A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Windows Server Administration is an essential skill for IT professionals looking to deepen their expertise in managing Microsoft-based servers. In this comprehensive course, you’ll master everything from system setup and configuration to advanced administration tasks like Active Directory, DNS, and web server (IIS) installation. By the end of the course, you'll have a robust understanding of Windows Server environments and be capable of effectively handling server administration tasks. The course is designed in a structured manner, starting with foundational knowledge of Microsoft Windows and progressing to more advanced topics such as system access, file systems, and server roles. You’ll begin by setting up a lab environment using Oracle VirtualBox and learning how to install and configure Windows Server 2016 and 2022. You'll then move on to the core areas of system administration, including user account management, service management, and monitoring system resources. The final modules cover more complex topics like Active Directory, DNS management, PowerShell scripting, and storage management, ensuring that you acquire the skills needed for both day-to-day administration and troubleshooting. Along the way, you'll also explore networking, system updates, and file transfer protocols to become a well-rounded Windows Server administrator. This course is perfect for aspiring IT professionals, network administrators, and anyone looking to enhance their server administration skills. There are no formal prerequisites, though familiarity with basic computer systems and operating systems is helpful. This course is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners looking to expand their technical knowledge in Windows Server administration. By the end of the course, you will be able to manage a Windows Server environment efficiently, handle user accounts and system configurations, deploy DNS and Active Directory, automate tasks using PowerShell, and monitor system performance effectively.