Microsoft Windows Server

27courses
120skills
2,340videos
505hours of training
873virtual labs
10practice exams

During their move to role-based exams in 2019, Microsoft left the MCSA: Server 2012 and 2016 exams untouched and rolled advanced Server 2016 topics into MCSE: Core Infrastructure. Even in Microsoft’s restructuring around Azure, Windows Server is still running on millions of machines. Server 2016 and Server 2019 products are popular, but Server 2012 is still running strong. Considering Server 2003 and even 2000 are still widely used, it’s a good chance you’ll run into many Server versions at some point in your career.

From the latest Server version to the legacy versions, Windows Server training is a must for IT professionals who work in enterprise environments. The knowledge and skills that Windows Server training courses provide are needed to perform job roles like systems administrator, network administrator, systems engineer, and network engineer.

Microsoft Windows Server Skill Courses

Job-focused training

CBT Nuggets Windows Server videos contain embedded quizzes to help learners retain information more effectively. Select Windows Server courses feature virtual labs, which enable learners to gain hands-on practice with Windows Server technology, without having to invest in equipment or use a live Windows Server environment. CBT Nuggets subscriptions include unlimited access to IT certification exams, including for Windows Server certification exams.

PowerShell - Microsoft PowerShell Training
Skills Course3 skills43 hrs 27 mins9 Virtual labs
Microsoft Server 2019 Essentials - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course11 skills8 hrs 33 mins45 Virtual labs
All Windows Server 2016 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course13 skills16 hrs 55 mins22 Virtual labs
All Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course6 skills79 hrs 56 mins105 Virtual labs
All Windows Server 2008 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill21 hrs 19 mins
All Windows Server 2003 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course2 skills23 hrs 18 mins
Advanced PowerShell Automation - Microsoft PowerShell Training
Skills Course9 skills10 hrs 13 mins
All Windows Server 2000 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course4 skills22 hrs 9 mins
Microsoft MCSA - 70-740 - 70-741 - 70-742 - Windows Server 2016 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course5 skills43 hrs 38 mins159 Virtual labs
Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 - 70-740 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course3 skills13 hrs 47 mins42 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Networking with Windows Server 2016 - 70-741 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill22 hrs 5 mins77 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Identity with Windows Server 2016 - 70-742 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill7 hrs 45 mins40 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows Server 2016 - 70-743 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course12 skills16 hrs 24 mins21 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Microsoft MCSE: Core Infrastructure - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course2 skills19 hrs 30 mins
Microsoft MCSA - 70-410 - 70-411 - 70-412 - Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course3 skills41 hrs 15 mins105 Virtual labs
Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 - 70-410 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill16 hrs 36 mins78 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Administering Windows Server 2012 - 70-411 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill9 hrs 10 mins27 Virtual labs1 Practice exam
Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services - 70-412 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill15 hrs 29 mins1 Practice exam
Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure - 70-413 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill9 hrs 27 mins1 Practice exam
Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure - 70-414 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill10 hrs 3 mins1 Practice exam
Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows Server 2012 - 70-417 - Microsoft Windows Server Training
Skills Course1 skill19 hrs 9 mins1 Practice exam
Programming Foundations with PowerShell 7 - Microsoft PowerShell Training
Skills Course17 skills9 hrs 48 mins38 Virtual labs
Getting Started with Windows Server 2019 - Microsoft Training
Skills Course3 skills1 hr 35 mins10 Virtual labs
Microsoft Active Directory Training
Skills Course12 skills9 hrs 22 mins42 Virtual labs
Implement DNS in Windows Server
Skills Course2 skills6 hrs 14 mins25 Virtual labs
Implement DHCP and IPAM in Windows Server
Skills Course3 skills6 hrs 30 mins24 Virtual labs
Implement VPN and DirectAccess Solutions in Windows Server
Skills Course1 skill1 hr 32 mins4 Virtual labs

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