Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Windows Server Administration Training Course

Course Introduction

The Windows Server Administration Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, practical skills, and technical competencies required to install, configure, administer, secure, and optimize Windows Server environments in modern organizations. Windows Server technologies serve as the foundation of enterprise information technology infrastructure, supporting user management, network services, application hosting, file and print services, security administration, and business continuity operations. As organizations increasingly rely on digital platforms and integrated information systems, effective Windows Server administration has become essential for ensuring system reliability, operational efficiency, cybersecurity resilience, and organizational productivity.

The course provides in-depth training in Windows Server architecture, installation and deployment, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy management, server storage, network services administration, virtualization technologies, server security, backup and recovery procedures, and performance monitoring techniques. Participants will gain practical experience in managing enterprise server environments, configuring administrative services, implementing security controls, troubleshooting server-related issues, and maintaining highly available computing environments that support organizational operations and digital transformation initiatives. The training emphasizes practical exercises, simulations, and real-world scenarios encountered in enterprise information technology environments.

As organizations continue to embrace digital transformation, cloud computing, and hybrid technology infrastructures, system administrators require advanced competencies to manage increasingly complex server environments efficiently and securely. This course integrates industry best practices in information technology governance, server administration, virtualization, cybersecurity, automation, disaster recovery planning, and infrastructure optimization. Participants will learn techniques that improve server availability, optimize system performance, enhance information security, and support organizational agility and business continuity objectives.

Through interactive presentations, hands-on laboratory sessions, demonstrations, simulations, and case studies, participants will acquire the competencies necessary to effectively administer Windows Server environments. Upon completion, participants will be able to deploy and manage Windows Server infrastructure, administer enterprise services, optimize performance, implement security measures, automate administrative tasks, and contribute significantly to organizational technology resilience, digital transformation initiatives, and sustainable business growth.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1.     Understand Windows Server architecture and enterprise administration principles.

2.     Install, configure, and deploy Windows Server operating systems effectively.

3.     Manage Active Directory Domain Services and organizational units.

4.     Administer users, groups, permissions, and security policies.

5.     Configure networking services and enterprise communication systems.

6.     Manage file servers, storage systems, and resource sharing services.

7.     Implement virtualization technologies and server optimization techniques.

8.     Monitor server performance and troubleshoot technical issues.

9.     Develop backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.

10.  Support organizational information technology infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives.

Organizational Benefits

Organizations that invest in this training will benefit by:

1.     Improving server reliability and system performance.

2.     Enhancing management of enterprise information technology infrastructure.

3.     Strengthening cybersecurity and access control mechanisms.

4.     Reducing technology downtime and operational disruptions.

5.     Improving business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness.

6.     Enhancing productivity through efficient server administration practices.

7.     Supporting digital transformation and cloud integration initiatives.

8.     Optimizing information technology resource utilization.

9.     Improving service delivery and enterprise systems management.

10.  Building a highly skilled workforce capable of managing modern server environments.

Target Participants

This course is suitable for:

·       System administrators and network administrators

·       Information technology officers and technicians

·       Infrastructure engineers and support specialists

·       ICT managers and coordinators

·       Database and application administrators

·       Cybersecurity professionals

·       Cloud computing and virtualization specialists

·       Government and public sector ICT personnel

·       Technology consultants and project managers

·       Data center administrators

·       Professionals responsible for enterprise server environments

·       Individuals seeking advanced Windows Server administration competencies

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Windows Server Administration

·       Fundamentals of Windows Server technologies

·       Windows Server editions and deployment models

·       Server architecture and enterprise infrastructure concepts

·       Roles and responsibilities of server administrators

·       Planning and designing server environments

·       Best practices in Windows Server administration

General Case Study: Assessing server infrastructure requirements for an expanding organization.

Module 2: Installing and Configuring Windows Server

·       Server installation and deployment methods

·       Server roles and feature management

·       Initial server configuration and optimization

·       Managing server interfaces and administration tools

·       Configuring system settings and updates

·       Post-installation validation procedures

General Case Study: Deploying Windows Server environments across multiple organizational sites.

Module 3: Active Directory Domain Services Administration

·       Fundamentals of Active Directory architecture

·       Installing and configuring domain controllers

·       Managing organizational units and domain structures

·       User and computer account administration

·       Group administration and delegation techniques

·       Active Directory maintenance and optimization

General Case Study: Designing and implementing Active Directory services for organizational user management.

Module 4: Group Policy and Access Management

·       Fundamentals of Group Policy Objects

·       Designing and implementing Group Policy strategies

·       Managing user environments and desktop configurations

·       Configuring software deployment policies

·       Security settings and administrative templates

·       Troubleshooting Group Policy implementation issues

General Case Study: Implementing Group Policies to standardize and secure organizational computing environments.

Module 5: File Services and Storage Management

·       Configuring file servers and shared resources

·       Managing storage volumes and disk systems

·       File permissions and access control administration

·       Distributed file systems and resource management

·       Storage optimization and maintenance techniques

·       Backup and storage monitoring practices

General Case Study: Implementing secure file sharing and centralized storage solutions.

Module 6: Network Services Administration

·       Configuring Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol services

·       Managing Domain Name System services

·       Network configuration and troubleshooting techniques

·       Remote access and connectivity solutions

·       Integrating server services with network infrastructure

·       Monitoring network service performance

General Case Study: Designing and managing network services to support organizational communication systems.

Module 7: Server Security and Cybersecurity Management

·       Windows Server security principles

·       User authentication and authorization mechanisms

·       Implementing security policies and configurations

·       Managing updates and patch deployment

·       Protecting servers against threats and vulnerabilities

·       Security monitoring and auditing practices

General Case Study: Developing server security strategies for protecting critical information assets.

Module 8: Virtualization and Hyper-V Administration

·       Fundamentals of virtualization technologies

·       Installing and configuring Hyper-V environments

·       Creating and managing virtual machines

·       Virtual networking and storage management

·       Performance optimization of virtual environments

·       Monitoring and maintaining virtual infrastructures

General Case Study: Deploying virtual server environments to improve resource utilization and scalability.

Module 9: Performance Monitoring and Server Optimization

·       Monitoring server health and performance indicators

·       Managing processor, memory, and storage resources

·       Capacity planning and forecasting techniques

·       Troubleshooting performance bottlenecks

·       Optimizing server services and applications

·       Developing preventive maintenance strategies

General Case Study: Improving server performance to support increasing organizational workloads.

Module 10: Backup, Recovery and Business Continuity

·       Backup concepts and strategies

·       Configuring backup and recovery solutions

·       Disaster recovery planning and implementation

·       Data restoration and system recovery techniques

·       High availability and fault tolerance principles

·       Business continuity management practices

General Case Study: Developing backup and disaster recovery strategies for critical enterprise systems.

Module 11: Automation and Windows Server Administration Tools

·       Introduction to administrative automation concepts

·       Windows PowerShell fundamentals

·       Automating routine administrative tasks

·       Script development and execution techniques

·       Managing administrative workflows

·       Improving efficiency through automation technologies

General Case Study: Automating user account management and server maintenance procedures.

Module 12: Advanced Server Administration and Emerging Technologies

·       Hybrid cloud and Windows Server integration

·       Server management in cloud environments

·       Infrastructure modernization and digital transformation strategies

·       Information technology governance and compliance

·       Emerging technologies in server administration

·       Developing resilient and future-ready server infrastructures

General Case Study: Designing a modern Windows Server infrastructure strategy to support organizational digital transformation, security, and long-term operational sustainability.

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, freight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.