Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Hands-On Training Part I

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Hands-On Training Part I

by Cliff Krahenbill
Released August 2020
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781800564541

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Video description

Windows Server 2019 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure services, enabling hybrid scenarios and maximizing existing investments.

Windows Server 2019 offers system insights, bringing local analytics capabilities and providing high-accuracy predictions to help turn reactive management into proactive care for your on-premises Windows Servers.

It focuses on teaching you how to install and configure Windows Server 2019 quickly and easily. The course starts with an overview of what you should expect out of this course and then takes you straight to building your virtual lab environment. You will learn how to build a Windows Server 2019 domain using PowerShell, and later move on to Active Directory and Server 2019 administration. As you advance, you will also get to grips with technologies such as Group Policy, Domain Naming System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Finally, you will cover disk management and firewall administration.

By the end of this course, you will have learned how to install, configure, and manage a Microsoft Windows Server 2019 domain complete with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, certificates, and other roles and features commonly found in a Microsoft Windows Server 2019 domain.

What You Will Learn

  • Discover how to install Windows 10 Pro
  • Get to grips with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 networking
  • Create a domain environment and install and configure different server roles
  • Install and configure Windows Server 2019 and implement Active Directory
  • Maintain a Server 2019 network and desktop experience
  • Install fundamental roles such as DNS, DHCP, and IIS

Audience

This course is for anyone who wants to prepare for the Microsoft Server exam and gain experience in Microsoft Server administration and building and maintaining a Microsoft Server 2019 network from the ground up. Prior experience in working with Microsoft Windows Server is recommended before getting started with this course.

Students should have experience with navigating the Windows operating system, desktop PC or laptop with a minimum of 8 GB of RAM (16 GB preferred) and system BIOS with virtualization capabilities.

About The Author

Cliff Krahenbill: Cliff Krahenbill, known as Professor K, is a technology professional and online instructor. He received his Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity from UMUC in 2015 and a Master of Science degree in Information Technology from Capella University in 2007. Professor K has been working in the field of technology since 1998 as a Microsoft support technician, Microsoft certified trainer, technology support specialist, senior network technology consultant, IT auditor, and most recently, as the owner and operator of his own technology firm, CLK Technology Solutions, located in Tucson, Arizona.

Professor K’s expertise in technology lies in designing, building, and supporting network infrastructures and network security. He has been teaching online courses since 2008 and conducts online classes for universities and colleges. He holds numerous technology certifications, which include the following:

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration

MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration

A+, Net+, Security+

He spends his spare time working in his woodshop and providing free technical support to the local retirement community in Tucson, Arizona.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Course Overview
    1. Course Overview
  2. Chapter 2 : Building Your Virtual Lab Environment
    1. Easily Download ISO Images
    2. Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Full GUI
    3. Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Core Using VirtualBox
    4. Create a Virtual Install of Windows 10 VirtualBox
    5. Take a Snapshot of your Current Configuration
  3. Chapter 3 : Building a Windows Server 2019 Domain Using PowerShell
    1. Prepare Your Network for Active Directory
    2. Step 1: Rename Your Server Using PowerShell
    3. Step 2: Assign a Static IP Address Using PowerShell
    4. Step 3: Install the Active Directory Domain Services Role Using PowerShell
    5. Step 4: Promote Server 2019 as a Domain Controller Using PowerShell
    6. Step 5: Promote Server Core to a Domain Controller
    7. Step 6: Add a Windows 10 Client to the Domain
  4. Chapter 4 : Active Directory Administration
    1. Create a User in Active Directory
    2. Limit the Computers a User can Log on to
    3. Limit the Logon Hours for a User in the Windows Active Directory
    4. Reset a User's Password in the Windows Active Directory
    5. Unlock or Enable an Account in the Active Directory
  5. Chapter 5 : Server 2019 Administration
    1. Reset a Lost Administrator Password in Windows Server
    2. Create a Shared Folder Using Windows Server
    3. Create a Shared Folder Using Server Manager
    4. Rearm the 180-Day Evaluation Period for Windows Server
    5. Rearm the 30-Day Evaluation for Windows 10
    6. Windows Server 2019 Updates Settings
    7. Enable Remote Desktop for Server 2019
    8. Enable Remote Desktop Using PowerShell
    9. NTDSUTIL: Reset the Directory Services Recovery Mode Password
    10. Create a Heads-Up Display Using BgInfo
    11. Manually Enabling Remote Management
  6. Chapter 6 : Group Policy
    1. Prevent Automatic Logoff Due to Inactivity
    2. Create and Link a Group Policy to an Organizational Unit (OU)
    3. Edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) to Affect a User
    4. Edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) to Affect a Computer
    5. Back Up and Restore a Group Policy Object (GPO) in the Active Directory
    6. Force Screensaver and Timeouts Using Group Policy
    7. Change User's Desktop Background Using Group Policy
  7. Chapter 7 : Domain Naming System (DNS)
    1. Install the Domain Naming System (DNS) Role Using Server Manager
    2. Create a Secondary or Backup Domain Naming System (DNS) Server
    3. Create a Secondary or Backup Domain Naming System (DNS) Server Using Server Core
    4. Create a Domain Naming System (DNS) Reverse Lookup Zone in Server 2019
    5. Create a New Domain Naming System (DNS) Host Record
    6. Create a Host Record for a New Website in Microsoft Domain Naming System (DNS)
    7. Creating a New MX Record for a Microsoft Exchange Server in Domain Naming System (DNS)
  8. Chapter 8 : DHCP
    1. Install the DHCP Role Using PowerShell
    2. Install the DHCP Server Role Using Server Manager
    3. Authorize/Unauthorize a DHCP Server
    4. Edit the Default Gateway Settings in DHCP
    5. Edit the Domain Naming System (DNS) Server List in DHCP
    6. Edit the DHCP Scope
    7. Back Up and Restore the DHCP Database
    8. Use Filters in DHCP to Deny Clients DHCP Services
    9. Create Predefined Options in DHCP
    10. Use DHCP User Classes to Assign Alternate DHCP Options
  9. Chapter 9 : Disk Management
    1. Add a Virtual Hard Disk
    2. Shrink or Extend a Volume in Windows Server 2019
    3. Format a Volume Using Resilient File System (ReFS) in Windows Server 2019
    4. Format a Volume with File Allocation Table32 (FAT32) in Windows Server 2019
  10. Chapter 10 : Firewall Administration
    1. Turn the Windows Firewall On and Off
    2. Allow an Inbound Port through Windows Firewall
    3. Use netsh to Manage the Windows Firewall
    4. Use PowerShell to Gather Firewall Information
  11. Chapter 11 : Troubleshooting
    1. Allow PING Between Windows Server and Windows 10
    2. Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues
    3. NSLookup
    4. Windows Reliability Monitor
    5. Overview of Windows Sysinternal Tools
    6. Overview of Sysinternal's Process Explorer

Product information

  • Title: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Hands-On Training Part I
  • Author(s): Cliff Krahenbill
  • Release date: August 2020
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781800564541