Windows Server 2022: Practical Administration and Configuration

• Basic understanding of Windows operating system concepts
• Familiarity with computer networking and IP addressing
• Some experience with system administration tasks

Audience

• System administrators and IT professionals
• Technical support staff managing Windows environments
• Anyone seeking practical Windows Server 2022 skills without pursuing certification

Windows Server 2022 is Microsoft's enterprise-grade operating system designed to deliver security, hybrid capabilities, and improved performance for IT infrastructure.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level system administrators who wish to learn how to install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2022 in real-world environments.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure Windows Server 2022 on physical or virtual machines.
• Deploy and manage core infrastructure services such as AD DS, DNS, and DHCP.
• Implement virtualization, storage, and network services using best practices.
• Secure and administer server roles including Remote Desktop, IIS, and WSUS.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Windows Server 2022

• Overview of new features and improvements
• Licensing and installation options
• Lab environment setup and planning

Installation and Configuration

• Installing Windows Server with Desktop Experience and Core
• Post-installation configuration using Server Manager and PowerShell
• Managing roles and features

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)

• Deploying domain controllers and creating a new forest
• User, group, and organizational unit (OU) management
• Group Policy creation and management

DNS and DHCP Services

• Installing and configuring DNS zones and records
• Deploying DHCP scopes, reservations, and options
• Integrating DHCP with Active Directory

Hyper-V and Virtualization

• Installing the Hyper-V role
• Creating and managing virtual machines
• Virtual switches and storage configurations

File Server and Storage Services

• Configuring shared folders and access permissions
• Implementing DFS and storage quotas
• Storage Spaces and disk management

Failover Clustering

• Understanding clustering requirements and use cases
• Setting up a basic failover cluster
• Cluster validation, nodes, and storage configuration

Certificate and Federation Services

• Installing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)
• Deploying and managing certificates
• Overview of Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)

Print and Document Services

• Installing the Print Server role
• Configuring printers, drivers, and print permissions
• Managing print queues and services

Remote Access and Remote Desktop Services

• Implementing VPN and DirectAccess
• Installing Remote Desktop Services (RDS) role
• Remote Desktop licensing and access control

Web Server (IIS)

• Installing and configuring IIS
• Hosting multiple websites with bindings and SSL
• Configuring security, logs, and performance options

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

• Installing and configuring WSUS
• Creating computer groups and approval rules
• Managing updates and reporting

Summary and Next Steps

• Review of key concepts and hands-on practice
• Tips for production deployment and maintenance
• Further learning resources and references