Audience profile:

A server administrator is responsible for the operations and day-to-day management of an infrastructure of servers for an enterprise organization. Windows server administrators manage the infrastructure, Web, and IT application servers. The Windows server administrators use scripts and batch files written by others or those that they occasionally write themselves to accomplish tasks on a regular basis. They conduct most server management tasks remotely by using Terminal Server or administration tools installed on their local workstation. A server administrator’s primary tasks include:

• Managing the server operating system, file, and directory services
• Software distribution and updates
• Profiling and monitoring assigned servers
• Troubleshooting

Server administrators also support engineering projects. Server administrators are responsible for server builds and configuration. Their job role involves 60 percent operations, 20 percent engineering, and 20 percent support tasks.

Training:

• Managing and maintaing Windows Server 2008 servers (M6430)

Bundle:

• Upgrade MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator 2008 R2 certificering (dagopleiding / 8 dagen)
• Upgrade MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator 2008 R2 + Windows 7 certificering (dagopleiding / 11 dagen)

Pre-requisites:

• MCSA on Windows Server 2003 certification
• Exam 70-648: Technology Specialist: Upgrading your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

Exam 70-646:

PRO: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator

Next learning path:

Transition MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to MCITP: Server Administrator