Windows Server 2022 Administration

 

1. Course Overview

The Windows Server 2022 Administration course is a comprehensive program designed to equip IT professionals with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to manage, operate, and maintain modern Windows Server environments.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with both foundational administrative tasks and advanced server features, covering identity management, networking, storage, virtualization, security, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring.

By completing this course, learners will be capable of efficiently administering, securing, and optimizing a Windows Server 2022 infrastructure, enhancing organizational IT reliability and preparing for Microsoft Windows Server certification exams.

 

2. Audience Profile

The course is ideal for:

• System Administrators & IT Administrators
• Network Administrators & Network Engineers
• IT Systems Engineers
• Windows Server Support Technicians
• Infrastructure Architects
• Helpdesk Technicians transitioning into server administration roles
• IT Managers responsible for Windows Server environments
• Cloud Services Administrators overseeing Windows-based systems
• Professionals moving from other platforms to Windows Server
• Candidates preparing for Microsoft Windows Server certifications

 

3. Course Duration & Format

• Duration: 10–12 weeks (can be adjusted to 40–60 hours of training)
• Format: Instructor-led, hands-on labs, virtual labs, practical exercises
• Assessment: Module quizzes, lab assignments, capstone project, final exam

 

4. Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

• Deploy, configure, and manage Windows Server 2022 environments
• Implement and manage identity and access services (AD DS, Azure AD, GPOs)
• Configure and maintain network services (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)
• Manage storage, file servers, and advanced storage features
• Deploy and manage Hyper-V virtualization, containers, and high availability solutions
• Implement disaster recovery, backup, and restore solutions
• Secure Windows Server infrastructure using best practices
• Deploy Remote Desktop Services, VPNs, web servers, and remote access services
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot, and optimize server operations
• Plan and execute upgrades and migrations

 

5. Course Modules & Syllabus

 

Module 1: Windows Server Administration

• Overview of Windows Server administration principles and tools
• Introduction to Windows Server 2022
• Overview of Windows Server Core

Labs: Navigating Server Manager, configuring roles and features

 

Module 2: Identity Services in Windows Server

• Overview of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Deploying Windows Server domain controllers
• Introduction to Azure AD
• Implementing Group Policy
• Overview of Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS)

Labs: AD DS installation, creating users and OUs, GPO implementation

 

Module 3: Network Infrastructure Services

• Deploying and managing DHCP
• Deploying and managing DNS services
• Deploying and managing IP Address Management (IPAM)

Labs: DHCP scope configuration, DNS zone creation, IPAM monitoring

 

Module 4: File Servers and Storage Management

• Volumes and file systems
• Implementing file sharing
• Implementing Storage Spaces
• Implementing Data Deduplication
• Implementing iSCSI
• Deploying Distributed File System (DFS)

Labs: Configure Storage Spaces, DFS replication, file shares

 

Module 5: Hyper-V Virtualization and Containers

• Introduction to Hyper-V in Windows Server
• Configuring virtual machines
• Securing virtualization
• Introduction to containers in Windows Server
• Overview of Kubernetes

Labs: VM creation, snapshots, container deployment

 

Module 6: High Availability

• Planning for failover clustering
• Creating and configuring failover clusters
• Stretch clusters overview
• High availability and disaster recovery with Hyper-V VMs

Labs: Cluster setup and validation, VM failover testing

 

Module 7: Disaster Recovery

• Hyper-V Replica
• Backup and restore infrastructure in Windows Server

Labs: Configuring Hyper-V Replica, performing server backups and restores

 

Module 8: Windows Server Security

• Credential and privileged access protection
• Hardening Windows Server
• Just Enough Administration (JEA)
• Securing SMB traffic
• Windows Update management

Labs: Configuring JEA, security baselines, update deployment

 

Module 9: Remote Desktop Services (RDS)

• Overview of RDS
• Configuring session-based desktop deployment
• Personal and pooled virtual desktops

Labs: Deploy RDS role and configure session collections

 

Module 10: Remote Access and Web Services

• Overview of Remote Access Services (RAS)
• Implementing VPNs and Always On VPN
• Network Policy Server (NPS) configuration
• Deploying a Web Server (IIS)

Labs: VPN configuration, web server deployment and testing

 

Module 11: Server and Performance Monitoring

• Windows Server monitoring tools
• Performance Monitor usage
• Event log monitoring for troubleshooting

Labs: Creating custom performance counters, analyzing logs

 

Module 12: Upgrade and Migration

• Active Directory migration
• Storage Migration Service
• Windows Server migration tools

Labs: Migrate AD objects and server roles, test migrated services

 

6. Assessments

• Module Quizzes: Short quizzes at the end of each module
• Lab Assignments: Hands-on exercises per module
• Mid-term Practical Exam: Configure AD DS, DHCP, and DNS
• Final Project: Design and deploy a complete Windows Server 2022 lab environment
• Final Exam: Theory and practical assessment

 

7. Certification Requirements

To earn the Certificate in Windows Server 2022 Administration, learners must:

✔ Complete all modules and labs

✔ Achieve at least 60% in quizzes and exams

✔ Successfully complete the final project

 

8. Career Pathways

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Windows Server Administrator
• System Administrator
• Network Administrator
• IT Support Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Cloud/Server Technician
• IT Manager (Windows environments)