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Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator AssociateOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn
MicrosoftIntermediate
Administer Windows Server
This course teaches IT professionals how to deploy, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Windows Server workloads across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. The course covers Active Directory Domain Services, Hyper-V and Azure virtual machines, on-premises and hybrid networking, storage and file services, Windows Server security hardening, and monitoring and troubleshooting. It highlights administrative tools and technologies including Windows Admin Center, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Duration
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Format
Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid
Language
English
Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)
Enterprise Track
Microsoft
Windows Server administrationIT
Administer Windows Server
Azure and Windows Server
Cloud
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Ideal for
AdministratorWindows Server administrationCertification ReadinessTailored Team Delivery
How VNode delivers this
Who this is for, and how we run it
VNode ITeS delivers Administer Windows Server as an MCT-led Microsoft program for Administrator. Typical duration is 5 days (Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid). Labs follow production-shaped scenarios rather than slide-only walkthroughs. Certification prep maps to AZ-802T00 without turning the week into a dump of Learn modules. Private cohorts can shift emphasis by role mix, workspace or repo constraints, and rollout timing.
Audience Profile
Built for these roles
This course is intended for Windows Server administrators who deploy, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server as a workload in on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments. Candidates administer identity, security, compute, networking, storage, and monitoring for Windows Server, and they typically collaborate with architects, administrators, and engineers. Candidates should have experience administering Windows Server using technologies such as Windows Admin Center, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and should be familiar with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).
Overview
Executive overview
Official Microsoft Learn-aligned course for administering Windows Server across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
Readiness
Prerequisites
- Windows Server administration experience
- Familiarity with Active Directory Domain Services
- Experience with Windows Admin Center, Hyper-V, PowerShell, or Azure hybrid services
Program Outcomes
Capabilities your teams will gain
Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services
Manage hybrid Windows Server workloads
Administer virtual machines, networking, and storage
Secure Windows Server infrastructure
Curriculum
Curriculum roadmap
1
Active Directory Domain Services
2
Hybrid workload management
3
Virtual machines
4
Networking
5
Storage and file services
6
Security
1Module 1
Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services
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Module 1
Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services
Learn how to deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers, security principals, multi-site environments, and Group Policy in on-premises and cloud scenarios.
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services domain controllers
- Deploy and manage Azure IaaS Active Directory domain controllers in Azure
- Manage AD DS domain controllers and FSMO roles
- Create and manage Active Directory objects
- Implement hybrid identity with Windows Server
- Create and configure Group Policy Objects in Active Directory
- Implement Group Policy Objects
- Manage advanced features of AD DS
2Module 2
Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment
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Module 2
Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment
Learn how to configure remote management and manage Windows Server workloads using Azure services in a hybrid environment.
- Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely
- Describe Windows Server administration tools
- Just Enough Administration in Windows Server
- Perform Windows Server secure administration
- Use advanced Windows PowerShell remoting techniques
- Manage single and multiple computers by using Windows PowerShell remoting
- Manage hybrid workloads with Azure Arc
- Manage Azure updates
- Automate the configuration of Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
- Enforce VM security configuration with Azure Machine Configuration
- Explore Azure Automation with DevOps
3Module 3
Manage virtual machines
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Module 3
Manage virtual machines
Learn how to manage Hyper-V and guest virtual machines on-premises and manage Windows Server virtual machines in Azure.
- Configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines
- Configure and manage Hyper-V
- Secure Hyper-V workloads
- Implement high availability of Windows Server VMs
- Run containers on Windows Server
- Plan and deploy Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines
- Implement scale and high availability with Windows Server VM
- Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing
- Implement Windows Server IaaS VM network security
- Administer and manage Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine remotely
4Module 4
Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
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Module 4
Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
Learn how to implement on-premises and hybrid name resolution with DNS and manage IP addressing with DHCP in hybrid scenarios.
- Implement Windows Server DNS
- Implement DNS for Windows Server IaaS VMs
- Secure Windows Server DNS
- Deploy and manage DHCP
- Implement IP Address Management
- Implement Windows Server IaaS VM IP addressing and routing
5Module 5
Manage storage and file services
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Module 5
Manage storage and file services
Learn how to configure and manage Azure Files, Windows Server file shares, and Windows Server storage including Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct.
- Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure
- Manage Windows Server file servers
- Implement Storage Spaces and Storage Spaces Direct
- Implement Windows Server Data Deduplication
- Implement Windows Server iSCSI
- Implement Windows Server Storage Replica
6Module 6
Secure Windows Server infrastructure
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Module 6
Secure Windows Server infrastructure
Learn how to secure the Windows Server operating system and Active Directory Domain Services using security features, policies, and hardening techniques.
- Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Manage Microsoft Defender in Windows client
- Understand Active Directory Group Policy security settings
- Manage security in Active Directory
- Understand Windows Server service accounts
- Secure Windows Server user accounts
- Manage security controls for identity and access
- Security monitoring and governance
7Module 7
Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
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Module 7
Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
Learn how to monitor Windows Server environments using built-in tools and Azure services, and troubleshoot Windows Server networking, Active Directory, and system issues.
- Monitor Windows Server performance
- Manage and monitor Windows Server event logs
- Implement Windows Server auditing and diagnostics
- Monitor Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machines and hybrid instances
- Monitor your Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor
- Troubleshoot on-premises and hybrid networking
- Troubleshoot Windows Server Virtual Machines in Azure
- Windows Server update management
- Troubleshoot Active Directory
Delivery Models
Delivery models
Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend
Engagement Fit
Engagement fit
Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth
Enterprise Customization
Enterprise customization
Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Creates one current administration pathway spanning identity, compute, networking, storage, security, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- •Align labs to the customer server estate
- •Add Azure Arc and Defender operating controls
- •Extend into a hybrid operations readiness review
Credentials
Certification & official source
- •Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Administrator Associate
Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.
View Official Microsoft Learn PageResources
Program resources
Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.
Enterprise Proof
Trusted delivery outcomes
Banking & Finance
Representative Enterprise Banking Team
The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.
- Clearer platform operating model across teams
- Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption
Healthcare
Representative Healthcare Product Team
The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.
- Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
- Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements
Delivery Capability
Enterprise-grade instruction
MCT-led delivery
Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners
Enterprise program oversight
Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning
Global delivery
APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite
Implementation-focused
Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios