Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server from Microsoft

Duration

5 Days

Upcoming Batch

28 September 2026 - 02 October 2026

Batch Options

8 hours & 4 hours

Language

English / Arabic

Course Overview

The “Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server” course from Microsoft offers a comprehensive introduction to managing and deploying Windows Server environments. This course is designed to equip IT professionals with the essential skills needed to install, configure, and maintain Windows Server, focusing on storage solutions and compute resources.

Participants will learn the core concepts of Windows Server installation, including the various methods available and the steps involved in setting up a server. The course also delves into storage management, teaching how to configure and manage different types of storage solutions to ensure data reliability and performance. Additionally, attendees will explore the configuration and management of compute resources, such as virtual machines, to optimize server performance and scalability.

This course is ideal for IT professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in Windows Server administration, particularly those involved in deploying and managing server environments. Through hands-on labs and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable experience in implementing and troubleshooting Windows Server installations, storage configurations, and compute solutions.

Schedule Dates

28 September 2026 - 02 October 2026

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29 March 2027 - 02 April 2027

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Course Content

Introducing Windows Server
Migrating server roles and workloads
Windows Server activation models

Managing disks in Windows Server
Managing volumes in Windows Server

Overview of DAS, NAS, and SANs
Understanding iSNS, DCB, and MPIO
Comparing Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet

Implementing Storage Spaces
Implementing Data Deduplication

Overview of Hyper-V
Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers
Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines
Managing virtual machines

Overview of containers in Windows Server
Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker

Defining levels of availability
Planning high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines
High availability with failover clustering in Windows Server

Planning a failover cluster
Maintaining a failover cluster
Implementing site high availability with stretch clustering

Overview of the integration of Hyper-V with failover clustering
Key features for VMs in a clustered environment

Overview of NLB
Planning an NLB implementation

FAQs

This course offered by CounselTrain is designed to provide IT professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a Windows Server infrastructure. It covers topics such as server installation, storage configuration, Hyper-V virtualization, high availability, and network load balancing.

Basic knowledge of Windows Server operating systems, networking fundamentals, and general IT concepts is recommended. However, the course starts with foundational topics, making it accessible to those new to Windows Server.

CounselTrain offers various support options, including access to instructors, a community forum for peer interaction, and customer support for technical issues or inquiries related to the course content.