Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Course

This course provides in-depth knowledge of Microsoft server technologies, networking, and system administration. Prepare for the MCSA certification exams and become proficient in managing Microsoft technologies in the enterprise.

What You'll Learn
  • Introduction to MCSA:
    Get introduced to the MCSA certification and the value it adds to your career. Understand the prerequisites, exam structure, and how to start preparing for the exams.
  • Installing and Configuring Windows Server:
    Learn how to install, configure, and deploy Windows Server in a business environment. Understand server roles, features, and the process of setting up servers for business operations.
  • Active Directory and Group Policy Management:
    Understand how Active Directory works. Learn to configure user accounts, groups, and organizational units. Get hands-on with Group Policy management to enforce security and user permissions.
  • Networking and IP Addressing:
    Learn how to configure TCP/IP networking, including static and dynamic IP addressing. Understand DHCP, DNS, and DNS zones for network management and communication.
  • Storage Solutions and Management:
    Learn to configure and manage storage solutions in Windows Server, including setting up file shares, managing disk quotas, and implementing RAID configurations for data redundancy and performance.
  • System and Network Security:
    Understand how to configure firewalls, implement security policies, and manage Windows Defender. Learn to secure network traffic and implement encryption and user authentication methods.
  • Managing Server Roles and Features:
    Learn to install and configure server roles and features like IIS, File and Print Services, and Web Server. Understand how to manage these roles and ensure their availability.
  • Remote Desktop Services (RDS):
    Learn how to configure and manage RDS, allowing remote access to corporate resources and applications. Understand how to manage sessions, licenses, and remote desktop policies.
  • Server Virtualization with Hyper-V:
    Understand the concept of server virtualization and how to set up and manage virtual machines using Hyper-V. Learn about the configuration of virtual networks and storage for VMs.
  • Backup and Disaster Recovery:
    Learn how to back up critical data and system configurations. Understand disaster recovery methods, including system image backups and Windows Server backup utilities.
  • Monitoring and Maintenance:
    Understand how to monitor system performance using built-in Windows tools. Learn about log management, troubleshooting, and maintaining the health of servers in an enterprise environment.
  • Advanced Server Management:
    Learn about advanced server management tasks like managing IIS, server automation, configuring IP Routing, and setting up site-to-site VPNs.
  • Capstone Project:
    Work on real-world scenarios such as setting up a complete Windows Server infrastructure for a company, configuring Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, and performing backups and disaster recovery.