Master How to Install a Windows Server for a Small Business

Watch over my shoulder and learn how to install a server for a small business from start to finish.

Created by: Jonathan Edwards
Small Business IT Expert

What Will I Learn?

• Describe the basic principles of server virtualisation
• Choose the right server for a small business.
• Configure an ideal server using the Dell website
• Learn about a UPS device and how to choose the most appropriate one.
• Learn how to install Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials software on a server using a DVD or bootable USB.
• Completely configure a server host including install anti-virus and configuring Windows updates.
• Add a virtual server using Hyper-V
• Build and configure a Windows virtual server.
• Learn about DHCP and how to create a DHCP scope.
• Integrate Server 2012 R2 Essentials with Office 365
• How to create user account and set password policy
• Add computers to the new server domain.
• Enable and configure computer backups, file history and folder redirection
• How to configure a local server backup
• How to configure a cloud based backup using Microsoft Azure.
• Configure remote access using RWA
• Learn how to add printers to the small business network.
• Monitor the health of the server

Requirements

• Students will need a basic knowledge of IT networks
• Students will need a basic knowledge of Windows operating systems

Target audience

• This course is for anyone who wants to start their own IT consultancy and make a great income.
• This course is for anyone who is responsible for the IT in a business with between 5-25 computers.
• This course is for anyone who works in a basic IT role and want to extend their knowledge.
• This course is for anyone who owns an IT consultancy who wants a cost effective way to train their tech support staff.
• This course is NOT for anyone who doesn't have a basic knowledge if IT or networks.