This Microsoft Windows Server 2019 course builds on prior knowledge from Windows Server 2012 (Parts I & II) and Server 2016, offering a practical and streamlined approach to mastering Windows Server 2019. You'll begin with a course overview and quickly move into setting up your own virtual lab environment.
The course guides you through creating a Windows Server 2019 domain using PowerShell, then transitions into core topics like Active Directory and server administration. You’ll explore essential technologies including Group Policy, DNS (Domain Name System), and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol).
As you progress, you’ll also cover critical system management areas such as disk configuration and firewall settings. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to install, configure, and manage the key roles and services commonly used in a Windows Server 2019 network environment.
Who should take this Course?
The Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Online Course is ideal for system administrators, IT professionals, and network engineers who want to learn how to deploy, manage, and maintain Windows Server 2019 environments. It’s also suitable for students and professionals preparing for Microsoft certification exams or working in enterprise IT infrastructure roles. Prior knowledge of basic networking, operating systems, and Windows Server fundamentals is recommended for the best learning experience.
Course Curriculum
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Hands-on Training Part I
Course Overview
Course overview
Building your Virtual Lab Environment
Easily Download ISO images
Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Full GUI
Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Core Using VirtualBox
Create a Virtual Install of Windows 10 VirtualBox
Take a Snapshot of your Current Configuration
Building a Windows Server 2019 Domain Using PowerShell
Prepare Your Network for Active Directory
Step 1: Rename Your Server Using PowerShell
Step 2: Assign a Static IP Address Using PowerShell
Step 3: Install the Active Directory Domain Services Role Using PowerShell
Step 4: Promote Server 2019 as a Domain Controller Using PowerShell
Step 5: Promote Server Core to a Domain Controller
Step 6: Add a Windows 10 Client to the Domain
Active Directory Administration
Create a User in Active Directory
Limit the Computers a User can Log on to
Limit the Logon Hours for a User in the Windows Active Directory
Reset a User's Password in the Windows Active Directory
Unlock or Enable an Account in the Active Directory
Server 2019 Administration
Reset a Lost Administrator Password in Windows Server
Create a Shared Folder Using Windows Server
Create a Shared Folder Using Server Manager
Rearm the 180-day Evaluation Period for Windows Server
Rearm the 30-day Evaluation for Windows 10
Windows Server 2019 Updates Settings
Enable Remote Desktop for Server 2019
NTDSUTIL: Reset the Directory Services Recovery Mode Password
Create a Heads-up Display Using BgInfo
Manually Enabling Remote Management
Group Policy
Prevent Automatic Logoff Due to Inactivity
Create and Link a Group Policy to an Organizational Unit (OU)
Edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) to Affect a User
Edit a Group Policy Object (GPO) to affect a computer
Backup and Restore a Group Policy Object (GPO) in the Active Directory
Force Screensaver and Timeouts Using Group Policy
Change User's Desktop Background Using Group Policy
Domain Naming System (DNS)
Install the Domain Naming System (DNS) Role Using Server Manager
Create a Secondary or Backup Domain Naming System (DNS) Server
Create a Secondary or Backup Domain Naming System (DNS) Server Using Server Core
Create a Domain Naming System (DNS) Reverse Lookup Zone in Server 2019
Create a New Domain Naming System (DNS) Host Record
Create a Host Record for a New Website in Microsoft Domain Naming System (DNS)
Creating a New MX Record for a Microsoft Exchange Server in Domain Naming System (DNS)
DHCP
Install the DHCP Role Using PowerShell
Install the DHCP Server Role Using Server Manager
Authorize/Unauthorize a DHCP Server
Edit the Default Gateway Settings in DHCP
Edit the Domain Naming System (DNS) Server List in DHCP
Edit the DHCP Scope
Backup and Restore the DHCP Database
Use Filters in DHCP to Deny Clients DHCP Services
Create Predefined Options in DHCP
Use DHCP User Classes to Assign Alternate DHCP Options
Disk Management
Shrink or Extend a Volume in Windows Server 2019
Format a Volume Using Resilient File System (ReFS) in Windows Server 2019
Format a Volume with File Allocation Table32 (FAT32) in Windows Server 2019
Firewall Administration
Turn the Windows Firewall On and Off
Allow an Inbound Port through Windows Firewall
Use netsh to Manage the Windows Firewall
Use PowerShell to Gather Firewall Information
Troubleshooting
Allow PING between Windows Server and Windows 10
Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues
NSLookup
RELI
Troubleshooting
Allow PING between Windows Server and Windows 10
Troubleshoot Internet Connectivity Issues
NSLookup
RELI
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Hands-on Training Part II
Introduction
Course Overview Video
Build a Virtual Lab Environment
Download ISO Images Easily
Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Full GUI Using VirtualBox
Create a Virtual Install of Server 2019 Core Using VirtualBox
Create a Virtual Install of Windows 10 Pro Using VirtualBox
Take a Snapshot of Your Current Configuration
Build a Windows Server 2019 Domain Using PowerShell
Prepare Your Network for Active Directory
Step 1– Rename Your Server Using PowerShell
Step 2– Assign a Static IP Address Using PowerShell
Step 3– Install the Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS) Role Using PowerShell
Step 4– Promote Server 2019 as a Domain Controller Using PowerShell
Step 5– Promote Server Core to a Domain Controller
Step 6– Add a Windows 10 Client to the Domain
Windows Deployment Service (WDS)
Install Windows Deployment Service (WDS) on a Windows Server
Perform an Automated Install of Windows 10 Pro Using Windows Deployment Service (WDS)
Create an Unattended Install of Windows 10 Pro
Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO)
Transfer Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) Roles Using Active Directory
Transfer Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) Roles Using PowerShell
Seize the Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) Roles Using Ntdsutil
Disaster Recovery
Mitigate the Loss of Forest Root
Reset the Directory Services Recovery Mode Password
Backup and Restore the Windows Registry
Install and Use the Windows Server Backup
Reset a Lost Administrator Password
Monitor Server 2019
Monitor Server Performance
Create a Heads-up Display Using BGInfo
Overview of the Event Viewer in the Windows Server
Server 2019 Advanced Administrator
Rearm the 180-day Evaluation Period for the Windows Server
Reset a Lost Administrator Password in the Windows Server
Create a Shared Folder Using the Windows Server
Disable the Complex Password Policy in the Windows Server
Ntdsutil – Reset the Directory Services Recovery Mode Password
Configure NIC Teaming on Windows Servers
Network Load Balancing for Windows Servers
Internet Information Services (IIS)
Create a Website Using Internet Information Services (IIS) on Server 2016
Turn on Website Authentication in the Internet Information Services (IIS) Windows Server
Improve Website Performance Using Dynamic Compression in Internet Information Services (IIS)
Create a New Virtual Directory in Internet Information Services (IIS)
Change the Default Document Used in Internet Information Services (IIS)
Certificate Services
Create a Self-Signed Certificate in Internet Information Services (IIS)
Configure Group Policy to Trust a Self-Signed Certificate
Create a Self-Signed Certificate and Bind in Internet Information Services (IIS)
