About Course
Course Objectives
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Secure and harden Windows Server environments and implement security best practices.
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Implement hybrid security solutions using Azure Security Center and related services.
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Configure high availability solutions using Failover Clustering and Hyper-V.
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Implement disaster recovery solutions using Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery.
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Configure backup and recovery services using Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault.
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Migrate and upgrade Windows Server workloads and Active Directory environments.
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Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server infrastructure and hybrid environments.
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Implement monitoring and operational management using Azure Monitor and Azure Arc.
Course Outline
Module 1: Windows Server Security
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Securing Windows Server user accounts
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Hardening Windows Server operating systems
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Windows Server Update Services
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Securing DNS infrastructure
Module 2: Implementing Security in Hybrid Scenarios
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Securing Azure IaaS virtual machines
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Managing Azure updates and security policies
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Implementing BitLocker encryption
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Monitoring file integrity and system changes
Module 3: Implementing High Availability
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Cluster Shared Volumes and Failover Clustering
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High availability for Hyper-V virtual machines
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Network load balancing and scaling
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Azure Site Recovery
Module 4: Disaster Recovery in Windows Server
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Implementing Hyper-V Replica
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Protecting on-premises infrastructure with Azure Site Recovery
Module 5: Implementing Recovery Services in Hybrid Scenarios
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Azure Backup and Recovery Services Vault
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Hybrid backup and disaster recovery solutions
Module 6: Upgrade and Migration in Windows Server
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Active Directory migration strategies
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Migrating file servers using Storage Migration Service
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Migrating Windows Server roles
Module 7: Implementing Migration in Hybrid Scenarios
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Migrating on-premises workloads to Azure IaaS VMs
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Using Azure Migrate for workload migration
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Containerizing and migrating ASP.NET applications
Module 8: Server and Performance Monitoring
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Monitoring Windows Server performance
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Event logs management
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Troubleshooting Active Directory services
Module 9: Operational Monitoring in Hybrid Scenarios
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Monitoring Azure virtual machines with Azure Monitor
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Using Metrics Explorer and VM Insights
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Troubleshooting hybrid networking and connectivity issues
