Windows Server 2025 Administration Training Course

Why Study the Windows Server 2025 Administration Course

Windows Server 2025 is the most current version of Microsoft’s server operating system and is being adopted rapidly by Australian enterprises, government departments, and managed service providers. Windows Server administrator jobs in Australia are consistently advertised on Seek.com.au, with roles including Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Windows Engineer, and IT infrastructure technical lead regularly sought across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Completing Windows Server 2025 Administration training positions you competitively for these roles.

This course covers the new features that separate Windows Server 2025 from Windows Server 2022, including SMB over QUIC training, hotpatching with Azure Arc, Windows Server 2025 AD DS enhancements with the 32K database page size, and TLS security improvements. Understanding how Windows Server 2025 differs from Windows Server 2022 is essential for administrators managing upgrade projects or hybrid environments in Australian organisations.

Windows Server 2025 new features training is particularly valuable for IT professionals who have been working on Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022 and need to understand what has changed, how to migrate workloads safely, and how to take advantage of the new administration and security capabilities. This course addresses each of these areas with structured lab work on real server hardware.

Active Directory training Australia wide is a strong component of this course, covering AD DS enhancements in Windows Server 2025, schema updates, object repair, and the new 32K database page size that significantly improves scalability for large enterprise environments. Systems Administrator training in Australia increasingly requires fluency with these AD DS capabilities as organisations standardise on Windows Server 2025.

Logitrain has delivered Windows Server training to IT professionals across Australia since 2004 and has trained staff from over 1,200 Australian companies including Telstra, Optus, BHP, and the Department of Defence. Our Windows Server 2025 course is delivered by instructors with real enterprise experience, not just vendor documentation, giving you practical skills that apply directly in Australian workplaces.

Windows Server 2025 Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

To get the most out of this Windows Server 2025 Administration course, students should have the following background knowledge before attending:

• Some exposure to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) concepts in Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022
• Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, name resolution, and DHCP
• Basic experience with Microsoft Hyper-V or general server virtualisation concepts
• Awareness of general security best practices in a Windows environment
• Practical experience with Windows 10 or Windows 11 client operating systems
• Basic familiarity with Windows PowerShell

If you are considering the IT infrastructure training path and are unsure whether this course is the right starting point, contact us on 1800 159 151 and our team will advise you on the best progression. Students with strong Windows Server 2022 administration experience will find this course builds naturally on their existing knowledge.

Windows Server 2025 Certification Exam

There is no certification exam associated with this Windows Server 2025 Administration training course. This course focuses on practical, hands-on administration skills and is designed to develop real-world capability for managing Windows Server 2025 environments.

If you are looking for a Microsoft certification related to Windows Server, our team can recommend appropriate Microsoft certification pathways that complement the skills developed in this course. Contact us on 1800 159 151 to discuss your certification goals.

Windows Server 2025 Administration course material

Skills Gained — Windows Server 2025 Administration Training

• Installing Windows Server 2025 using multiple deployment methods including clean installation, in-place upgrade from Windows Server 2022, and unattended installation
• Performing post-installation configuration for performance, security, and server role readiness
• Managing Active Directory Domain Services including the Windows Server 2025 AD DS enhancements and 32K database page size for enterprise scalability
• Configuring DNS, DHCP, OUs, user accounts, groups, and default containers in Windows Server 2025
• Adding and configuring server roles including IIS, Remote Desktop Services, and file and print services
• Implementing and managing Group Policy Objects across Windows Server 2025 environments
• Installing and administering Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025 including VM creation, virtual networking, and checkpoint management
• Managing server storage including RAID configurations, Storage Spaces, and data deduplication
• Configuring SMB over QUIC for secure and efficient remote file access
• Implementing Windows Server 2025 security enhancements including TLS protocols, firewall rules, and audit logging
• Managing server updates using hotpatching with Azure Arc to minimise downtime
• Monitoring and tuning Windows Server 2025 performance using Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, and Task Manager
• Troubleshooting Windows Server 2025 issues using Event Viewer, diagnostic tools, and business continuity best practices

The skills developed in this Windows Server 2025 Administration training course are directly applicable to employment as a Windows Server Administrator, Systems Administrator, or IT Infrastructure Engineer across Australian organisations.

Who Should Attend the Windows Server 2025 Administration Training

This Windows Server 2025 Administration course is designed for IT professionals working in or moving into server administration roles. It is suitable for the following roles and backgrounds:

• Windows Server Administrators planning or managing an upgrade from Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2022 to Windows Server 2025
• Systems Administrators responsible for Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and server role management across on-premises and hybrid environments
• IT Infrastructure Engineers deploying or maintaining Windows Server environments in Australian organisations
• Infrastructure Technical Leads managing Windows and cloud server environments who need to understand Windows Server 2025 new features
• Senior Windows Engineers and Midrange Systems Administrators expanding their skills to Windows Server 2025
• IT professionals in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, or Canberra wanting Windows Server Administrator course training with hands-on labs
• IT professionals working remotely who want Windows Server 2025 online training delivered live by an experienced instructor

Outline of the Windows Server 2025 Administration Course

• Understanding hosts, nodes, and client/server architecture
• IP addressing and subnetting
• Know the server
• Understanding Network Operating System
• Editions of Windows Server 2025
• Windows Server 2025 Overview
• Differences between Windows Server 2025 and Windows Server 2022
• System requirements for Windows Server 2025
• Downloading Windows Server 2025
• Windows Admin Center
• Disk partitioning and storage options
• Boot configurations and startup options
• Installation of Windows Server 2025
• Methods for deploying Windows Server 2025
• Devices and drivers, including Plug and Play, IRQs, and driver signing
• Managing and optimizing registry entries and service accounts
• Performing initial server setup for better performance and security
• Performing an initial Windows Server configuration
• Understanding the AD infrastructure in Windows Server 2025
• Adding and configuring the AD DS role
• Exploring DNS fundamentals and configurations in Windows Server 2025
• Managing OUs and default containers
• User and group management within AD
• Installing the AD DS and DNS roles and promoting the server to a DC
• Understanding server roles and features in Windows Server 2025
• Exploring application server roles and their implementations
• Configuring web services and their roles in Windows Server 2025
• Setting up remote access roles and their functionalities
• Deploying file and print services for network environments
• Understanding User Rights and Permissions Management
• Installing webserver (IIS) and PDS roles
• Understanding GP fundamentals in Windows Server 2025
• Exploring GP processing mechanisms and order of precedence
• GP editors overview
• Examples of GPOs for system administrators
• Virtualization fundamentals in Windows Server 2025
• Adding and configuring the Hyper-V role on Windows Server 2025
• Hyper-V Manager for VM administration
• Installing Hyper-V role on Windows Server 2025
• Understanding storage technologies and their evolution in Windows Server 2025
• Exploring storage architectures and their implications for network environments
• Storage protocols and their roles in data transmission and access
• Managing server storage using Server Manager and Windows PowerShell
• Understanding RAID principles and configurations
• Primary storage concepts and optimizing storage solutions in Windows Server 2025
• Enabling Dedup on Windows Server 2025
• AD DS enhancements in Windows Server 2025
• Implementing the 32k database page size for scalability
• Understanding schema updates and extending AD schema capabilities
• Utilizing AD object repair for enhanced object management
• SMB over QUIC in Windows Server 2025
• Security considerations and encryption protocols
• Optimizing SMB over QUIC performance
• Troubleshooting SMB over QUIC implementations
• Overview of new security enhancements in Windows Server 2025
• Enhancing authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Securing communication channels with TLS and other protocols
• Implementing security best practices in Windows Server 2025
• Configuring firewall rules, enabling TLS encryption, and setting up audit logs
• Introduction to server hotpatching with Azure Arc in Windows Server 2025
• Applying hotfixes and updates using hotpatching
• Managing the server lifecycle and updates efficiently 456
• Troubleshooting hotpatching implementations
• Understanding server hardware components and their roles in Windows Server 2025
• Performance monitoring tools and methodologies in Windows Server 2025
• Utilizing Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor, and Task Manager for performance tuning
• Interpreting performance counters for optimizing server performance
• Performance logs and alerts service
• Managing updates for the OS, drivers, and applications in Windows Server 2025
• Troubleshooting methodologies and best practices
• Implementing business continuity strategies in Windows Server 2025 environments
• Maintaining BC through backup, restore, and DR planning
• Utilizing Event Viewer to monitor system logs and perform troubleshooting
• Using Event Viewer to monitor and manage logs

Frequently Asked Questions — Windows Server 2025 Administration Training

What is the Server 2025 training course?

The Server 2025 course in Australia teaches IT professionals who wish to learn Windows Server 2025 administration, including installation, configuration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, virtualisation, security, and hybrid cloud management.

Do I need prior experience to join the Windows Server 2025 course?

Basic IT knowledge is recommended. Server 2025 training in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Canberra covers both foundational and intermediate skills for beginners and experienced systems administrators.

Is this Server 2025 training available online and in the classroom?

Yes, our Windows Server 2025 course Australia is available live online via Zoom or Microsoft Teams, in class at our training centres, in house at client premises, and at conference centres in Australian cities where we do not have a permanent training centre.

Will I get a certificate after completing the Server 2025 course?

Yes, participants receive a Server 2025 training completion certificate upon finishing the course, confirming hands on expertise in Windows Server 2025 administration.

Does this course prepare me for Microsoft certification exams?

There is no official Microsoft certification exam associated with the Windows Server 2025 Administration course. This course focuses on practical administration skills. If you are looking for a Microsoft certification pathway, our team can recommend suitable Microsoft certification courses that complement your Server 2025 training. Contact us on 1800 159 151 to discuss your goals.

What topics are included in the Windows Server 2025 syllabus?

The Server 2025 course syllabus covers installation and post-installation configuration, server roles and features, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), DNS and DHCP, Group Policy management, virtualisation with Hyper-V, storage management including RAID and deduplication, SMB over QUIC, hotpatching with Azure Arc, and security hardening including TLS protocols, firewall configuration, and audit logging.

How long is the Server 2025 training course?

The Windows Server 2025 Administration course runs for 5 days full time (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm) or 5 weeks part time for those studying around existing work commitments. Part time options include weeknight and weekend classes.

Are hands on labs included in the Server 2025 course?

Yes, hands on labs are a core part of this course. Students work with real server hardware and Windows Server 2025 environments throughout the training, practising installation, configuration, Active Directory management, Hyper-V, storage, and security tasks in a real world lab setting.

Can I take the Windows Server 2025 course if I am outside Sydney or Melbourne?

Absolutely. This course is available as live online instructor-led training, allowing IT professionals in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, regional areas, and anywhere in Australia to join remotely and receive the same hands on lab experience as face to face students.

How do I enrol in the Server 2025 course?

You can enrol in Server 2025 training Australia via our website. Select your preferred city (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra) or the live online option, choose your preferred timing (full time or part time), and click Book Now to reserve your spot. You can also contact us directly on 1800 159 151 or enquire online and our team will help you find the right schedule.

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