Windows Server 2025 Foundations: Install, Configure, and Manage

Modern IT infrastructure relies on robust, secure, and scalable operating systems to keep businesses running smoothly. Windows Server 2025 introduces powerful new features designed for hybrid cloud environments, enhanced security, and streamlined administration.\n\nThis text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to a confident system administrator. You will start with foundational networking and server concepts, progress through core installation and configuration steps, and learn how to manage users, secure your environment, and automate repetitive tasks.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand foundational server architecture, networking concepts, and installation options.\n- Configure Active Directory Domain Services to manage users, groups, and permissions.\n- Apply modern security practices, including hotpatching and secure-core settings.\n- Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell scripting.\n- Integrate on-premises servers with hybrid cloud services using Azure Arc.\n- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot common server issues.\n\nThe course begins with essential terminology and deployment strategies before walking you through step-by-step configuration scenarios, identity management, and automation workflows. You will practice through written scenarios and realistic administrative exercises designed to build practical troubleshooting skills.\n\nThis course is designed for aspiring system administrators, helpdesk technicians, and IT beginners who want to build a strong foundation in modern server management. No prior server administration experience is required.\n\nStart your journey toward becoming a skilled systems administrator today.