become an expert in windows server administration

From beginner to job-ready Windows Server Administrator in just 6 weeks

What you'll learn
- Install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2025
- Deploy and administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and file services
- Secure and back up servers following Microsoft security baselines
- Automate administration tasks using PowerShell scripts
- Build hybrid environments with Azure AD and Microsoft 365 integration
- Use vSphere virtualization for enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Be job-ready as a Windows Server Administrator or Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Requirements
- No prerequisites are required.
- Everything will be taught from the ground up during the bootcamp.

Description
6-Week Bootcamp: Become a Windows Server Administrator

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Hello, my name is Fabrice Chrzanowski.I have over 25 years of experience in IT, with a career that has taken me all around the world. Today, I am recognized as an expert in both on-premises and cloud technologies.

I currently live in Malta, after spending time in Switzerland, the south of France, Paris, and many other places worldwide. Beyond my professional journey, I am also the proud father of three children and a true enthusiast of everything related to technology.

In this course, my goal is to share with you the very best of my knowledge and experience to help you become a skilled Windows Server Administrator.

Thank you for being here, and let’s begin this journey together.

Trainer:Fabrice Chrzanowski – Living in Malta

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Course Description

This intensive 6-week bootcamp is designed to transform students into job-ready Windows Server Administrators. Through a mix of theory, guided labs, and real-world projects, participants will master the fundamentals of Windows Server, virtualization, Active Directory, networking, security, PowerShell automation, and hybrid cloud integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure.

By the end of this bootcamp, students will have built a complete enterprise-like infrastructure from scratch, gaining both technical expertise and the practical skills required to thrive in modern IT environments.

Modules Covered

Week 1 – Foundations & Virtualization

What is a server? Windows vs Linux

Virtualization with vSphere & Hyper-V

Installing Windows Server (Core vs Desktop)

Server management tools (Server Manager, Windows Admin Center)

Mini-project: Create base VM templates in vSphere

Week 2 – Active Directory & Identity

AD structure: domains, forests, OUs

Users, groups, and permissions

Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

AD replication and redundancy

Mini-project: OU & GPO design for a fictitious company

Week 3 – Networking Services

DNS (zones, records, conditional forwarding)

DHCP (scopes, failover, reservations)

VPN & remote access (RRAS)

Windows Firewall & IPSec

Mini-project: Deploy DNS + DHCP + VPN services

Week 4 – File, Storage & Security

File & folder permissions (NTFS, shares)

DFS & replication

Backup & recovery strategies

Security baselines & auditing

Mini-project: Secure file server with DFS + backup plan

Week 5 – PowerShell, Cloud & Hybrid

PowerShell basics & scripting

Bulk automation with CSVs

Cloud providers overview (Azure, AWS, GCP)

Hybrid identity with Azure AD Connect

Mini-project: Automate users → sync to Azure AD → test login

Week 6 – Microsoft 365 & Job Readiness

Microsoft 365 admin basics (Exchange, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint)

M365 security (MFA, conditional access, compliance)

Monitoring & troubleshooting (Event Viewer, PerfMon, logs)

IT soft skills (documentation, ticketing, ServiceNow, Jira)

Capstone Project: Full hybrid infrastructure deployment

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of computers and networking concepts (IP addresses, DNS, etc.)

Familiarity with Windows operating systems (Windows 10/11)

Access to a virtualization platform (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or equivalent)

Eagerness to learn by doing through hands-on labs

Optional but helpful: familiarity with command-line tools or scripting

What Students Will Learn

By the end of this bootcamp, students will be able to:

Install, configure, and manage Windows Server 2025

Deploy and administer Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPOs, and file services

Secure and back up servers following Microsoft security baselines

Automate administration tasks using PowerShell scripts

Build hybrid environments with Azure AD and Microsoft 365 integration

Use vSphere virtualization for enterprise-grade infrastructure

Troubleshoot real-world IT issues with confidence

Be job-ready as a Windows Server Administrator or Hybrid Cloud Engineer

Who this course is for:
- Beginners in IT who want to start a career as a Windows Server Administrator without prior experience.
- Students and career changers looking to build strong technical foundations in servers, virtualization, and cloud.
- Helpdesk or support technicians who want to level up into system administration and hybrid cloud roles.
- IT professionals who need hands-on practice with Active Directory, PowerShell, Microsoft 365, and Azure integration.
- Anyone curious about servers, cloud, and IT infrastructure, and willing to learn step by step through labs and projects.
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