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This lesson covers Active Directory. Activities include creating and managing domains, user accounts, and groups. Active Directory (AD) is a directory service implemented by Microsoft…

This lesson covers Group Policy. Activities include creating and testing Group Policy objects. Group Policy provides centralized management and configuration of operating systems, applications, and…

This lesson covers File and Print services. Activities include configuring and testing file and print servers. A file server is a computer attached to a…

This lesson covers web services. Activities include installing and configuring Internet Information Services (IIS) with web sites and virtual directories, SSL/TLS encryption, and FTP publishing.…

This lesson covers remote access using Windows Remote Assistance, Remote Desktop Services, and virtual private networks. Activities include using Windows Remote Assistance, Remote Desktop, and…

This lesson covers virtualization. Activities include adding the Hyper-V role, creating virtual machines. working with snapshots, and converting physical machines to virtual machines. Virtualization is…

This lesson covers application servers, including Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, and Forefront Threat Management Gateway. Activities include reviewing application server documentation, researching application server…

This lesson covers server troubleshooting. Activities include using Event Viewer, Safe Mode, and System Configuration to view and troubleshoot server issues. Troubleshooting is a logical,…

This lesson covers server performance. Activities include using Task Manager, Resource Monitor, and Performance Monitor to monitor server performance. Computer performance is characterized by the…

This lesson covers server reliability through maintenance and business continuity practices. Activities include using Windows Server Backup, Active Directory Restore Mode, and Windows Server Update…