Enterprise Windows Infrastructure Security
Master enterprise networking, Windows Server administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, IIS, VPN, DFS, FTP, Group Policy, virtualization, and infrastructure management with hands-on practical labs.
Duration
4 Months / 16 Weeks / 120 Hours
Level
Beginner to Advanced
Modules
14 Modules
Format
Hands-on Labs
What You'll Learn
The Enterprise Windows Server Administration and Networking program is designed to provide practical and industry-ready skills in enterprise networking and Windows Server infrastructure management. This comprehensive course covers networking fundamentals, Windows Server administration, Active Directory Domain Services, DNS and DHCP, IIS web hosting, VPN configuration, backup and recovery strategies, and enterprise infrastructure security. Students will learn to install Windows Server, configure enterprise services, manage Active Directory environments, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, secure enterprise systems, and perform backup and recovery operations.
// Prerequisites
- - Basic computer knowledge
- - Familiarity with Windows operating systems
- - Basic networking knowledge (recommended)
- - No prior server administration experience required
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[*] Course: Enterprise Windows Infrastructure Security
[*] Duration: 4 Months / 16 Weeks / 120 Hours
[*] Level: Beginner to Advanced
[!] 14 modules | 114 topics
[+] Lab environment: READY
[+] Certification prep: INCLUDED
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Complete Course Modules
Networking Fundamentals
- > Introduction to Networks
- > Types of Networks
- > Internet and Intranet
- > IP Addressing
- > Public and Private IP Addresses
- > Classful and Classless Addressing
- > Subnetting
- > Network Topologies
- > Networking Devices
- > OSI and TCP/IP Models
- > TCP and UDP Protocols
- > Client-Server Networks
- > Peer-to-Peer Networks
Lab Setup and Virtualization
- > Virtualization Concepts
- > Benefits of Virtualization
- > VirtualBox Overview
- > VM Configuration
- > Network Modes (NAT, Bridged, Host-Only, Internal)
- > Storage Management
- > Advanced Networking Features
Windows Server Management
- > Windows Server Editions
- > Windows Server Features
- > Installation and Configuration
- > Server Roles and Features
- > Administrative Tools
- > Server Manager Interface
- > PowerShell Administration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
- > DHCP Concepts
- > DHCP DORA Process
- > DHCP Lease Mechanism
- > Configuring DHCP Scopes
- > IP Reservations
- > Address Pools and Exclusions
- > DHCP Failover and High Availability
Domain Name System (DNS)
- > DNS Fundamentals
- > DNS Records (A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, SRV, PTR)
- > DNS Zones
- > Forward and Reverse Lookup Zones
- > DNS Caching
- > Dynamic DNS
- > Zone Transfers
- > DNS Security
Windows Operating System Administration
- > User Management
- > Group Management
- > User Rights and Privileges
- > Password Policies
- > Security Groups
- > User Profile Management
- > Group Policy Management
- > NTFS Permissions
- > Audit Policies and Logging
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- > AD DS Architecture
- > Domains and Forests
- > Domain Controllers
- > Organizational Units (OUs)
- > Active Directory Users and Groups
- > DNS Integration with AD
- > NTDS.dit Database
- > AD Replication and Sites
Group Policy Objects (GPO)
- > Group Policy Management Console
- > Administrative Templates
- > Folder Redirection
- > Login Scripts
- > Software Deployment via GPO
- > GPO Inheritance and Filtering
- > Security Settings via GPO
- > GPO Troubleshooting
File Services & Distributed File System (DFS)
- > NTFS and FAT32 File Systems
- > File and Folder Permissions
- > Shared Resource Permissions
- > DFS Namespaces
- > File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
- > Quota Management
- > File Screening
- > Access-Based Enumeration
Web Server (IIS)
- > IIS Installation and Configuration
- > Virtual Directories
- > Multiple Website Hosting
- > Application Pools
- > SSL Certificate Installation
- > HTTPS Configuration
- > URL Rewrite Rules
- > IIS Logging and Monitoring
- > IIS Security Hardening
FTP Server Administration
- > FTP Server Installation
- > FTP Site Configuration
- > User Management and Access Control
- > SSL/TLS Security for FTP
- > FTP Logging and Monitoring
- > FTP Client Operations
- > Firewall Configuration for FTP
Proxy Server Administration
- > Proxy Server Concepts
- > Proxy Protocols
- > Access Control Configuration
- > Content Filtering
- > Port Forwarding
- > NAT Configuration
- > Caching and Performance
Remote Access and VPN Configuration
- > Remote Access Technologies
- > VPN Concepts and Protocols
- > VPN Server Configuration
- > VPN Client Configuration
- > Remote Desktop Services
- > VPN Logging and Monitoring
- > Network Policy Server (NPS)
- > Remote Access Security Hardening
Windows Server Backup, Restore & Recovery
- > Windows Server Backup Feature
- > Backup Planning and Scheduling
- > Recovery Strategies
- > Active Directory Recovery
- > Startup Troubleshooting
- > Disaster Recovery Planning
- > Bare Metal Recovery
- > System State Backup and Restore
Learning Outcomes
- Deploy and manage enterprise Windows Server infrastructure
- Configure and secure Active Directory Domain Services
- Implement Group Policy for centralized security enforcement
- Deploy and manage DNS and DHCP services
- Configure IIS web servers with SSL/HTTPS
- Set up and secure FTP and proxy servers
- Configure VPN remote access solutions
- Plan and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Manage enterprise file sharing with DFS and NTFS permissions
- Troubleshoot enterprise infrastructure issues
Hands-On Labs
- Virtualized enterprise lab with VirtualBox
- Multi-server Windows Server environment
- Active Directory domain with client machines
- DNS and DHCP service deployment
- IIS web server with SSL certificates
- VPN and remote access configuration lab
- DFS and file server scenarios
- Backup and recovery test environments
- Real-world enterprise infrastructure scenarios
Certification Preparation
- + Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
- + CompTIA Server+
- + CompTIA Network+
- + Foundation for Active Directory security courses
Meet Your Instructor
Armour Infosec Security Team
Windows Infrastructure Specialist
Our Windows infrastructure instructors have managed enterprise environments with thousands of servers and workstations. They combine deep administration expertise with security hardening knowledge to teach production-ready skills used in real enterprise environments.
What Students Say
“Comprehensive Windows Server training with 14 detailed modules. The Active Directory and Group Policy sections are incredibly thorough and practical.”
Suresh K.
System Administrator
“Went from helpdesk to server admin after this course. The virtualized labs build real confidence for production environments.”
Manish P.
IT Support Engineer
“The security focus throughout every module sets this apart. Not just how to deploy services, but how to deploy them securely.”
Anika R.
Junior Admin
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