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Windows Server

Information Technology > Operating system

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.

Stack

.NET

Expected Behaviors

LEVEL 1

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.

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LEVEL 2

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.

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LEVEL 3

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.

LEVEL 4

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.

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LEVEL 5

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

LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

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
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LEVEL 2

Novice

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
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

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
LEVEL 4

Advanced

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
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LEVEL 5

Expert

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

Skill Overview

  • Expert4 years experience
  • Micro-skills92
  • Roles requiring skill4

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