Securing Windows Server 2019
Securing Windows Server 2019 equips IT professionals, including system administrators and security analysts, with advanced skills to protect on-premises and hybrid infrastructures against modern cyber threats. It addresses the critical need to safeguard administrative credentials, enforce least privilege, and mitigate malware—responding to a 33.3% year-over-year increase in data breaches reported in 2019. Learners gain hands-on techniques in Just Enough Administration, credential guard, and Advanced Threat Analytics to secure privileged access and detect anomalies.
This course prepares candidates for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification (Exam AZ-801). Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring practical mastery. Graduates are positioned to strengthen enterprise security postures and advance into high-demand roles with median salaries exceeding $124,910 annually.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft course Securing Windows Server 2019 is designed for IT professionals responsible for protecting on-premises and hybrid Windows Server environments. This course aligns with the skills measured in Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure, a key component of the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. It serves roles such as Windows Server Administrator, Hybrid Cloud Engineer, and Security Operations Analyst. With over 60% of enterprise servers still running Windows Server, securing these environments remains a top priority for organizations globally, making this expertise highly sought after in the IT job market.
Students in Securing Windows Server 2019 gain hands-on experience with core Microsoft security technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Windows Defender Credential Guard, BitLocker disk encryption, DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC), Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), and Privileged Access Workstations (PAW). The labs are conducted in a hybrid environment using both on-premises Windows Server 2019 systems and Azure IaaS virtual machines, integrated with Microsoft Defender for Cloud. A key lab scenario involves hardening a domain controller by applying Microsoft’s security baselines using the Security Compliance Toolkit, configuring Just Enough Administration (JEA), and implementing SMB encryption to protect data in transit, simulating real-world enterprise security deployment.
This course prepares learners for the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification, recognized by employers such as Deloitte, Accenture, and the U.S. Department of Defense for its rigorous validation of hybrid infrastructure skills. Certified professionals report an average salary of $93,233, with opportunities for higher earnings in senior infrastructure and security roles. Koenig Solutions enhances this training with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and official Microsoft courseware, ensuring access to the latest security modules and lab environments. Completing this course equips professionals to advance into roles such as Senior Systems Administrator or Cloud Security Specialist, driving secure digital transformation in modern enterprises.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites for Securing Windows Server 2019 by Microsoft include the following technical competencies and certification baselines.
- Foundational Certification: Candidates should possess knowledge equivalent to the MCSA Windows Server 2016 or 2019 certification or the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate credential.
- Active Directory Administration: Proficiency in managing Active Directory Domain Services, including domain controller security, group policy objects, and identity management.
- Networking Fundamentals: Practical experience with core networking protocols including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP within on-premises and hybrid environments.
- Virtualization and Storage: Competence in configuring and securing Hyper-V environments and File and Storage Services.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with deploying and managing Infrastructure as a Service workloads within Microsoft Azure.
- Automation Skills: Ability to utilize PowerShell scripting for system configuration, security auditing, and task automation.
- Security Frameworks: Understanding of enterprise security technologies including firewalls, encryption standards, multi-factor authentication, and SIEM or SOAR solutions.
- Security Best Practices: Application of least privilege principles, role-based access control, and credential protection mechanisms to reduce organizational risk.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Securing Windows Server 2019 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Securing Windows Server 2019 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Windows Server Administrator
- System Security Analyst
- Infrastructure Security Engineer
- Senior Systems Administrator
- Endpoint Protection Specialist
- IT Security Administrator
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