FIRST HALF Foundation & Core Services (M01-M10)
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Server Installation & Configuration
Install Windows Server, Server Manager, roles & features
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02
Active Directory Domain Services
Domains, OUs, users, groups, domain setup
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03
Storage & File Systems
Disks, volumes, Storage Spaces, SMB shares
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04
Hyper-V Virtualization
VMs, virtual switches, checkpoints, replication
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05
Docker Containers
Images, containers, Docker networking
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06
Failover Clustering
Nodes, roles, quorum, cluster validation
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Monitoring & Performance
Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, diagnostics
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DNS & Name Resolution
Zones, records, forwarding, troubleshooting
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DHCP Services
Scopes, reservations, options, failover
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Group Policy
GPOs, preferences, security policies, troubleshooting
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⚔️ SKILLS GAUNTLET

75 mystery objectives. No instructions. Build a complete branch office from bare metal. Prove you're ready for OUTPOST. Covers all M01-M11 topics with a hint system and score penalties.

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🎯 MIDTERM PROJECT: OUTPOST

Deploy a complete branch office environment: Domain Controller with AD & DNS, DHCP with scopes, Group Policies for security, file shares with permissions. Apply everything from M01-M10 in a realistic scenario.

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SECOND HALF Advanced Services & Operations (M11-M19)
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IIS & Web Services
Websites, app pools, SSL bindings, troubleshooting
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Remote Desktop Services
RD Gateway, session hosts, licensing
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Certificate Services (PKI)
CA setup, templates, enrollment, revocation
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14
Advanced Networking
NIC teaming, VLANs, subnets, routing
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AD Sites & Replication
Site links, replication topology, FSMO roles
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16
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Windows Server Backup, restore, bare metal
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17
Windows Firewall & Security
Firewall rules, IPsec, security baselines
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PowerShell Automation
Scripting, DSC, scheduled tasks, remoting
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Troubleshooting & Migration
Diagnostics, common issues, server migration
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ADVANCED SKILLS GAUNTLET

Three sites. Three servers. Three domains. 135 mystery objectives. A previous contractor left broken configs. No instructions. Build and secure the entire Hexworth enterprise — or fail trying.

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🏆 M20: FAILSAFE CAPSTONE

Critical failure detected. Your production domain controller is down. Execute disaster recovery procedures, restore services, and document the incident. This is your final exam.

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