Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Intune: from the helpdesk task to why it is built that way, demonstrated in the lab.
Configure DNS and DHCP for Active Directory environments. AD-integrated zones, DHCP scopes, failover, and troubleshooting for Windows sysadmins.
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Master Group Policy – create GPOs, understand inheritance, troubleshoot issues. Essential skills for Windows enterprise administration.
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Learn PowerShell fundamentals – cmdlets, pipeline, variables, and practical scripts. Essential automation skills for Windows sysadmins.
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Learn Active Directory fundamentals – forests, domains, OUs, users, and groups. Step-by-step guide to building your first domain controller.
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Learn Windows Server fundamentals – editions, Server Manager, roles vs features, and Server Core. Essential knowledge for sysadmin interviews and daily work.
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Master Azure Storage – storage accounts, blob tiers, Azure Files, SAS tokens, and security. Complete AZ-104 storage guide with practical examples.
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Master Azure networking – virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, peering, and hybrid connectivity. Complete guide for AZ-104 certification.
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Master Azure identity and governance – Entra ID users and groups, RBAC roles, management groups, and Azure Policy. Essential AZ-104 knowledge.
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Complete AZ-104 Azure Administrator study guide – exam objectives, study strategy, timeline, and practical tips. Your path to Azure certification.
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Microsoft just moved the goalposts. Again. On March 9th they announced Microsoft 365 E7 — branded “The Frontier Suite” — the first new enterprise tier since E5 launched in 2015. It goes GA on May 1st at £79 per user per month. I’ve spent 18 years watching Microsoft licensing evolve. Every few years the pattern
