Mastering Windows Server 2022 with Azure Cloud Services IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS

A practical course for managing and securing IT infrastructures with Azure cloud services.

(WINSRV-AZURE.AE1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-425-4
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Mastering Windows Server 2022 with Azure Cloud Services course provides a comprehensive learning manual with interactive activities. Gain practical knowledge with hands-on Lab exercises that mimic real-world scenarios. You’ll study the most up-to-date features and benefits of the Windows Server 2022. The course will start with the basics of network security and then gradually transition to more advanced areas like securing network infrastructure and integrating cloud-based systems.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Ability to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2022
  • Create and manage virtual machines with Hyper-V
  • Implement resource allocation and optimization of virtual machines
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP and IP addressing
  • Configure DNS and DHCP services, and implement network security measures
  • Design and implement Active Directory domains and forests
  • Manage user accounts, groups, and permissions
  • Complete understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • Integrate cloud environments, and implement hybrid network solutions
  • Configure firewalls and network access control

1

Introduction

  • Who Should Read This Course?
  • What’s Inside?
  • Recommended Home Lab Setup
  • How to Contact Sybex or the Author
  • How to Contact the Publisher
2

Understanding Windows Server 2022

  • Features and Advantages of Windows Server 2022
  • Deciding Which Windows Server 2022 Version to Use
  • Removed Features
  • The Bottom Line
3

Understanding Virtualization

  • Introduction to Virtualization
  • The Bottom Line
4

Installing and Configuring Hyper-V

  • Hyper-V Installation and Configuration
  • Configuring Virtual Machines
  • PowerShell Commands
  • The Bottom Line
5

Installing Windows Server 2022

  • Installing the Windows Server 2022 OS
  • Activating and Servicing Windows
  • Configuring Windows Server Updates
  • Understanding Features On Demand
  • The Bottom Line
6

Understanding IP

  • Understanding TCP/IP
  • Understanding IP Addressing
  • Subnetting a Network
  • Understanding IPv6
  • The Bottom Line
7

Implementing DNS

  • Introducing DNS
  • Introducing DNS Database Zones
  • Advantages of DNS in Windows Server 2022
  • Introducing DNS Record Types
  • Configuring DNS
  • DNS PowerShell Commands
  • The Bottom Line
8

Understanding Active Directory

  • Verifying the File System
  • Verifying Network Connectivity
  • Understanding Active Directory
  • Understanding Domain and Forest Functionality
  • Planning the Domain Structure
  • Installing Active Directory
  • Verifying Active Directory Installation
  • Creating and Configuring Application Data Partitions
  • Configuring DNS Integration with Active Directory
  • The Bottom Line
9

Administering Active Directory

  • Active Directory Overview
  • An Overview of OUs
  • Planning the OU Structure
  • Creating OUs
  • Managing OUs
  • Creating and Managing Active Directory Objects
  • Publishing Active Directory Objects
  • PowerShell for Active Directory
  • The Bottom Line
10

Configuring DHCP

  • Understanding DHCP
  • Installing and Authorizing DHCP
  • Creating and Managing DHCP Scopes
  • Working with Advanced DHCP Configuration Options
  • PowerShell Commands
  • The Bottom Line
11

Building Group Policies

  • Introducing Group Policy
  • Planning a Group Policy Strategy
  • Implementing Group Policy
  • Managing Group Policy
  • The Bottom Line
12

Advanced Group Policy Options

  • Deploying Software Through a GPO
  • Implementing Software Deployment
  • Configuring Software Deployment Settings
  • Troubleshooting Group Policies
  • The Bottom Line
13

Understanding Cloud Concepts

  • Understand Cloud Concepts
  • Understanding the Difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
  • The Bottom Line
14

Configuring Azure

  • Understanding Azure Benefits
  • Understanding the Azure Dashboards
  • The Bottom Line
15

Understanding Azure Active Directory

  • Azure Active Directory
  • The Bottom Line
16

Creating a Hybrid Network

  • Creating a Hybrid Network
  • Implement Active Directory Federation Services
  • Planning Azure AD Authentication Options
  • Creating an Azure Recovery Policy
  • The Bottom Line
17

Understanding Microsoft Endpoint

  • Using Microsoft Endpoint Manager
  • Understanding AutoPilot
  • Planning for Secure Applications Data on Devices
  • The Bottom Line
18

Configuring Security

  • Managing Windows Security
  • Configuring Windows Firewall
  • Managing Security
  • The Bottom Line
19

Creating Azure Policies

  • Azure Devices and Policies
  • PowerShell Commands
  • The Bottom Line

1

Installing and Configuring Hyper-V

  • Creating a Differencing Hard Disk
  • Creating an Internal Virtual Network
  • Installing Hyper-V in Full Installation Mode
  • Creating a New Virtual Machine
2

Installing Windows Server 2022

  • Installing a WSUS Server
3

Implementing DNS

  • Configuring a Zone for Dynamic Updates
  • Creating a Delegated DNS Zone
  • Manually Creating DNS Records
  • Installing the DNS Service
4

Understanding Active Directory

  • Viewing and Modifying the Disk Configurations
  • Promoting a Domain Controller
  • Installing AD DS using PowerShell
  • Creating an RODC Server
5

Administering Active Directory

  • Creating an OU Structure
  • Using the Delegation of Control Wizard
  • Delegating Custom Tasks
  • Creating Active Directory Objects
  • Creating a User Template
  • Creating and Resetting a Computer Account
  • Moving Active Directory Objects
  • Creating and Publishing a Printer
  • Creating and Publishing a Shared Folder
6

Configuring DHCP

  • Installing the DHCP Server
  • Creating a New Scope
  • Configuring User Class Options
  • Creating a Superscope
  • Creating a New Multicast Scope
  • Enabling DHCP-DNS Integration
  • Creating and Activating a New DHCPv6 Scope
  • Enabling DHCP Name Protection
  • Configuring DHCP Filtering
7

Building Group Policies

  • Linking Existing GPOs to Active Directory
  • Creating a Group Policy Object Using the GPMC
  • Filtering Group Policy Using Security Groups
  • Configuring Automatic Certificate Enrollment in Group Policy
  • Delegating Administrative Control of Group Policy
  • Configuring Folder Redirection in Group Policy
8

Configuring Azure

  • Creating and Sharing a Custom Dashboard
  • Cloning and Sharing a Custom Dashboard
9

Creating a Hybrid Network

  • Creating a Site-to-Site VPN Connection
  • Creating a Local Network Gateway
  • Installing the AD FS Role
10

Configuring Security

  • Running a Quick Scan
  • Creating a New Inbound Rule

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All those wanting to learn Windows Server 2022 Azure deployment should enroll for this course. To be specific, this includes system administrators wanting to migrate to cloud-based services, and network engineers wanting to upgrade their network security skills.

There are no formal prerequisites. It is recommended to have some prior experience with Windows servers and networking.

The comprehensive course syllabus can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. It is preferred to possess: 

  • Basic understanding of cloud computing, IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. 
  • Knowledge of cloud concepts like virtual machines, storage, and networking.

The course covers several advanced topics for the architecture and management of complex IT infrastructures. Here’s a list:

  • Advanced Windows 2022 administration with Hyper-V, SDN, and more.
  • Advanced Azure cloud services with virtual machines, storage, networking, directory & automation
  • Azure security center and site recovery
  • Hybrid cloud and edge computing

Yes, this course provides a strong foundation in Windows Server 2022 administration, Azure cloud services, and IT infrastructure protection. This might help you in preparing for the ‘Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate’ certification program.

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