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Auditing Windows Server 2016 for Security and Practices

Knowing how to set up auditing for Windows Server 2016 is an effective way to protect your company from downtime and security threats. In this course, you'll learn how to set up auditing for users, objects, and the server itself.

Intermediate
1h 24m
(13)

Created by Gary Grudzinskas

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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Auditing Windows Server 2016 for Security and Practices

Knowing how to set up auditing for Windows Server 2016 is an effective way to protect your company from downtime and security threats. In this course, you'll learn how to set up auditing for users, objects, and the server itself.

Intermediate
1h 24m
(13)

Created by Gary Grudzinskas

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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Good auditing practices are essential to ensure a server is kept secure and reliable. In this course, Auditing Windows Server 2016 for Security and Practices, you'll be guided through the advanced auditing settings in Windows Server 2016. First, you'll learn how to keep track of information about how users are signing into systems. Next, you’ll discover how and when objects on a system are accessed. Finally, you'll explore how to know when a critical change occurred in a system. When you're finished with this course, you’ll have the knowledge needed to properly set up auditing in your Windows Server 2016 environment and prevent a threat to your company’s security and productivity. Software required: Windows Server 2016.

Auditing Windows Server 2016 for Security and Practices
Intermediate
1h 24m
(13)
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Gary Grudzinskas - Pluralsight course - Auditing Windows Server 2016 for Security and Practices
Gary Grudzinskas
19 courses 4.4 author rating 1104 ratings

Gary has been working in Information Technology for over 15 years. He has worked with Exchange Server since version 5.5 and has experience in both training and hands on implementations. His energetic delivery and passion for technology makes him a popular trainer. He has developed many online courses and delivers training all over the world.

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