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Securing Windows Server 2016

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Duration

5 days

Upcoming Batch

14 September 2026

Batch Options

8 hours & 4 hours

Language

English / Arabic
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Course Overview

The Securing Windows Server 2016 course at CounselTrain is designed to provide IT professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to protect Windows Server 2016 environments from security threats. This course focuses on implementing robust security measures to safeguard server infrastructure, data, and applications. Participants will explore advanced topics such as configuring security policies, managing access controls, and deploying network security solutions. The curriculum covers critical areas including Windows Defender, firewall configurations, auditing and monitoring, and best practices for securing server roles and services. Through hands-on labs and practical exercises, learners will gain the expertise needed to identify vulnerabilities, apply security patches, and enhance overall server security. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to secure Windows Server 2016 environments effectively, ensuring a resilient and protected IT infrastructure.

Flexible Training Delivery Options to Fit the Learner

We know that practitioners and organisations in Oman have different schedules, locations, and learning methods. That’s why CounselTrain offers a full range of delivery formats so that high-quality IT training is available to every participant, whether in Muscat, Sohar, Nizwa or Salalah.

Instructor-led classroom training in Muscat- Fully equipped, professional training environment. Live online training offers virtual classes with expert trainers, accessible anywhere in Oman. On-site corporate training features customised programs delivered at your organisation’s premises across Oman.

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Learn from the comfort of your workplace or at home through live virtual sessions led by expert trainers.

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Participate in interactive, face-to-face training in our top 5-star training facilities in Oman

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Learn a customized curriculum in your workplace to ensure the most impact and team participation.

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Target Audiance

  • IT professionals who need to administer Windows Server 2016 networks securely and work with networks that are configured as Windows Server domain-based environments with managed access to the Internet and cloud services.
This course includes:
  • Soft copy of Courseware
  • Certificate of Course Completion
  • Experienced and Professional Trainer
  • Lab and Exercises During Training
  • Sample Questions for Exam Prepration
  • Mock Test on the Last Day of Training
  • Exam Registration Guidance
  • 5-Star Training Environmment
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Schedule Dates

14 September 2026 - 18 September 2026
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14 December 2026 - 18 December 2026
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Course Content

  • Understanding attacks
  • Detecting security breaches
  • Examining activity with the Sysinternals tools
  • Lab : Basic breach detection and incident response strategies

  • Understanding user rights
  • Computer and service accounts
  • Protecting credentials
  • Privileged Access Workstations and jump servers
  • Local administrator password solution
  • Lab : Implementing user rights, security options, and group managed service accounts
  • Lab : Configuring and deploying LAPs

  • Understanding JEA
  • Verifying and deploying JEA
  • Lab : Limiting administrator privileges with JEA

  • ESAE forests
  • Overview of Microsoft Identity Manager
  • Overview of JIT administration and PAM
  • Lab : Limiting administrator privileges with PAM

  • Configuring and managing Windows Defender
  • Restricting software
  • Configuring and using the Device Guard feature
  • Lab : Securing applications with Windows Defender, AppLocker, and Device Guard Rules

  • Overview of auditing
  • Advanced auditing
  • Windows PowerShell auditing and logging
  • Lab : Configuring advanced auditing

  • Deploying and configuring ATA
  • Deploying and configuring Microsoft Operations Management Suite
  • Deploying and configuring Azure Security Center
  • Lab : Deploying ATA, Microsoft Operations Management Suite, and Azure Security Center

  • Guarded fabric
  • Shielded and encryption-supported virtual machines
  • Lab : Guarded fabric with Admin-trusted attestation and shielded VMs

  • Using SCT
  • Understanding containers
  • Lab : Using SCT
  • Lab : Deploying and configuring containers

  • Planning and implementing encryption
  • Planning and implementing BitLocker
  • Protecting data by using Azure Information Protection
  • Lab : Protecting data by using encryption and BitLocker

  • File Server Resource Manager
  • Implementing classification and file management tasks
  • Dynamic Access Control
  • Lab : Quotas and file screening
  • Lab : Implementing Dynamic Access Control

  • Understanding network-related security threats
  • Understanding Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
  • Configuring IPsec
  • Datacenter Firewall

FAQs

Participants should have:

Basic knowledge of Windows Server administration

Experience with Windows Server 2016 or previous versions

Understanding of fundamental IT and network security concepts

The course is delivered through a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, and practical exercises. Participants will receive detailed course materials and resources.

Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from CounselTrain. The course prepares participants for security-related certifications and roles but does not include a certification exam.

Yes, participants receive comprehensive course materials, including study guides, practical exercises, and reference documents.

Yes, CounselTrain offers customized training solutions for organizations. Contact our corporate training team for information on tailored programs.

Participants have access to instructors for support and clarification throughout the course, along with extensive course materials and resources.

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