CIS 237 - Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

1. Windows Server Administration Fundamentals: Understanding the architecture and key components of Windows Server operating systems, including installation, configuration, and management.
2. Hybrid Infrastructure Concepts: Exploring the fundamentals of hybrid infrastructure and the integration of on-premises Windows Server environments with cloud services such as Microsoft Azure.
3. Azure Integration: Learning how to leverage Azure services for extending on-premises infrastructure, including Azure Active Directory, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Networking, and Azure Storage.
4. Identity and Access Management: Implementing and managing identity solutions in hybrid environments, including Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) and Azure Active Directory Connect.
5. Security and Compliance: Implementing security measures and ensuring compliance within hybrid environments, covering topics such as data protection, encryption, access control, and compliance standards.
6. Hybrid Networking: Configuring and managing network connectivity between on-premises infrastructure and Azure, including virtual networks, VPN gateways, and ExpressRoute.
7. High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for hybrid infrastructure using technologies such as failover clustering, Azure Site Recovery, and backup solutions.
8. Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitoring the health and performance of hybrid infrastructure components and performing routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal operation.

1. MODULE 1. DIVE INTO WINDOWS SERVER HYBRID INFRASTRUCTURE
   1. The Role of a Server Operating System
   2. Windows Server 2022 Core Technologies
   3. Introducing the Windows Server Hybrid Infrastructure
2. MODULE 2. DISCOVER ACTIVE DIRECTORY
   1. The Role of a Directory Service
   2. Installing Active Directory
   3. What’s Inside Active Directory?
   4. Working with Forests, Trees, and Domains
   5. Introducing Group Policies
3. MODULE 3. MANAGE ACTIVE DIRECTORY ACCOUNTS
   1. Working with Organizational Units
   2. Managing User Accounts
   3. Managing Group Accounts
   4. Working with Computer Accounts
   5. Working with Service Accounts
   6. Using Active Directory in a Hybrid Environment
4. MODULE 4. CONFIGURE GROUP POLICIES
   1. Group Policy Objects
   2. Group Policy Settings
   3. Working with Administrative Templates
   4. Configuring Group Policy Preferences
   5. Group Policy Processing
   6. Implementing Group Policy in Azure AD DS
5. MODULE 5. CONFIGURE DOMAINS
   1. Active Directory Review
   2. Configuring Read-Only Domain Controllers
   3. Understanding and Configuring Sites
   4. Active Directory Replication
   5. Working with Operations Master Roles
   6. Configuring Multidomain Environments
   7. Configuring Multiforest Environments
   8. Active Directory Trusts
   9. Configuring Active Directory Trusts
   10. Working with Domain Controllers in Azure

6. MODULE 6. MANAGE WINDOWS SERVER IN A HYBRID ENVIRONMENT
   1. Working with Server Roles and Features
   2. Managing Servers Remotely
   3. Using Windows Admin Center
   4. Managing Windows Servers with Azure Services
   5. Managing Servers with Desired State Configuration
7. MODULE 7. CONFIGURE DNS
   1. Introduction to Domain Name System
   2. Installing and Configuring DNS
   3. Creating DNS Resource Records
   4. Configuring DNS Zones
   5. Configuring DNS Server Settings
   6. Configuring DNS Security
   7. Azure DNS
8. MODULE 8. MANAGE IP ADDRESSING
   1. An Overview of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
   2. Installing and Configuring DHCP
   3. DHCP Server Options
   4. DHCP High Availability
   5. IP Address Management
   6. IP Addressing in Hybrid Environments
9. MODULE 9. IMPLEMENT NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
   1. The Remote Access Role
   2. Network Policy Server Overview
   3. Implementing Web Application Proxy
   4. Implementing Azure Networking
10. MODULE 10. CONFIGURE STORAGE AND FILE SERVICES
    1. An Overview of Server Storage
    2. Configuring Local Disks
    3. Working with Virtual Disks
    4. File Sharing
    5. Securing Access to Files with Permissions
    6. Using File Server Resource Manager
    7. Using Distributed File System
    8. Using BranchCache
11. MODULE 11. CONFIGURE ADVANCED STORAGE SOLUTIONS
    1. Storage Spaces
    2. Implementing Data Deduplication
    3. Storage Replica
    4. SMB Direct and Storage QoS
    5. Azure File Sync
12. MODULE 12. IMPLEMENT VIRTUALIZATION WITH HYPER-V AND AZURE
    1. Installing Hyper-V
    2. Creating Virtual Machines in Hyper-V
    3. Managing Virtual Machines
    4. Working with Virtual Hard Disks
    5. Hyper-V Virtual Networks
    6. Advanced Virtual Network Configuration
    7. Managing Windows Server VMs on Azure
13. MODULE 13. IMPLEMENT ADVANCED VIRTUALIZATION
    1. Nested Virtualization
    2. Configuring VM Groups and Hyper-V Scheduling
    3. Implementing High Availability with Hyper-V
    4. Windows Containers
    5. Managing Windows Containers

30%  - 40% lab work

20% - 30% facilitated discussion/group work
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
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