Windows Server Skill Overview

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Description

Windows Server skills involve the ability to install, configure, and manage Microsoft's server operating system. This includes managing server roles and features, implementing Active Directory Domain Services for user and resource management, and configuring network services like DNS and DHCP. More advanced skills include deploying virtual machines with Hyper-V, implementing high availability and disaster recovery options, and automating tasks with PowerShell. Expert-level skills involve designing and implementing a highly available enterprise infrastructure, managing advanced network infrastructures, and optimizing Windows Server performance. These skills are essential for IT professionals who maintain and troubleshoot server environments.

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Expected Behaviors

  • Fundamental Awareness

    At the fundamental awareness level, individuals have a basic understanding of Windows Server. They are familiar with the interface and have a general knowledge of server roles and features. They also understand the basics of Active Directory and have an awareness of basic network services. However, they may not be able to perform tasks without guidance.

  • Novice

    Novices can install and configure Windows Server and manage server roles and features. They can implement Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) and configure IPv4 and IPv6 addressing. They also have the ability to troubleshoot common server issues, but may still require some assistance.

  • Intermediate

    Intermediate users can deploy and manage Hyper-V and virtual machines, implement high availability and disaster recovery options in Hyper-V, and manage advanced Active Directory including Group Policy implementation. They can also configure and manage DNS and DHCP services, and monitor and maintain Windows Server performance.

  • Advanced

    Advanced users can design and implement an Active Directory infrastructure, configure advanced network services, implement advanced file services and storage solutions, and manage advanced security features. They can also automate Windows Server management tasks using PowerShell.

  • Expert

    Experts can design and implement a highly available enterprise infrastructure, manage advanced network infrastructure, implement dynamic access control, network load balancing, and failover clustering. They can also implement advanced identity and access solutions, and troubleshoot and optimize performance of Windows Server environments at an expert level.

Micro Skills

Familiarity with the concept of servers

Knowledge of different versions of Windows Server

Understanding of the purpose and use of Windows Server

Ability to navigate the Windows Server dashboard

Understanding of the Server Manager tool

Familiarity with the basic layout and functions of the interface

Understanding of what server roles are

Knowledge of common server roles, such as File and Storage Services

Awareness of additional features that can be added to a server

Knowledge of what Active Directory is

Understanding of basic Active Directory components, like domains and users

Awareness of the role of Active Directory in managing network resources

Understanding of what network services are

Basic knowledge of common network services, like DNS and DHCP

Awareness of how network services contribute to a functioning network

Identifying hardware requirements

Identifying software requirements

Preparing for installation

Running the installation process

Preparing for upgrade

Performing the upgrade

Adding server roles

Configuring role services

Creating user accounts

Creating group accounts

Understanding system requirements for Hyper-V

Installing the Hyper-V role

Configuring Hyper-V settings

Verifying Hyper-V installation

Creating a new virtual machine

Configuring virtual machine hardware

Managing virtual machine snapshots

Adjusting virtual machine resource allocation

Creating and configuring virtual hard disks

Implementing disk types

Managing checkpoints

Restoring and deleting checkpoints

Moving a virtual machine

Implementing live migration

Configuring Hyper-V Replica

Managing replication health

Understanding failover clustering prerequisites

Installing the Failover Clustering feature

Creating a new failover cluster

Managing cluster resources

Understanding live migration requirements

Configuring live migration settings

Performing a live migration

Monitoring live migration performance and status

Understanding backup options

Configuring backup settings

Performing a backup

Verifying backup integrity

Understanding restore options

Performing a restore

Verifying restore success

Troubleshooting failed restores

Planning the Active Directory topology

Implementing a forest and domain structure

Configuring domain and forest functional levels

Managing and maintaining Active Directory objects

Implementing Group Policy Objects (GPOs)

Configuring advanced DNS settings

Implementing IP Address Management (IPAM)

Setting up DirectAccess for remote access

Configuring VPN connections

Implementing Network Policy Server (NPS)

Configuring iSCSI storage

Implementing Storage Spaces and Data Deduplication

Setting up advanced file services

Managing DFS and BranchCache

Implementing advanced Disk Encryption

Implementing Network Access Protection (NAP)

Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Implementing secure remote access solutions

Managing Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS)

Implementing Dynamic Access Control (DAC)

Writing basic PowerShell scripts

Using PowerShell to manage AD DS

Automating server maintenance tasks with PowerShell

Using PowerShell to monitor server performance

Creating custom PowerShell cmdlets and modules

Knowledge of high availability technologies

Awareness of high availability best practices

Assessment of business requirements

Selection of appropriate high availability technologies

Installation and configuration of failover clustering

Management and maintenance of failover clusters

Installation and configuration of NLB

Management and maintenance of NLB clusters

Monitoring and troubleshooting high availability solutions

Performing regular maintenance tasks

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  • Expert
    4 years work experience
  • Achievement Ownership
    Yes
  • Micro-skills
    92
  • Roles requiring skill
    4
  • Customizable
    Yes
  • Last Update
    Thu Oct 10 2024
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