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Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Part 1

In this course, we'll begin exploring the basics of Windows Server administration on Windows Server 2008 R2. This will include hardware components, installation, and basic management of a Windows Server.

Beginner
4h 7m
(444)

Created by Michael Bender

Last Updated Aug 14, 2020

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Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Part 1

In this course, we'll begin exploring the basics of Windows Server administration on Windows Server 2008 R2. This will include hardware components, installation, and basic management of a Windows Server.

Beginner
4h 7m
(444)

Created by Michael Bender

Last Updated Aug 14, 2020

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At the heart of all networks, we have servers, and many of those networks run on Windows. In part 1 of this 2-part course, we'll begin exploring the basics of Windows Server administration on Windows Server 2008 R2. This will include hardware components, installation, and basic management of a Windows Server. You’ll get a base foundation of knowledge in Windows Server. This course is designed for entry-level IT Pros and Developers. Some experience with Windows operating systems and networking will be helpful, but is not a requirement to be successful.

Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Part 1
Beginner
4h 7m
(444)
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Michael Bender - Pluralsight course - Windows Server Administration Fundamentals Part 1
Michael Bender
17 courses 4.4 author rating 2522 ratings

Michael is a six-time Microsoft Most Valuable Professional, author, technical trainer, and community leader. Having been in the IT industry since the 90's, his experiences covers the gamut of Microsoft technologies, with his main focus being Windows Server, PowerShell and cloud technologies like AWS and Azure. Along with training, he has a passion for connecting people and building community in the IT Pro space. He is the current president and a founding member of The Krewe User Groups, Inc., a world-wide networking group for IT Pros and Developers.

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