Microsoft Windows Server 2019 is the cloud-ready operating system that supports current industry workloads while introducing new technologies that make it easy to transition to the era of cloud computing. Microsoft Windows Server 2019 is the operating system that bridges on-premises environments with Azure services enabling hybrid scenarios maximizing existing investments. Increase security and reduce business risk with multiple layers of protection built into the operating system. Microsoft Server 2019 capabilities meet operational and security challenges, freeing up IT resources that enable engineers, managers, consultants, and executive management to focus on lining up IT with business strategy rather than dealing with operational inefficiencies. In this course, students will learn and work to plan, install, and maintain the new Microsoft cloud based OS. This hands on course will focus on integrating virtualization, cloud computing, open source, high availability, and network load balancing across Microsoft and Linux based platforms. This course is designed by field consultants/IT architects that work with and are certified to plan, design, and maintain complex enterprise server infrastructure.