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Introduction to Windows Server 2016 for Beginners (Udemy.com)

Learn Windows Server 2016: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, IIS, Group Policy, RDP, WSUS, FSRM, PowerShell, and Much More!

Created by: Alton Teaches LLC

Last updated January 2026

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What you will learn

  • Set-up a Virtual LAN With VirtualBox
  • Install Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 as Virtual Machines
  • How to Navigate Windows Server 2016
  • Install and Configure Active Directory
  • Create and Manage User and Computer Accounts in Active Directory
  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as a DHCP Server
  • Windows Server DNS and Name Resolution Fundamentals
  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as an IIS Web Server
  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as a Print Server
  • Understand and Create Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units
  • Understand and Create Group Policies With Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Learn Fundamentals of NTFS and Share Permissions
  • Set-up User Quotas with File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
  • Enable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Remote Administration
  • Utilize Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to Approve and Deploy Windows Updates to Client Systems

How it compares

Against the other 112 rated Udemy courses in Windows Server on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 88% of them
  • Reviews354#80 of 113 by number of reviews
  • Length8 hourslonger than 55% of them
  • Last updatedJanuary 2026more recently than 78% of them

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Course Description

LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WINDOWS SERVER 2016 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

Are you looking to learn the basics of Windows Server 2016 system administration? If so, this is the perfect course for you!

In this 8-hour course, I'll show you step-by-step, the fundamentals of Windows Server 2016, giving you a solid foundation of Microsoft’s most popular server operating system using VirtualBox, a free virtualization software platform, to create your own virtualized lab at home.

If you’re looking to advance or begin your career in Information Technology (IT), this course is a must!

Throughout this course, you’ll learn by doing, getting valuable hands-on experience.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS COURSE:

  • Set-up a Virtual LAN with VirtualBox

  • Install Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 as Virtual Machines

  • How to Navigate Windows Server 2016

  • Create and Manage User and Computer Accounts in Active Directory

  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as a DHCP Server

  • Windows Server DNS and Name Resolution Fundamentals

  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as an IIS Web Server

  • Configure Windows Server 2016 as a Print Server

  • Understand and Create Active Directory Groups and Organizational Units

  • Understand and Create Group Policies with Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

  • Learn the Fundamentals of NTFS and Share Permissions

  • Set-up User Quotas with File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)

  • Enable Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for Remote Administration

  • Utilize Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to Approve and Deploy Windows Updates to Client Systems

  • Utilize Windows Server Backups to Backup and Restore Data

  • Learn to Write Basic PowerShell Active Directory Commands

  • And Much More!

Once you complete this course, you’ll have set-up your own Windows Server as an Active Directory Domain Controller, DNS Server, DHCP Server, IIS Web Server, Print Server, File Server, WSUS Server, and much more giving you a very solid understanding of System Administration.

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? ENROLL TODAY!

PREVIEW OVER 1 HOUR OF THIS COURSE THROUGH MY 13 FREE LECTURES, JUST SCROLL DOWN BELOW AND CLICK THE BLUE PREVIEW BUTTONS.

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Instructor Details

Alton Teaches LLC

About Us

Alton Teaches LLC is dedicated to providing IT training to aspiring IT professionals.

KISS. Teaching Approach

We follow a “Keep It Simple Student” approach to learning, breaking down complex topics into simplified discussions.

We Focus on the Fundamentals

One of our central philosophies is to teach you to crawl before you can walk. Why is this important? You can’t be a successful IT practitioner without mastering the fundamentals first.

We’re Here to Help You

Whether you’re brand new to IT or a seasoned IT professional, we welcome everybody. In fact, we cater to those looking to transition to IT.

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Reviews

4.7

354 ratings on Udemy

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By Robin Nagy on 6/22/2024

Excellent video series in which you present the basic functioning and structure of Windows Server! However, the only negative point I could mention is that compared to the usable information, the course is too long and contains little content. But keep up the good work!

By Liam Bohl on 3/9/2023

Alton breaks a broad topic into discrete, logical sections. For each section, he provides background and motivation as well as step-by-step instructions to put the lesson into practice. He predicts and addresses some of the issues students might encounter and is highly responsive to lecture questions. I had no problem following along using Windows server 2022 and Windows 11. This class provided me a very solid foundational understanding of Windows Server and several of the roles it can play on a network, particularly as an Active Directory Domain Controller.

By Gregory Wright on 5/17/2021

Alton is very clear and to the point making everything very clear and easy to understand. Great speaking and instructor voice! I have purchased over 30 different computer programs from Udemy, fortunately most were good, and some really good. However this course is the best course I have ever purchased from one of the instructors. Very glad I chose it last week!

By Naseem on 2/3/2021

This course is excellent in following ways 1. It is structured and very well organized. 2. you will get an over all idea and logic on why we need many things in an organization 3.good understanding on many common things and also a fair good introduction to complex things which he clearly tells to built on later on those complex concepts 4. Even for an experienced IT guy to be focused on core server ideas Overall I can say this is 5 star course meeting all things basically needed to advance in IT career

By Sonja B. Jedlinska on 11/1/2020

Even though Windows server is a bit on the boring side, Alton explains everything in an ejoyable and clear way, so I am happy that I have chosen this course. Ideal for beginners. I have also learnt more about Oracle VirtualBox than I knew from other courses, as it's apparently used a lot, but no one gives much thought to unveiling various tips and good practices.

By Yunus Choudhury on 5/11/2020

The course covers a in a very basic manner, would have liked a slight deeper dive into server/networking areas, but overall does cover certain aspects well, Instructor breaks things down really easily provides simplified notes!

By John Orukpe on 4/2/2020

I am loving it. Yes it is a good refresher, and brings back memories of a host of nitty gritty issues I,ve almost forgotten about. The lessons on the use of the Virtual Box are really helpful. Your teaching method is great. And the sections on Active Directory and WS Update Services are awesome. It would be great if you have the next level course on Win Server 2016. I will go over the course all over again. Thank you so much.

By Anonymized User on 12/29/2019

This is an excellent "Windows Server 101" course. Alton walks you through some fundamental applications and server roles. He's a great speaker, and his clear delivery is a big plus. Don't buy this course for a cert such as the MTA or MCSA- this is a high-level introduction. This course is short, to the point, and serves as an excellent ice-breaker to Windows Server.

By Ray Shanker on 10/17/2019

This course is concise and is amazingly articulated in a simple and easy way that makes the whole format easy to learn the information that is being discussed. There is a lot of instructions on how and what to do. Simply put, Brilliant and money well spent. Kudos to the instructor to his ability to deseminate the technical information so eloquently. Thank you and all the best Ray

By Hari Kiran Pallerla on 8/27/2019

I learned a Lot form this valuable course. I don't know anything about servers before taking this course. Now I can able to install Windows servers and its components. Alton is a great teacher, who have a good command on what he is teaching. During this course, I was able to set a test environment, on my PC. Alton instructions are very cleat to fallow. I would highly recommend this course to anyone, who is keen on learning basics about windows server administration.

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Overall Score : 94 / 100