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Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSE) Training Syllabus

This document outlines a 12 module training syllabus for Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSE) certification. The modules cover topics such as Windows server fundamentals, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V, file services, web services, networking services, security and certificates, clustering, migrations, and tools. The objective is to teach students everything needed to administer Windows server environments and prepare for the MCSE certification.

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Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSE) Training Syllabus

This document outlines a 12 module training syllabus for Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSE) certification. The modules cover topics such as Windows server fundamentals, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, virtualization with VMware and Hyper-V, file services, web services, networking services, security and certificates, clustering, migrations, and tools. The objective is to teach students everything needed to administer Windows server environments and prepare for the MCSE certification.

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Microsoft Server Administrator (MCSE) Training Syllabus

Module 1:- Microsoft Server Fundamentals, Workgroup, Domain,


VMware Workstation Overview
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about types of Windows Server
Operating System, Disadvantages of Workgroup, Need of Domain and you will see how
to create Server using VMware Workstation

 What is Server
 Client and Server Operating System
 What is Workgroup and Domain
 How a Workgroup Environment is Created
 How a Domain Environment is Created
 Difference between Workgroup and Domain
 Types of Role in Server
 Overview of VMware Workstation 
 Creation of Server in VMware Workstation

Module 2:- Active Directory (AD), Domain Controller, Users &


Groups
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about Active Directory Service, DNS
Service, Creation of a Domain Controller and Creation of Users and Group

 Understanding of Active Directory(AD) Service


 Understanding of Domain Name System(DNS) Service
 Check the Port Numbers related to Service
 Troubleshooting using Ping and Telnet
 Installing of Active Directory(AD) Service in Server
 Creation of Domain Controller(DC)
 Joining a PC to Domain Environment
 Checking health of Active Directory Service(AD)
 Understanding services of Active Directory(AD)
 Creation of Users & Group in Active Directory(AD)
 Adding Users in group in Active Directory(AD)

Module 3:- NTFS, ABE, FSRM, Home Folder, Shadow Copies
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about NTFS Permissions, ABE, FSRM,
Home Folders and Shadow Copies

 NTFS Permission(Share & Security)


 Configuring Read/Write/Modify & Special Permission
 Understanding Explicit & Inherited Permission
 Configuring Access Based Enumeration(ABE)
 Configuring Shadow Copies & Home Folder
 Installation of FSRM(File Server Resource Manager)
 Applying Soft & Hard Quota on Folder
 Applying File Screening on Folder

Module 4:- Organizational Unit (OU) & Group Policy


Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about Group Policy in depth, Password
Policy, Account Lock Policy, Delegation of User Management and Creation of OU

 Need of Group Policy & How Group Policy Works


 User Policy & Computer Policy
 Default Domain Policy & Default Domain Controller Policy
 Group Policy Order and Precedence
 Configuring Recycle Bin Policy & Wallpaper Policy
 Configuring Audio Policy & Screen Saver Policy
 Benefits of Organization Unit(OU) & Creation of OU
 Blocking Inheritance & Enforce Policy
 Software Installation using Group Policy
 Group Policy Backup & Restore
 Prevent Policy Application using WMI Filter
 Domain Password Policy & Fine Grain Password Policy
 Configure Password Length, History & Complexity
 Account Lock Policy and Account Lock Troubleshooting
 Delegate access to User/Group for User Management
 Performing Mapped Drive using Group Policy
 Group Policy Troubleshooting steps
Module 5:- ADC, RODC, Replications, Site & Subnet
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about ADC, RODC, Site &
Subnet and replications

 Need of Additional Domain Controller(ADC) & Creation of ADC

 Multi-Master Replication Between DC & ADC

 Understanding of RODC(Read Only Domain Controller)

 Replication Between DC & ADC

 Checking ADC when DC is down

 Creation of Site & Subnet

 Understanding of Replication Schedule

 Replication Between Domain Controllers(DC & ADC)

 Intra-Site & Inter-Site Replication

 Understanding of IFM(Install From Media)

 Working of KCC & Selection of Bridgehead Server

Module 6:- FSMO (Flexible Single Master Operation) Roles


Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about FSMO Roles, how to
Transfer the role, how to perform Seizure of roles and understand partition in
Active Directory Database

 Importance of Flexible Single Master Operation (FSMO) Roles

 Understanding Forest level and Domain Level Roles

 Deep Dive into the working of each Role

 Perform Transfer of Schema Master, DNM Master

 Perform Transfer of RID , PDC, Infra Master Operations

 Impact on Domain when Role Holder DC is Down

 Perform FSMO Role Seizure

 Active Directory Database Partition

 Understanding of Schema & Configuration Partition

 Understanding of Domain & Application Partition


Module 7:- Multi-Domain /Multi-Forest Environment & Trust,
Groups and Global Catalog
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn about creation of Multi-Domain and
Multi-Forest Structure, Importance of Groups and Global Catalog

 Need of Child Domain & Creation of Child Domain

 Understanding of Multi-Domain Environments

 Adding New Domain to Existing Forest

 Understanding DNS Delegation & Forwarders

 Understanding of Multi-Forest Environments


 Creation of Trust between 2 Forest 
 Type of Trust and Nature of Trust
 Type of Groups in Active Directory
 Security & Distribution Group
 Global, Domain Local & Universal Group
 Understanding of Global Catalog Server


Module 8:- DNS, AD Recycle Bin, System State Backup


Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn in depth about DNS, Disaster Recovery
Mechanism and Backup of AD

 Need of DNS & Active Directory Integrated DNS

 Host File, DNS Cache & DNS Zone

 DNS Forwarders, Delegation & Conditional Forwarders

 DNS A record, SRV Record , CNAME Record 

 Recovering Active Directory from Disaster


 Active Directory Recycle Bin 
 System State Backup of Domain Controller


Module 9:- DFS, DHCP, WDS, WSUS
Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn the steps to configure DFS, DHCP, WDS
and WSUS

 Installing DFS Role on the Server

 DFS Namespace & Replication

 How SYSVOL Replication Works

 Installing DHCP Role on the Server

 How DHCP Works

 Understanding of APIPA & DORA Process

 Configure Scope, Exclusion, Lease, Reservation in DHCP

 Installing Windows Deployment Service(WDS) Role

 Configure Boot Image & Install Image

 Deployment of Operating System via Network (PXE Boot)

 Understanding of Windows Server Update Service(WSUS)

Module 10:- Web Server (IIS), RAID, Virtualization Technologies


Learning Objective: In this Module you will learn the importance of Webserver, RAID and
other Virtualization Technologies

 Installing IIS Role on the Server

 Creation of Website

 Performing DNS Round Robin

 Installing NLB and Creation of Load Balancer

 Need of Redundant Array of Independent Disk(RAID)

 Configure RAID 0 - Stripping , RAID 1 – Mirroring, RAID 5 - Strip Parity

 Understanding RAID 10 - Strip Mirror

 Understanding & Need of Virtualization Technologies


Module 11:- Active Directory Certificate Service (ADCS), Fail Over
Cluster (FOC)
Learning Objective: In this Module you will create File Server Cluster and perform Failover
of Cluster, Understand the need of certificate and Create Certificate Server

 Need of Failover Cluster

 Installing Failover Cluster (FOC) Role on the Server

 Creation of SAN & ISCSI Disk

 Perform Failover Cluster

 Installing Active Directory Certificate Service(ADCS) Role on the Server

 Creation of Certificate Server

 Enterprise & Standalone CA

 Creation of Domain Certificate using CA

 Applying Certificate to the Webserver

Module 12:- Migration from 2012 to 2016, Job Search Technique,


Resume Preparation Tips and AD Tools
Learning Objective: In this Module you will Migrate Active Directory Environment from
2012 to 2016, learn the best technique to search job in the market and the tips to prepare
a successful resume & Knowledge on some powerful AD Tools will be shared with you

 Understand the Need of Migration

 Migrate Active Directory Domain from 2012 to 2016

 Perform the Check after Successful Migration

 Upgrade Forest & Domain Functional Levels

 Resume Preparation and Interview Preparation Techniques

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