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Securing Windows Server 2016 Virtualization

Windows Server 2016 has many new tools and features to secure your Hyper-V virtual machines. In this course, you'll learn concepts from virtual machine basics to security using privileged identities and securing virtualization infrastructure.

Intermediate
2h 30m
(15)

Created by Robert McMillen

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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Securing Windows Server 2016 Virtualization

Windows Server 2016 has many new tools and features to secure your Hyper-V virtual machines. In this course, you'll learn concepts from virtual machine basics to security using privileged identities and securing virtualization infrastructure.

Intermediate
2h 30m
(15)

Created by Robert McMillen

Last Updated Dec 03, 2025

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Hyper-V is an excellent application that comes in Windows Server 2016 Standard and Enterprise. By default, there isn’t a lot of security unless you add it using the built-in tools that come with the server. However, you need to figure out which tools you should use and how to configure them. In this course, Securing Windows Server 2016 Virtualization, you’ll learn foundational knowledge needed to gain the ability to secure your virtual machines using a variety of tools. First, you will learn how to harden your virtual machine infrastructure. Next, you’ll learn encryption and enterprise firewall skills. Finally, you’ll learn how to avoid giving too many rights to too many people. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of securing your virtual machine environment needed to protect your clients.

Securing Windows Server 2016 Virtualization
Intermediate
2h 30m
(15)
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Robert McMillen
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Professor Robert McMillen (MCT, MCSE) has over 20 years of experience in IT Consulting. He teaches at two local colleges and hosts the weekly All Tech Radio show in the Portland area.

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