MCSA Windows Server Administration

Bestseller

Total Duration 120 Hours

Level Beginner / Intermediate

Delivery Mode

Public Classroom

Available Schedules

Skills you'll learn

12 skills

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory Management

Server Infrastructure Management

Network Services Configuration

DNS Server Management

DHCP Server Configuration

Storage Management Solutions

Hyper-V Administration Skills

Server Backup Management

Disaster Recovery Planning

Prerequisites

Basic Understanding of Computer Hardware and Operating Systems

Familiarity with common IT terms and concepts

Course Outline

This isn't just a course. It's a structured path designed to turn you into a specialist ready for the global job market.

Target Audience

Designed to meet the needs of learners at different career stages, empowering them to build user-centered digital experiences

IT Professionals responsible for the installation, configuration and administration of Windows Server systems from small to large environments.

Help Desk Technicians and Support Engineers looking to further their careers as Network/Server Administrators

Career Changers and Fresh Graduates having a basic knowledge of Information Technology principles, looking to start a career in server administration

Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Prepare and install Nano Server, a Server Core installation, and plan a server upgrade and migration strategy

Describe enterprise storage solutions and select the appropriate solution for a given situation

Implement and manage Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication

Install and configure Microsoft Hyper-V and configure virtual machines

Deploy, configure, and manage Windows and Hyper-V containers

Implement Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Implement IPv6

Implement Domain Name System (DNS)

Implement and manage IP address management (IPAM)

Implement virtual private networks (VPNs)

Manage objects in AD DS by using graphical tools and Windows PowerShell

Implement and administer Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)

Implement AD DS sites and configure and manage replication

Implement and manage a certificate authority (CA) hierarchy with AD CS

Monitor, troubleshoot, and establish business continuity for AD DS services

About this course

The MCSA Windows Server Administrator help IT specialists gain the necessary skills and knowledge in order to effectively manage their Windows Server infrastructures. The program is based on the following three Microsoft courses:

• Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server: designed primarily for IT professionals who have some experience with Windows Server. It is designed for professionals who will be responsible for managing storage and compute by using Windows Server

• Networking with Windows Server provides the fundamental networking skills required to deploy and support Windows Server in most organizations.

covers IP fundamentals, remote access technologies, and more advanced content including Software Defined Networking.

• Identity with Windows Server: Learn how to deploy and configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in a distributed environment, how to implement Group Policy, how to perform backup and restore, and how to monitor and troubleshoot Active Directory–related issues with Windows Server Additionally, this course teaches students how to deploy other Active Directory server roles

MCSA Windows Server Administration FAQs

What does the MCSA Windows Server course cover?

The program is based on three Microsoft courses: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server; Networking with Windows Server; and Identity with Windows Server. It covers storage, Hyper-V and containers, high availability and failover clustering, DHCP, DNS, IPAM, VPNs, Active Directory Domain Services and Group Policy.

How long is the MCSA course and how is it delivered?

The course runs for 120 hours at a beginner to intermediate level in a public classroom.

What do I need before joining the MCSA course?

You need a basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, and familiarity with common IT terms and concepts.

Who should take the MCSA Windows Server training?

It is designed for IT professionals who install, configure and administer Windows Server, help desk technicians and support engineers moving into network or server administration, and career changers or fresh graduates starting in server administration.

Will I get a certificate after the MCSA course?

Yes. Learners receive an Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions.

Accredited Credentials

Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions

Potential Career Paths

Windows Server Administrator

System Administrator

Network Administrator

IT Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Systems Support Specialist

IT Operations Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the course, schedules, and learning process.

MCSA Windows Server Administration is a practical training course at CLS designed to build job-relevant skills in MCSA. It combines expert-led instruction, guided practice and applied learning so participants can understand the core concepts, use the relevant tools and prepare for real professional tasks. The detailed syllabus, duration, delivery options, learning outcomes and prerequisites are listed on this course page.