Duration

40 hours

Ways of Attendance

Online & On demand

Language of Delivery

Greek

Start Date

October 2025

Location

Athens, Greece

Description

The “Windows Server: Setup & Administration” course provides basic training for installing, configuring and managing Windows Server.

Through theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants will become familiar with the basic functions of Windows Server, developing skills necessary to effectively manage a domain.

Benefits of Monitoring

  • The course provides the opportunity for intensive training and hands-on practice, ensuring that participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage a Windows Server environment.

  • Access to IST’s Dynamic Training Platform: participants will have access to a platform that provides a plethora of training materials, exercises, resources and tools for in-depth study of the topics covered.
  • Supporting Notes: Participants will have access to tools and other supporting notes after completion of the programme.

Why choose the programme

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to apply their knowledge in real work environments, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of their IT infrastructures.

Who it is addressed to

The programme is addressed to:

  • Network Administrators
  • System Administrators
  • IT Technicians
  • IT Infrastructure Engineers
  • Information Security Officers (ISOs)
  • Database Administrators
  • Virtualization Engineers
  • IT Support Specialists
  • IT Consultants
  • Τo any student or professional who wishes to pursue similar professional roles.

Lecturer

MSc in New Information and Communication Technologies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Computer Programmer and Analyst, School of Computer Programmers, Ministry of National Defence

Professional Experience

He has served as Director of the Information Technology Department at the Nursing Institute of the Army Mutual Fund (NIMTS), Director of the Office of Security, Internet and Cyber Defense at the General Staff of the Army Research and Information Technology Department and as Director and Commander in IT positions of the General Staff as Head of Security and Cyber Defense and Administrator of information systems and networks.

He is a Certified Adult Educator (EOPEP) and a Certified Instructor in E-learning (ECDE).

Structure

  • Introduction to Windows Server and its importance in network infrastructure.

  • Overview of the evolution of Windows Server from the earliest versions to the most recent.
  • Comparative analysis of the different versions and their features.

  • Principles of designing and deploying a server.
  • Best practices for developing a reliable and efficient server.

  • Design of network infrastructure.
  • Steps to implement and optimize network services.

  • Preparing for Windows Server installation.
  • Post-installation steps to ensure stability and security.

  • Introduction to virtualization technologies with VMware.
  • Creating a lab in a VMware virtualization environment.

  • Install and manage Server-DC, Server-Additional, Server-Core and Win10-Client.

  • Understanding the structure and function of Active Directory.
  • Design and management of domains and topologies.

  • DNS server configuration and management.
  • Best practices

  • Configure and manage the DHCP server.
  • Understanding and best practices.

  • Create and manage user and group accounts.
  • Manage computer accounts.

  • Understand and implement NTFS permissions.
  • Secure file and folder management practices.

  • Configure and manage file and folder sharing.
  • Setting up and managing printer services.

  • Management of storage devices.
  • Create and manage disks and RAID.

  • Strategies and techniques for disaster recovery.
  • Backup and recovery tools and procedures.

  • Methods and tools for remote management of Windows Server.
  • Application of remote management practices in various scenarios.

  • Basic concepts – functions of Organizational Units, Delegation, Group Policies Objects.

Modes of Delivery

  • Online: the monitoring of the programme can be done fully online in real time, having access to the courses and content of the programme is possible in real-time through the easy-to-use and modern platform of IST College.
  • On-Demand: The programme offers the possibility of on-demand attendance. This means that you will have access to video-recorded lessons that you can watch or refer to during the course. This means that you can access video lectures during the training.
  • Mixed: Create your own flexible study schedule using any of the above tracking modes in combination.

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