• Beginners starting a career in IT or server administration
• Students seeking foundational server knowledge through a scholarship-based program
• IT support professionals aiming to build skills in Windows Server environments
• Individuals preparing for Microsoft Windows Server certifications

• Basic computer literacy 
  
• No prior server experience required 
  
• Understanding of operating system fundamentals is helpful, but not mandatory

After completing this beginner course, students will be able to pursue roles such as: 

• Windows Server Administrator (Junior level) 
  
• IT Support Specialist 
  
• Network Support Technician 
  
• System Administrator (Entry-level) 
  
• Desktop or Helpdesk Support Engineer

THEORETICAL MODULES 

• Introduction to Windows Operating Systems 
  
• Understanding Windows OS Versions: Home, Pro, Enterprise, Server 
  
• File System Types (NTFS, FAT32) and System Drives 
  
• Key Features of Windows Server: GUI vs CLI 
  
• Managing Windows Services and Startup Processes 
  
• Exploring Task Manager, Services, and Resource Monitor 
  
• Introduction to the Windows Registry and its Purpose 
  
• Boot Process and Disk Structure Overview 
  
• User and Group Account Fundamentals 
  
• Understanding Permissions and Access Control 
  
• File Sharing and Security Best Practices 
  
• Using BitLocker for Drive Encryption 
  
• Configuring and Monitoring Windows Defender 
  
• Windows Firewall Basics
• Windows Updates and Patch Management
• Viewing Logs with Event Viewer and Audit Policies

• Server Operations Assistant
• Network Support Technician
• System Administrator (Entry-Level)
• Helpdesk Technician
• Desktop Support Engineer
• IT Support Specialist
• Junior Windows Server Administrator

• Installing Windows Server on Virtual or Physical Machines 
  
• Disk Partitioning, Driver Installation, and Initial Setup 
  
• Creating, Modifying, and Deleting Local Users and Groups 
  
• Enabling/Disabling Windows Features 
  
• Assigning Static and Dynamic IP Addresses 
  
• Joining a Workgroup or Domain Environment 
  
• Setting Up and Managing Windows Defender 
  
• Starting and Managing Services via services.msc 
  
• Monitoring CPU, RAM, and Disk Usage 
  
• Automating Tasks with Task Scheduler 
  
• Configuring File Sharing and Permission Settings 
  
• Mapping Network Drives 
  
• Troubleshooting Network Connectivity (ping, ipconfig, nslookup) 
  
• Creating Basic Windows Firewall Rules 
  
• Creating Restore Points and Using Recovery Tools 
  

Although this course does not include a certification exam, it prepares students for more advanced vendor certifications such as: 

• Certification name: Microsoft MTA: Windows Server Fundamentals (Exam 98-365) 
• Focus: Server administration basics, networking, security, user management 
  
• Format: Multiple-choice questions 
  
• Duration: 60-90 minutes 
  
• Passing Score: 700/1000 
  
• Delivery: Pearson VUE 
  
• Certification name: Microsoft MD-100: Windows Client (Optional Advanced Step) 
• Focus: Managing Windows 10/11, enterprise devices, and system administration
• Format: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions 
  
• Duration: 120 minutes 
  
• Passing Score: 700/1000 
  
• Delivery: Pearson VUE