Windows Server 2019 Admin: Active Directory, DNS, GPO, DHCP (Udemy.com)
Learn all about Servers, Active Directory, DNS, Group Policies and more!
Created by: Emilio Aguero
Last updated November 2025
What you will learn
- What is a Server and why they're important
- Differences between Physical and Virtual Servers
- How to Install and Configure Windows Server
- How to setup a Domain Controller
- Learn Active Directory
- Setup and Config of DNS and DHCP
- Understanding Group Policies
How it compares
Against the other 1,182 rated Udemy courses in IT & Software on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 67% of them
- Reviews318#706 of 1,183 by number of reviews
- Length5.6 hourslonger than 50% of them
- Last updatedNovember 2025more recently than 58% of them
Course Description
In this course you’ll learn the some of the most used core Server Infrastructure technologies, as well as the skills needed to setup and configure Windows Server, Active Directory and all related Server technologies.
If you are new to IT or have been in Technologies for sometime, this course will give you the foundation that you need to either get that IT job, get promoted or improve your existing Tech skillset.
Want to become an IT Systems or Server Administrator? Already in IT? It’s essential that you understand the core Server technologies that will be discussed and setup in this course, helping you to setup and configure these in a business.
This course will give you either improve your existing IT skills or provide you the technical foundation that you need to get that the IT job, perhaps as a Desktop Support Admin, or Systems Administrator!
In this course we’ll cover -
Physical Servers overview, including walkthrough demos
Virtual and Cloud hosted Servers
How to Setup and Install a Domain Controller, and AD tools
Using and configuring Active Direcotry (AD)
What is DNS
What is DHCP
How to setup and configure Group Policies
Overview on different Server Types
Server naming conventions.
Do I need to be an expert?
No, this course is designed for people who are excited about technology and may be either working in technology or looking at getting into IT. It’ll provide an essential foundation for anyone aspiring to work and move up in technology, and learn more about Server technologies.
Why this course?
This course will be easy to understand, and will give you an overview of the necessary IT Server skills that you need to know.
You’ll soon start to see why so many people love working in Technology. I love it, and hope that you do also!!
Of course this is only the beginning of your learning journey. Continuing to improve on your tech skills more and more will help you in being a highly skilled IT professional!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
318 Reviews
Emilio Aguero
I help people accelerate their tech, leadership, and business careers. Through experience across leadership, technology and operations, I’ve developed a clear understanding of which skills actually move your career forward — and I teach them in a way that’s practical, efficient, and easy to apply.
I’ve led high-performing teams, delivered large-scale digital transformations, and advised professionals and businesses across IT and other industries. My focus spans leadership, technology, time management, productivity, communication, and building the mindset and habits that drive real career growth.
My courses are designed to give you real skills, real confidence, and real results — without fluff, jargon, or unnecessary theory.
What I teach —
- Modern IT systems, virtualisation, storage, cybersecurity, and homelab design
- Leadership, management, business thinking, time management, productivity, and career growth
- Practical, step-by-step frameworks you can apply immediately
- Interview strategies and career advice
If you want to level up your technical capability, leadership impact, and professional value, you’re in the right place. Let’s get you to the next stage of your career.
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Reviews
By Fadil Faiz on 2/17/2026
I'm halfway through the course and so far I'm really enjoying it. The explanations are clear and easy to understand, especially the practical demonstrations of Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory. The course is well structured and helpful for building my understanding step by step. Looking forward to completing the rest of the course!
By Michael Wright on 3/24/2025
The order of the classes did not make sense. For example, He shows a video on how to set up and entire server, then goes on the next video to explain what a server is. The instructor also makes too many assumptions and does not explain all things clearly. I did learn some things but could be much better.
By Martin Oscar Soria on 8/30/2024
El curso abarca muchisimos temas que han sido expuestos con claridad por el orador. Aprendi muchos conceptos nuevos que me van a servir en este largo camino.
By Billy Martinez on 10/17/2023
Fue una buena experiencia partiendo del hecho que fue mi primera vez con el tema, siento que bastante general los temas, pero muy funcional para alguien como yo que empieza, lo recomiendo.
By Pietro F. Napoles on 9/12/2023
I had difficulty seeing the details on my mobile phone, and when I tried to air play it on my TV, I wasn't able to hear it. This last problem, I'm not sure why that occurred, but it took away from the learning experience. The guy is an excellent teacher though, and the information is great.
By Keith Messick on 4/19/2023
Very good and straight to the point no fluff course. I especially enjoyed all of the configuring of the OU's, GPO Policy, and naming conventions. I would have liked a transcript summary at the end of the video, or a notes follow along in the resources or both. I learned a-lot about NAS and SAN. Maybe beef it up a little more as far as server configuration and networking part, but overall a great course.
By Emmanuel Jack on 3/13/2023
There should be a link on how to download so many resources like the Windows server. And how to install it
By MOHAMED ABDELALI OULD RAMOUL on 1/9/2023
This an excellent course for beginners who'd like to have a foundational understanding of Windows Server and specifically AD DS along with the other roles and servers (DHCP, DNS, GPO.) I feel that the course was able to mitigate the intimidation I had regarding Windows Server I am myself an A+ certified tech and I did learn a lot from this one. Thank you for your efforts!
By Johnny Kinduku on 10/11/2022
i love the way he has structured and explained things even though you never work in real word . you feel yourself that, you are ready for job after taking his class. deep content real word work place . it is Amazing
By Andrea Goodwin on 5/21/2021
This course was very helpful. I would suggest having someone go in and manually enter the closed captioning. The auto ones are not very good and it is helpful when taking notes or looking things up.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100









