Advanced Windows Server Administration - Level 2

This level 2 training is intended for administrators and technicians who have already set up a domain. It deepens Active Directory structuring with organizational units, groups and delegations suited to an SMB or a mid-sized company.
Participants create and apply security, usability and restriction GPOs, then install a DHCP server with scopes, reservations and options. DNS management covers zones, transfers, records and best practices.
The hands-on practice covers logon scripts, network drives, printers, roaming profiles and home folders. It also includes a simple WSUS implementation, its integration with GPOs and monitoring update compliance.

• Structure an Active Directory directory for an SMB or a mid-sized company.
• Implement GPOs to configure workstations and strengthen security.
• Install and configure an enterprise DHCP server with scopes, reservations, options and high availability.
• Manage DNS at an advanced level with zones, transfers and records.
• Set up logon scripts for network drives and printers.
• Manage roaming profiles and home folders.
• Implement WSUS at a basic level for update management.
• Apply a troubleshooting and maintenance methodology for a complete Windows Server environment.

• Administrators and technicians who have already set up a domain.
• Support or help desk technicians moving toward system administration.
• SMB administrators wishing to structure their information system.

Have completed level 1 or have a good command of installing Windows Server and Active Directory, creating users and groups, network shares and NTFS permissions, as well as IP, DNS and DHCP concepts.