What you'll learn
Windows Server, PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, security, Hyper-V, monitoring, backup, high availability and enterprise troubleshooting.
BRISTLEBACK WINDOWS ADMINISTRATION BBWA · PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Build. Administer.
Secure Windows systems.
Develop practical Windows Server administration skills through PowerShell, Active Directory, Group Policy, networking, storage, security, high availability and deliberate troubleshooting.
15Modules
4Levels
LabsPractical work
2Learning modes
THE RIGHT FOUNDATION
Build the capability behind Windows administration.
BBWA takes learners from Windows Server fundamentals to enterprise administration through a practical progression of PowerShell, Active Directory, infrastructure services, security, availability, recovery and troubleshooting.
Who is this for?
Aspiring Windows administrators, system administrators, IT professionals, cybersecurity learners and technical support professionals who want enterprise Windows Server capability.
Prerequisites
Basic computer, networking and operating-system knowledge is recommended. Learners should be comfortable working with virtual machines and following technical instructions.
Explore foundations →THE BBWA PATH
From Windows Server fundamentals to enterprise administration.
A four-level progression covering administration, identity, infrastructure, security, availability, recovery and troubleshooting.
LEVEL 1
Windows Server Fundamentals
01Module 01 — Windows Server Fundamentals15 topics
- Windows Server editions
- Windows Server architecture
- Server vs desktop operating systems
- Windows Server roles
- Features
- Server Core
- Desktop Experience
- Windows Admin Center
- Server Manager
- PowerShell
- MMC
- Windows Management tools
- Windows Registry
- Windows services
- Practical: Install Windows Server in a VM and perform initial configuration.
02Module 02 — Windows Server Installation & Configuration15 topics
- Windows Server installation
- Server Core
- Hostname
- Static IP
- DNS configuration
- Time configuration
- Network configuration
- Windows Update
- Server roles/features
- Local users
- Local groups
- Computer management
- Remote administration
- PowerShell Remoting
- Practical: Build a fresh Windows Server and prepare it for production use.
03Module 03 — PowerShell for Administrators22 topics
- PowerShell fundamentals
- Cmdlets
- Objects
- Pipeline
- Variables
- Conditions
- Loops
- Functions
- Scripts
- Modules
- Error handling
- Remote PowerShell
- PowerShell Remoting
- Administration scripts
- Users
- Groups
- Services
- Processes
- Files
- Event logs
- Network configuration
- Windows features
LEVEL 2
Active Directory & Identity
04Module 04 — Active Directory Domain Services17 topics
- Active Directory concepts
- Domain
- Forest
- Tree
- Domain Controller
- Organizational Units
- Users
- Groups
- Computers
- Global Catalog
- AD database
- SYSVOL
- LDAP
- Kerberos
- NTLM
- FSMO roles
- Practical: Build a forest, domain, Domain Controller, users, groups, computers and OUs.
05Module 05 — Active Directory Administration14 topics
- User management
- Group management
- Group scopes
- Group nesting
- Computer accounts
- OU design
- Delegation
- Domain Controllers
- FSMO roles
- Global Catalog
- Sites and Services
- AD replication
- AD backup
- AD restore
06Module 06 — Group Policy15 topics
- GPO fundamentals
- GPO creation
- GPO linking
- OU-based policies
- Security policies
- Password policies
- Account lockout
- User restrictions
- Software configuration
- Windows Firewall policies
- Drive mapping
- Scripts
- Administrative templates
- Group Policy troubleshooting
- Practical: Create an enterprise-style Group Policy environment.
07Module 07 — DNS, DHCP & Network Services14 topics
- Windows DNS
- DNS zones
- Forward lookup
- Reverse lookup
- Records
- Conditional forwarding
- DNS troubleshooting
- DHCP
- DHCP scopes
- Reservations
- Options
- Failover
- IP management
- Windows network troubleshooting
LEVEL 3
Windows Server Infrastructure
08Module 08 — Windows Networking14 topics
- TCP/IP
- IPv4
- IPv6 fundamentals
- Network adapters
- Routing
- Windows Firewall
- Ports
- Services
- SMB
- RDP
- WinRM
- Network discovery
- Network troubleshooting
- PowerShell networking tools
09Module 09 — Storage & File Services18 topics
- Windows storage architecture
- Disk management
- Partitions
- Dynamic disks concepts
- Storage Spaces
- NTFS
- ReFS
- Permissions
- NTFS permissions
- Share permissions
- SMB
- File shares
- DFS
- DFS Namespace
- DFS Replication
- Quotas
- Shadow Copies
- Practical: Build a Windows file server with departmental shares and permissions.
10Module 10 — Windows Server Security16 topics
- Windows security architecture
- Authentication
- Authorization
- NTLM
- Kerberos
- Local security policy
- Group Policy security
- Windows Defender
- Windows Firewall
- BitLocker
- Credential protection
- Secure administration
- Least privilege
- Service accounts
- Managed service accounts
- Security auditing
11Module 11 — Windows Server Virtualization11 topics
- Hyper-V architecture
- Virtual machines
- Virtual switches
- Virtual disks
- Checkpoints
- VM networking
- VM storage
- Generation 1/2 concepts
- Dynamic memory
- VM resource management
- Hyper-V troubleshooting
LEVEL 4
Enterprise Operations, Availability & Recovery
12Module 12 — Windows Server Monitoring & Logging14 topics
- Event Viewer
- Windows Event Logs
- Windows Performance Monitor
- Performance counters
- Resource Monitor
- Task Manager
- Reliability Monitor
- PowerShell monitoring
- System health
- Service monitoring
- Disk monitoring
- CPU/memory monitoring
- Network monitoring
- Windows Admin Center
13Module 13 — Windows Server Backup & Disaster Recovery11 topics
- Backup concepts
- Windows Server Backup
- System State Backup
- Bare-metal recovery
- File/folder recovery
- AD recovery
- Authoritative restore
- Non-authoritative restore
- Volume Shadow Copy
- Recovery planning
- Disaster recovery procedures
14Module 14 — High Availability11 topics
- High availability concepts
- Failover clustering
- Cluster architecture
- Cluster roles
- Quorum
- Cluster networks
- Cluster storage
- Failover
- Failback
- Cluster troubleshooting
- Load balancing concepts
15Module 15 — Windows Server Troubleshooting15 topics
- AD authentication failure
- DNS failure
- DHCP failure
- GPO failure
- Replication failure
- Broken service
- RDP failure
- SMB/file-share failure
- Permission problems
- Disk problems
- Boot problems
- Performance problems
- Network problems
- Windows Update problems
- PowerShell remoting failure
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Don't just learn administration. Learn to run systems.
Build and administer Windows environments, automate routine work, configure enterprise services and troubleshoot deliberately broken systems.
Windows Server
Install, configure and manage production-style Windows Server environments.
PowerShell
Automate administration and manage systems through scripts and remoting.
Active Directory
Build domains, users, groups, OUs, policies and enterprise identity services.
Infrastructure
Configure DNS, DHCP, networking, storage, file services and Hyper-V.
Security & Recovery
Apply secure administration, auditing, backup and recovery practices.
Troubleshooting
Diagnose broken authentication, DNS, GPO, services, storage and network systems.
05 · PRICING
BBWA course fee.
The standard BBWA course fee is ₹25,000. Learning-mode offers are calculated automatically from the standard fee. The course fee is collected in two equal instalments.
₹25,000
Standard fee for the complete BBWA programme.
Full price₹15,000
Save ₹10,000 · 2 equal instalments of ₹7,500
Online offer₹22,500
Save ₹2,500 · 2 equal instalments of ₹11,250
Offline offerTwo equal instalments.Coming Soon · Batch allocation is confirmed before payment and course commencement.₹25,000 standard
REFUND & CANCELLATION
Four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints. You stay in control.
The selected course fee is collected in two equal instalments. At 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of syllabus coverage, you can assess whether the learning delivered so far is satisfactory. If you are not satisfied, the applicable Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint refund is available and you may exit. No certificate is issued for an unsatisfied exit.
Not satisfied → 100% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 1st instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, pay the 2nd instalment and continue.
Not satisfied → 100% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. No certificate is issued.
Not satisfied → 50% of 2nd instalment
Exit the programme. If satisfied, the programme is completed and a Certificate of Completion is issued.
Two equal instalments · four Learning Satisfaction Checkpoints.The checkpoint refund is calculated against the relevant equal instalment of the selected learning mode. See the full Refund & Cancellation Policy for complete terms and examples.
CHOOSE HOW YOU LEARN
Learn online. Learn in the classroom.
Choose the mode that fits you. Batch availability depends on learner demand and confirmed scheduling.
Teaching languages: English and Tamil.
Online
Live online learning with instructor-led sessions, demonstrations and guided practical work.
Offline
Classroom learning in Puducherry when an offline batch is confirmed.
Flexible
Tell us your preferred mode during registration and we will consider you for the next suitable batch.
BATCH AVAILABILITY
Find a learning slot that works for you.
Programs are allocated to the slot with sufficient demand. Once a batch is confirmed, its schedule will be published.
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Explore BBSOC →CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION
Ready to start BBWA?
Register your interest, tell us your preferred learning mode and schedule, and we'll consider you for the next suitable batch. Payment is collected only after your batch is confirmed and allocated.
BBWA Certification
Complete the programme and the final Learning Satisfaction Checkpoint to receive the BBWA Certificate of Completion. Placement assistance is provided after successful completion.
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