Network Services, Virtualization, and Recovery

This unit advances students’ ability to configure and manage core network services, virtualization, and backup/recovery strategies in a Windows Server and wireless environment. Students will also practice security best practices, documentation and help-desk workflows, licensing compliance, and preparation for industry certification to support real-world network operations.

Learning Objectives

• Configure and manage Windows Server 2019 DHCP and DNS services, including server scopes, client configuration, and Windows DNS integration, to ensure reliable addressing and name resolution
• Implement virtualization and backup solutions using Hyper-V, file-based and cloud backups, and verification techniques to perform recoveries and validate media integrity
• Apply wireless and human-factor security measures—including securing access points, enabling roaming controls, enforcing logon scripts and printer policies, and delivering user education—to reduce social engineering and unauthorized access risks
• Evaluate and produce complete operational documentation, help-desk procedures and metrics, licensing compliance records, and spare-parts/inventory plans to maintain availability and prepare for industry certification