About This Course
Windows Server 2022 is Microsoft's most advanced server operating system to date, introducing Secured-Core server capabilities, improved hybrid cloud integration with Azure, enhanced container support, and significant performance and security improvements over its predecessors. For organisations running on-premises or hybrid infrastructure, the ability to administer Windows Server 2022 effectively is critical to maintaining uptime, protecting sensitive data, and supporting business continuity.
This ten-day intensive training programme by TrainingComplex is designed to transform participants into confident, competent Windows Server 2022 administrators. The course begins with installation and configuration fundamentals and progressively builds through advanced topics including Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, remote access, virtualisation with Hyper-V, storage management, DNS, DHCP, certificate services, and server monitoring. Each day combines structured instruction with guided lab exercises that mirror real-world enterprise scenarios.
Participants will leave with a thorough understanding of how to plan and implement server infrastructure, harden Windows Server 2022 against threats, automate administrative tasks using PowerShell, and integrate on-premises systems with Microsoft Azure. Whether managing a small IT environment or a large enterprise data centre, graduates of this programme will possess the technical competence and confidence to deliver reliable, secure server operations.
TrainingComplex's expert-led delivery ensures that every concept is grounded in practical application, equipping administrators not only with theoretical knowledge but with the troubleshooting instincts and operational workflows demanded in today's fast-paced IT environments.
Who Should Attend
- System Administrators responsible for managing Windows-based server infrastructure
- IT Support Engineers seeking to advance into server administration roles
- Network Engineers requiring deeper knowledge of Windows Server services
- Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure Administrators integrating on-premises servers with Azure
- IT Managers overseeing server operations teams who need technical grounding
- Database and Application Administrators working in Windows Server environments
- Recent IT graduates or career changers entering enterprise server administration
Learning Objectives
- Install and configure Windows Server 2022 using both GUI and Server Core deployment options
- Deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services, including users, groups, OUs, and trusts
- Design and implement Group Policy Objects to enforce security and configuration standards
- Configure and manage DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) services
- Deploy and administer Hyper-V virtualisation environments and manage virtual machines
- Implement storage solutions including Storage Spaces, iSCSI, and Distributed File System (DFS)
- Configure remote access technologies including VPN, DirectAccess, and Remote Desktop Services
- Implement Windows Server security using Secured-Core features, Windows Defender, and firewall rules
- Automate administrative tasks and server management using Windows PowerShell scripting
- Manage certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) using Active Directory Certificate Services
- Monitor server performance, configure event logging, and respond to alerts using built-in tools
- Integrate Windows Server 2022 with Microsoft Azure for hybrid cloud management
- Apply backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies to protect server workloads
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Windows Server 2022 and Installation
- Overview of Windows Server 2022 editions, new features, and licensing
- Planning server hardware requirements and deployment strategies
- Installing Windows Server 2022 with Desktop Experience and Server Core
- Post-installation configuration using Server Manager and Windows Admin Center
- Performing unattended installations using answer files and Windows Deployment Services
- Activating Windows Server 2022 using KMS, AVMA, and Volume Licensing methods
Module 2: Windows Server Core and Remote Management
- Navigating and administering Server Core from the command line
- Configuring Server Core with sconfig and PowerShell
- Enabling and securing Windows Remote Management (WinRM)
- Managing multiple servers remotely using Windows Admin Center and RSAT
- Converting between Server Core and Desktop Experience installations without reinstallation
- Configuring firewall rules and delegation to control remote management access securely
Module 3: Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Designing and deploying an Active Directory domain and forest structure
- Creating and managing users, groups, organisational units, and computers
- Configuring domain controller promotion, replication, and site links
- Implementing Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) and AD DS trusts
- Managing Active Directory schema extensions and forest and domain functional levels
- Monitoring and troubleshooting AD DS replication using repadmin and dcdiag tools
Module 4: Group Policy Management
- Understanding Group Policy architecture, processing order, and inheritance
- Creating and linking Group Policy Objects to sites, domains, and OUs
- Configuring security settings, software deployment, and desktop restrictions via GPO
- Troubleshooting Group Policy application using gpresult and RSOP
- Using Group Policy Preferences to manage mapped drives, printers, and registry settings
- Implementing WMI filters to apply GPOs selectively based on system properties
Module 5: DNS and DHCP Configuration
- Installing and configuring DNS Server roles, zones, and resource records
- Implementing DNS security with DNSSEC and DNS policies
- Deploying and managing DHCP scopes, reservations, and options
- Configuring IPAM for centralised IP address tracking and management
- Configuring DNS conditional forwarding, stub zones, and zone delegation for split-brain name resolution
- Implementing DHCP failover and high availability to eliminate single points of failure in address assignment
Module 6: Storage Management and File Services
- Configuring Storage Spaces, storage pools, and virtual disks for resilience
- Implementing iSCSI targets and initiators for network-attached storage
- Deploying Distributed File System (DFS) namespaces and replication
- Managing NTFS permissions, file shares, and File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) quotas
- Configuring Storage Replica for synchronous and asynchronous block-level volume replication
- Implementing data deduplication to reduce disk consumption on file and general-purpose volumes
Module 7: Hyper-V Virtualisation and Containers
- Installing Hyper-V and configuring virtual switches, VLANs, and virtual storage
- Creating and managing virtual machines, checkpoints, and VM templates
- Implementing Hyper-V live migration, replication, and high availability
- Introduction to Windows Server containers and running containerised workloads
- Configuring Hyper-V resource metering, dynamic memory, and NUMA topology for optimal VM performance
- Securing virtual machines using Shielded VMs and Host Guardian Service to protect against compromised fabric administrators
Module 8: Remote Access and Remote Desktop Services
- Configuring VPN solutions using SSTP, L2TP, and IKEv2 protocols
- Deploying and managing DirectAccess for seamless remote connectivity
- Installing and configuring Remote Desktop Services roles and session collections
- Managing RemoteApp programmes, RD Gateway, and RD licensing
- Deploying Network Policy Server (NPS) to enforce RADIUS-based authentication and connection policies for remote access
- Optimising Remote Desktop Services performance using User Profile Disks and session host load balancing
Module 9: Windows Server Security and Secured-Core
- Implementing Secured-Core server features to protect firmware and boot integrity
- Configuring Windows Defender Antivirus, Windows Firewall, and Microsoft Defender for Identity
- Hardening server configurations using Security Baselines and CIS benchmarks
- Managing Just Enough Administration (JEA) and privileged access workstations
- Configuring Credential Guard and Virtualization-Based Security to protect domain credentials from theft
- Auditing security events and configuring advanced audit policy settings to meet compliance and forensic requirements
Module 10: Active Directory Certificate Services and PKI
- Designing and deploying a Public Key Infrastructure with AD CS
- Installing and configuring a Root CA and subordinate Certificate Authority
- Managing certificate templates, auto-enrolment, and certificate revocation
- Securing web services, VPNs, and email with certificates issued by AD CS
- Configuring Online Responder (OCSP) to provide real-time certificate revocation status to clients and services
- Implementing CA role separation and offline Root CA practices to protect the trust anchor of the PKI hierarchy
Module 11: PowerShell Automation and Scripting for Administrators
- PowerShell fundamentals: cmdlets, pipelines, variables, and control flow
- Automating Active Directory tasks including bulk user creation and group management
- Managing server roles, services, and configurations via PowerShell remoting
- Writing and scheduling PowerShell scripts for routine maintenance and reporting
- Using PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) to enforce and validate consistent server configurations
- Implementing error handling, logging, and transcript recording in production scripts to support auditability and troubleshooting
Module 12: Monitoring, Performance, and High Availability
- Using Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, and Event Viewer for diagnostics
- Configuring Windows Server failover clustering for high availability workloads
- Implementing Network Load Balancing (NLB) for scalable web and application services
- Setting up alerts, data collector sets, and automated responses to performance thresholds
- Configuring cluster-aware updating to apply patches to failover cluster nodes without service interruption
- Using System Insights for local predictive analytics to forecast resource capacity issues before they impact production
Module 13: Hybrid Cloud Integration, Backup, and Disaster Recovery
- Connecting Windows Server 2022 to Microsoft Azure using Azure Arc and Azure Hybrid services
- Implementing Windows Server Backup and Microsoft Azure Backup for on-premises workloads
- Designing disaster recovery strategies with Hyper-V Replica and Azure Site Recovery
- Capacity planning, server lifecycle management, and preparing for future Windows Server upgrades
- Configuring Azure Monitor and Log Analytics to provide unified monitoring and alerting across on-premises and cloud-hosted servers
- Implementing Storage Migration Service to transfer data, shares, and identities from legacy servers with minimal downtime
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a working knowledge of Windows operating systems and basic networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, and subnetting. Prior experience working in an IT support or junior system administration role is strongly recommended. Familiarity with virtualisation concepts and basic command-line usage will be beneficial but is not strictly required.
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led demonstrations of Windows Server 2022 installation, role configuration, and administrative consoles in a live lab environment
- Guided hands-on lab exercises performed on individual virtual machines, allowing each participant to practice every configuration task personally
- Real-world enterprise scenario simulations, including Active Directory design challenges, security incident response, and storage failure recovery
- PowerShell scripting workshops where participants write, test, and refine automation scripts relevant to their administrative tasks
- Group troubleshooting exercises in which teams diagnose and resolve intentionally misconfigured server environments
- Case study analysis of enterprise IT environments, examining how Windows Server 2022 features solve specific business and security challenges
- Daily review sessions consolidating key concepts and addressing participant questions before progressing to the next topic
- Peer-to-peer knowledge sharing activities encouraging participants to present solutions and explain configurations to their colleagues
- Provision of lab workbooks, configuration checklists, and PowerShell script templates for ongoing reference after the training
Organisational Benefits
- Reduced server downtime through competent, proactive administration practices
- Stronger security posture with administrators skilled in Secured-Core and hardening techniques
- Faster incident resolution as administrators gain confident troubleshooting workflows
- Improved infrastructure reliability through proper configuration of failover and high availability
- Reduced dependency on external consultants for routine server management and upgrades
- Seamless hybrid cloud integration, enabling cost-effective use of Azure services alongside on-premises servers
- Standardised server configurations across the organisation through expert Group Policy management
- Enhanced data protection through well-implemented backup and disaster recovery procedures
- Greater organisational agility as administrators can rapidly provision and configure new server roles
- Investment in staff development, improving retention of skilled IT professionals
Where Is Windows Server 2022 Administration Training Offered?
This course runs in-person across: Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Abuja, Nakuru, Dubai, Naivasha, Arusha, Kampala, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Kisumu, Addis Ababa, Accra, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Kigali, Lagos, Riyadh, plus Live Virtual (online) cohorts. Browse live dates for your city below.
Upcoming Schedules
| Location | Format | Dates | Price |
|---|
| Mombasa, Kenya |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
KES 230,000 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,600 |
| Abuja, Nigeria |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 5,600 |
| Nakuru, Kenya |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
KES 230,000 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 8,200 |
| Live Virtual |
Online |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
KES 160,000 |
| Naivasha, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
KES 240,000 |
| Arusha, Tanzania |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,200 |
| Kampala, Uganda |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Johannesburg, South Africa |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 7,000 |
| Cape Town, South Africa |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 7,600 |
| Pretoria, South Africa |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 6,600 |
| Kisumu, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
KES 240,000 |
| Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,800 |
| Accra, Ghana |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 28 Oct 2026 |
USD 7,600 |
+234 more dates — view live schedule →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior Windows Server experience to attend this course?
Participants should have a working background in IT support or junior system administration and be comfortable with Windows operating systems and basic networking. The course is pitched at the intermediate level and moves quickly through foundational content, so complete beginners may find the pace challenging.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. All participants who complete the ten-day programme receive a TrainingComplex Certificate of Completion in Windows Server 2022 Administration. This certificate confirms practical competency and can support your preparation for Microsoft's official certification exams such as the AZ-800 and AZ-801.
Are there hands-on lab exercises included in the course?
Absolutely. Hands-on lab exercises are central to this training. Each participant works on their own virtual lab environment throughout the programme, practising every configuration and administrative task covered in the instructor-led sessions.
Can this course be delivered to a private corporate group?
Yes. TrainingComplex offers customised in-house delivery of this programme for organisations that wish to train multiple staff members together. Content can be tailored to your specific server environment, policies, and business requirements. Contact us to discuss group pricing and scheduling.
Does the course cover Microsoft Azure integration?
Yes. The final module specifically addresses hybrid cloud integration, including connecting Windows Server 2022 to Microsoft Azure using Azure Arc, Azure Backup, and Azure Site Recovery, reflecting the growing importance of hybrid infrastructure in modern enterprise environments.
