Windows Server 2025 – Beginners Guide And Hands On Labs

Windows Server 2025 – Beginners Guide And Hands On Labs
Published 5/2025
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Learn Windows Server 2025 from Scratch – Install, Configure, and Manage with Real Hands-On Labs
What you’ll learn

Install and configure Windows Server 2025 in a virtualized lab environment.
Understand the difference between roles and features, and how to install and manage them.

Deploy and manage Remote Desktop Services, IIS Web Server, and File Server roles.

Configure user accounts, groups, and Organizational Units (OUs) in an AD environment.

Use tools like PowerShell, Windows Admin Center, and Event Viewer to manage and monitor server operations.
Understand storage fundamentals with Storage Spaces, volumes, NTFS and share permissions.

Explore security basics with Windows Firewall, virus protection, updates, and backup tools.
Gain real hands-on lab experience that prepares you for real-world server administration tasks.

Build confidence to expand your own labs and grow into more advanced Windows Server topics.
Requirements

(Optional but recommended) Access to virtualization software such as VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, or Hyper-V.

A willingness to learn by doing.

Description

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to Course

Lecture 2 Who This Course Is For

Lecture 3 Dan Mill Training

Lecture 4 What is Windows Server 2025?
Lecture 5 What’s New in Windows Server 2025
Lecture 6 Windows Server Integration with Microsoft Azure
Lecture 7 The Versions of Windows Server 2025
Section 3: Download and Installation of Windows Server 2025
Lecture 8 How to Download Windows Server 2025
Lecture 9 System Requirements

Lecture 10 Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Lecture 11 Installation of Windows Server 2025
Lecture 12 Lab: First Time Setup and Basic Configuration

Section 4: Server Roles and Features

Lecture 13 Understanding Roles vs Features

Lecture 14 Lab: Install and Configure DNS & Active Directory Domain Services

Lecture 15 Lab: Create DNS Records

Lecture 16 Lab: Creating and Managing Users, Groups, and OUs

Lecture 17 Lab: Join Second Server to Domain

Lecture 18 Group Policy Basics

Lecture 19 Lab: Install and Configure DHCP Server

Lecture 20 Lab: Install the Web Server (IIS) Role

Lecture 21 Lab: Install and Configure the Remote Desktop Services

Lecture 24 What is Azure Arc?

Lecture 25 Guide: Install Windows Hyper-V
Section 5: Storage and File Services

Lecture 26 Understanding Volumes, Disks, and Storage Spaces

Lecture 27 Lab: Storage Spaces

Lecture 28 Lab: Installing and Configuring File Server Role

Lecture 29 Lab: Setting NTFS and Share Permissions

Section 6: PowerShell for Server Management

Lecture 30 PowerShell Essentials for Server Admins

Lecture 31 Lab: Create and Run a Script to Automate User Creation

Section 7: Monitoring, Maintenance & Updates

Lecture 32 Lab: Windows Updates
Lecture 33 Event Viewer and Logs

Lecture 34 Performance Monitor / Resource Monitor / Task Manager

Lecture 35 Lab: Windows Firewall
Lecture 36 Lab: Windows Virus Scan
Lecture 37 Lab: Back Up and Restore Files

Section 8: Course Wrap-Up

Lecture 38 How Windows Server is Used in the World
Lecture 39 Final Thoughts and Practice Scenarios for Self-Assessment

Beginners who want to break into IT and understand how Windows Server works in real-world environments.,Aspiring system administrators who want hands-on experience configuring core server roles and features.,IT support staff and help desk professionals looking to level up their skills and move into system administration.,Students studying for certifications such as Microsoft certifications or CompTIA Server+ who need practical labs.,Small business techs or MSPs setting up or managing Windows Server environments.,Anyone who wants to build a home lab and grow their skills from the ground up.