Microsoft® Project 2013 Training Course Syllabus

Overview: This self-paced course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft infrastructure technologies, blending on-premises and cloud-hybrid solutions. Designed for beginners, it spans approximately 9 weeks with a recommended commitment of 6-8 hours per week. Learners will gain hands-on experience through lab exercises covering Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, networking, security, and automation. The course concludes with practical implementation tasks to solidify skills. Lifetime access allows flexible learning at your own pace.

Module 1: Windows Server Foundation

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Installation options (Core vs. GUI)
• Server Manager interface and configuration
• Server Roles and Features
• Hands-on: Install Windows Server, configure Server Manager, and add core roles (DNS, DHCP)

Module 2: Active Directory & Group Policy

Estimated time: 6 hours

• AD Domain Services setup
• Organizational Unit (OU) design
• User and computer account management
• Group Policy Objects (GPOs) configuration and testing
• Hands-on: Promote a domain controller, create OUs, link and test GPO settings

Module 3: Virtualization with Hyper-V

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Hyper-V architecture and components
• Creating and managing virtual switches
• VM snapshots and live migration
• Hands-on: Build a Hyper-V host, create VMs, configure virtual networking, and migrate VMs

Module 4: Microsoft 365 Administration

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Tenant setup and license assignment
• Exchange Online mailbox provisioning
• SharePoint Online site creation
• Teams meeting policy configuration
• Hands-on: Provision user mailboxes, create a SharePoint team site, configure Teams meeting policies

Module 5: Azure AD & Identity Management

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Azure AD tenant configuration
• Hybrid identity with Azure AD Connect
• Conditional Access policies
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enforcement
• Hands-on: Sync on-prem identities, enforce MFA for privileged groups, test conditional access rules

Module 6: Network Connectivity & Hybrid Integration

Estimated time: 6 hours

• VPN gateways and Site-to-Site/Point-to-Site configurations
• ExpressRoute circuit setup
• Azure Virtual Network peering
• DNS integration across environments
• Hands-on: Establish Site-to-Site VPN, configure ExpressRoute, and validate cross-prem connectivity

Module 7: Security & Compliance

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
• Azure Security Center monitoring
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
• Compliance Manager for governance
• Hands-on: Enable Defender ATP, review security recommendations, implement a DLP policy

Module 8: Automation with PowerShell & DSC

Estimated time: 6 hours

• PowerShell remoting and scripting fundamentals
• Best practices for administrative automation
• Desired State Configuration (DSC) for role deployment
• Hands-on: Write scripts to automate user provisioning and configure DSC for Web Server role

Module 9: Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Performance Monitor and Event Viewer usage
• Azure Monitor and alert configuration
• Log Analytics workspace setup
• Hands-on: Create performance baselines, configure alerts in Azure Monitor, and analyze logs

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic Windows operating system concepts
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals
• Access to Azure credits or local hypervisor for lab environment setup

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Design and deploy Windows Server environments with core services
• Manage Active Directory and enforce policies using Group Policy
• Configure and manage virtual machines using Hyper-V
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams
• Implement secure hybrid identity and network connectivity solutions