical network infrastructure.
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This course is for you:
Junior sysadmins: ready to move beyond helpdesk into full server ownership.
Network technicians: expanding their skill set into Windows Server infrastructure roles.
IT generalists: responsible for servers but lacking formal Windows Server training.
Career changers: transitioning from unrelated fields into enterprise IT administration.
College graduates: entering the workforce with a degree but limited hands-on server experience.
Small business IT staff: managing servers solo and needing structured, enterprise-grade knowledge.
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