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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    The Windows Server Management and Security course is developed by the University of Colorado and offered on the online educational website Coursera. The online course is designed for the students to complete it in twelve hours together. The study is about the Windows server systems, their installation, and customizing users along with improving the server’s security system.

    The course is instructed by Greg Williams, Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado. The online training programme lets the candidates discuss the designing and technical process involved in building the server side of Windows in a business setting and is a part of the computer security and systems management specialization. In the programme, the practical lecturers and the experimental exercises help the students gain expertise on the combination of technical and theoretical knowledge in building the operating systems and for evaluating the same contributing to the system management.

    The Highlights

    • Online mode
    • Adjustable deadlines
    • Independent study
    • Introductory level
    • Financial aid
    • Digital certificate
    • Subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish

    Programme Offerings

    • course videos
    • Lectures
    • Readings
    • Practice Exercises
    • Self-study
    • practice quizzes
    • Graded Assignments
    • peer feedback
    • Graded Programming Assignments
    • Certificate.

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesCoursera

    The Windows Server Management and Security online training fee details are subject to the kind of version the candidate has chosen to study as following.

    Windows Server Management and Security fee structure

    Course name

    Fee in INR

    Audit mode Free

    Windows Server Management and Security (1 month)

    ₹1,699

    Windows Server Management and Security (3 months)
    ₹3,499
    Windows Server Management and Security (6 months)
    ₹5,199

    Eligibility Criteria

    Certificate qualifying details

    Coursera issues the Windows Server Management and Security certificate to candidates who have completed the course successfully and paid for the certificate.

    What you will learn

    Computer skillsKnowledge of cloud computing

    The Windows Server Management and Security online course helps the learners get an in-depth understanding of the functioning of the Windows server in a business environment, windows integration, its management and security. The candidates will be able to discuss the interaction of Windows and its users and depict the windows authentication process. The online programme will enable the students to comprehend and distinguish the various authorisation mechanisms and ways to implement security systems to protect the data. During the course, the candidates will evaluate the windows security systems and then analyze the usage of the different technology to the maximum benefit in order to determine the best for the windows operating system. 


    Who it is for

    This beginner level Windows Server Management and Security online certification programme will benefit the technicians and individuals who work with the technologies for effective management of Windows servers.


    Admission Details

    The enrollment process for the Windows Server Management and Security online certification course is done by the following steps,

    Step 1: Go to the official website of Coursera and the course page using the link

    https://www.coursera.org/learn/windows-server-management-security

    Step 2: Select the ‘Enroll for free’ option and ‘Start the free trial’ button.

    Step 3: The payment page opens, fill in the required details to complete the process.

    Application Details

    The candidates will have to enter their email address and create password while registering for the Coursera account and the sign in or they can sign in using their valid google ID and their Facebook IDs.

    The Syllabus

    Videos
    • About the Instructor
    • Windows in the enterprise
    • Windows Server install
    • Networking in Windows
    • Welcome!
    Readings
    • About This Course
    • Resources for building your own test environment
    • Windows 2016 Homepage from Microsoft
    • Windows Server - Getting Started
    • Lecture Slides
    • Get help and meet other learners in this course. Join your discussion forums!
    Assignment
    • Introduction to Windows
    discussion Prompt
    • Windows anyone?

    Videos
    • Windows Logon process
    • Active Directory
    • Group Policy
    Readings
    • Kerberos
    • Kerberos Explained
    Assignment
    • Users and Authentication
    discussion Prompt
    • How have you authenticated today?

    Videos
    • What is authorization
    • Rights and Permissions
    • Access Control
    • Managing users on an enterprise level
    Readings
    • Windows Authorization Manager Model
    • What is RBAC?
    • Lecture Slides

    Assignment
    • Users and authorization

    Videos
    • Built in security controls
    • Restricting access to software and resources
    • Security considerations for Windows systems
    • Windows and Encryption
    Readings
    • Windows Server Security Resources
    • AppLocker Explanation
    • Lecture Slides
    Assignment
    • Windows security

    Reading
    • Kerberos Explained- the MIT play
    peer review
    • Explaining Kerberos

    Instructors

    CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What is the eligibility for the Windows Server Management and Security online programme?

    There is no eligibility requirement for this Windows Server Management and Security online course.

    2: What is the duration of the Windows Server Management and Security online training?

    The course is scheduled for five weeks but the candidates can login and access the course at their own time and study.

    3: Is the Windows Server Management and Security online course available for free?

    Yes. the candidates can take the course for free in the audit mode exempting them for the course benefits.

    4: Do we receive a certificate for Windows Server Management and Security online programme?

    Yes, the Windows Server Management and Security online programme certificate is provided by Coursera.

    5: Is financial aid available for the Windows Server Management and Security online certification course?

    The website offers financial aid to those who couldn’t afford to pay the course fee.

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